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The article highlights five acts that formed or took shape in 1963 and later influenced popular music: the Kinks, the Yardbirds, the Righteous Brothers, MC5, and Bob Marley and the Wailers. It uses their varied styles and later impact to show how the early 1960s helped set the…
Seven influential rock bands began or took shape in 1970, reflecting the decade’s early wave of musical change. Their later work helped define styles ranging from psychedelic and arena rock to soft rock, while several became major acts with enduring songs. The article traces the Doobie Brothers’ beginnings…
The Beatles shaped the work and ambitions of Mick Jagger, Brian Wilson and Bruce Springsteen, despite each developing a distinct musical identity. Their songwriting and popularity helped change expectations of rock, inspiring other musicians to write their own material and explore new sounds. Jagger praised the Beatles as…
Anuel AA says he has stopped smoking and drinking, and is rediscovering his enthusiasm for music as he explores Mexican corridos. The Puerto Rican artist discussed those changes and his forthcoming projects in a Miami interview, while also joking about his ex, Karol G. Anuel said he quit…
Anuel AA says he has become sober after reaching what he describes as rock bottom with drugs and alcohol, and has returned to making music. In an interview, he discusses the personal changes behind that recovery and plans to release two albums, marking a new phase in his…
Olivia Dean, Kehlani, Amy Allen and Pharrell Williams are among the artists who will announce the 2027 Grammy nominations on a livestream on 16 November. Dean is expected to earn several nominations after winning best new artist, while Kehlani may also be recognised for her latest album. Nominees…
The New York Times Op-Docs has acquired *Listen*, a 15-minute documentary directed by Taliesin Black-Brown. It follows Alaskan sound recordist Hank Lentfer as he cares for his mother, who has dementia, and uses his connection to the natural world to explore loss and belonging. The film premiered at…
Netflix has renewed *Nobody Wants This* for a fourth season, just two weeks after season three launched. The renewal follows a strong debut, giving the romantic comedy the biggest opening week for a returning comedy series on Netflix this year. Season three drew 13.4 million views in its…
The hour-long animated special “Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton” will premiere on Nickelodeon on 27 November and stream on Paramount+ the same day. In the story, SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs and their friends join forces to save Christmas after Plankton takes over the North Pole. The special airs at 5…
Netflix has renewed “Nobody Wants This” for a fourth season, just over two weeks after season three premiered on 22 October. The decision extends the comedy about relationships and family, whose cast is led by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. The series has amassed 78.5 million views across…