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From Snoop Dogg and NSYNC to Post Malone and Bon Jovi: The Diverse a Transformative New Wave of Celebrity Bars Shaking Up Nashville
“We all blew in and created something that’s never happened in Nashville,” says Blake Shelton.
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Taylor Swift’s ’The Life of a Showgirl’: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
Swift is back with her 12th album — a delicious, and at times scandalous, collection of mellow-pop hits. Here’s a breakdown of each of the album’s 12 tracks.
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From Puerto Rico to the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny’s Takeover Continues
With the recent conclusion of his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, an upcoming world tour and a Super Bowl halftime performance on the horizon, Boricua culture has never been so popular
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The One Place Records Still Matter? On the Wall
Even in the age of streaming, Jewel Box Platinum remains the go-to purveyor of the music business’ ubiquitous self-congratulatory plaques.
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Bad Bunny Makes Salsa Hot Again
The soon-to-be Super Bowl headliner, along with Rauw Alejandro and Karol G, are re-energizing the genre for a brand new generation.
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How FKA Twigs Came Back From the Brink
Music’s perennial provocateur opens up about her settlement with Shia LaBeouf — “I wouldn’t say I feel safe” — and reveals how a pivot from that Coachella debacle could lead to Grammy glory.
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Rosé Can’t Chill: Why K-Pop’s Biggest Star Is Everywhere Now
She’s one of the most famous women in the world. But behind all the choreographed chaos, the Blackpink star is chasing something far harder to capture: authenticity.
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David Bowie Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Between 1991 and his death in 2016, the enigmatic icon posed regularly for his friend Frank Ockenfels 3. An exclusive portfolio from the photographer's new book.
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Leon Thomas Finally Finds His Voice
With 'Mutt', the Grammy-winning writer-producer behind Ariana, Drake and SZA steps out from behind the soundboard and takes center stage.
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Behind the Music? These 57 Top Power Lawyers
Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Jay-Z rely on these dealmakers to protect their rights, riches and reputations.
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Grammys 2026: The State of the Race
With fewer megastars dominating the charts, the industry confronts a crossroads: less spectacle, more substance, and maybe — just maybe — a little more soul.
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Music’s Hottest Hitmaker Hits Back
Justin Tranter wrote the soundtrack to the last decade, penning multi-platinum anthems for Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Chappell Roan. But pop’s ultimate secret weapon is sounding an alarm: Without better pay, the next generation of hit songwriters may never arrive.
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Grammys 2026: The Race for Best New Artist
Last year’s lineup was stacked with heavy hitters. This year’s field? Leaner on marquee names but packed with a slew of buzzy upstarts and industry darlings who promise to make this the Grammys’ most unpredictable horse race.
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How the Grammys’ New “Beyonce Rule” Is Polarizing Country Music
A year after the superstar’s historic 'Cowboy Carter' win, the addition of a controversial category is shaking up the genre — and raising eyebrows.
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After 25 Years and 12 Records, It’s Time to Give Thrice Their Flowers
The cult-favorite Orange County band discusses their latest album, 'Horizons/West,' and the musical itch they still hope to scratch in the world of film and television.
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K-pop Stars ATEEZ Want to Keep Performing Even When They’re Grandfathers
The eight-member group – fresh off their first English single “In Your Fantasy,” in the midst of their latest world tour and a seven-year contract renewal – is ready to tackle the next phase of their career: “We're proud of our history already, but we can do more.”
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