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Super Bowl-Winning Coach Declares Himself an “Ella Fella” After Ella Langley’s Baltimore Show

  • Rex Ryan calls himself an "Ella Fella" after Langley's Baltimore show.
  • Langley opened for Morgan Wallen's Still the Problem Tour.
  • Her song "Choosin' Texas" ties a Billboard chart-topping record.

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000, publicly praised country singer Ella Langley after she opened for Morgan Wallen on his Still the Problem Tour in Baltimore. Ryan took to X to declare himself an "Ella Fella," posting photos…

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Song Diving With Niko Moon

  • Niko Moon discusses songwriting on American Songwriter's "Song Diving" podcast
  • Covers hits like "Good Time" and Zac Brown Band's "Homegrown"
  • Reflects on influences, career breakthrough and choosing musical optimism

American Songwriter's "Song Diving" podcast has released an episode featuring country artist Niko Moon, delving into the stories behind songs he has written or co-written, including "Good Time," "American Dreamin'," and Zac Brown Band's "Homegrown." The episode is part of an ongoing series in which the outlet explores…

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4 Folk Songs From the 60s That Were Written About Real-Life Muses

  • Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan created influential 1960s folk songs inspired by real people in their personal and artistic lives
  • Works like 'Suzanne', 'So Long Marianne', and 'Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands' documented romantic relationships, friendships, and artistic mentorship
  • Folk musicians of this era explicitly rooted their compositions in lived experience and human connection rather than abstract themes

UNITED STATES - MAY 09: Photo of Bob DYLAN; performing live onstage at the benefit for ousted Chileans: Felt Forum, New York (Photo by Steve Morley/Redferns) The best songs talk inspiration from real life people and things. Here are four folk songs from the 60s that were written…

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Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over

  • Sony sues Udio over 30,000+ songs' alleged copyright infringement
  • Follows 2024 case now limited to 333 works after a judge's ruling
  • Sony seeks an injunction and up to $150,000 per infringed song

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, accusing it of infringing copyright on more than 30,000 songs, including tracks by Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Johnny Cash and Harry Styles. The filing, lodged in a New York court, follows Sony's original 2024 lawsuit against…

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L7 Bask in the Sweet Stink of Success

  • Archival 1994 Rolling Stone profile of punk band L7 republished
  • Band discusses resisting gender-based labelling and staying punk
  • Covers Reading Festival tampon incident and group-first ethos

This 1994 Rolling Stone profile, republished from the magazine's 11 August 1994 issue, catches up with all-female punk band L7 – vocalist Donita Sparks, bassist Jennifer Finch, guitarist Suzi Gardner and drummer Dee Plakas – over a lavish seafood lunch in Santa Monica as they promote their major-label…

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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s

  • George Michael left Wham! for solo success with 1987's Faith
  • Lionel Richie quit the Commodores, broke through with Can't Slow Down
  • Bobby Brown left New Edition, debuted solo with King of Stage in 1986

American Songwriter has published a retrospective piece looking at three pop and R&B performers who left successful groups to launch acclaimed solo careers during the 1980s. The article traces how George Michael, Lionel Richie and Bobby Brown each stepped away from established acts at the height of their…

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The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks

  • Billboard ranks the 25 best K-pop albums of 2026 so far.
  • BTS' ARIRANG topped the Billboard 200 for multiple weeks.
  • List features ITZY, IRENE and debut act LNGSHOT among top picks.

Billboard's staff have compiled a ranked list of the 25 best K-pop albums released so far in 2026, spotlighting a year marked by chart-breaking releases and artists pushing beyond familiar formulas. BTS' comeback album ARIRANG spent several weeks atop the Billboard 200 and set new sales records, while…

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‘Erika HATES Candace Owens. She thinks she’s the ugliest person in the world. A soulless ghoul’: Charlie Kirk’s family reveal widow’s private tirades against podcaster she refers to as ‘that b****’

  • Kirk family allege Erika Kirk privately disparages Candace Owens
  • Erika Kirk reportedly called Owens a "soulless ghoul"
  • Claims come from unnamed family sources, not confirmed directly

A Daily Mail report claims that Erika Kirk, the widow of activist Charlie Kirk, has privately made hostile remarks about conservative podcaster Candace Owens, according to members of Kirk's family. The family reportedly say Erika Kirk considers Owens "the ugliest person in the world" and has described her…

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Tour news: Mike D, Shania Twain, Anamanaguchi / Covet, Cootie Catcher, more

  • Mike D expands his solo tour internationally.
  • Shania Twain joins Harry Styles’ tour.
  • Anamanaguchi, Covet and cootie catcher announce dates.

The article is a roundup of newly announced and expanded live dates, highlighting a mix of established artists and independent acts. It matters mainly as a guide to forthcoming North American and UK concerts, with several tours linked to new releases or major headline appearances. - Beastie Boys…

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Born in the Lone Star State 109 Years Ago, the Songwriter Behind Timeless Hits From Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby

  • Cindy Walker, born 1917 in Texas, became a prolific hit songwriter
  • Broke through in 1940 pitching "Lone Star Trail" to Bing Crosby
  • Wrote hits for Bob Wills, Merle Haggard, Roy Orbison and others

On 20 July 1917, songwriter Cindy Walker, born Lucille Walker, was born in Mart, Texas; she went on to write hits recorded by Bing Crosby, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and many other major country and pop artists. Her career matters as one of the great songwriting success stories…

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