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Drake is suing Universal for defamation over “Not Like Us”

In a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday, Drake sued his label Universal Music Group, calling its release of Kendrick Lamar song "Not Like Us" defamatory and harassment.

music / Hip-Hop

Why is Robbie Williams a chimp in Better Man? It actually makes perfect sense.

Better Man, the new biopic about the life and struggles of British superstar Robbie Williams, portrays him as CGI chimp. It's both a weird and effective creative decision.

culture / Film

Download a new LA benefit compilation featuring TAGABOW, Shower Curtain, and more

The LA Relief Comp 2025 benefits the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank with a new 16-track collection of music available for just $5.

music / Rock

Hayley Williams and Zac Farro are releasing her grandfather’s album from the ’70s

Hayley Williams and Zac Farro uncovered an album recorded by her grandfather in the 1970s, and are now releasing it under the title Grand Man on February 14.

music / Soul

Samia announces new album, shares “Bovine Excision”

Watch the music video for "Bovine Excision," Samia's first single from her upcoming album Bloodless.

music / Rock

Nine Inch Nails confirm 2025 world tour

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will tour as Nine Inch Nails in 2025, though specific dates have not yet been announced.

music / Rock

A post-TikTok music industry won’t necessarily be a better one

As the Supreme Court decides whether or not to ban TikTok in 2025, we look back on some of the ways the app has changed how we listen to music, and how it's made.

culture / Technology

Governors Ball shares 2025 lineup featuring headliners Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and more

See the full lineup for Governors Ball 2025 with headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator and more, as well as the festival's date and location and how to buy tickets.

music / Hip-Hop

The Weeknd pushes back Hurry Up Tomorrow release date due to Los Angeles wildfires

The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow will now be released on January 31 after Abel Tesfaye pushed the release in solidarity with victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles.

music / Pop

Beyoncé delays January 14 news announcement due to L.A. fires

A planned January 14 announcement from Beyoncé, rumored to be a tour reveal, has been pushed back in solidarity with victims of the L.A. wildfires.

music / Pop

Report: LiAngelo Ball signs Def Jam deal worth up to $13 million

LiAngelo Ball's viral song "Tweaker" has reportedly landed the rapper at multi-million dollar deal at Def Jam.

music / Hip-Hop