At long last, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) has arrived. The third release in Taylor Swift‘s series of rerecorded albums, this updated version of her third studio LP flashes all the way back to 2010. Then, she was entering her twenties with her first entirely self-written record under her belt, a …
Read More »Taylor Swift, Rauw Alejandro with Junior H, and All the Songs You Need to Know
Welcome to our weeklyrundownofthe best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, a funky pop-country gem from Taylor Swift‘s vault, a surprise drop from Rauw Alejandro, a perfectly paired collaboration between Cardi B and drill rapper FendiDa Rappa, and a master interpolation …
Read More »Listen to Rauw Alejandro's Surprise Album 'Playa Saturno'
Back in January, Rauw Alejandro took listeners to outer space with his futuristic album Saturno. Now, he’s extending the journey: On Friday, the Puerto Rican star released a surprise “spinoff” record called Playa Saturno, where he brings the beach to the otherworldly planet where he left things off on his …
Read More »No Charges Will Be Filed After Britney Spears Allegedly Hit by San Antonio Spurs Security
No charges will be filed following an incident Wednesday, July 5, in which Britney Spears was allegedly stuck by a security guard for NBA ballplayer Victor Wembanyama, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. “The LVMPD has concluded its investigation of the alleged battery that occurred on July 5, …
Read More »Taylor Swift Goes Back to 2010 With Fall Out Boy, Hayley Williams
Emo Swifties … our time has come. Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is finally out, with the hotly anticipated guest appearances from Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy on two respective (From the Vault) tracks. Fall Out Boy make an appearance on “Electric Touch,” a soaring song about new …
Read More »Hip-Hop's Chart Dominance Is Slipping This Year
Lil Uzi Vert and their new album Pink Tape could finally bring hip-hop its first Billboard Number One album of 2023 next week — a rare delay for the genre, which has gone more than half the year without topping the chart. The streak has been one of the bigger …
Read More »Taylor Swift Swaps Out Controversial 'Better Than Revenge' Lyrics on 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'
Taylor Swift‘s announcement of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) in May revived discussion surrounding the album’s most controversial song, “Better Than Revenge.” As the anticipated album finally arrived, fans were quick to notice that the problematic lyrics had been replaced. The original song featured the lyrics, “She’s not a saint, and …
Read More »Janelle Monaé Gets Wet and Wild in 'Waterslide' Video
Janelle Monaé is making more waves with the release of the second music video from her latest album The Age of Pleasure. She and director Alan Ferguson (who also worked on “Lipstick Lover,” Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky” and Lizzo’s “Good as Hell”) collaborated to bring “Waterslide” to life. Like …
Read More »Ice Spice Has Found a Mentor in Taylor Swift: 'She Gives Me So Much Advice'
Ice Spice‘s recent team-up with Taylor Swift was apparently not a one-off. In a new interview with the Guardian ahead of her performance at Wireless Festival, the rapper recounted how she came to work with Swift and how much they are still in touch. In the interview, Ice Spice explained …
Read More »Dominic Fike Almost Got Kicked Off 'Euphoria' For Being a 'Drug Addict': 'It Was Really Bad'
Dominic Fike almost lost his role as Elliot on Euphoria due to his drug usage. The singer, who released his new album Sunburn Friday, July 7, spoke to Apple Music about his struggle with addiction and how it nearly cost him his role on the HBO show. “I was a …
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