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Taylor Swift – Photo by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot Taylor Swift continues to delight fans ahead of her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, by unveiling two new, limited-edition vinyl colorways on August 18. These exclusive “Shiny Bug” variants can be pre-ordered beginning at 2 p.m. ET and remain available until 1:59...
Harry Styles arrives at Valentino Pavillon des Folies Show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2024 in Paris, France. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Harry Styles may have been on a brisk run, but he still paused to share a heartwarming moment with an eager youngster during a recent jog in London....
The Cortège Courtesy of The Cortège Opening next month in Los Angeles, a groundbreaking immersive installation delves into themes of collective sorrow, unity, and modern existence, accompanied by an original score composed by Tokimonsta, Boreta (Justin Boreta of The Glitch Mob), and El Búho. This sonic tapestry also interweaves selections by Jean-Michel Jarre, Andrew Bird,...
Taylor Swift Launches New Mysterious Countdown on Her Website Taylor Swift by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Just days after activating an orange-hued timer to announce her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift has introduced a second, even more cryptic countdown on her official site. This timer, cloaked in shimmering purple, has...
Soulshine at Sea 3 Voyage Called Off After Lineup Fallout Michael Franti — Photo by Anthony Njuguna Soulshine at Sea 3 has been officially cancelled, according to an announcement posted on the event’s website. The cruise, slated to sail from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico from November 4–8, 2025, was to feature Michael Franti & Spearhead...
Alison Wonderland (Photo: Jared Tinetti) At Aftershock in Chandler, Arizona on August 16, electronic music powerhouse Alison Wonderland shared the stage with basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal and his Bass Allstars. The 7’1” former NBA MVP playfully lifted the 5’1” DJ off her feet during the set, a moment she immortalized on Instagram here. “DJ who...
Conan Gray performs on NBC’s Today at Rockefeller Plaza on August 15, 2025 in New York City. Debra L Rothenberg/Getty Images Wishbone, Conan Gray’s latest release, emerged as fans’ top pick in this week’s music poll. In a survey published Friday, August 1, by Billboard, listeners selected the pop singer’s newest LP as the standout...
Giovanni’s lineup received a significant shake-up following the launch of the Pokémon Go “Steeled Resolve: Taken Over” event in late April 2026. As of the most recent update on April 30, 2026, the Team Go Rocket boss is anchored by the formidable Shadow Landorus. If you are looking to add this legendary to your collection,...
Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner at Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation Hailey Bieber playfully unveiled a new photo featuring her husband, pop icon Justin Bieber, alongside her longtime confidante, Kendall Jenner. On Saturday, August 16, the 31-year-old singer posted...
Ronnie Rondell Jr. during the 4th Annual Taurus World Stunt Awards arrivals at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. SGranitz/WireImage Ronnie Rondell Jr., a veteran Hollywood stunt performer renowned for immersing himself in flames on the cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, has died at the age of 88. His family announced via Hedges...
