Music

Mrs. GREEN APPLE — Courtesy Photo Every year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) publishes its Global Artist Chart, a definitive ranking of the world’s most successful recording acts. In the most recent report, Taylor Swift reclaimed the top spot, bolstered by the record-breaking success of The Life of a Showgirl. However, amidst...

Olivia Rodrigo Reflects on Her Upcoming Album and the Complexity of Modern Romance While Olivia Rodrigo has built a career on capturing the raw intensity of heartbreak, her perspective is shifting. Known for the chart-topping brilliance of Sour and Guts, the pop sensation is now navigating the unfamiliar territory of a serious, long-term romance, which...

Olivia Rodrigo Reflects on the “Powerful” Impact of Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance Olivia Rodrigo attends the Resonator Awards, hosted by We Are Moving The Needle, in Los Angeles on January 27, 2026. Olivia Rodrigo has emerged as one of Justin Bieber’s most vocal supporters following his standout headline performance at this year’s Coachella Valley Music...

Kaleena Zanders | Courtesy of Dream Adopters Kaleena Zanders once envisioned herself fronting a high-octane rock band. However, an unassuming part-time gig at a Trader Joe’s on Hollywood and Vine unexpectedly shifted her trajectory, steering her toward the vibrant pulse of dance music. “A coworker mentioned that a DJ friend of his was searching for...

Billie Eilish performing during the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour at the Kia Forum, December 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard For those who experienced Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, the concert’s opening sequence was an unforgettable surge of adrenaline. Now, the pop icon is inviting fans to relive that electrifying atmosphere by officially...

Madonna Joins Forces With Grindr for Exclusive ‘Confessions II’ Launch Madonna | Credit: Rafael Pavarotti The bond between Madonna and the LGBTQ+ community is nothing short of legendary. Long before pop stardom and queer advocacy were widely aligned, the Queen of Pop was already championing the rights and visibility of the queer community. Now, she...

SXSW London Tim P. Whitby/Artforum With just over a month remaining until the festivities begin, SXSW London has officially unveiled the complete musical roster for its highly anticipated 2026 showcase, running from June 1st through June 6th. Now entering its sophomore year, the festival will transform a variety of vibrant creative hubs across East London—including...

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend the “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood” premiere at the Chinese Theatre, July 2019. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Sam Asghari is voicing his support for his former spouse, Britney Spears, as she pursues treatment in a wellness facility following her recent arrest on suspicion of DUI. During an encounter in...

Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter, one half of the legendary electronic duo Daft Punk, is set to unveil his latest studio effort, Mirage – Ballet For 16 Dancers, on June 5. The composition was meticulously crafted as the sonic backbone for Mirage, a touring ballet production hosted by Geneva’s Grand Théâtre de Genève. A collaborative masterwork...