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James Blake Announces First Album as Independent Artist

Trying Times is out this March

2 hours ago

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James Blake Announces First Album as Independent Artist

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Raphael Saadiq on 'Amazing' Oscar Nomination for 'Sinners,' Missing D'Angelo

The neo-soul legend tells us about trying to celebrate a Best Original Song nomination after a year of losses

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Raphael Saadiq on 'Amazing' Oscar Nomination for 'Sinners,' Missing D'Angelo

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Jazz centennials: Eight legends born in 1926

In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more.

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Jazz centennials: Eight legends born in 1926

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Clipse, Pharrell Williams to Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards

“I like to think that we slammed the door on ageism in hip-hop,” Malice recently told us

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Clipse, Pharrell Williams to Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards

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Fugees’ Pras Michel Denied Bail As He Appeals Foreign Influence Conviction, 14-Year Sentence

Musician granted two-month delay of prison surrender date to appeal bail matter with higher court

4 hours ago

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Fugees’ Pras Michel Denied Bail As He Appeals Foreign Influence Conviction, 14-Year Sentence

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Drake Appeals “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Ruling

A federal judge dismissed the musician’s case against Universal Music Group in 2025

4 hours ago

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Drake Appeals “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Ruling

Rolling Stone

Why Jonny Greenwood Deserves to Win the Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’

The Radiohead guitarist has long distinguished himself as a film composer worthy of awards attention. His latest collaboration with PTA should finally make him an Academy Award winner

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Why Jonny Greenwood Deserves to Win the Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’

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Harry Styles Is Playing 30 Nights at Madison Square Garden

The Together, Together tour will bring Styles to seven cities across three continents, with special guests including Robyn, Shania Twain, and Jamie xx

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Harry Styles Is Playing 30 Nights at Madison Square Garden

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Bruno Mars and Zach Bryan top the pop charts this week

This week, we've finally received an infusion of fresh blood in the form of a brand-new album and a brand-new song — by two different artists, no less! — debuting at No. 1.

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Bruno Mars and Zach Bryan top the pop charts this week

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One song, two paths: What A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator reveal in each other

The two friends reconnect on Don't Be Dumb, Rocky's first album in eight years — and inadvertently demonstrate how much they've diverged as artists.

7 hours ago

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One song, two paths: What A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator reveal in each other

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Harry Styles Is Bringing 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' on 2026 Global Residency Tour

The musician shares international dates in support of the record, out March 6, scheduled to stop in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney

7 hours ago

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Harry Styles Is Bringing 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' on 2026 Global Residency Tour

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Netflix Cancels The Vince Staples Show

The series, which followed a fictionalized version of the rapper in his hometown of Long Beach, California, ran for two seasons

8 hours ago

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Netflix Cancels The Vince Staples Show

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Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, and Key Nyata Form Supergroup the Scythe

Strictly 4 the Scythe, their debut album, comes out in March

9 hours ago

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Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, and Key Nyata Form Supergroup the Scythe

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Bronx Drill Rapper Indicted for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting NFL Star Kris Boyd

Frederick Green, who performs under the name Tbo Zay, is alleged to have shot Boyd during a confrontation outside of Manhattan hot spot Sei Less

9 hours ago

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Bronx Drill Rapper Indicted for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting NFL Star Kris Boyd

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A$AP Rocky Drops New Song “Flackito Jodye” with Tokischa

A surprise addition to Don't Be Dumb

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A$AP Rocky Drops New Song “Flackito Jodye” with Tokischa

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yeule: Tiny Desk Concert

In this new era of indie rock, yeule has become a leading voice. Their gauzy and sludgy songs are transformed at the Tiny Desk.

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yeule: Tiny Desk Concert

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Denyce Graves sings her swan song on Met stage

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.

1 day ago

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Denyce Graves sings her swan song on Met stage