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‘GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary)’ Album Review: Mac Miller Still Resonates a Decade Later
Upon its initial release, “GO:OD AM” awakened a new chapter in Mac Miller’s artistry; a decade later, its 10th anniversary edition now revisits one of the late rapper’s most essential albums. When Miller’s original studio hip-hop album debuted in...
Lucinda Williams Announces New Album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong,’ Due in January; Check Out Lead Single, Featuring Brittney Spencer
Lucinda Williams has announced plans to release a new studio album, World’s Gone Wrong, in 2026. The 10-track collection is due out on January 23, and includes collaborations with Brittney Spencer, Mavis Staples, and Norah Jones. According to an...
Universal Music Posts Modest Q3 2025 Recorded Streaming Growth Amid Ad-Supported Slip, Confirms New ‘Streaming 2.0’ Agreement With YouTube
Photo Credit: Universal Music Group The major label posted its financials for July, August, and September today, having evidently timed up the disclosure of Udio and Stability AI deals to coincide with the earnings report. Diving directly into...
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center
There are only a handful of stage musicals I have seen in my lifetime that have inspired me to reevaluate my initial reaction about them, only to later find myself loving them even more the second time around. Well, I'm happy to report that I have...
The Price of a Hit: How Making an Album Really Works
Everyone has dreamed of it at some point—cutting a record, signing that big label deal, and watching the fame roll in. Million-dollar budgets. Flashy music videos. Studio lights and superstar treatment. The kind of thing that feels a long way from...
Blake Shelton Set to Kick Off VOA Country Music Fest 2026 as First Headliner
Back in August, the Voices of America’s Country Music Festival welcomed over 130,000 people to West Chester Township to watch stars like Carrie Underwood, Hardy, and Darius Rucker perform. While a record year for the music festival, organizers...
Watch Gavin Adcock Literally Fall off the “Deep End” During Canada Show—Recover Marvelously
College football fans got their first look at Gavin Adcock in 2021, after a video went viral of the Georgia Southern University nose tackle chugging a beer prior to a football game. Although Adcock ultimately lost his spot on the team, he carried...
O.A.R. Reflects on 30 Years as a Band, Playing Pearl Jam for Their 8th Grade Talent Show and a New Single (Exclusive) By Daniela Avila
NEED TO KNOW O.A.R. is celebrating 30 years as a band with the Three Decades Tour, which kicks off next June The '90s rock band opens up to PEOPLE about their journey — and why they're holding themselves to a "higher standard" The band released a...
Lauren Jauregui Says Uber Drivers Give Great Feedback on Unreleased Music: ‘They Have No Idea Who the F--- I Am’ (Exclusive) By Jack Irvin
NEED TO KNOW Lauren Jauregui is opening up about her upcoming debut album The singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE she plays unreleased music for Uber drivers "because they have no idea who the f--- I am" Jauregui's new single "Ego" is out now Fans have...
[Interview] 82MAJOR delve into mini album 'Trophy', sonic experimentation and more
Rising group 82MAJOR continue their ascent with mini album Trophy, showcasing their signature genre-defying sonics and impressive choreography. Having carved out a space for themselves with their refreshing blend of hip-hop, R&B and pop, the...
The final spin of the year: Geoff & Jon’s Record Show comes to Blackrocks Brewery November 1st
Marquette's popular vinyl event, "Geoff & Jon’s Record Show," is set for its final appearance of the calendar year on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at Blackrocks Brewery. The one-day-only show will run from noon until 11:00 PM, offering the...
Step show and homecoming tailgate part of Clemson Black Alumni events
The Clemson Black Alumni Council will host "The Black Out" for Homecoming 2025 from October 30 to November 2. The weekend's events include a golf classic, a step show, a museum mixer, and a homecoming tailgate. The celebration, themed...
The Rock ‘done with WWE’ as new transformation for Lizard Music movie sparks fears wrestling career over
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has looked almost unrecognisable in recent weeks – and it’s left fans wondering if his in-ring story is finally over. The 53-year-old appeared at the Venice Film Festival promoting The Smashing Machine, his long-awaited...
Musician tracks stolen instruments with Apple AirTags, leads police to arrest
A metro Atlanta musician says he’s thankful for technology after tracking down thousands of dollars worth of stolen instruments using Apple AirTags. MARIETTA, Ga. - A metro Atlanta musician says he’s thankful for technology after tracking down...
Jennifer Hudson Is the Spirit of the '70s as She Dances into Halloween Show in Full Disco Diva Fashion — Watch (Exclusive) By Michelle Lee and Dave Quinn
NEED TO KNOW Jennifer Hudson hosted her fourth annual Halloween episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show on Oct. 31 with the "Spirit of the ’70s” special Hudson transformed herself into a "diva" inspired by '70s fashion and PEOPLE got an exclusive look...
British rock band legend Scott Sorry dies on 47th birthday
Scott Sorry of The Wildhearts has died on his 47th birthday (Picture: Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage) The Wildhearts musician Scott Sorry has died at the age of 47, a statement on his social media has confirmed. The US musician – real name Gerarg...
Westlife defended as they face backlash for not wearing a poppy on The One Show
Westlife came under fire last night (Wednesday, October 29) during their appearance on The One Show. The Irish boy band opted not to wear poppies during yesterday’s show, something some viewers were not happy with. Westlife were on the show last...
The “Mol-effect”: how one TV show determines your holiday
“Where do you want to go on holiday?” Odds are, you most likely have an answer ready if I were to ask you that question. Your answer might come from previous holidays, wanting to return to relive good memories. Perhaps you have seen pictures...
David Harbour’s Alleged Reaction to Lily Allen’s Cheating Claims Revealed as Sources Divulge if He Could Sue Her For Her ‘Revenge’ Album
Divorces in Hollywood are more common than marriages that last. That means that, when the news broke that Stranger Things star David Harbour and singer Lily Allen were separating, no one was really surprised. Even the cheating allegations about...