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The Playlist: NCT’s Taeyong on Musical Inspirations, Songs That Defined His Youth and His Love for NCT
NCT’s Taeyong has discussed the broad musical influences behind his work in a new instalment of The Hollywood Reporter’s The Playlist. The rapper and NCT 127 leader said his belief that “music has no limits” informs both the group’s experimental sound and his solo material, including his recent album WYLD. Taeyong, 31, named artists including…
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LOS40 Primavera Pop to Make Latin American Debut in Buenos Aires
LOS40 Primavera Pop, a long-established Spanish multi-artist pop festival, will hold its first Latin American edition in Buenos Aires on 28 October. The move marks the event’s first expansion beyond Spain and aims to establish its pop concert format in one of Latin America’s major live-music markets. The inaugural show will take place at Teatro…
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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
Investors have sued Selena Gomez and her mother over Wondermind, their mental health startup, alleging securities fraud and breach of contract. The claim centres on accusations that the company failed to meet promised commitments, misrepresented its financial position and overstated Gomez’s involvement, raising questions about accountability to early backers. The plaintiffs say they invested almost…
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‘Damn Unk!’ Chris Brown Reacts After Lionel Richie Roasts Him During Concert
Lionel Richie joked about Chris Brown’s legal history during a concert with Earth, Wind & Fire, while comparing their long-running partnership with Brown and Usher’s 2026 stadium tour. The remark drew attention because it referred to Brown’s past criminal cases, although Brown responded publicly in a light-hearted manner rather than escalating the exchange. Richie said…
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4 Songs From 1967 Every 60s Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
Four songs that were widely heard on US pop radio in 1967, and so likely formed part of many children’s morning car journeys to school, are highlighted. The selection reflects the variety of the era’s Top 40 programming, spanning pop, country-blues, psychedelic pop and soul. – “To Sir with Love” by Lulu was the year’s…
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Beatport Strengthens AI Music Ban With AI Detection Tool, Says 77% of Users Want Fully Human-Made Music
Beatport has strengthened its ban on fully AI-generated music by introducing an AI detection tool across its catalogue. Tracks identified as entirely AI-made will be stopped before appearing on the platform, with rights holders informed; Beatport says this supports trust among DJs, artists and labels while still allowing majority human-created, AI-assisted music if labelled. The…
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Satechi’s New Six-Port USB-C Desktop Charger Offers 240W of Power
Satechi has launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a six-port USB-C charger designed to power several devices simultaneously from a desk. It is aimed at users with high-demand equipment such as gaming laptops, handheld PCs and smartphones, and includes a display showing each port’s live power draw. The 240W figure is the charger’s combined output:…
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Anthropologie’s Beauty Advent Calendar Sells Out Every Year — Its 2026 Iteration Just Dropped
Anthropologie has released its 2026 beauty advent calendars online, continuing a range the retailer says typically sells out before the festive season. The launch matters to beauty shoppers because both editions bundle premium sample-size products at substantial advertised discounts, with the larger calendar offering 24 items across skincare, make-up, haircare and fragrance. The 24 Days…
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Barnes & Noble’s Annual Book Haul Sale Is Back With Deals on Hardcovers and Special Editions
Barnes & Noble has opened its annual Book Haul sale to all shoppers after an early access period for members. Running online and in stores until 7 September, it offers discounts across books, special editions, LEGO sets and selected Blu-rays, making it a notable seasonal promotion for readers and collectors. Hardcover books are discounted by…