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In this week’s dance music roundup, the maestro Kaytranada unveiled his fourth studio album Ain’t No Damn Way, a body of work he describes as crafted “purely for your gym sessions, dance routines, study playlists, and devoted beat enthusiasts.” We chatted with Sophie Ellis-Bextor about her forthcoming album and the unexpected resurgence of her 2001...

Cardi B — Photo: Brian Ziff Despite August being just past its midpoint, the month is already brimming with major music drops — which one stood out to you this week? Topping the list is Cardi B’s new single Imaginary Playerz, offering a glimpse of her forthcoming album Am I the Drama? in a lavish,...

Nicki Minaj poses at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” on May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: Mike Coppola/MG25/Getty Images Fans were left baffled when Lana Del Rey seemingly instigated a clash with indie-pop newcomer Ethel Cain via a cryptic Instagram snippet on August 14, yet one superstar...

Pink and Nicki Minaj – Getty Images Nicki Minaj lifts her glass in tribute to Pink, who effortlessly conquered the rapper’s now-legendary stiletto challenge. In a TikTok clip shared on Thursday, August 14, Pink balances elegantly on a small box atop her dining table, one leg folded across the other in a low squat, all...

Sabrina Carpenter at the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025. Marc Piasecki/WireImage On Wednesday, August 13, pop powerhouse Sabrina Carpenter surprised 26 devoted fans with an intimate, invitation-only listening session for her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend at a secret Los Angeles studio. Sharing highlights on Instagram...

Neil Young performing at Light Up the Blues 7 Concert celebrating Autism Speaks’ 20th Anniversary at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, April 26, 2025. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images. Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young has decided to sever his relationship with Facebook following allegations that Meta’s AI chatbots were permitted to engage minors in romantic and sensual...

Diane Warren and Megan Moroney | Courtesy Photos Nashville Welcomes Diane Warren: In Conversation with Megan Moroney Country music sensation Megan Moroney, recently crowned CMA New Artist of the Year, will join songwriting luminary Diane Warren on stage for the inaugural FEMco interview series in Nashville. The program premieres September 2 at Anzie Blue under...

As autumn sets in and leaves transform into a tapestry of reds and golds, revered artists from diverse musical realms are poised to release compelling memoirs this season. September brings the long-awaited memoir from multi-Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson. Reflecting on the moment he held the physical copy for the first time, Ronson shared on Instagram:...

Nick Cammett/Diamond Images On the inaugural episode of New Heights, Taylor Swift went from gridiron novice to devoted NFL aficionado in just two years when she casually mentioned Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. At a training camp press briefing on Thursday, August 14, Goff reflected on the unexpected shout-out. Asked about Swift’s mention on the...

Tunde Adebimpe performing with TV on the Radio at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago, on August 2, 2015. Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic The 33rd Meredith Music Festival in Victoria, Australia has revealed a standout lineup led by art-rock visionaries TV on the Radio, the inimitable Perfume Genius and Men at Work co-founder Colin Hay. Set against...

Jessica Simpson — Photo: Alex Berger / Weird Candy Jessica Simpson is set to illuminate Las Vegas with a singular, one-night-only concert this November, marking another chapter in her ongoing artistic revival. On Thursday, August 14, Simpson revealed that she will headline PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 8, extending the...

Nick Cave on stage at All Points East, Victoria Park, London, June 3, 2018. — Gus Stewart/Redferns Nick Cave and The National’s Bryce Dessner have teamed up to craft the haunting title track for Netflix’s forthcoming film Train Dreams. The drama, which debuted at Sundance in January, is slated for a theatrical rollout on November...

KAYTRANADA – Photo by Hannah Sider Summer truly begins when Kaytranada delivers a fresh soundscape, and this year he obliges with his fourth studio album, Ain’t No Damn Way!, released Friday, August 15 via RCA Records. Posting on Instagram on Monday, August 11, he teased the project with playful disbelief: “Oh lord, not another album...