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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Anthrax and Z2 Announce “NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax” Graphic Album

  • Anthrax and Z2 will release an illustrated oral history in 2027.
  • It depicts real stories from the band’s long career.
  • A deluxe edition includes a greatest-hits picture disc.

Anthrax and publisher Z2 have announced NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax, a graphic album recounting stories from the thrash metal band’s four-decade career. Due in March 2027, it follows their 2021 collaboration on a graphic-novel adaptation of Among the Living and aims to turn the group’s…

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Masego Hits the Reset Button With Soul-Baring New ‘Fix Your Face’ Album: ‘I Was Mad at God for a Little Bit’

  • Wildfires prompted Masego to reassess his life and identity.
  • *Fix Your Face* is his third studio album.
  • He has relocated from Los Angeles to New York.

Masego’s third studio album, *Fix Your Face*, marks a more introspective new phase for the Grammy-nominated musician following the loss of his Los Angeles home in the January 2025 Southern California wildfires. He says the destruction of personal items, including photographs, instruments and family heirlooms, forced him to…

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Shaboozey to Make Comic-Con Debut for Comic Tied to New Album (Exclusive)

  • Shaboozey is debuting a western comic at Comic-Con.
  • The comic is tied to his forthcoming album.
  • He will sign copies and join a live panel.

Shaboozey will make his first San Diego Comic-Con appearance to promote *The Outlaw Cherie Lee*, his debut comic book. The three-issue western expands on the world of his forthcoming album, linking his music release to a new storytelling format and a major pop-culture event. The album, *The Outlaw…

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE’s CHRIS MOTIONLESS On ‘Decades’ Album: ‘There’s Definitely Much More Energy’

  • “Decades” arrives on 17 July.
  • Chris Motionless promises greater energy and fewer sombre songs.
  • Singles feature Skylar Grey and Corey Taylor.

Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless has said the band’s forthcoming album, “Decades”, will be a more energetic and uplifting release than many of its predecessors. Due out on 17 July through Roadrunner Records, the record is intended to combine the elements fans enjoy most with the band’s…

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Tinashe unveils new album Popstar and single Crash Out

  • Tinashe's new album Popstar arrives 25 September
  • New single "Crash Out" released, tied to viral sledgehammer stunt
  • She'll debut the album live at All Things Go festival

Tinashe has announced her new album, Popstar, due for release on 25 September, alongside the surprise drop of a new single, "Crash Out". The announcement followed a viral clip of the singer smashing a car window with a sledgehammer in Los Angeles earlier in the week, which turned…

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5 Ways Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Has Made World Cup History

  • “Dai Dai” topped both major global Billboard charts.
  • It is the first official World Cup anthem atop Global Excl. U.S.
  • All royalties support children’s education and football resources.

Shakira and Burna Boy’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai”, has become a major global hit during the tournament, combining Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón. Its success is significant because it is presented as setting new benchmarks for a World Cup anthem while supporting the…

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Seven Reasons Why You Should See Jack White’s Tour Right Now

  • Jack White’s tour mixes new songs, classics and surprises.
  • Students can access limited $20 tickets.
  • Phone-free venues aim to improve the live experience.

Jack White’s 2026 North American tour is presented as one of the year’s standout rock shows, combining new material, White Stripes classics and guest appearances. Rolling Stone argues that the tour demonstrates White’s continuing creative momentum at 51. - White’s daughter Scarlett joined him onstage in Brooklyn for…

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Luigi Replaces Mario Due To Immigration Issue

  • Gojira’s Mario Duplantier cannot enter the US for scheduled shows.
  • Luigi Paraventi will temporarily replace him on drums.
  • The affected US festival run continues until September.

French metal band Gojira has temporarily replaced drummer Mario Duplantier with Luigi Paraventi for forthcoming US performances because an unspecified immigration issue has prevented Duplantier from travelling to the country. The change affects the band’s summer touring schedule, although Gojira said Duplantier had tried hard to resolve the…

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Here’s What the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger & Keith Richards Think About Using AI in Music

  • Jagger and Richards oppose AI imitations of the Stones.
  • Both want AI music to add original human creativity.
  • The band used deepfake faces in a new video.

The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have criticised the use of artificial intelligence to imitate artists, arguing that AI-generated music should be original rather than copying established acts. Their comments matter because they add prominent voices to the debate over artists’ rights, consent and compensation when…

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The 1988 role Denzel Washington wanted to play forever: “They’re going to have to kick me out”

  • St Elsewhere gave Washington a vital early-career platform.
  • He said producers would have to “kick” him out.
  • The series ended naturally after 137 episodes.

Denzel Washington said he wanted to remain on the medical drama St Elsewhere indefinitely, despite seeking greater creative opportunities. The role helped establish him as a serious actor while giving him the stability to begin building a film career. Washington played Dr Philip Chandler from the show’s 1982…

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