Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Luther’ Departs Hot 100, Leaving No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for First Time in 35 Years

Billboard Hot 100 has no rap songs in the Top 40 for the first time since 1990 following rule changes that knocked Kendrick Lamar from the chart.
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No rap songs are on the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in 35 years

The Billboard Hot 100 has no rap songs in the top 40 for the first time in 35 years after Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" ...

The story behind that surprisingly catchy Social Security hold music

The story behind the surprisingly catchy hold music at Social Security that millions have heard – and plenty even love.

The Beaches Bring ‘No Hard Feelings’ to NPR Tiny Desk

The Beaches performed 'No Hard Feelings' songs 'Lesbian of the Year,' 'Can I Call You in the Morning?' and 'Last Girls at the Party' on NPR Tiny Desk.
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‘Titanic, the epic blockbuster movie, would have ended as a flop – it’s the 4.2-minute trailer that saved it’

Insights drawn from a major Hollywood producer's new memoir are shedding light on how James Cameron’s 1997 epic, Titanic, defied industry predictions of failure. The movie, which cost a hefty $200 ...
Variety

No Doubt Adds Six Dates to 2026 Residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere

After announcing their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere earlier this month, No Doubt is plotting six additional dates for their 2026 stint in Sin City. The group, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, ...
Daily Express

Top 7 Cliff Richard songs ever - and No.1 may surprise you

As one of the greatest singers in British music history, Cliff Richard has sold in excess of 250million records worldwide, securing his place among the best-selling artists of all time. He remains the ...
The Stranger

Stranger Suggests: A New Home for Actualize AiR, a Festival for Doc Lovers, and the Band Behind One of the Best Songs of the Year

See 'A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint' at this year's SIFF Doc Fest, which runs October 16–23. COURTESY OF SIFF ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Hits No. 1, Takes Top 12 Spots of Hot 100

The 12th album from the pop star has landed atop the Billboard 200 chart, earning Swift her 15th No. 1 album, with all songs occupying the first 12 spots of the Billboard Hot 100. By Nicole Fell ...
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The History Behind The 'Titanic' Theme Song

Unlike the real ship, some critics were predicting doom for James Cameron's Titanic film before it came out because of how much it cost to make. They were wrong and then some.The Titanic theme song is ...
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MTV to shut down music channels: Why the network is closing its iconic music channels

MTV is shutting down five of its iconic music channels, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live, by December 31, 2025. This decision, driven by changing viewing habits and ...
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The Rolling Stones Hit No. 1 With This Hit Song — But Was It Really About David Bowie’s Wife?

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