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Composer Max Richter seeks connection on his ninth record, 'In a Landscape.'

Frankie Beverly, the stylish singer, songwriter and founder of the R&B/funk band Maze, whose baritone voice drove such ‘80s hits as “Back in Stride,” “Too Many Games,” “Before I Let Go” and “Can’t Get Over You,” died Tuesday, according to a social media post from his family. […]

“Speak No Evil,” Universal and Blumhouse’s remake of the 2022 Danish horror film, is projected to earn $10 million to $13 million in its box office debut. The movie cost $15 million, so it’ll be decently positioned in its theatrical run. But unless it beats expectations, “Speak No Evil” […]

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard has filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging verbal abuse, assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The suit, filed yesterday in the Southern District of New York, describes a pattern of abuse and intimidation […]

Variety will present the inaugural “Shaping Culture With Podcasts” event, presented by Wondery, on September 19 in Los Angeles, centered around the significant impact audio storytelling has on the cultural landscape. As part of the invite-only dinner program, Variety will present the first-ever […]

ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Esperanza Spalding, Rufus Wainwright, Jessica Pratt, and Sun Ra Arkestra will also play the Knoxville fest

Richard, who worked with Diddy in Making the Band, Danity Kane, and Diddy - Dirty Money, claims that the hip-hop mogul subjected her to years of verbal and physical abuse

Pro-Trump multibillionaire Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, was blasted on his X social media platform for suggesting he would impregnate Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president and signed her post “Childless Cat Lady.” “Fine Taylor … you win … I will give […]

At primary school gates across the U.K., there’s one topic of conversation that’s surpassed even the 11+ — the notoriously difficult exam for selective secondary schools many 10-year-olds sit for — and that’s “Harry Potter” auditions. News that HBO’s upcoming reboot has begun […]

Taking photos with the smartphone in your pocket is quick, easy and instantly shareable online with everyone on your social media feeds. But if you want to share a physical copy of your latest snaps with your loved ones, or show it off in your home, an analog photo is the way to go. Enter

It’s official: TV-news anchors can fact-check presidential candidates during a national debate. In an era when news outlets have been loath to make themselves the target of invective from partisans, ABC News on Tuesday night opted to allow moderators in a broadcast of a presidential debate to […]

In the latest installment of Band Jury, Los Bitchos guitarist Serra Petale defends Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1995 album, 'One Hot Minute.'

Like so many of us, Maya Rudolph is having a “Girly Pop Summer.” The musically minded “Loot” star, “Saturday Night Live” icon and “Big Mouth” standout says her household has been a Taylor Swift stronghold for the past few years, and now Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell […]

Yes Studios is partnering up with Paramount’s Ananey Studios on “The Lost City: 101 Days in Captivity,” a new three-part documentary series revolving around the true story of four young Israelis who were kidnapped while on a trip to South America in 2003. The series, which will premiere on […]

Frankie Beverly, the lead vocalist and co-founder of the soul-funk band Maze, has died at 77, his family said Wednesday on social media.

Conceived shortly after talking to a friend about his battle with alcohol addiction, Scott Pryor’s single ‘Breakaway’ – his first single release of 2024 – offers a new take on what it means to be there for someone as they wrestle with their darkest demons.  Scott Pryor gives a new take […]

“Audacious” leads the Scottish band’s first album in seven years

PETA pushed back on the use of fur and wildlife skins at Louis Vuitton, for which Pharrell serves as men's creative director, in a loud display during the premiere of his Lego biopic Piece by Piece

Showtime series based on Lisa Taddeo's nonfiction book about the sex lives of a trio of women introduces a fictionalized version of the author, too. But only one person's story stands out

Taylor Swift, SZA, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the nominees, while Megan Thee Stallion, Chappell Roan, Eminem, Katy Perry, and many more are set to perform during the broadcast