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Music Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ is zealous outsider pop in a league of her own
Billie Eilish’s highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” has arrived. The 10-track release sees a once-in-a-generation pop performer once again rewriting the rules, Associated Press music writer Maria Sherman writes in her review.
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Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
Drake is the leading nominee for next month’s BET Awards, followed closely by Nicki Minaj. The Canadian rapper received seven nominations Thursday, including an album of the year nod for “For All the Dogs.”
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Jason Aldean honors Toby Keith in moving tribute at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards
In one of the most anticipated performances of the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, Jason Aldean lit up the stage in a moving tribute to the late Toby Keith.
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In her feminist punk music, Kathleen Hanna tells it all. In her memoir, there’s more to the story
Kathleen Hana’s bands, Bikini Kill, the Julie Ruin and Le Tigre, have long been celebrated for their candor, and their songs which chastised abusers and celebrated women.
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Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards
The time has come to raise a red solo cup. Jason Aldean will pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday.
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Childish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, releases reimagined 2020 album with new songs
Childish Gambino has returned with a reimagined album and a new tour announcement. Early Monday, Donald Glover posted on X that “ATAVISTA” had hit streaming platforms.
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PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ songs
In her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift shook up her setlist.
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Grupo Frontera’s hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits
A lot can happen in two years. Just ask Grupo Frontera, who released their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Jugando Que No Pasa Nada,” Friday.
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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together. A representative for Hailey Bieber confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the model is just over six months pregnant.
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Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Walker, who wrote countless hits across her six-decade career, was celebrated for her immediate, unpretentious songwriting style.
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Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley is ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album
Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley will release a solo album, “Tennessee Truth,” on Friday.
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Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61
Steve Albini, a legendary rock producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.
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With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here’s how his first song post-stroke came to be
With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back. In 2013, the Travis was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy and later suffered a stroke.
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Dua Lipa is all about ‘Radical Optimism,’ in her music and other pursuits
Grammy-award winning pop star Dua Lipa’s third album, “Radical Optimism,” releases Friday. UK rave culture and genre-averse alternative groups like Primal Scream and Massive Attack were key influences.
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Billie Eilish announces ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ arena world tour
Billie Eilish is hitting the road. The pop performer will embark on a worldwide arena tour this fall.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ hits No. 1, with songs claiming the top 14 spots
Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
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John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together
For music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes” and “Maneater.”
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Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her ‘Funk Generation’ on new album
First, she took over Brazil. Now, the world. The trilingual Brazilian pop star Anitta has returned with a new album, the club-to-bedroom ready “Funk Generation.”
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say
On Friday, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” But just how poetic is it?
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Swift surprises fans hours after the release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ with 15 additional tracks
Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
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Music Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is great sad pop, meditative theater
Who knew what Taylor Swift’s latest era would bring? Or even what it would sound like? The result is her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” out Friday.
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The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami — where the organization is headquartered. The 25th annual event will air live from the Kaseya Center on Nov. 14.
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Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is ‘Glorious,’ out in May
On May 17, lifelong music obsessive Kate Hudson will release her debut album, “Glorious.” It is an ambitious record, written by Hudson with her close collaborators Linda Perry, Johan Carlsson, and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa.
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Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastating
Performing in the U.S. for international musicians just got a lot more complicated. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has instituted a 250% visa fee increase.
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Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney
Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to his name, it was announced Tuesday.
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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception.
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Billie Eilish announces new album: ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ arrives next month
Billie Eilish announced that her highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” will be released on May 17.
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Inside Missy Elliott’s first headlining tour, with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland
Aligning with Monday’s total solar eclipse, Missy Elliott announced her first ever headlining arena tour.
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Complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards
The 2024 CMT Music Awards took place on Sunday night at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Here’s a complete list of winners: Jelly Roll won video of the year for “Need A Favor.”
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Jelly Roll dominates the 2024 CMT Music Awards with host Kelsea Ballerini and a Toby Keith tribute
Jelly Roll won big at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, taking home three awards at the annual event celebrating the best in country music videos.
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