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In 1986, Sammy Hagar gave Van Halen the best album of his career. Now, he admits it was topped by another

  • Hagar rates *For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge* above *5150*.
  • He praised the later album’s writing, vocals and musicianship.
  • The records marked two key stages of his Van Halen era.

Sammy Hagar says Van Halen’s 1991 album *For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge* is his favourite record with the band, ranking it above *5150*, his first album after replacing David Lee Roth. His view highlights how Hagar’s era developed its own identity, despite fans’ continuing division over the band’s two…

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Maluma Gets Real About Mental Health, Vulnerability & Personal Growth | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

  • Maluma discussed therapy and emotional well-being.
  • He said professional support helped him understand his experiences.
  • The conversation was recorded at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.

At Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, Maluma spoke about mental health, therapy and becoming more open about vulnerability. He said emotional well-being comes first and that therapy helped him connect with his personal experiences, as well as with people interested in the person behind his music. In a…

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XIAOJUN Stars in Billboard China Artist Book Issue 02 With First Solo EP

  • XIAOJUN fronts the second SPOTLIGHT Artist Book issue.
  • His debut solo EP has five tracks.
  • The photos tell a four-colour story about his artistic identity.

XIAOJUN, a member of WayV, features on the cover of Billboard China’s SPOTLIGHT Artist Book Issue 02, released on 31 October. The issue centres on his debut solo EP, *Hey, Somebody*, marking his step into solo work and highlighting his growing profile in China and internationally. The five-track…

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Chris Brown Appears to Respond to Criticism of R&B Tour After Atlanta Show Starts Late: ‘Internet [Cap] Don’t Fall for It’

  • The first Atlanta show started over two hours late.
  • Chris Brown dismissed online criticism as “cap”.
  • The tour grossed $77.4 million across 10 September shows.

The R&B Tour’s first Atlanta show began more than two hours late, and Chris Brown and Usher did not perform together. The delays forced both sets to be shortened to meet the stadium’s midnight curfew, prompting criticism from fans and speculation about tension between the co-headliners. Brown responded…

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Executive Turntable: Apple Music Names Brian Pesaturo Head of Label Relations

  • Brian Pesaturo will lead label relations for Apple Music, iTunes and Shazam.
  • SeatGeek promoted Sara Providence to chief business officer.
  • Two executives joined live music and entertainment organisations.

Apple Music has named Brian Pesaturo head of label relations, putting him in charge of relationships for Apple Music, iTunes and Shazam. The appointment highlights his long career in music industry partnerships, which began in label marketing and has included more than a decade at iTunes and Apple…

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Simon Pegg Joins Paul Giamatti In Horror Pic ‘Boutique’; Manifest Takes Over Sales — AFM

  • Simon Pegg joins Paul Giamatti in horror film *Boutique*.
  • The story centres on a secret society in an English seaside town.
  • Manifest Pictures takes over international sales ahead of AFM.

Simon Pegg has joined Paul Giamatti in *Boutique*, a horror film about an American tourist who visits an eerie English seaside town and uncovers a murderous secret society. Manifest Pictures has taken over international sales from XYZ ahead of the American Film Market, while UTA Independent Film Group…

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GTA 6 PC may become a reality sooner than you think to avoid losing money to AI ‘slopcomps’

  • Vermeij thinks AI ports could pressure Rockstar to release GTA 6 on PC earlier.
  • GTA 5’s PC release followed its console launch by nearly two years.
  • GTA 6 is due on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November.

A former Rockstar North director, Obbe Vermeij, suggests GTA 6 could reach PC sooner than GTA 5 did, as unofficial AI-assisted game ports may make waiting for an official release more costly for Rockstar. The possibility matters because a large PC audience could turn to tools promising an…

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Netflix extends review period for proposed Radford Studio Center purchase

  • Netflix has extended its review of the Radford Studio Center purchase.
  • The proposed deal is valued at $330 million to $400 million.
  • The decision comes as Netflix reassesses its Los Angeles space needs.

Netflix has extended the initial 90-day review period for its proposed purchase of Radford Studio Center, leaving open whether it will acquire the Los Angeles production campus. The delay reflects the scale of the decision as filming in the region remains near historic lows and studios weigh the…

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Ed Boon Wants to Know What Fans Want the Next Mortal Kombat Game to Be Called

  • Boon polled fans on the next Mortal Kombat title.
  • Mortal Kombat 2 led with 43% of votes.
  • NetherRealm has not announced its next game.

Ed Boon has asked fans what they would call the next Mortal Kombat game, offering Mortal Kombat 13, Mortal Kombat 12 and Mortal Kombat 2 as options. The poll has prompted discussion while players await news about the next instalment, which Boon confirmed was in development in May…

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Dusted – “Black Tattoo”

  • Dusted has released Brian Borcherdt’s new single, “Black Tattoo”.
  • Alex Edkins plays guitar on the live recording.
  • The video features Borcherdt and his daughter in Toronto subway tunnels.

Brian Borcherdt, best known as a member of Toronto dance-rock band Holy Fuck, has released “Black Tattoo”, a new single under his solo project Dusted. The track was recorded live with Alex Edkins of Metz and Weird Nightmare on guitar, and its loose, accelerating performance reflects the tension…

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