Business
Tencent Music buys SM Entertainment stake in K-pop bet
A Tencent Holdings subsidiary is snapping up a nearly 10 per cent stake in SM Entertainment valued at about US$180 million, marking a rare…
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Celebrity
AMAs accused of muting Taylor Swift cheers during show
Taylor Swift fans are accusing the American Music Awards (AMAs) of muting the singer's cheers during Monday's show. Newsweek reached out…
Celebrity
Kanye Gave Twitter an Exclusive Hit Single
One of the year’s most talked-about new songs, from one of the planet’s most influential musicians, is not available on Spotify, or Apple…
News
"American Idol" 2025 contestants: What happened last night? Who went home?
Just a few weeks remain before the winner of American Idol 2025 is crowned. After weeks of auditions, "Hollywood Week," and intense live…
Business
Tencent Music in talks to buy Ximalaya for US$2.4 billion
Tencent Music Entertainment Group is in advanced talks to buy Chinese podcasting startup Ximalaya in a US$2.4 billion deal that would…
News
Jeff Bridges Is Digging It
The interior of Jeff Bridges’s garage, in Santa Barbara, California, has the ramshackle ease of an extravagant dorm room: a tiger-print…
Culture
How Venezeula's most popular band overcame the odds and became the soundtrack of a generation in exile
MEXICO CITY — Rawayana, a band composed of Venezuelan émigrés whose trippy, Caribbean-soaked pop has earned it global acclaim, was riding…
Politics
Contributor: Under Trump, the Voice of America has fallen silent. U.S. enemies are cheering
Almost 30 years ago, toward the end of President Clinton’s first term in office, Republicans in Congress forced a government shutdown that…
Politics
Who Is Alexis Wilkins? Trump FBI Director Kash Patel Dating Country Music Singer Turned Conservative Icon
FBI Director Kash Patel was accompanied by a striking mystery woman during his confirmation hearing, who has been revealed to be his…
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Who Is Jennifer Young? Mother of Dave Grohl's Love Child Is Revealed as Tattooed Music Buff Who Is Raising Baby Girl in Modest Home in LA
The identity of the mother of Dave Grohl's secret child has finally been revealed. Jennifer Young—a 38-year-old rock and roll enthusiast…
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Three hostages from Israeli music festival among six set for release
The identities of the six hostages who are due to be released by Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday have been announced by the families.…
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Hanteo Music Awards 2025 Winners Day 1
Hanteo Music Awards 2025 winners are being revealed through a live broadcast at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on Saturday, February 15. The…
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Bartees Strange’s Interior Hauntings
I consumed the nineties Black horror films of my youth largely through my fingers, spreading them just wide enough, occasionally, to put a…
Celebrity
What is Beyoncé's net worth? "Cowboy Carter Tour" presale begins
Beyoncé is gearing up for what could be another record-breaking tour with Cowboy Carter, her latest studio album, while continuing to…
News
Carrie Underwood's new 'American Idol' role has some fans boycotting show
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Carrie Underwood will make her judging debut on the upcoming season…
Business
Universal Music, Spotify reach new multiyear distribution deal
UNIVERSAL Music Group and Spotify Technology reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs…
Celebrity
How Justin Tranter is fighting for songwriters like Chappell Roan
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Justin Tranter isn't your average songwriter. In fact, he's churned…
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Mom walks in on dad changing baby's diaper, not prepared for what she sees
A couple who recently welcomed their first child are adjusting well to being new parents, if a viral video is anything to go by. Micah and…
Politics
Village People branded "traitors" for performing at Trump's inauguration
Members of the disco group Village People have been branded "traitors" by social media users for agreeing to perform at celebrations…
Culture
Sara Bareilles Talks with Rachel Syme
Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the best of The New Yorker in…
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Legendary Argentine singer Leo Dan dead at 82
Revered singer and composer Leo Dan has died at the age of 82, his family announced in New Year's Day posts across his social media…
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Japan's best high school marching band readies for Rose Parade performance
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ebullient thrum of staccato snares, thumping sousaphones, and tramping shoes all acting in unison filled the gray…
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SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024: Performers, Date, Venue, and Everything About 27th Annual Music Festival
This year is ending, and the world is gearing up to welcome 2025. Celebrations are in full swing everywhere, with award shows and music…
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Music lovers and mighty muscles: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…