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Indie and punk music made me feel I was betraying my race
Growing up in Wolverhampton, Stephanie Phillips says she was initially pretty much into the same chart music as her friends. But alongside TLC, Aaliyah and Destiny's Child, she developed a passion for rock, indie and punk. 'It was music that meant…
Taylor Swift makes Spotify history despite mixed reaction to new music
Taylor Swift has set two new Spotify records in 2026, becoming the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year following the release of her latest single Patient Zero. The new track features alongside three additional compositions on her…
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Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
Few major artists are willing (dumb?) enough to criticize recent Cleveland devotee Taylor Swift in public, lest they incur the cursed wrath of her loyal fan base (or the pop star herself). However, Todd Rundgren, secure in his status as one of the…
Laila! Is About to Deliver SZA's Favorite Music of 2026
The album SZA recently called “the most beautiful shit I've heard all year” is on the way. Laila! is ready to engulf listeners inside her world with a new album, We'll Never Be This Young Again',out Oct. 23. Two years after her…
The 10 Best Music Videos of the '90s, Ranked
The ‘90s was the prime decade for innovation in music videos. Fresh ideas and concepts were developed across all genres, elevating both the videos and the music itself to new heights. From grunge to pop to R&B, exciting sonic and visual…
Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala 2026
Patti LaBelle, Common and Public Enemy were among the artists and executives who were celebrated on Thursday night at the sixth annual Black Music Action Coalition Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Throughout the evening, BMAC…
From The Beatles to psychedelia, discover how 1966 changed music forever
When you think about the biggest albums of 1966, two records stand head and shoulders above the rest. The Beatles' Revolver and The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds have tended to overshadow everything else released that year. But the mythology surrounding…
Interscope's Nicole Wyskoarko & Common Among Black Music Action Coalition Gala Honorees
Patti LaBelle, Common, Public Enemy and label executives Nicole Wyskoarko and Tina Davis were among the esteemed honorees feted at the Black Music Action Coalition's sixth annual BMAC Gala. Rooted in themes of pride, perseverance and purpose, the…
Fashion's Musical Chairs: Is Pierpaolo Piccioli Already Out at Balenciaga?
In luxury fashion, creative directors used to get years to put their stamp on a house. Lately, they're lucky to get a few seasons. The latest possible casualty is Pierpaolo Piccioli, the acclaimed designer who took over Balenciaga only last year.
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival goes on hiatus again citing rising costs, difficult industry conditions
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Okeechobee Musical & Arts Festival is once again going on hiatus, organizers announced via social media. The announcement comes after the festival returned in March from a two-year hiatus. In a Facebook post…
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Sheeran 'Broken' After Fresh Attack From Music Hero Over Gaza Row
Ed Sheeran has been left 'broken' by the escalating backlash over his Gaza tour row after Madness frontman Suggs became the latest music veteran to publicly challenge the superstar singer, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal. The criticism came…
Wendy's Emo Album Joins Fast Food's Music Era
Wendy's is taking late-night fast food heartbreak seriously enough to give it an entire soundtrack. According to Wendy's, the fast food chain released a six-song emo project titled “Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot” on…
Carrie Underwood Sings Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer' As She Pivots To Rock Music
Carrie Underwood is more than halfway there in her move from country to rock... the singer treated fans to a legendary rendition of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer!' Joining Luke Bryan on stage last night for his show in Nashville, Carrie crushed…
In Canada: Nashville's Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Canadian Country Music Association
A legendary Nashville institution is celebrating Canadian country music. Nashville's Grand Ole Opry has unveiled a grand celebration for Oct. 29 titled “Grand Ole Opry: Celebrating 50 Years of the CCMA.” The event will shine a light…
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