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Fox has set a 9 pm Wednesday, 6 January premiere for its Baywatch reboot, giving the series a specific launch date after previously announcing it would arrive in January. The show also marks Fox’s return to scripted Wednesday-night programming for the first time since 2024. Stephen Amell plays…
Live Nation has told a federal court that President Donald Trump was briefly present when the company’s antitrust settlement with the US Department of Justice was finalised. The disclosure adds detail to how the deal was reached as a judge considers whether it serves the public interest. An…
Mary J. Blige has partnered with music rights company Primary Wave in a deal covering her songwriting and recorded music catalogues. The agreement gives Blige and her team access to the company’s marketing and publishing resources, with possible collaboration on branding, digital promotion and synchronisation opportunities. The financial…
The article revisits three songs from 1970 that its writer believes could work in clubs today, spanning soul, pop and a slower ballad. It argues that later remixes and the songs’ enduring appeal show how music from the period could still connect with dance-floor audiences. Diana Ross’s “Ain’t…
Linda Ronstadt praised Sinéad O’Connor’s version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” as one of the greatest pop vocals of all time, saying O’Connor’s voice ranked among the best of the second half of the 20th century. Her admiration reflects how O’Connor’s distinctive performance could command respect across…
At 19, James Taylor moved from New York to London to rebuild his life after overcoming heroin addiction. A connection through guitarist Danny Kortchmar led Peter Asher of Apple Records to hear Taylor’s demos; George Harrison and Paul McCartney were impressed by “Something in the Way She Moves”,…
Destroy Boys have announced a 22-date North American tour for spring 2027, supporting their upcoming fifth album, FOIE GRAS. The run features Illuminati Hotties and The Rat Utopia Experiment, and includes a ticket and volunteering initiative that will support local causes. The tour starts in Los Angeles on…
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump and members of his administration on Air Force One en route to a Republican rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where she endorsed Trump and Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Her appearance drew attention to her increasingly public political support and prompted White House…
Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco will host “The Art of Metallica”, an exhibition tracing the band’s visual history and its ties to the city’s music and art scenes. It runs from 5 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, bringing together album artwork, concert posters and memorabilia.…
Pitchfork has published its weekly staff-curated playlist, featuring tracks that writers and editors have been listening to and would recommend to friends. The playlist is a selection of new music chosen by staff, with no single genre or theme guiding the picks. The October 26, 2026 edition includes…