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The 100 Best Albums of 2025
Culture-shifting blockbusters, return-to-form statements, brilliant debuts, and more
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FKA Twigs: ‘I Love Telling the Truth. I Have to Tell the Truth’
After releasing two standout albums in one year, the British polymath opens up about being hard to categorize, her childhood, and everything she's overcome to get where she is
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Why Do Pop Stars Keep Threatening to Quit Pop Stardom?
Artists like Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, and Selena Gomez seem like they want a break from pop music. What’s going on?
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Jimmy Cliff Was Reggae’s Humble Hero
He inspired many generations of musicians around the world, but what we'll remember most is his humility, kindness, and sense of purpose
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Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' May Become a Play in London's West End
"I'm definitely having some conversations with people about it," the British singer confirmed on The Tonight Show
- Break a Heart
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How Did 50 Cent Get That Sean Combs Footage? Diddy's Videographer Explains
Michael Oberlies says the footage of Sean Combs talking to his team was released "by a third party who covered for me for three days while I was out of state"
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Madison Beer and Justin Herbert: A Full Timeline of Their Relationship
The pop singer is about to release her third album, Locket, and has also gone public with Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers
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Jelly Roll Breaks Down After Surprise Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry
"I can’t stop pinching myself," the country star wrote after singer-songwriter Craig Morgan invited him via video message on The Joe Rogan Experience
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Karol G Expands the ‘Tropicoqueta’ Universe With Special Visual-Album Broadcast
The Latin star was joined by artists like Marco Antonio Solis and Mariah Angeliq in the megaproduction
- La Reina Presenta
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Clipse and Tyler, the Creator Dine With an Animatronic Band in ‘P.O.V.’ Video
The visual for the Let God Sort Em Out single was directed by Cole Bennett
- Where's My Prize At?
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4 Non Blondes to Finally Release Their Second Album, in 2026
Over 33 years after 1992’s Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, Linda Perry inks deal with Kill Rock Stars to release new solo and 4 Non Blondes albums
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Marcus King Says He Was Inspired to Get Sober by Something Ozzy Osbourne Said
“I thought that I could drink like a gentleman because I was happy now,” King tells Rolling Stone's Nashville Now podcast
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Gene Simmons ‘Didn’t Intend to Hurt’ Ace Frehley or His Legacy With Comments About His Death
“Upon rereading my words, I see how it hurt everyone. Again, I apologize. I’ve always loved Ace. Always,” the Kiss member said
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Billy Strings Makes His Debut on ‘Tiny Desk’ After Sending Audition Tape: ‘It Only Took 12 More Years’
The musician performed “Red Daisy,” “My Alice,” “Malfunction Junction,” and “Gild the Lily”
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