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   The World Cup Anthem Embrace Wish They Had Never Written

   Embrace frontman Danny McNamara says recording England’s official 2006 World Cup song damaged the band after a major chart comeback.

   4 min readJun 10, 11:30 AM
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   Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine Tour Divorce Joke

   Ariana Grande appeared to joke about her divorce from Dalton Gomez during “Thank U, Next” on the opening night of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour.

   3 min readJun 8, 12:10 PM
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   Madonna Surprise Concert Hits Times Square

   Madonna staged an unannounced Pride Month set in Times Square with Grindr, previewing Confessions II and performing “Bring Your Love” and “Hung Up.”

   2 min readJun 5, 12:10 PM
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   Britney Spears Makeover After Rehab

   Britney Spears appeared in a new post from hairstylist Chris Appleton after leaving rehab, following a March reckless driving arrest and probation sentence.

   3 min readJun 3, 10:15 AM
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   Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Has Fans Decoding Shots at Nicki, Drake, Kanye and More

   Jay-Z used his Roots Picnic set in Philadelphia to deliver a freestyle fans believe targeted Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West, and others.

   3 min readJun 1, 10:10 AM
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   Kanye West’s Italy Show Blocked as Safety Fears and Backlash Grow

   Kanye West’s scheduled Reggio Emilia performance has been blocked by Italian officials over public safety concerns and possible protests.

   5 min readMay 31, 12:33 PM
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   Spotify’s 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions

   Spotify has named 30 tracks as contenders for its 2026 summer playlist, including songs by Drake, Zara Larsson, Ella Langley and Kacey Musgraves.

   3 min readMay 29, 4:45 PM
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   Jennifer Lopez Has a Dorm-Room Plan for Max and Emme: Make Them Miss Home

   Jennifer Lopez says she is packing sheets, helping twins Max and Emme prepare for dorm life, and crying her way through graduation season.

   2 min readMay 28, 4:30 PM
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   Drake Tops Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 Mark

   Drake passed Michael Jackson for the most Hot 100 No. 1s by a solo male artist as “Janice STFU” opened at No. 1.

   3 min readMay 27, 9:28 AM
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    BTS AMAs 2026 Return Comes With a Twist

    BTS returned to the American Music Awards after four years, performing “Hooligan” through a pre-taped Las Vegas tour segment.

    3 min readMay 26, 2:19 PM
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    Fergie Reunites With Black Eyed Peas at AMAs

    Fergie joined will.i.am, Taboo, and apl.de.ap at the 2026 AMAs as “Rock That Body” won Best Throwback Song.

    3 min readMay 26, 10:30 AM