BTS will host their 12th anniversary FESTA 2025 on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Fans can expect light shows, exhibits, exclusive merch, and global online content.
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Morgan Wallen holds the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week with "I'm the Problem" (286,000 units). He joins Kendrick Lamar as the only artists this year with three albums in the Top 10.
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Jazz legend Al Foster, known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died at 82. Foster was a driving force in modern jazz for over six decades.
More at Pitchfork
Patti LuPone has issued an apology after backlash over controversial remarks about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald. Over 500 Broadway professionals signed a letter condemning her comments.
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Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer for The Simpsons, passed away at 84. He scored nearly 600 episodes and won two Emmys for songs in “Bart After Dark” and “The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson.”
Obituary via Variety
After a long battle over her masters, Taylor Swift has successfully bought back her entire original back catalog. It’s a major moment in artist ownership and contract renegotiation across the industry.
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Duran Duran has reunited with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios to create new music. This is their first studio collaboration since 2015’s Paper Gods.
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The “Happy Gilmore 2” trailer is out, starring Adam Sandler with cameos from Eminem, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, and Travis Kelce. Premieres on Netflix, July 25.
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Seated, the direct-to-fan ticketing platform, has been re-acquired by founders David McKay and John Griffin. The move will refocus efforts on empowering artists with ticketing and fan data tools.
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The first-ever SXSW London kicks off today, spotlighting music, film, tech, and culture. Highlights include Tems, 600 performances, and 110 screenings, running through Saturday.
What to expect
Top 5 Albums This Week:
5. GNX – Kendrick Lamar
4. One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen
3. Echo – Jin
2. SOS – SZA
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