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A recent, second tax probe into an alleged case of tax fraud by Shakira—not to be confused with the Columbian singer’s tax fraud trial over 14.5 million euros in taxes owed between 2012 and 2014, which reached a deal in November 2023—has been shelved after recommendations by prosecutors, reports the Associated Press. Shakira was under

Charli XCX has enlisted an all-star cast of internet celebrities in the very meta video for her new song “360.” The short, directed by Aidan Zamiri, brings together a committee including Julia Fox, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Gabbriette, Alex Consani, and Emma Chamberlain to anoint the next “hot internet girl,” before the video proper gets

A judge has granted permission for Brian Wilson’s family to place the Beach Boys star in a conservatorship, The Associated Press reports. The decision follows a filing, in February, by Wilson’s daughters, which cited a “major neurocognitive disorder” as the reason for their proposal; doctors confirmed in court that he is taking medication for dementia.

Ice Spice has shared the music video for the new song “Gimmie a Light.” The track, produced by close collaborator RiotUSA, samples Sean Paul’s early 2000s Dutty Rock hit “Gimme the Light.” Find the new video below. “Gimmie a Light,” according to a press release, is the first official single from Ice Spice’s debut studio

Last month, Tems announced the title of her debut album, Born in the Wild. She’s now revealed that the full-length is out June 7 (via RCA/Since ’93). Find a trailer for the LP below. Along with the album news, Tems has announced her Born in the Wild World Tour. The trek begins in London in

Five more wrongful death lawsuits filed against Travis Scott, Live Nation Entertainment, and others following the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld tragedy have been settled, including one that was going to trial this week, reports The Associated Press. Terms of the various settlements were confidential and attorneys declined to comment after the most

Beabadoobee has announced her third studio album: This Is How Tomorrow Moves, is out August 16 (via Dirty Hit). Below, watch the music video for the new album’s opener, “Take a Bite.” Rick Rubin produced This Is How Tomorrow Moves at his Shangri-La recording studio in Malibu. “I love this album,” Beabadoobee said in a

Figures in the music world and beyond are reacting to the death of Steve Albini. Michael Azerrad, the author of the 1993 biography Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana, wrote on X of the In Utero producer and engineer, “He had a brilliant mind, was a great artist and underwent the most remarkable

Lady Gaga is releasing a new concert film on HBO and Max. The special, Gaga Chromatica Ball, premieres on Saturday, May 25. Watch the trailer below. The new movie (directed, produced, and created by Lady Gaga) captures Lady Gaga’s September 2022 Chromatica Ball performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. According to the HBO press

Sophie Allison is ditching her Soccer Mommy band for a handful of intimate shows in the spring. The concerts take place in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville, and they’ll find Allison playing old and brand new songs with just her voice and guitar. See Allison’s tour dates—including full-band Soccer Mommy shows—below; scroll down

Ghostface Killah is coming back on Friday with his first official studio album since 2019’s Ghostface Killahs. The new album, Set the Tone, features guest appearances from Method Man, Raekwon, Remy Ma, Fat Joe, Sheek Louch, Ja Rule, Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones, AZ, and others, and will be released on May 10. Below listen to

Mach-Hommy has shared a new song, “#RichAxxHaitian,” featuring production by his “$PayForHaiti” collaborator Kaytranada and a guest spot from 03 Greedo. Listen to the new track below. Mach-Hommy plans to release his new album #RichAxxHaitian on Friday, May 17—one day ahead of Haitian Flag Day. According to a press release, it’s the final installment of

Following the 2023 event, celebrities returned en masse to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala. The fundraiser’s dress code this year is “The Garden of Time,” which has led to many botanical interpretations from a bevy of celebrities, including musicians, actors, and designers. The 2024 Met Gala celebrates the Costume

The ongoing rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues, with Drake sharing a new song titled “The Heart Part 6” — a reference to the Pulitzer Prize winner’s ongoing single series. “And we know you’re dropping 6 mins after so instead of posting my address you have a lot to address,” he wrote on

Last night, Dua Lipa was both the host and musical guest on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. In addition to starring in eight sketches, the pop star sang two tracks from Radical Optimism, her new record: single “Illusion” and album closer “Happy for You.” Dua Lipa was introduced by Troye Sivan for the

Drake has yet to answer Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss, the late-night “Meet the Grahams,” but that’s not stopped Lamar from dropping another new song. The latest, “Not Like Us,” is produced by Mustard. Listen to the track below. Along with his now-expected Drake disses on “Not Like Us,” Lamar takes aim at some of the

The ball is back in Drake’s court. After Kendrick Lamar’s back-to-back diss tracks, “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA,” the For All the Dogs rapper has taken verbal shots at his nemesis with the new song “Family Matters.” Listen to it below. On “Family Matters,” Drake responds to some of Lamar’s “Euphoria” lyrics. For instance, Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is already back with another Drake diss. “Meet the Grahams,” the Compton artist’s third track of the week—following “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA”—arrives within an hour of Drake’s barbed response, “Family Matters.” Find the latest new song below. Lamar opens “Meet the Grahams” by addressing Drake’s son, Adonis Graham: Dear Adonis, I’m sorry