A Valentine to Soul: Average White Band's Second Album at 50

NSYNC's JC Chasez on returning to music with first album in 20 years

After two decades, NSYNC's JC Chasez is back with a new album, "Playing With Fire," co-produced with Jimmy Harry. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the album marks a bold return for the ...

JC Chasez releases new album and reveals if NSYNC would reunite

Singer JC Chasez talks about his new album that was inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," and his plans to make a musical.

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

The Cure's Robert Smith: 'Singing new album live helps me grieve'

The goth icons played two sets at the BBC in support of their new record, Songs Of A Lost World.

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

He helped shape classic songs by the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Beatles but his influence on music has been largely ignored. A new documentary aims to correct that. In one of the Rolling ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Linkin Park: From Zero review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Warner Records) They sold millions as the most poppy and emotional band in nu-metal. Now, returning with Emily Armstrong as frontwoman, they remain just as dynamic. In September, Linkin Park’s ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Luke Grimes on final episodes of "Yellowstone," his album and fatherhood

"Yellowstone" star Luke Grimes spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what to expect as the beloved show nears its end and what's next for him.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations

The Grammys released their nominations for the 2025 awards on Friday. Beyoncé led the pack, garnering 11 nods for her album "Cowboy Carter." Entertainment Tonight correspondent Cassie DiLaura joins ...

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS

Operatives from each side see both paths to victory and potential pitfalls.

Is the ’50-50-ish Race’ Driving You Crazy? You Are Not Alone.

Frank Bruni, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Nate Silver take stock of where the race is as Election Day looms.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

Detroit lost its heart and soul ... now can it win a Super Bowl without Aidan Hutchinson?

Hutchinson's brutal injury brings a cloud to a city that had been rolling through a glorious fall.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Babooshkas rejoice! Kate Bush is every woman’s teenage soul – which is why men don’t get her | Barbara Ellen

Only female fans can truly appreciate the singer’s allure, and the thrill that talk of a new album brings. Rejoice, for Kate Bush has risen again. Heart-popping excitement (my own, and maybe yours ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives

Lowriding cars are synonymous with rap, but their Chicano drivers prefer sweet soul music. The scene’s movers and musicians explain how they went from being police targets to esteemed cultural ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul

The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City’s thrilling and turbulent past. It is a cold, autumnal wee hour of the morning in Istanbul and I am sipping a ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band

A rural Iowa high school's mariachi program allows the growing Latino student population to share their culture with the broader community.

K-pop star gives tearful testimony on workplace harassment as part of girl band

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences

One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

One Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death

Guy Chambers among industry figures calling for changes in wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death. Under-18s should not be pushed into pop stardom, one of the UK’s leading songwriters has ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

World - The New York Times - October 29

This one goes out to the band we loved: Author reclaims R.E.M.'s artistry throughout its lifespan

Early fans were dismayed when R.E.M. became a massive major-label success. But author Peter Ames Carlin argues that the band retained its artistry even as its popularity surged.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Band-Aid, Tylenol parent’s sales miss the mark amid weakness in skin health

Kenvue tops profit view but sales fall a bit shy, as skin health and beauty see weakness.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Is white pasta bad for you?

It was lauded in the low-fat era, then demonised during the low-carb craze. Plenty of alternatives exist, but what is the healthiest, tastiest, most affordable way forward?. Walk down the pasta ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'

Paolo Banchero recorded the first 50-point game of the young NBA season Monday night against the Pacers -- and tied a Magic franchise record by scoring 37 in the first half.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday

World - ABC News - October 31

50 years of Vanderhurd design: from bohemia to Baudelaire

The west London studio’s design expertise spans wallpapers, carpets and rugs

World - Financial Times - October 31

Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever

The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive concept of ‘kawaii.’

Business - Inc. - October 31

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NSYNC's JC Chasez on returning to music with first album in 20 years

JC Chasez releases new album and reveals if NSYNC would reunite

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

The Cure's Robert Smith: 'Singing new album live helps me grieve'

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

Linkin Park: From Zero review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

Luke Grimes on final episodes of "Yellowstone," his album and fatherhood

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS

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Detroit lost its heart and soul ... now can it win a Super Bowl without Aidan Hutchinson?

Babooshkas rejoice! Kate Bush is every woman’s teenage soul – which is why men don’t get her | Barbara Ellen

‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul

An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band

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Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

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Band-Aid, Tylenol parent’s sales miss the mark amid weakness in skin health

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CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'

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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

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