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Janelle Monáe on Being “Othered” for Her “Nonbinary Way of Looking at Music” Ahead of I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival
As Black artists’ roots in country music continue to be rediscovered following the release of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, the founders of the upcoming I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival — which Janelle Monáe will headline on Saturday — are hoping the event will have a similar effect in the rock genre. “We’re really on a […]
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Eurovision: Switzerland Wins the Most Divisive Song Contest In Competition’s 68-Year History
Swiss performer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, beating Croatian artist Baby Lasagna, who finished second, in what was perhaps the most divisive competition in its history. The nonbinary singer, representing Switzerland, won with their track “The Code” collecting 591 points from a combination of music industry juries in each participating country and […]
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Eurovision: Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified After Allegation of “Intimidation”
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein has been disqualified ahead of the competition’s Grand Final on Saturday night. The performer was sent home after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew. In a statement, the organizers of the event said: “While the legal process takes its […]
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When the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef Burns Out “This Can’t End Well”
When USC professor and hip-hop scholar Todd Boyd remembers hearing Tupac Shakur’s scathing diss track “Hit ‘Em Up,” he knew one thing: “This is not going to end well.” The West Coast anthem was released in June 1996 and Shakur viciously took aim at his East Coast rivals, including the Notorious B.I.G. with claims — […]
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‘Beef’ Creator on Forming “Korean Avengers” for RM Music Video and Watching BTS Member Bounce Back After Accident on Set
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin says he’s enjoying the opportunities his Emmy-winning Netflix series has brought him — including his latest project: directing a music video for BTS superstar RM. Lee collaborated with RM on “Come Back to Me,” a beautifully shot six-minute music video that feels like a short film. The song, which begins […]
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Critic’s Notebook: Everything to Know Behind the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap War of Words
When wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn “Heartbreak Kid” Michaels takes to social media and invites you to settle your rap rivalry in the squared circle — or Saturday Night Live takes a deep dive with a sketch — you know your quarreling is so huge it has permeated the mainstream. The musical […]
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Andra Day on New Album, Imposter Syndrome and How Less People-Pleasing Healed Her Voice
Early in her career, Andra Day was asked by a reporter which singer she wanted to model her career after. Her answer was Sade. “The person was like, ‘OK, but Sade only releases albums like every nine years,’ and I was like, ‘Well, I’m not going to do that, of course, I’m going to release […]
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Eurovision 2024: What to Know Ahead of the Beloved But Controversial Song Contest
The world’s largest live music contest is back. The Eurovision Song Contest, a springboard to fame for some of the biggest acts in the world – legendary Swedish band ABBA, or more recently, Italian glam rock band Måneskin, for example – will return to screens on Saturday, May 11, to do what it does best: […]
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Charli XCX Confirms Rumor She Was Asked to Work on Songs for Britney Spears
Charli XCX has confirmed past rumors that she was working on writing music for a potential new Britney Spears album at one point. However, the English singer-songwriter admitted in a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live that she wasn’t too sure how involved Spears was in the process, as the “Toxic” singer had previously shut […]
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Taylor Swift’s Feud With Scooter Braun to Be Featured in New Season of ‘vs’ on Discovery+ U.K., Max
Taylor Swift’s feud with top music producer Scooter Braun is set to be featured in Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. & Ireland’s latest season of its popular docu series vs on Discovery+ in the U.K. and Max worldwide. Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood will explore the public and “gripping” quarrel between the pop superstar […]
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jonathan Majors Appear on Ballot to Pick BET Award Nominees (Exclusive)
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jonathan Majors — who are both embroiled in controversies and allegations involving assault and harassment — appear on the ballot designed to pick who will be nominated at the upcoming BET Awards. First-round voting to help determine nominees for the June 30 show kicked off this week, and Combs’ The Love […]
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