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Liam Payne's 'heartbroken' family share tribute after pop star's hotel death

Liam Payne's family paid tribute to the pop star following his death after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina Wednesday.

‘He had all the stuff you need to be a pop star’: how Liam Payne helped One Direction to global glory

Although he was less extroverted than his bandmates, his impressive vocals made him a cornerstone of the era’s defining boyband. So why did he struggle to accept his own greatness?. Liam Payne ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Review: 'Smile 2' ups the horror stakes (and the volume) with a pop star haunted by demons

Returning writer-director Parker Finn kicks up the creativity with a screenplay set in the pop world, as a celebrity finds herself stalked, and not only by fans.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Liam Payne's father arrives in Buenos Aires days after the pop star's fatal hotel plunge

The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne has arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son’s body to England days after the famous boy band singer fell to his death from a ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 18

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend wrote a book about a pop star who threatens to jump off a balcony

In a work of fiction titled 'Looking Forward,' Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend, Maya Henry, includes a scene of a boyfriend jumping off a balcony during a drug-fueled breakdown.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Of course teenagers want to be pop idols like Liam Payne. Given the perils, should we let them? | Martha Gill

The singer is the latest casualty of an industry that thrusts fame on children too young to cope. Sex, drinking, smoking, gambling, joining the army, being put to work – we now take it as obvious ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

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

‘We were banging our heads against a wall – the wall won’: the genius pop and tragic demise of Boys Wonder

They swaggered into the late 1980s, a potent brew of punk, glam and classic rock. But they went nowhere, then had to watch as their recipe conquered the charts. Now they’ve returned – so are they ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

A K-pop star was photographed kissing a woman. Fans decided he should be fired for it.

Supporters of K-pop star Seunghan are pushing back after his return to the boy band RIIZE was foiled by what they say was bullying from toxic fans.

Bouncy '80s pop takes root in 'New Wave,' a film about Vietnamese Americans' glam glory days

A labor of love for debuting director Elizabeth Ai, the documentary charts an uprooted generation of young people and the dance music that made them feel seen.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Sam Altman’s Reddit stake now worth over $1 billion after post-earnings pop

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's stake in Reddit has ballooned to more than $1 billion in value, as of after-hours trading on Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid

Garrett Wilson made a dazzling one-handed 26-yard go-ahead touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter and the New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-13

Sports - ABC News - November 1

From Elvis to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Music Review: State Champs’ self-titled album is enjoyable, quintessential, predictable pop-punk

New York pop-punk band State Champs’ self-titled album is one fans of the genre have heard before

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Wrangling with Abba, risking jail for the Stone Roses … the lawyer behind pop’s big spats

John Kennedy sparred with the Swedes over Mamma Mia! and took on the Rolling Stones for Richard Ashcroft – he tells us why he’s still arguing with Bob Geldof after 40 years. Music lawyers are ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

‘It’s shocking no-one’s done this before’: the 13-hour gig digging up the African roots of global pop

With a marathon performance and album, the wildly ambitious Chromesthesia charts centuries of intercontinental music. Its creator explains why she’s asking big questions about the true owners of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is more than $2 billion richer after post-election stock pop

Coinbase's success in helping its candidates win their elections on Tuesday sent the company's stock price soaring, lifting CEO Brian Armstrong's net worth.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Moderna’s stock pops after biotech ekes out a surprise profit, and revenue beats by a wide margin

Moderna Inc.’s stock was higher but off its early highs Thursday, after the company’s third-quarter earnings showed an unexpected profit as well as revenue that beat estimates by a wide margin.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

MTV Europe awards: Rita Ora returns as Le Sserafim make UK debut

All you need to know about the performers and nominees as MTV's Europe Music Awards return to the UK.

Schrödinger’s stock pops as it enters collaboration pact with Novartis worth up to $2.5 billion

Schrödinger will receive $150 million upfront plus up to $2.3 billion in milestone and royalty payments.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Rocket Lab stock surges almost 30% to near all-time high after company's Q3 results

Rocket Lab jumped in trading after the company reported third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

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