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RSS Jan 12, 2026 7:07pm · Billboard

Golden Globes Snubbed Film Scoring by Not Airing Ludwig Göransson’s Award on the 2026 Telecast: Op-Ed

The decision was made due to “broadcast time constraints,” but how you allocate your time shows what you value.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 7:06pm · Billboard

Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Becomes First Country Song to Be Certified Double Diamond by RIAA

The musician is set to continue his All-American Road Show in 2026.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 7:05pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dead at 26

The musician died "after a long battle with his mental health," the band's label, Rough Trade, has confirmed

RSS Jan 12, 2026 7:03pm · Billboard

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Chief Keef, Max B, Jill Scott & More

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like LeoStayTrill and Moonchild.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 7:00pm · Billboard

The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s

A select few hits have led the chart for at least 10 weeks.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:39pm · Billboard

Here’s What Snoop Dogg Said When He Was Censored at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards

The rapper presented the inaugural best podcast award, which went to Amy Poehler's Good Hang.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:28pm · Billboard

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Becomes Her First 10-Week Hot 100 No. 1

Plus, Djo earns his first Hot 100 top 10 with the Stranger Things-driven “End of Beginning.”

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:26pm · Billboard

Figure Skater Alysa Liu Debuts Mind-Boggling Lady Gaga Routine Just Weeks Before Winter Olympics

The athlete said she "really wanted to do it once at least" ahead of the Winter Games.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:15pm · Rolling Stone Music News

L.A. Reid Settles With Sexual Assault Accuser Ahead of Trial

Drew Dixon alleged sexual assault and harassment in 2023, with Reid denying the allegations. The settlement terms were not made public

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:11pm · Pitchfork News

Watch A$AP Rocky Fly Through a Dystopian Riot in New “Helicopter$” Video

Colliding cop cars, robot wars, and SWAT teams populate the latest Don’t Be Dumb song’s video

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:02pm · Billboard

Lizzo Settles Lawsuit Over TikTok Song That Trolled Sydney Sweeney Jeans Controversy

The case claimed Lizzo's teaser of the proactive track — which was never formally released — featured an unlicensed sample from a 1990s soul song.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:00pm · Billboard

SEVENTEEN’s JOSHUA Praises ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ for ‘Opening Up New Doors’ at 2026 Golden Globes

"[I] can't believe it got this big," the performer raved.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 5:27pm · Pitchfork News

15 Songs You Should Listen to Now

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

RSS Jan 12, 2026 4:40pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Charlie Puth Announces ‘Whatever’s Clever!’ World Tour

The singer-songwriter’s tour will start in April, in support of Puth’s upcoming fourth studio album

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:56pm · Pitchfork News

Black Midi Co-Founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26

The guitarist played on the band’s debut album before leaving in 2021 for mental health reasons

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:55pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Sombr Takes on Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Motion Sickness’ for BBC Radio 1 Piano Session

The singer also performed the breakout single “Back to Friends” from his debut album I Barely Know Her

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:29pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Morrissey Plays a Smith Classic for the First Time in 29 Years

The Strangeways, Here We Come deep cut “Paint a Vulgar Picture” was last performed live in 1997, and is one of many Smiths songs in Morrissey’s current live set

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:22pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Zach Bryan Releases Acoustic Version of ‘With Heaven on Top’ So He Doesn’t ‘Have to Hear Everyone Whine’

“I’m assuming this record is just like all the other ones and there’s gonna be a billion people saying it’s over produced and shitty,” the country singer-songwriter said of recording stripped-back version

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:13pm · Pitchfork News

Band of Horses Set 20th Anniversary Tour for Everything All the Time

Ahead of the debut album’s reissue

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:40pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Destin Conrad Makes Tiny Desk Debut With ‘Love on Digital’ and ‘Whimsy’ Medley

The singer and songwriter is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album for Love on Digital at the 2026 Grammy Awards