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Liam Payne in Paris on March 1, 2024. Photo: Marc Piasecki/GC Images Nicola Payne, Liam’s older sister, has opened up about the final evening she spent with her brother. On August 29—what would have been his 32nd birthday—she posted a touching tribute on Instagram, recalling that night in vivid detail. Liam tragically died on October...
French Montana at Paris Fashion Week – Menswear Spring/Summer 2026, June 28, 2025, Paris, France. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images This summer, French Montana celebrated a romantic milestone: an engagement to Sheikha Mahra of Dubai. On Friday, August 29, the 40-year-old Moroccan-American artist and the 31-year-old princess announced their betrothal via a joint Instagram post. According to...
Lady Gaga to Reclaim the Spotlight at the 2025 MTV VMAs Lady Gaga performing at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kevin Mazur/WireImage On August 30, MTV confirmed that the 39-year-old pop luminary will take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Veteran...
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Doja Cat at the Balmain Fall/Winter 2025–2026 show in Paris on March 5, 2025. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Regrettably, Doja Cat has withdrawn from her headlining appearances at Austin City Limits Festival, and in her place, The Killers will now lead the main stage. In an Instagram Story on Friday, August 29, the rapper...
John C. Reilly at the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2025. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images John C. Reilly will host the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on September 10. His Music City residency begins September 9, when he re-emerges as his Mister Romantic persona at...
In this week’s dance-music roundup, a thrilling new trailer for 100 Nights of Hero, starring club luminary Charli XCX, dropped in anticipation of its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 6. Beatport has launched a Global Remix Challenge for Madonna’s 1998 classic “Ray of Light” in collaboration with Rhino Entertainment, Warner...
Tia Ray Courtesy Photo International R&B and soul sensation Tia Ray unveiled her alluring English single “PHONE” across streaming services worldwide on Friday, August 29, setting the stage for her eagerly awaited debut English-language album. Over the past three years, Ray has meticulously honed her first English album, promising a rich tapestry of sonic textures...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes at the Men’s Singles Final of the 2024 US Open on Sept. 8, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Sarah Stier/Getty Images Taylor Swift will soon clink glasses with her closest friends courtesy of a bespoke cocktail named after one...
Japan Champloo in the Park — Curated by Awich Awich in Central Park. Courtesy Photo Awich will take the helm as curator of “Japan Champloo in the Park,” a special segment of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park, showcasing premier talent from her homeland. Set for Sunday, September 14...
