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  1. Rick Springfield Goes Shirtless at 77

    Rick Springfield Goes Shirtless at 77

    The “Jessie’s Girl” singer’s latest viral concert moment highlights not just his physique, but a touring schedule that shows little interest in slowing down.

    4 min read
  2. Ella Langley’s Response to Doja Cat Says Enough

    Ella Langley’s Response to Doja Cat Says Enough

    A brief Instagram caption turned a celebrity misunderstanding into a neat example of modern music fame, where a record-breaking hit can still escape another star’s attention.

    4 min read
  3. Sting Narrates Nino Rota Documentary With Oscar Twist

    Sting Narrates Nino Rota Documentary With Oscar Twist

    Walter Fasano’s film looks beyond the famous themes to examine Nino Rota’s concert music, teaching career and complicated Academy Awards history.

    4 min read
  4. Jay-Z in 8 Release Date Reportedly Set

    Jay-Z in 8 Release Date Reportedly Set

    The eight-part HBO series pairs Jay-Z with Rick Rubin for a career-wide conversation, although HBO still publicly lists only a fall 2026 premiere.

    5 min read
  5. Dolly Parton’s Letter to Eminem Hits Hard

    Dolly Parton’s Letter to Eminem Hits Hard

    The country legend wrote to her fellow Rock Hall inductee after their shared 2022 ceremony, beginning a warm exchange between two stars who never actually met.

    4 min read
  6. Céline Dion DWTS Rumor Runs Into Reality

    Céline Dion DWTS Rumor Runs Into Reality

    Derek Hough’s AI-generated casting joke delighted fans, but Dion’s concert schedule makes a ballroom run highly unlikely.

    4 min read
  7. Liam Gallagher Teases Oasis 2027 Tour

    Liam Gallagher Teases Oasis 2027 Tour

    Liam Gallagher appears ready for more Oasis concerts, while reports point to lengthy runs at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium and Knebworth.

    4 min read
  8. MTV VMAs 2026: Madonna Beats Taylor Swift in Nominations

    MTV VMAs 2026: Madonna Beats Taylor Swift in Nominations

    Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, ahead of Taylor Swift’s nine, as Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Bruno Mars join a stacked Video of the Year race. But several familiar award categories have quietly disappeared from this year’s list.

  9. BTS Fans Divided After RM and J-Hope Pose With Chris Brown

    BTS Fans Divided After RM and J-Hope Pose With Chris Brown

    A backstage photo from Chris Brown’s Toronto concert has sparked a fierce debate over celebrity accountability, with an anti-violence nonprofit now indefinitely suspending BTS leader RM from its list of male role models.

  10. Beatles Licensing and Merchandise Deal Goes Global

    Beatles Licensing and Merchandise Deal Goes Global

    Apple Corps and Universal Music Group are expanding their partnership as four Beatles biopics and a major London attraction approach.

    3 min read
  11. Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan Just Recreated The Beatles’ Most Iconic Photo

    Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan Just Recreated The Beatles’ Most Iconic Photo

    Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn have stepped onto Abbey Road as The Beatles, recreating the legendary album cover ahead of Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-film cinematic event.

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