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Rolling Stone

Pink Responds to Fallout After Sharing Post Criticizing Macklemore’s Speech on Palestine

Pink addressed the backlash she received after reposting a call for Macklemore to apologize following his statements on

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Billboard

Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé Michael Polansky: Reports

The couple have been publicly dating since early 2020 & got engaged in 2024.

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Rolling Stone

Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica Cancels Inaugural Event Due to Hurricane Marie

Organizers said that storm surf and runoff caused significant beach erosion, making it no longer safe for the fest to co

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Rolling Stone

Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin

The Grammy-winning rapper was found not guilty of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death, and murder for hire and broke

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Billboard

Jessica Simpson Brings a Little Texas to Her Walmart Fall Collection Amid Music Comeback

Simpson's newest Walmart collection arrived Sept. 10, tapping into her Cali-boho style & Texas roots as she continue

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Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges in Murder-for-Hire Trial Over Quando Rondo Attack

A Los Angeles jury found Durk not guilty after deliberating for three days.

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Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sister Sadie Among Top 2026 IBMA Awards Nominees: Full List

Sam Bush and Sierra Hull will co-host and perform at the awards show, set for Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Rolling Stone

Sam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal

A federal judge said Friday he was leaning toward denying a summary judgment bid and sending the copyright battle over t

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Billboard

In Canada: Inside Danielle Smith’s Plans to Make the Calgary Music Industry ‘Nashville North’

Also up north this week: The Beaches scores its first gold-certified record in the U.S. and Vancouver's Reliant Music Gr

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Jamaican Dancehall Singer Shabba Ranks Sues to Claw Back Publishing Catalog

The reggae star wants to reclaim the rights to his Billboard Hot 100 hits, plus the foundational 1990 song “Dem Bow.”

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🎧 Culture & Reviews

Pitchfork

Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial

Prosecutors had argued Durk orchestrated a hit on the rapper Quando Rondo as revenge for King Von’s murder

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Pitchfork

Bon Iver Made a Jingle for a Local Bar’s Meatloaf Dippers

Justin Vernon celebrates the breaded treats of Minnesota’s Howard’s Bar in a terrifically, terrifyingly jaunty tune

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Quavo Announces Pharrell Williams-Produced Album

The long-teased Qrömelife now has a release date

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Pitchfork

Brent Hinds Estate Sues Mastodon

The estate disputes whether an $80,000 check from the band covers Hinds’ share in Mastodon’s interests

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Pitchfork

Dolly Parton Is Getting Her Own Airport

Nashville International Airport is being renamed in honor of the late country icon

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Charli XCX Announces 2027 European Tour Dates

Music, Fashion, Film gets a six-date run next February

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Pitchfork

10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: This Is Lorelei, Alex G, and More

Stream new releases from This Is Lorelei, Alex G, Haruomi Hosono, and Sylvan Esso

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Modest Mouse and My Morning Jacket Share Neil Young Covers

Listen to the indie rock titans’ respective takes on “Barstool Blues” and “Like a Hurricane”

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Kendrick Lamar Joins Jhené Aiko on New Song “So Good”

The pair reunite on Aiko’s new album Westside Whimsy

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N.O.R.E. Sued for Sexual Assault

The incident allegedly took place at a Manhattan nightclub in 1999

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📊 Charts & Trends

Billboard Charts

Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé Michael Polansky: Reports

The couple have been publicly dating since early 2020 & got engaged in 2024.

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Billboard Charts

Jessica Simpson Brings a Little Texas to Her Walmart Fall Collection Amid Music Comeback

Simpson's newest Walmart collection arrived Sept. 10, tapping into her Cali-boho style & Texas roots as she continue

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Billboard Charts

Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges in Murder-for-Hire Trial Over Quando Rondo Attack

A Los Angeles jury found Durk not guilty after deliberating for three days.

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Billboard Charts

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sister Sadie Among Top 2026 IBMA Awards Nominees: Full List

Sam Bush and Sierra Hull will co-host and perform at the awards show, set for Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Billboard Charts

In Canada: Inside Danielle Smith’s Plans to Make the Calgary Music Industry ‘Nashville North’

Also up north this week: The Beaches scores its first gold-certified record in the U.S. and Vancouver's Reliant Music Gr

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Billboard Charts

Jamaican Dancehall Singer Shabba Ranks Sues to Claw Back Publishing Catalog

The reggae star wants to reclaim the rights to his Billboard Hot 100 hits, plus the foundational 1990 song “Dem Bow.”

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Billboard Charts

‘Have You Forgotten?’ Hell, No: A Reflection on Country’s 9/11 Songs, 25 Years Later

A look at how the music of Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley, Toby Keith and The Chicks helped connect the nation with difficu

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Billboard Charts

Oklahoma vs. Michigan Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the College Football Game Live Online Free

Saturday afternoon college football with the Sooners taking on the Wolverines — watch live on Saturday, Sept. 12

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Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour 2026: Here’s Where to Buy Last-Minute Concert Tickets Online

The country music singer/songwriter continues her tour across the United States.

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Billboard Charts

Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica Canceled Weeks Before Planned Debut

The debut festival from Coachella promoter Goldenvoice, scheduled to take place Sept. 26-27, was canceled due to hurrica

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