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Rihanna attending the 2026 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Michael Buckner/Penske Media While global icons like Rihanna, Elton John, and Shakira are accustomed to accolades for their musical triumphs, TIME is now spotlighting a different, perhaps more profound legacy: their dedication to humanitarian efforts. On Thursday, May 14, the publication unveiled its...
Doja Cat attending the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety After an exhaustive run of five studio albums and a string of chart-topping successes, Doja Cat is signaling that she may be ready to step out of the spotlight. In a candid cover story for Elle...
BTS center stage at GNP Seguros Stadium during their ARIRANG Tour in Mexico City, May 7, 2025. BIGHIT MUSIC The 2026 World Cup is set to be a monumental intersection of elite soccer and global entertainment. Throughout the tournament, a stellar roster of icons—including BTS, Madonna, and various international superstars—will take the stage to elevate...
Dusana Risovic As Taylor Swift famously sang in her 2014 hit “New Romantics,” “Heartbreak is the national anthem, we sing it proudly, we are too busy dancing.” That track stands as a testament to the songwriter’s signature vulnerability, reflecting the profound bond between artists and fans who find solace in shared emotion. For generations, music...
Lizzo Playfully “Promotes” Her New Album Using a Chris Brown Clip Lizzo attending the Pre-Grammy Gala in Los Angeles on January 31, 2026. (Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline) Lizzo has jokingly secured an endorsement for her upcoming album, Bitch—though it is safe to say Chris Brown probably wasn’t in on the joke. On Wednesday, May 13,...
Duran Duran command the stage at the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration. (Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Duran Duran has always maintained an uncompromising standard for their artistry, and that commitment remains as firm as ever. During the dawn of the 1980s, these British new wave icons were arguably the most prominent band on the...
Music News May 14, 2026 Remembering Mark Smythe: Acclaimed Los Angeles Composer Dies at 53 The New Zealand-born artist was a celebrated composer, dedicated educator, and influential industry leader. Mark Smythe | Credit: The Teal Moss Photography Mark Smythe, an accomplished composer whose evocative work on The Reef: Stalked earned him nominations from the Society...
U2 joins Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City, at Casino Metropolitano on May 13, 2026. The legendary Irish rock band U2 is back in Mexico City, this time to film the visual accompaniment for their upcoming single, “Street of Dreams.” Their presence has sparked significant excitement, culminating in an official invitation from Mexico...
Global Icons Announced for Historic First-Ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show BTS taking the stage at GNP Seguros Stadium, Mexico City, May 7, 2025. Credit: BIGHIT MUSIC In a major cultural milestone, Global Citizen has officially confirmed that music titans Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline the inaugural halftime show at the FIFA World Cup...
Benson Boone at the 68th GRAMMY Awards, Crypto.com Arena, February 2026. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Billboard) Achieving such massive global resonance is a testament to the power of a truly captivating song. Benson Boone has officially joined the prestigious YouTube Billion Views Club this week, as his breakout anthem “Beautiful Things” surpassed the one-billion-stream threshold. The visually...
