Today: July 04, 2024
Today: July 04, 2024

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Arts|Entertainment

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
Entertainment

BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards

Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy — and few people got to hear it

BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards
Entertainment

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

Usher has been honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
Entertainment

The best albums of 2024 so far: AP's picks include Beyoncé, Chief Keef, Kali Uchis, Waxahatchee

The sun is hot, but the tunes are hotter

The best albums of 2024 so far: AP's picks include Beyoncé, Chief Keef, Kali Uchis, Waxahatchee
Arts|Sports

Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61

Steve Albini, a legendary rock producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died

Arts|Entertainment

Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date

Taylor Swift had a surprise for fans attending her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday: her boyfriend and tight end for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date
Entertainment

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
Business|Entertainment

Inside Pitchfork's absorption into GQ: When 'music media' becomes 'men's media,' what's lost?

Pitchfork, the most influential music publication of the internet age, is being absorbed by another entity – a men’s fashion magazine

Inside Pitchfork's absorption into GQ: When 'music media' becomes 'men's media,' what's lost?
Entertainment

Justin Timberlake arrested: What you need to know about the pop star

Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island

Justin Timberlake arrested: What you need to know about the pop star
Entertainment

Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Since the beginning of time or, at least, pop music, only a few tracks have earned the esteemed designation of “song of the summer.”

Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
Business|Entertainment

Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children

Scooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager

Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children
Entertainment

Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'

In 2021, you heard it: Moneybagg Yo’s “Wokesha” blaring from cars and corner stores

Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged

The 1975’s Matty Healy and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged, according to Healy’s mother

Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged
Entertainment

A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'

Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor became a hit pop performer

A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'
Entertainment

Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Hozier, Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, New Kids on the Block and Paramore are among the performers this fall at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live

Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
Entertainment

Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know

The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching

Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know
Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour: 'I am completely heartsick and devastated'

Jennifer Lopez has canceled her 2024 North American tour

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour: 'I am completely heartsick and devastated'
Entertainment

Music Review: RM of BTS has a new solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ an elastic experiment

All seven members of BTS are currently serving South Korea’s compulsory enlistment for men of a certain age

Music Review: RM of BTS has a new solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ an elastic experiment
Entertainment

Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj

Drake is the leading nominee for next month’s BET Awards, followed closely by Nicki Minaj

Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
Entertainment

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

Billie Eilish is hitting the road

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour
Entertainment

John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together

For music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes" and “Maneater.”

John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together
Entertainment

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'

Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Entertainment

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami — where the organization is headquartered

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain
Entertainment

Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May

On May 17, lifelong music obsessive Kate Hudson will release her debut album, “Glorious.”

Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May

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