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- Madonna Says Her Biopic Was Killed After a ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Pictures Over Budget"I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget," the pop star said in a new interview, where she also discussed the fate of a planned limited series adaptation
- Olivia Rodrigo Is Throwing a Fest With an All-Women Lineup Featuring Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, DoechiiDaisy Chain Fields' lineup rules with Garbage, Mitski, Katseye and special guests Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks
- What Will Jelly Roll Talk About When He Guest Hosts for Jimmy Kimmel?Probably not his divorce from Bunnie Xo, if the country star's onstage message last week is to believed: “This is the only time I will ever speak about it," Jelly said during a performance
- Ozzy Osbourne’s Bat Throne From Final Show to Join Museum Exhibit in BirminghamThe gothic chair, which Osbourne also used at his 2024 Rock Hall induction, will be featured in the "Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero” exhibit, starting in July
- Slayyyter Gets Pumped at the Gym by Blasting Mannequin Pussy and Unwinds With Jake BuggBackstage at Governors Ball, the rising pop star also talked about songs by Portishead and Turnstile (and herself) for Rolling Stone’s Song Shuffle series
- SZA Urges Black Musicians to Reject AI After Learning Model Used Hundreds of Her SongsThe singer specifically called out Diplo and the generative AI platform Suno for exploiting artists
- This High-School Football Coach Is Fronting a Red Dirt Country Buzz BandWhen he's not on the field, Kyle Ross leads the Oklahoma group Keyland. He even mans the merch table
- Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Double Album ‘Day and Night’It’s the Canadian pop star’s first record since 2023’s B-sides collection The Loveliest Time
- Tay Keith Was an Architect of Modern Hip-Hop Whose Blueprints Will Last ForeverWith the catchiest producer tag in hip-hop, the late producer spent his final years building foundations beyond the genre
- Clive Davis, Music Executive Who Signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, Dead at 94Arista and J Records founder helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood, among many others
"I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget," the pop star said in a new interview, where she also discussed the fate of a planned limited series adaptation
Daisy Chain Fields' lineup rules with Garbage, Mitski, Katseye and special guests Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks
Probably not his divorce from Bunnie Xo, if the country star's onstage message last week is to believed: “This is the only time I will ever speak about it," Jelly said during a performance
The gothic chair, which Osbourne also used at his 2024 Rock Hall induction, will be featured in the "Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero” exhibit, starting in July
Backstage at Governors Ball, the rising pop star also talked about songs by Portishead and Turnstile (and herself) for Rolling Stone’s Song Shuffle series
The singer specifically called out Diplo and the generative AI platform Suno for exploiting artists
When he's not on the field, Kyle Ross leads the Oklahoma group Keyland. He even mans the merch table
It’s the Canadian pop star’s first record since 2023’s B-sides collection The Loveliest Time
With the catchiest producer tag in hip-hop, the late producer spent his final years building foundations beyond the genre
Arista and J Records founder helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood, among many others
The New York Times©
- 11 Essential Songs Shepherded by Clive DavisThe label boss, who died on Monday, had a passion for hits — especially ones he masterminded — during his formidable tenures at Columbia, Arista and J Records.
- Here’s What ‘the Most Important Mozart Discovery in Decades’ Sounds LikeA newly found notebook documenting the composer’s lessons with a student includes seven previously unknown compositions.
- Cannibals, Lobotomies, Lethal Birds: A Tennessee Williams Opera“Suddenly Last Summer,” the composer Courtney Bryan’s first opera, adapts Williams’s play for Bard SummerScape.
- San Antonio Mayor Says Kanye West’s July 4 Concert There Should Be CanceledThe mayor’s appeal comes after several of the rapper’s shows were canceled in Europe. A planned concert in Tampa, Fla., has also raised concern.
- Clive Davis, Music Industry Titan Who Signed Whitney Houston, Dies at 94He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
- Flight of the Conchords and the Perils of ReunionsBret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are routinely asked about performing their musical satires again. They always said no, until this year. What changed?
- With ‘Girls Like Girls,’ Hayley Kiyoko Turns Her Teenage Pain Into ArtThe once-closeted star has reinvented her song “Girls Like Girls” as a best-selling Y.A. novel and a new theatrical film. It wasn’t easy.
- Tyla, FKA Twigs: Songs to Know This WeekUplift for Juneteenth from Allison Russell, tangled love songs from Tyla and FKA twigs, and more.
- Overlooked No More: Robbie Basho, Guitar Mystic Who Sought Enlightenment in SoundHe lived with chronic pain and deep loneliness, which he poured into boundary-pushing music that incorporated multicultural sounds.
- Brian Large, Who Brought Opera Vividly to Life on Film, Dies at 89In a directing career that included over 70 Met Opera broadcasts, he said his work was “dictated by the music, by key change, by orchestration, by phrasing.”
- Your Pop Music Questions Answered: Taylor Swift, Geese, the Beatles and MorePopcast’s mailbag is back and more varied than ever.
- Man Who Tried to Enter Sabrina Carpenter’s Home Gets 5-Year Restraining OrderThe pop star and songwriter said she feared what the man would do if he was not prevented from coming near her or her family, according to court records.
- Stephen Colbert’s Use of ‘Peanuts’ Jingle on His Finale Will Cost CBSThe network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity.
- Mystikal, Louisiana Rapper, Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape CaseThe Grammy-nominated musician pleaded guilty to third-degree rape after a woman told the police she was beaten and assaulted at his home in 2022.
- Hagen Quartet Is Taking Its Final Bows After 45 YearsFormed by siblings who grew up playing together, the Hagen Quartet is finishing a farewell tour with an unforced, casual goodbye.
- Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Make a Plan for Staying OpenAs the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.
- 7 Great Artists Playing SummerStage This YearHear songs from Angélique Kidjo, Mavis Staples, Sharp Pins and more.
- Tell Us Why Taylor Swift’s Wedding Is Meaningful to YouFor an upcoming story, we want fans to talk to us about the journey they have been on with Swift through the years and how they feel about her big day.
- A Baroque Opera Written By a Female Composer Feels Ripped From the HeadlinesThe Paris Opera production of “Ercole Amante” (“Hercules in Love”), a rediscovered 1707 work by the female composer Antonia Bembo, leans into contemporary themes of coercion and consent.
- Best Classical Music and Opera of 2026 So FarKaija Saariaho’s final opera, a premiere by Ellen Reid and a multitasking performance by Barbara Hannigan are among the highlights.
- Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean Combs Is DismissedMs. Richard, a singer who once worked with the music mogul, accused him of creating an abusive work environment. The judge said her claims came too late.
- America250 Plans July 4 Concert in L.A., Competing With TrumpThe nonprofit, established by Congress a decade ago and separate from President Trump’s Freedom 250, will bring Smashing Pumpkins and other acts to Los Angeles on July 4.
The label boss, who died on Monday, had a passion for hits — especially ones he masterminded — during his formidable tenures at Columbia, Arista and J Records.
A newly found notebook documenting the composer’s lessons with a student includes seven previously unknown compositions.
“Suddenly Last Summer,” the composer Courtney Bryan’s first opera, adapts Williams’s play for Bard SummerScape.
The mayor’s appeal comes after several of the rapper’s shows were canceled in Europe. A planned concert in Tampa, Fla., has also raised concern.
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are routinely asked about performing their musical satires again. They always said no, until this year. What changed?
The once-closeted star has reinvented her song “Girls Like Girls” as a best-selling Y.A. novel and a new theatrical film. It wasn’t easy.
Uplift for Juneteenth from Allison Russell, tangled love songs from Tyla and FKA twigs, and more.
He lived with chronic pain and deep loneliness, which he poured into boundary-pushing music that incorporated multicultural sounds.
In a directing career that included over 70 Met Opera broadcasts, he said his work was “dictated by the music, by key change, by orchestration, by phrasing.”
Popcast’s mailbag is back and more varied than ever.
The pop star and songwriter said she feared what the man would do if he was not prevented from coming near her or her family, according to court records.
The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity.
The Grammy-nominated musician pleaded guilty to third-degree rape after a woman told the police she was beaten and assaulted at his home in 2022.
Formed by siblings who grew up playing together, the Hagen Quartet is finishing a farewell tour with an unforced, casual goodbye.
As the Trump administration seeks to move forward with renovations at the center, a judge has asked for its programming calendar.
Hear songs from Angélique Kidjo, Mavis Staples, Sharp Pins and more.
For an upcoming story, we want fans to talk to us about the journey they have been on with Swift through the years and how they feel about her big day.
The Paris Opera production of “Ercole Amante” (“Hercules in Love”), a rediscovered 1707 work by the female composer Antonia Bembo, leans into contemporary themes of coercion and consent.
Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, a premiere by Ellen Reid and a multitasking performance by Barbara Hannigan are among the highlights.
Ms. Richard, a singer who once worked with the music mogul, accused him of creating an abusive work environment. The judge said her claims came too late.
The nonprofit, established by Congress a decade ago and separate from President Trump’s Freedom 250, will bring Smashing Pumpkins and other acts to Los Angeles on July 4.
BBC Latest Releases©
- The Invisible - Rispah A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
- Ladyhawke - Anxiety Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
- Bobby Womack - The Poet Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
- TrioVD - Maze One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
- Jack Savoretti - Before the Storm Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
- Flats - Better Living Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
- George Frideric Handel - Alceste (soprano: Lucy Crowe; tenor: Benjamin Hulett; bass-baritone: Andrew Foster-Williams; Early Opera Company; conductor: Christian Curnyn) The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
- Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
- Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
- Hollie Cook - Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
- The Band Perry - The Band Perry Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
- Dexys - One Day I’m Going to Soar Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
- Public Image Ltd - This is PiL Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
- The Pond - The Pond An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
- Architects - Daybreaker A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
- Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
- 2:54 - 2:54 A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
- The Bamboos - Medicine Man The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
- Rumer - Boys Don’t Cry Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
- Sugar - Copper Blue NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
Billboard©
- Clive Davis Dead at 94: Music Executives Remember the Influential Label MogulFollowing the music legend's passing at age 94, record label executive are sharing their reactions and condolences.
- Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for June 27, 2026 | Billboard NewsOlivia Rodrigo takes over the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Honeybee,” “Stupid Song” and more, but will any of her four entries take over Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” No. 1 spot this week? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated June […]
- Olivia Rodrigo Announces Her Own All-Women Festival With Chappell Roan, KATSEYE & More on LineupDoechii and Stevie Nicks are also set for Daisy Chain Fields, with the event supporting charities for women and girls.
- Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for Second WeekPlus, Olivia Rodrigo boasts four songs in the top 10.
- Madonna Says ‘Confessions II’ Was Born From Frustration Over Delayed Biopic: ‘I Was in Limbo’The star also explained why she had a "falling out" with Universal Pictures.
- SummerStage Founder Joe Killian Talks 40 Years of Music and Shares Some of the Best NYC Stories You’ve Never HeardThe Central Park music series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
- Everything We Know About Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ (So Far)AG8 is coming!
- Clive Davis, Legendary Music Executive, Dies at 94Davis was responsible for launching artists like Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys to superstardom.
- Oliver Tree’s Legacy Continues With New Grant for Artists Following His Death in Helicopter CrashThe musician had shared his plans for the fund, which is outlined in his will, in an interview two months ago.
- A Florida Georgia Timeline: Looking Back at the Country Duo’s Career MilestonesBillboard looks at FGL's career accolades and milestones to date.
Following the music legend's passing at age 94, record label executive are sharing their reactions and condolences.
Olivia Rodrigo takes over the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Honeybee,” “Stupid Song” and more, but will any of her four entries take over Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” No. 1 spot this week? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated June […]
Doechii and Stevie Nicks are also set for Daisy Chain Fields, with the event supporting charities for women and girls.
Plus, Olivia Rodrigo boasts four songs in the top 10.
The star also explained why she had a "falling out" with Universal Pictures.
The Central Park music series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
AG8 is coming!
Davis was responsible for launching artists like Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys to superstardom.
The musician had shared his plans for the fund, which is outlined in his will, in an interview two months ago.
Billboard looks at FGL's career accolades and milestones to date.
Metacritic©
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