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Music News
Olivia Dean Returns to No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart
Olivia Dean is back at No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart with "Man I Need," which rises from No. 2 to the top position on the latest ranking. Th...
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PNAU Announces Seventh Studio Album 'AHHCade' for July Release
PNAU has announced its seventh studio album, AHHCade, set for release on July 31 through etcetc. The Australian electronic group shared the album news...
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Miley Cyrus to be Honored with 2,845th Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miley Cyrus will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. Organizers announced that her star will be the ...
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Perspective Shift: Billie Eilish Weighs In on the Concert Phone Debate
Billie Eilish is pushing back on the idea that fans using phones at concerts are missing the moment. In comments connected to the release of her new c...
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Bonnie Tyler Placed in Medically Induced Coma Following Emergency Surgery
Bonnie Tyler has been placed in a medically induced coma while recovering from emergency intestinal surgery. A representative for the 74-year-old sing...
May 08, 2026
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Drives Streaming Surges for Lady Gaga and Madonna
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is giving several songs a new lift on streaming platforms, with music tied to the film seeing increased activity after the seq...
May 08, 2026
Ariana Grande Confirms "Dangerous Woman" for Eternal Sunshine Tour Setlist
Ariana Grande has shared a look at rehearsals for her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour, which begins June 6. In an Instagram video, Grande was seen rehe...
May 08, 2026
How Justin Bieber Convinced The Kid LAROI to Release "Stay"
The Kid LAROI said in a new interview that Justin Bieber played a key role in his decision to release "Stay," the 2021 single that became one of the b...
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