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Oscar fave 'Anora,' a 'love letter' to eccentric beachside Brooklyn
by Maggy Donaldson - February 27, 2025 - 11:28am
The eccentric, oceanside South Brooklyn neighborhoods play starring roles in the modern Cinderella romp "Anora" — an indie film that is tipped for success at the Oscars.
'Killing Me Softly' singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
by Maggy Donaldson - February 26, 2025 - 11:21am
Flack's publicist announced her death without citing a cause.
Is it Beyonce's time? Music's A-listers ready for the Grammys
by Maggy Donaldson - February 2, 2025 - 3:16pm
She is the most decorated Grammy artist in history but Beyonce has infamously never won the coveted prize for Album of the Year — despite four previous nominations for her studio albums.
Beatles' Grammy nod spotlights music industry's AI debates
by Maggy Donaldson - January 31, 2025 - 11:53am
The Beatles broke up more than half-a-century ago and only two members are living, but they are among the contenders for the Grammy celebrating the year's best record, a head-scratching nomination that highlights...
Beyonce, Charli XCX, Post Malone lead Grammys pack at gala backdropped by fires
by Maggy Donaldson - January 31, 2025 - 11:31am
Music's biggest stars including Beyonce and Taylor Swift will vie for top awards at the Grammys gala, a glitzy ceremony proceeding despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Drake files defamation suit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar track
by Maggy Donaldson - January 16, 2025 - 11:45am
In his suit, Drake said Universal betrayed him in favor of profits by promoting Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" with punchlines that accuse him of pedophilia.
'Bey vs Tay': Beyonce leads with 11 Grammy nods after trailblazing album
by Maggy Donaldson - November 9, 2024 - 10:52am
The nominations announced Friday by the Recording Academy make Beyonce the Grammys' most nominated artist — and reignite the conversation about genre and race sparked by her innovative album vaunting Black...
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for US president
by Maggy Donaldson - September 11, 2024 - 2:12pm
Taylor Swift, a self-declared "childless cat lady," has endorsed Kamala Harris for president of the United States.
'The Shining' star Shelley Duvall dies aged 75
by Maggy Donaldson - July 12, 2024 - 2:39pm
Shelley Duvall, the versatile actor known for her role in "The Shining" and collaboration with director Robert Altman, passed away aged 75.
Stormy Daniels denies cashing in on claimed tryst with Trump
by Maggy Donaldson - May 10, 2024 - 7:52am
Stormy Daniels finished her marathon testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial on Thursday with attorneys for the former president seeking to paint her as a greedy liar who profited from her allegations.
Hummingbirds, hooves take over Met Gala 2024 red carpet
by Maggy Donaldson - May 7, 2024 - 10:08am
From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night — the annual Met Gala in New...
Taylor Swift, tortured poet, exorcises demons with new double album
by Maggy Donaldson - April 20, 2024 - 9:10am
"Tortured Poets" is Taylor Swift's ninth LP in five years — five original studio albums and four re-records — and with it, she will almost certainly, like all the others, strike chart-topping gold.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops
by Maggy Donaldson - April 19, 2024 - 2:33pm
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" — the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year.
Shakira cameo: Lana Del Rey with guest Billie Eilish open Coachella 2024
by Maggy Donaldson - April 14, 2024 - 10:31am
Shakira dropped in Friday night for a surprise Coachella cameo with Argentina's superstar producer Bizarrap, a highlight on day one of the festival that saw a diverse slate of Latino artists command the convers...
Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat headline Coachella where Taylor Swift rumored to appear
by Maggy Donaldson - April 12, 2024 - 11:41am
Hordes of music fans are arriving in California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that features headliners Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, and Tyler, the Creator.
Taylor Swift officially declared a billionaire by Forbes
by Maggy Donaldson - April 3, 2024 - 3:39pm
Taylor Swift is the first artist to achieve billionaire status solely on the basis of her music.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the rap mogul facing a web of sex crime allegations
by Maggy Donaldson - March 30, 2024 - 12:01pm
Once hip hop's flashy impresario credited with commercializing the genre, Sean "Diddy" Combs has seen his star plunge as federal authorities raid his homes amid sex trafficking accusations and assault lawsuits.
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: new country album drops to praise
by Maggy Donaldson - March 30, 2024 - 9:08am
A rowdy, wide-ranging homage to her southern heritage, Beyonce's 27-track second act to her "Renaissance" trilogy is a genre-bending triumph that vaunts Black country culture.
More songs come down as Universal-TikTok feud escalates
by Maggy Donaldson - March 3, 2024 - 2:42pm
Universal Music Group has lambasted TikTok's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) as the feud between the two companies over song royalties escalates and popular music is expunged from the social media plat...
The Super Bowl (Taylor's Version): Top Chiefs fan takes spotlight
by Maggy Donaldson - February 12, 2024 - 10:21am
The Super Bowl, already a spectacle of American football, music and advertising, kicks off Sunday with yet one more attention-grabbing lure: megastar Taylor Swift cheering from the VIP suites.
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