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Portrait of American rock musician Mark Volman of The Turtles, New York City, May 1, 1990. Steve Eichner/Getty Images Mark Volman, co-founder of the seminal 1960s pop-rock band The Turtles, has died at 78. Announcing the news on Facebook, his attorney Evan Cohen stated, “I’m saddened to share that my longtime friend and client, Mark...
An innovative DJ contest with no prerequisites—born in Australia—lands stateside this autumn, hosting open auditions in New York City and Los Angeles later this month. Designed to democratize DJ culture and empower aspiring beatmakers lacking gear or formal instruction, the competition not only provides hands-on training but also offers a coveted slot on a forthcoming...
Aloe Blacc at the 85th Annual Peabody Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills on June 1, 2025. Photo by Alberto Rodriguez. Toronto electronic producer Sickick returns with “Lonely Together,” a soaring new house anthem defined by its emotive highs and immersive soundscape. Released on Thursday, September 4, the track unites Grammy-nominated soul...
Jennifer Lopez in “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Courtesy Everett Collection. Once celebrated as Jenny from the Block and later as “Lola,” Jennifer Lopez now reveals a more shadowy aspect of her talent with this compelling new performance. On Friday, September 5, Lopez unveiled her stirring interpretation of the title song from her forthcoming musical...
Willow Sage Hart and family at the 2022 American Music Awards. Jerod Harris/Getty Images As autumn unfolds and back-to-school routines kick in, mornings once again pulsate with the familiar frenzy of catching the bus—and social feeds brim with first-day snapshots from parents everywhere, celebrities included. Take Carey Hart, former professional motocross racer and P!nk’s husband,...
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift embrace after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images It’s no secret that Travis Kelce loves to joke around, so when reporters in São Paulo on September 4 asked about the most significant shift...
Justin Bieber Renell Medrano In the early hours of Friday, September 3, Justin Bieber astonished fans by releasing his latest album, Swag II, with virtually no prior notice. Arriving mere months after the inaugural Swag, the surprise drop was preceded by a series of luminous electronic billboards across major cities the night before. Departing from...
Jorma Taccone at the Los Angeles premiere of Prime Video’s “The People We Hate at the Wedding,” November 16, 2022. — Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Ladder safety is paramount. On August 31, the morning of his daughter’s fifth birthday, Saturday Night Live alum Jorma Taccone plunged twenty feet from a ladder at his Connecticut farmhouse, resulting...
AiNA THE END Courtesy Photo This summer’s Billboard Japan Hot 100 showcased an eclectic mix of tracks that underline the dynamism and breadth of J-pop. Mrs. GREEN APPLE—now a fixture on the national stage—continues its meteoric ascent, while rookie girl group HANA, which debuted in April, has impressively maintained two sun-soaked anthems within the top...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 21: Demi Lovato attends Caron Treatment Centers’ New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. Photo by Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Thought Demi Lovato’s revival in pop would fade quickly? Far from it: she’s all in, ready to keep us dancing well past midnight. On Thursday, September 4, Lovato...
