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Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out
The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”
Ariana Grande, Ravyn Lenae: 7 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Ariana Grande moves back into pop, Iceage crashes into the cosmos, Ravyn Lenae channels the 1980s and more.
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Olivia Rodrigo Discusses the Inspiration Behind Her New Album
The punk-leaning pop star tapped the vibrancy of 1980s new wave and the sentiment of “Sex and the City” on her new album “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl…
Austria
Austrian Man Convicted of Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Prosecutors said the defendant plotted in 2024 to set off a bomb outside the concert, which was later canceled. He and another man were also convicted on separate terrorist charges.
Pop and Rock Music
Paul McCartney on His New Album and the Beatles’ Earliest Days
On his new album, the ex-Beatle revisits his past and revels in simply continuing to create.
Toronto & GTA
Anti-noise group cranks up complaints after latest Rogers Stadium concert
Bruno Mars' first of 5 shows heard in Vaughan; Live Nation says it has 'implemented additional mitigation measures'
Pop and Rock Music
5 Great Songs I Encountered This Week
Hear Mick Taylor’s swan song, Grace Ives’s exuberant crushing and a foundational hip-hop sample.
Pop and Rock Music
Lizzo Addresses the Backlash and Performs Live at The New York Times
During a special edition of “Popcast,” the singer discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set.
Pop and Rock Music
Bonnaroo, Governors Ball and 7 More Summer Music Festivals Not to Miss
Can’t get to Lollapalooza or Outside Lands this year? Want to see Lizzo play flute with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra? Here are some options.
Pop and Rock Music
Olivia Rodrigo, Vince Staples: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Olivia Rodrigo’s orchestral angst, Charli XCX’s fashion crisis and Vince Staples’s frustrated sing-rap.
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The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day
Travel cake, telegrams and a possibly addictive word game.