- January 11, 2026
Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dies at 78
Weir Family Statement: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously
ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify
Recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer running on Spotify, the streaming service has confirmed. Variety was the first outlet
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is
Jill Scott Announces First Album in 11 Years
After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited
Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French icon who glamorously embodied the postwar pop zeitgeist, has died. Her animal rights foundation announced the news in a statement sent
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, the Cure’s longtime guitarist and keyboardist, has died following an undisclosed illness. He was 65. In a statement posted to their website, the
Bob Vylan Won’t Face Charges for “Death to the IDF” Chant
U.K. police have ended their criminal investigation into Bob Vylan over comments the punk duo made on stage about the Israeli military. “We have concluded,
Watch Ariana Grande Host, Cher Perform Christmas Songs on Saturday Night Live
Last night, December 20, Ariana Grande returned to Studio 8H to host Saturday Night Live for the second time in as many years. During her
Barack Obama’s Top Songs of 2025: Laufey, Alex Warren, Rosalía
It’s a December tradition like no other: Roasting Reading former President Barack Obama’s annual list of his favorite movies, books, and songs. This year’s selection
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is now the longest-running No. 1 song in U.S. chart history. The 1994 modern Christmas classic