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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.23.25

Resident blocks Beatles fans from Harrison's home

In a move to regain some peace and privacy, residents of Arnold Grove in Liverpool have put up a chain across their street, blocking access to the birthplace of Beatles legend George Harrison...

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Nazia Rahman

7.23.25

Pink Floyd Sells Their Rights to Sony and It’s the End of an Era

The legendary band that soundtracked a generation has officially handed over the keysThere are bands that make hits, and then there are bands that change the fabric of music forever. Pink Floyd has...

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Nazia Rahman

7.23.25

Red Velvet in North Korea: The K-pop Performance That Crossed the Border

When five women did what decades of politics couldn’t, bring two Koreas a little closerThere’s performing for fans, then there’s performing for history.In 2018, Red Velvet, one of K-pop’s most...

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Nazia Rahman

7.23.25

BLACKPINK at Coachella: The Moment That Made America Blink

When four girls from South Korea turned the California desert into a global stageThere are music moments… and then there are cultural reset moments. BLACKPINK performing at Coachella? Yeah. That...

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Nazia Rahman

7.23.25

How NewJeans Rewired the Sound of 5th-Gen K-Pop

The girls who made whisper-singing and Y2K-core the new gold standard.K-pop has always been about pushing boundaries. Bigger stages. Louder beats. Flashier concepts. But then something unexpected...

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Nazia Rahman

7.23.25

GameBoy by Katseye: The Song That Hits Harder Than a Final Boss Fight

Let’s get one thing straight: GameBoy by Katseye isn’t just a song. It’s an era. A pixelated fever dream. A full-body vibe that makes you feel like you're the main character in a retro-futuristic...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.19.25

YUNGBLUD’S NEW DOCUMENTARY PROMISES CHAOS, CATHARSIS & A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO HIS REVOLUTION!

The moment Yungblud’s fans have been waiting for is here. The trailer for his upcoming documentary, Are You Ready, Boy?, just hit the internet—and it’s a whirlwind of sweat, tears, mosh pits, and...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.19.25

SZA claims Nicki Minaj asked her to feature “twice” on her songs despite questioning how “successful” she was

In a recent interview, SZA shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about her relationship with rap icon Nicki Minaj. The Grammy-winning artist revealed that Minaj had asked her to feature on...

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Lienor Katas

7.19.25

Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Fire Is Changing Music Festivals Forever

A massive fire damaged Tomorrowland 2025's famed main stage, codenamed "Orbyz," two days before the event was set to begin in Boom, Belgium. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the fire was...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.19.25

Dinner Is Served… Again! The Last Dinner Party Returns with a Grittier Feast

British baroque-pop sensation The Last Dinner Party has unveiled details of their highly anticipated second album, From the Pyre, set for release on October 17 via Island Records. Alongside the...

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Lienor Katas

7.19.25

Why Gen Z Is Obsessed with a 1962 Song: A Cultural Deep-Dive

Connie Francis’s “Pretty Little Baby” was originally a B-side in 1962. Fast forward 63 years, and it’s now topping the Viral 50 and Top 50 charts, used in over 600,000 TikToks per day, and amassing...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.19.25

SZA Calls Out AI and Environmental Racism: "Tech Can’t Ignore Pollution in Our Communities"

In a recent interview, singer-songwriter SZA reportedly linked the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to broader systemic issues like environmental racism, urging tech companies to address the...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.19.25

Ariana Grande Says It’s ‘Very Silly’ to Think She’s Abandoning Music Amid New Acting Roles: ‘I Plan to Sing for You All Next Year’

Ariana Grande has addressed recent rumors suggesting that she was planning to leave the music industry, calling the speculation "very silly" and reinforcing her commitment to her craft. In a candid...

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Lienor Katas

7.16.25

A Love Letter to K-Pop: Why Fans Are Falling for K-Pop Demon Hunters

K-Pop Demon Hunters is bursting with passion for K-pop culture from the first scene to the final encore, which is one of the key reasons why fans adore it. The film appreciates and understands the...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.16.25

From Studio Booth to Superstardom: Michael Sandecki's Unseen American Idol Revolution

You remember the performances – Kelly Clarkson’s star-making “Natural Woman,” Carrie Underwood’s explosive “Alone,” Adam Lambert’s haunting “Mad World.” But you’ve never heard the name Michael...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.16.25

Some of Beyoncé’s unreleased music and set lists stolen from choreographer’s car

In a shocking turn of events, some of Beyoncé’s unreleased music and set lists were stolen from the car of one of her choreographers, sparking concerns and raising questions about security...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.16.25

Dave Meyers: The Visionary Behind Pop’s Most Iconic Music Videos

In an era where music and visuals are inextricably linked, one name continues to shape the language of modern music videos: Dave Meyers. With a career that spans over three decades, director Dave...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.16.25

4 Toronto artists make the Polaris Music Prize short list, but Quebec leads the way

This July, the Polaris Music Prize jury unveiled its 10-album shortlist for 2025—a list led numerically by Quebec acts but featuring four shining entries from Toronto. For a city whose scene often...

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Lienor Katas

7.16.25

Fictional Idols vs. Real Charts: K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Unbelievable Spotify Takeover

What happens when a fictional K-pop boy band outsells the real ones? In a twist straight out of a dystopian idol fanfic, the animated groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys—created for Netflix’s explosive...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.16.25

Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” Is a Late-Night Cry for Closure—and a Glimpse Into His Most Vulnerable Album Yet

Drunk calls. Crying in the dark. Lingering heartbreak. Conan Gray’s new single “Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a full-blown emotional unraveling, and fans are already bracing themselves...

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Nazia Rahman

7.13.25

Justin Bieber Just Dropped the Swaggiest Album of the Year

Let’s be honest: when most pop stars go quiet, we assume they’re recharging in Bali, journaling in silk robes. Not Justin Bieber. Nah, he went into full stealth mode, dropped a random “SWAG”...

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Nazia Rahman

7.13.25

KATSEYE Tickets for their concert tour “Beautiful Chaos,” Vanish Faster Than Eyeliner in a Heatwave — Sold Out & Slayed

It’s official: KATSEYE didn’t just sell out, they served out. Every single ticket to their upcoming live shows? Gone. Vamoosed. Snatched like a wig in a wind tunnel.The global girl group, part...

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Nazia Rahman

7.13.25

Backstreet’s Back (Again!): Millennium 2.0 Is the Comeback We Didn’t Know We Needed, but Now Can’t Live Without

Cue the frosted tips, cargo pants, and emotional harmonies, because the Backstreet Boys just dropped Millennium 2.0, and let’s just say, everybody (yeahhh!) is losing their minds.Yes, that’s right...

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Nazia Rahman

7.13.25

Tyla’s “IS IT” Hits Different—And It’s Definitely It, Baby!

Tyla just slid into our summer soundtrack with her new track “IS IT”, and let me tell you, it is everything. No cap. Straight off the jump, you get those booming amapiano kicks and warped vocal...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.13.25

Blackpink Reunite With Explosive New Track “Jump” as Deadline World Tour Takes Off

The wait is officially over: Blackpink is back—louder, bolder, and more united than ever. On the opening night of their highly anticipated Deadline World Tour, the global K-pop phenomenon debuted...

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