Here's Why Taylor Swift Decided Not to Attend the 2026 Grammy Awards
Taylor Swift has been a fixture of the Grammy Awards over the past decade.
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"The hate, or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all."
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"I will be watching Bad Bunny in a dress while pretending I understand Spanish."
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The Dropkick Murphys Are Selling Their Anti-Nazi Stance on T-Shirts Now
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Norman lives again.
Lauren Daigle Says a Life-Altering Illness Helped Her Discover Her Love for Music
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Rapper Tone Loc Developed His Iconic Voice After a Childhood Injury
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What Happened to Brad Paisley? It's Less Dramatic Than the Internet Might Assume
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Meghan Trainor Has a Few Important Reasons for Using a Surrogate the Third Time Around
"We are forever grateful to all the doctors, nurses, teams who made this dream possible."
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Has Been Having a Blast With His Wife Since 1994
"We grew over time."
Green Day's Politics Have Always Been a Core Element the Group's Identity
The band's politics are core to their appeal.
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News of the 34-year-old Colombian singer’s death stunned fans.
BTS Named Their Fifth Album “ARIRANG” — We’ll Explain What It Means
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Each Fugees Member Found Solo Success — Here’s Where They Are Now
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Britney Spears Cryptically Touts "Reasons" for Choice to Never Perform in the U.S. Again
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John Mellencamp Is Dating a Woman 15 Years Younger Than Him
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John Mellencamp’s Spina Bifida Story Includes a Surgery That Sounds Impossible
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A jaw-dropping comment, a calm response, and an internet that refuses to move on keep this moment alive.
John Mellencamp Has Been Outspoken About His Politics Throughout His Career
"I don’t trust the government."
John Forté Went From a Recording Studio to Jail Cell to Martha's Vineyard — What Was His Net Worth?
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Grammy-Nominated Fugees Collaborator John Forté Was a Devoted Husband Until His Unexpected Death
John Forté and his wife got married in 2017, two years after they met.
Former Fugees Collaborator and Grammy-Nominated Artist John Forté Is Dead at 50
John Forté made music that he wanted his kids to enjoy.
Black Midi Guitarist and Co-Founder Matt Kwaniweski-Kelvin’s Cause of Death Explained
The musician was 26 years old when he died on Jan. 12, 2026.
Grateful Dead Guitarist Bob Weird Did More Than Get by — Let's Look at His Net Worth
Bob Weir was a heck of a guitar player.
Fetty Wap Has Been Released From Prison, but Why Was He There to Begin With?
Fetty Wap has said that he's planning to prioritize his community.
Zach Bryan's Song "Skin" Might Actually Be About One of His Famous Exes
"Yeah, "Skin" on Zach Bryan's new album hit hard, might actually be my fav song on the album."
The Meaning Behind Amy Grant’s Song, “The 6th of January Yasgur’s Farm,” Explained
The folk pop singer's track reminds music lovers of Joni Mitchell.
It's Official: MTV's Music-Only Channels Are Casualties of 2026
I guess streaming killed the video star.
Priscilla Presley Revealed Details About Infidelity in Her Marriage With Elvis
"He became my father, husband, and very nearly God."
Pink Rang in 2026 With Neck Surgery — Here’s What's Going On
"I am leaving behind all of my hurt in 2025. This year was a doozy for all of us."
If You've Listened to Fetty Wap, You Might Be Wondering What "1738" Means
The number refers to his New Jersey crew, the Remy Boyz.
Why Did OutKast Really Break Up? Inside André 3000 and Big Boi’s Long Hiatus
"We’re brothers before music."
Nicki Minaj Is at the Center of a Petition To Have Her Deported to Trinidad
The "Barbie World" rapper has been open about not being a U.S. citizen.
What Happened to Richard Smallwood? Inside the Gospel Legend’s Final Days
The composer behind “Total Praise” leaves behind music that carried generations through grief, praise, and healing.
Nicki Minaj Lost Tons of Fans in 2025 — Here Are All of the Reasons She’s Being Canceled
The artist's former stans have removed themselves from her fandom due to her beliefs and actions.
Frank Sinatra Went to Prison For an Unconventional Reason
One of the most popular singers of all time has this bizarre anecdote from his past in his record.
Singer Role Model Is on Dakota Johnson’s Radar — Who Exactly Is He?
Role Model was spotted spending time with Dakota Johnson at the end of December 2025.
NewJeans Singer Danielle's Contract Was Terminated With the K-Pop Girl Group Amid Controversy
NewJeans was formed in 2022 with Danielle and four other women.
We're Ready to Boot Scoot Boogie to Nashville's Big Bash 2025 Lineup — Who's Performing?
Happy New Year, y'all!