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- Is Zara Larsson Beyoncé’s First White Daughter? An Investigation.

Is Zara Larsson Beyoncé’s First White Daughter? An Investigation.
The Beyhive is embracing a blonde Swedish pop star with unusually open arms.
- Sam Gellaitry Just Wants to Soundtrack Your Life

Sam Gellaitry Just Wants to Soundtrack Your Life
Gellaitry’s debut, ‘Anywhere Here Is Perfect,’ was shaped by virality, nostalgia, and dance music’s 2025 resurgence.
- A Decade in, Twice Is Still Building Its Legacy

A Decade in, Twice Is Still Building Its Legacy
Ten years of the supergroup, as told through 10 pivotal moments in its run.
By Alex Diaz-Solis
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- Fergie Baby Floats Over a 101-Year-Old Sample on ‘Public Domain’

Fergie Baby Floats Over a 101-Year-Old Sample on ‘Public Domain’
DJ Kanai and Kajun dig for the loop and lace the beat.
By Type.Set.Brooklyn
- Bbearded Loops Up a 101-Year-Old Track for Journey Montana on ‘Public Domain’

Bbearded Loops Up a 101-Year-Old Track for Journey Montana on ‘Public Domain’
Journey goes in over a sample from Irving Berlin’s ‘Lazy.’
By Type.Set.Brooklyn
- Chow Lee Goes in Over a 104-Year-Old Loop on ‘Public Domain’

Chow Lee Goes in Over a 104-Year-Old Loop on ‘Public Domain’
By Type.Set.Brooklyn
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- Concert Tour Docs Take Themselves too Seriously. Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ Is Here to Fix That.

Concert Tour Docs Take Themselves too Seriously. Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ Is Here to Fix That.
Charli is not here for pop-star mythmaking and the clichés that come with it.
- PinkPantheress to Use Face Value System on Next Tour

PinkPantheress to Use Face Value System on Next Tour
The singer joins a growing artist push to keep resale prices locked.
- How Ice Spice, Lil Baby, and Tommy Richman Powered the Weekend

How Ice Spice, Lil Baby, and Tommy Richman Powered the Weekend
Introducing Still Hit Monday, the songs that came out on Friday and survived past Sunday.
- What Is ‘Chicken Alfredo Music’? Breaking Down TikTok’s Viral R&B Debate

What Is ‘Chicken Alfredo Music’? Breaking Down TikTok’s Viral R&B Debate
“Chicken Alfredo ain’t soul food. The music ain’t soulful.“
- Was Everybody’s Spotify Wrapped Embarrassing This Year?

Was Everybody’s Spotify Wrapped Embarrassing This Year?
“You definitely did that on purpose.”
- Is Frank Ocean Preparing to Release ‘Nostalgia, Ultra’ and ‘Endless’ on Streaming?

Is Frank Ocean Preparing to Release ‘Nostalgia, Ultra’ and ‘Endless’ on Streaming?
His breakthrough mixtape suddenly disappeared from SoundCloud.
- Would You Listen to a Song if You Knew It Was Made by AI? The ‘I Run’ Controversy, Explained.

Would You Listen to a Song if You Knew It Was Made by AI? The ‘I Run’ Controversy, Explained.
What were believed to be Jorja Smith’s vocals don’t belong to a human at all.
- Why Are so Many Classic Soundtrack Songs Missing From Streaming Services?

Why Are so Many Classic Soundtrack Songs Missing From Streaming Services?
A conversation on X turned into a plea from Missy Elliott to the label behind the ‘Shark Tale’ soundtrack.
By Mr. Wavvy
- No Way Out: A Timeline of Diddy’s Years in Prison

No Way Out: A Timeline of Diddy’s Years in Prison
With the White House denying his sentence will be commuted, Diddy is set to remain in MDC Brooklyn.
By Lucas Wisenthal
- What Is a Teenior Citizen? Welcome to the New Midlife Crisis.

What Is a Teenior Citizen? Welcome to the New Midlife Crisis.
Blurring the lines between Gen X and Gen Z.
By Mr. Wavvy
- Was This AI Artist Based on Victoria Monét? The Actual Singer Seems to Think So.

Was This AI Artist Based on Victoria Monét? The Actual Singer Seems to Think So.
A new AI pop star is blurring the line between inspiration and imitation.
- Kid Cudi’s Discography Is ‘F*cking Amazing,’ According to Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi’s Discography Is ‘F*cking Amazing,’ According to Kid Cudi
Scott Mescudi offers an objective assessment of his catalog.
By Lucas Wisenthal
