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BTS – Courtesy of BIGHIT Music Following a two-year hiatus to fulfil South Korea’s mandatory military service, BTS has reconvened, effortlessly melding leisure with work as they prepare for their impending comeback. In a collection of Instagram snapshots shared by j-hope on August 21, the “Mona Lisa” vocalist is spotted enjoying a beach day alongside...

Paul Weller; Photo: Dean Chalkley Paul Weller has initiated a lawsuit against his former accounting firm after they severed their longstanding professional ties over his public stance on the Gaza conflict. The Modfather relied on Harris & Trotter LLP for over three decades, only to receive notice that the firm would no longer represent him,...

Dom Dolla performs at HARD Summer 2025. — Jamal Eid for HARD Summer Dom Dolla will top the lineup of Beyond The Valley’s milestone tenth anniversary, solidifying its status as one of Australia’s premier multi-day music celebrations. Joining the acclaimed Australian DJ and producer on New Year’s Eve are social media icon Addison Rae, hip-hop...

White House Retorts to Jack White’s Critique of Oval Office Décor Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on August 18, 2025. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. The White House sharply rebuked Jack White after the rocker critiqued the Oval Office’s refurbishment under President Donald Trump’s...

Carly Rae Jepsen Photo: Jasmine Safaeian Devoted admirers of Carly Rae Jepsen’s third studio album, Emotion, are in for a treat as the pop icon commemorates its tenth anniversary with a deluxe reissue. On August 20, Jepsen unveiled plans for a special edition of Emotion, featuring two fresh remixes of her 2015 single “Run Away...

Ninajirachi’s Debut Album “I Love My Computer” Explores Digital Devotion Ninajirachi — Passive Kneeling From the moment she began crafting new material, Ninajirachi sensed an underlying intimacy at play—only to discover that her muse wasn’t a person at all, but her laptop. That ever-present machine, which introduced her to global sounds and then enabled her...

Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” video has now surpassed one billion views on YouTube, marking her third clip to hit this landmark after 2017’s “New Rules” and “No Lie.” Directed by Warren Fu in collaboration with TikTok, the video whisks the pop star into a cosmic portal that resembles a retro-futuristic elevator. Clad in a shimmering blue...

BTS — Courtesy of BIGHIT Music BTS enthusiasts can now groove over to their nearest McDonald’s, where the fast-food giant has revealed an endearing lineup of Happy Meal toys fashioned after the seven-member sensation. On August 19, McDonald’s announced that in a matter of weeks, it will launch TinyTAN Happy Meals, each featuring two mini-figurines...

Ethan Miller/Getty Images – Ariana Grande promoting the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good” at CinemaCon, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, April 2, 2025. Although Ariana Grande first rose to prominence on Nickelodeon, she recently showcased her Disney Channel fandom by delivering a flawless rendition of Hilary Duff’s beloved “Why Not” in a new R.E.M. Beauty tutorial...

John Nacion/FilmMagic During an August 19 conversation with Bri Morales on TikTok’s Are You Okay?, Joe Jonas relived a mortifying moment that still makes him cringe. Asked to share an embarrassing memory, the DNCE frontman admitted, “A couple of years ago, I joined the Mile High Club. I had contacts in, exited the lavatory, and...