American presidents are inaugurated in January, but the process of coordinating the change of the guard between an outgoing and incoming administration begins weeks before Americans cast their ballots in November. Nothing about this election cycle has been normal, but Donald Trump is breaking with yet another campaign expectation by …
Read More »Halsey Sings From the Hole in Her Heart on 'I Never Loved You'
For Halsey, love is a matter of life or death. In the new Kate Bush-inspired track “I Never Loved You,” the pop singer compares the ending of a relationship to open-heart surgery. She sings, “I never loved you in vain” to a former lover over subdued synths and somber piano …
Read More »Latin Music Set a New Record by Generating $685 Million in First Half of 2024
Latin music continues to grow year over year, and 2024 has been no exception. On Thursday, the Recording Industry Association of America released new data showing that the Latin music industry generated $685 million in the first half of 2024 — setting a new record. “Latin music keeps soaring to …
Read More »Jimmy Fallon to Sprinkle a Little 'Holiday Seasoning' With New Christmas Album
Over the past few years, Jimmy Fallon has offered up a new Christmas song as an annual holiday treat. Now he’s set to release a full album, Holiday Seasoning, out Nov. 1 via Republic Records. The record will comprise all original tunes and feature an array of collaborations, though it’s …
Read More »Rediscover Laura Nyro's Genius This Winter With a New Box Set
Laura Nyro‘s career and legacy will be examined in the new box set Hear My Song: The Collection, 1966 – 1995, out Dec. 6 via Madfish Records. The massive collection spans 19 CDs, including her 10 studio albums, from her 1967 debut More Than a New Discovery to her posthumous …
Read More »The Linda Lindas Are Still the Champs of Teenage Punk Rock
The Linda Lindas broke out in 2021, four teenage/pre-teen rockers making the world a less fallen place with every buzzsaw riff they struck. The band went viral that year with their song “Racist, Sexist Boy,” a grunge-punk scorcher inspired by anti-Asian taunts their drummer had been subjected to on the …
Read More »Ironmouse Is Twitch's Top Streamer, But She Doesn't Know Why You're Watching
When you think of a world-famous Twitch streamer, there’s likely to be a couple of obvious details. They’re probably playing video games in a bedroom or living space filled with neat props and toys. Maybe they’re roaming the streets or at IRL events, speaking to fans or pulling pranks. But …
Read More »Martha Stewart Bounces Back From Arrest and Dishes Marriage Advice in Documentary Trailer
Martha Stewart‘s recipe for success is outlined in the first trailer for Martha, the forthcoming Netflix documentary premiering on Oct. 30. Two key ingredients are the mottos she has followed for years: “Learn something new every day and when you’re through changing, you’re through.” Mix these in with resilience and …
Read More »Ethel Kennedy, Philanthropist and Widow to Robert F. Kennedy, Dead at 96
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday after complications from a stroke, the Kennedy family announced on X. She was 96. “It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our mother, Ethel Kennedy,” read the family statement, shared by …
Read More »Tips for Raising Employee Morale: A Leader's Perspective
As a leader, I’ve always believed that an organization’s success is deeply tied to the morale of its employees. High morale isn’t just about happy employees; it’s about engaged, motivated, and productive team members who are committed to the company’s mission. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various strategies to …
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