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Louis Tomlinson Breaks Silence on His New Project With Zayn Malik And Life After Liam Payne

Louis Tomlinson opens up about his upcoming project with Zayn Malik, navigating life after Liam Payne's death, and entering a defining new chapter in his solo career.

International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande Breaks Fans' Hearts With Definitive Update on Her New Music Timeline

Ariana Grande confirms no new music will be released before her Eternal Sunshine Tour, addressing fan expectations while teasing future projects.

International Business Times UK

"We'd like to discuss a chart position." How a secret $70,000 cash payment to Italian gangsters secured a British rock band their first US hit single

A flashback to an era when payola ruled the US music industry

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Elton John Looks Back on 'Your Song' as His Career-Defining Track

Sir Elton John reveals Your Song as the piece he is most proud of in his six‑decade career, highlighting its emotional significance and the moment it launched his rise to stardom.

International Business Times UK

“I didn’t expect him to get busted in that bathroom. But his misfortune actually helped us. We couldn’t have asked for more of a buzz!”: How an unexpected arrest accidentally gave Limp Bizkit their big break

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Mariah Carey awarded payout after ‘All I Want For Christmas’ lawsuit is dismissed

The singer had been sued for copyright infringement by Andy Stone, who performs as Vince Vance

The Independent UK

YouTube won't share streaming data with Billboard in 2026 and it's going to change how your favorite artists perform on the top charts

YouTube will stop sharing music streams with Billboard starting midway through January 2026, it's going to have major ripples through the industry.

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Taylor Swift Makes History as 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Hits 10 Weeks at No. 1

Taylor Swift makes Billboard history as The Life of a Showgirl spends 10 weeks at No. 1, highlighting rare album longevity and strong fan demand in the streaming era.

International Business Times UK

10 hard-rocking Christmas songs, from AC/DC to Christopher Lee

IN FOCUS: If you’re sick of hearing the same old festive cheese at this time of year, allow Kevin E G Perry to suggest an alternative playlist of full-throttle seasonal songs guaranteed to blow away the Christmas cobwebs

The Independent UK

Synthetic soul: AI-generated gospel "Mississippi" singer Solomon Ray tops Christian chart

AI Christian artist Solomon Ray has no real testimony

Axios

Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You dethroned on the charts by this ‘80s classic

Carey’s unimpeachable record has dropped off the No.1 position and been beaten by British pop duo’s 1984 hit

The Independent UK

“There are so many ways a fan can support an artist they love. Each has a specific place in the music ecosystem”: Billboard attempt a chart repair job

But Youtube aren’t happy and quit

MusicRadar

Rapper Kay Flock Sentenced to 30 Years as Feds Crack Down on NYC Gang Violence

Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock sentenced to 30 years for leading Sev Side/DOA gang in Bronx shootings. The judge rejected intellectual disability defence.

International Business Times UK

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Reaches Record-Breaking 20 Weeks Atop Billboard Hot 100

Mariah Carey's Christmas song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' broke the record for the longest stint as number one on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

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Diddy's Sons — Why They Chose Silence Over Sharing Their Side on Netflix

Diddy's sons declined to appear in Netflix's Sean Combs: The Reckoning, with concerns over portrayal, legal risks and family loyalty shaping their decision to remain silent.

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Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour crowned highest-earning solo tour of the year

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter has been named the highest-grossing tour for a solo artist in 2025.

MusicRadar

“She doesn’t play anything, she doesn’t play keyboard or piano. She doesn’t understand music, she doesn’t know chord changes and music theory…”: The ongoing argument over who did what on All I Want For Christmas Is You

And Mariah’s Christmas classic is basically a demo

The Independent UK

Frank Sinatra makes history with record-breaking posthumous return to the charts

The crooner is featured on Pentatonix’s new single ‘I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm’

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"You’re playing for 5 or 6,000 men and women who all have M16s on their shoulders. And they’re trying to pit, and it’s pretty crazy" How Avenged Sevenfold and Call Of Duty forged one of music and gaming's greatest relationships

From processing grief and playing for the troops to soundtracking a zombie apocalypse, A7X and Call of Duty have a long history

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Achieves Historic Billboard Feat Not Seen Since Elton John In 1975

The singer claims the first position on the Billboard 200 Albums chart in the year-end roundup, with two different albums in consecutive years, matching a chart achievement last accomplished by Elton John in 1975.

The Guardian - UK

Jorja Smith’s label requests share of royalties from ‘AI-cloned’ TikTok viral song

Uncredited vocals on song I Run by British dance act Haven alleged to infringe copyright as impersonation of Smith

Louder

“We were a really weird punk band that came out of hardcore and were shot into this vortex”: Fall Out Boy came out of the US hardcore scene. So how did they become poster boys for 21st century emo?

Chicago’s Fall Out Boy were playing to one person a night – and then MTV happened

The Independent UK

AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics

An AI-generated country song, “Walk My Walk,” recently topped Billboard's country digital song sales chart

International Business Times UK

Mariah Carey Is Back on the Billboard Top 10, Rules Holiday 100 Charts as Christmas Season Settles In

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' climbs back into the Billboard Top 10 and leads the Holiday 100 chart once again, as the singer launches festive concerts, merchandise and promotions.

International Business Times UK

BTS Spring 2026 Comeback: Max Martin 'Fixes' Song in 17 Seconds with Jon Bellion on $1.05B Project

Max Martin and Jon Bellion confirm work on BTS's spring 2026 comeback album, expected to generate over £796m ($1.05bn) as the K-pop septet reunites after military service.

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