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Gloria Steinem, Pioneering Feminist Activist and Author, Dead at 92

“Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” her representatives write Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist, founder of Ms. Magazine, and the unflagging force behind the Equal Rights Amendmen…

Ripioffs Of Hits Cited In SOCAN's Lawsuit Against Suno

10:53 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 Stella Lefty isn't the only one out here ripping off hit songs. Some people are trying to build entire billion-dollar tech businesses out of the practice. Right now, many, many parties are suing Suno, the leading generative AI…

Stella Lefty Accused Of Copying A Third Hit Song

10:11 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 Everyone's having a great time talking about the funniest new character on the pop landscape. The suddenly omnipresent country-adjacent folk-pop hitmaker Stella Lefty is otherwise known as Stella Lefkofsky, the daughter of Gro…

Read An Exclusive Excerpt From Andrew Sacher's New Book 'Emo Revival'

10:08 AM EDT on September 3, 2026 For years, Andrew Sacher served as the resident emo aficionado at BrooklynVegan, shedding light on up-and-coming bands that other sites weren't covering. He first announced his emo revival book back in 2023, and the anticipati…

Freddie Mercury Left His Private Archive to His Best Friend. She’s Now Sharing it With the World

Mary Austin was by Mercury's side during the entire Queen saga, and he left her his house and most of his most cherished items when he died in 1991 Three years ago, Mary Austin – Freddie Mercury‘s closeset friend who inherited the Queen singer’s home and most …

Billy Corgan: A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Kelly Rowland sends support and advice to KATSEYE as members step back for their mental health

Kelly Rowland is offering words of wisdom to KATSEYE as the girl group navigates a difficult moment, with Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman both taking time out to focus on their mental health. The former Destiny’s Child star knows exactly what it’s like to…

Simple Minds announce new album Sacrosanct and tour with Gary Numan

Simple Minds have confirmed that their next studio album will be titled Sacrosanct, with frontman Jim Kerr saying the project reflects a point where making music feels “closer to faith” than a career. The new album, set for January 29, 2027, follows an excepti…

Noel Gallagher Hints at Oasis 2027 Summer Tour

Rumors have swirled about a follow-up to the band's popular 2025 reunion tour Will Oasis hit the road next summer? That is potentially in the cards according to Noel Gallagher. The musician added to the rumors that there is a 2027 Oasis tour in the works durin…

Katy Perry Describes Justin Trudeau as ‘the Love of My Life’

The singer discussed her new relationship and her breakup with Orlando Bloom in a new interview Katy Perry performs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in June Katy Perry reflected on her public breakup from Orlando Bloom and growing relation…

Billy Ray Cyrus insists Miley Cyrus dropping surname is 'natural progression'

Billy Ray Cyrus has argued Miley Cyrus's decision to drop her famous surname is a "natural progression" for a "superstar". On Tuesday, the Flowers hitmaker announced that she will release her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, on 18 September. In addition, Mi…

Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies

Jazz singer-songwriter Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. On Wednesday, manager Robert Torre announced that the legendary artist had passed away at her home in Jackson, Mississippi the previous day. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the pa…

Diiv’s New “Kid” Video Is Filmed by Zachary Cole Smith’s Kid

As they prepare to release the A. G. Cook-produced ZIRP! next month, Diiv have shared a new song, “Kid,” with a video from Jaxon Whittington. The director enlisted a couple of little pals to film the short: Diiv frontperson Zachary Cole Smith’s son Roy a…

Sam Smith Live at the London Coliseum broadcast announced by BBC

Jon Batiste and Jools Holland lead tribute as Grammy-winning jazz star Cassandra Wilson dies

Trailblazing jazz great Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. The singer passed away on Wednesday (02.09.26) in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Hinds County coroner Jeramiah Howard confirmed her death to The New York Times, but no cause of death is…

Noel Gallagher hints at Oasis shows in summer 2027 as fans continue to wait for news

Noel Gallagher has hinted Oasis are lining up shows for summer 2027. Amid rumours that the Britpop legends are reportedly set to announce Oasis’ next tour in a matter of days, the Wonderwall hitmaker appeared on talkSPORT’s Drive show on Wednesday (02.09.26) a…

Amelia Dimoldenberg Winds Down Chicken Shop Date After 12 Years

Amelia Dimoldenberg has announced the final series of her long-running, algorithm-conquering interview series Chicken Shop Date. The deadpan host welcomed the likes of Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Dave, and Sabrina Carpenter across a 12-year run, posing acer…

Ariana Grande wraps critically acclaimed sold-out Eternal Sunshine Tour

Kacey Musgraves gives cheeky comeback to fan unimpressed by enormous 'sparkly' testicle stage props

Kacey Musgraves gave a cheeky comeback to a fan who took issue with her racy stage props. The 38-year-old country star began her Middle of Nowhere Tour in Chicago on August 21 with two huge, sparkly disco balls that are anatomically correct. And one fan had to…

Natalie Imbruglia pushed herself to 'make friends' with Torn and its mega success

Natalie Imbruglia decided to "make friends" with Torn rather than be daunted by its success. The 51-year-old singer, who stormed the charts with the hit single in 1997, thought at the time that the song could become the only thing she's known for, but she deci…