
Remembering Lauren Bennett and the brilliant, defiant fusion of her sound
The 'Party Rock Anthem' singer has died. Beyond the neon spectacle of her biggest hit, she leaves behind a legacy of effortlessly blurring the industry's rigid borders.
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The 'Party Rock Anthem' singer has died. Beyond the neon spectacle of her biggest hit, she leaves behind a legacy of effortlessly blurring the industry's rigid borders.

With Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath in tow, the metal icons are tearing through Europe — and proving that deeply weird, unapologetically heavy music still rules the masses.

The vocalist, known for her distinctive voice and enduring career, passed away in a Portuguese hospital after complications from emergency surgery.

A historic four-night stadium run and a major Marvel tie-in are just the beginning. J-Pop's most uplifting band is proving exactly why they are built to last.

The Fourth of July surprise drop is a sultry, bounce-infused masterpiece that rescues the club from taking itself too seriously.

Dave Grohl and company delivered a visceral, two-and-a-half-hour masterclass in Madrid to open Mad Cool. But their recent studio work and upcoming collaborations prove this stadium juggernaut is just getting started on a thrilling new era.

FIFA is borrowing the Super Bowl's greatest trick. By drafting Bieber alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS, the stakes for July 19 couldn't be higher.

The vocalist, recognised for her collaborative work on ‘Party Rock Anthem’ and with G.R.L., navigated a career defined by shared commercial success.

The Irish rock group returns with an uplifting track and official video, a release situated against recent candid discussions of their critical reception and shifting place in modern music.

Dave Grohl just tore through a triumphant return to Italy in front of 65,000 fans. It is a flawless live show that completely ignores how stagnant their recent albums have become.

The co-founder, frontman and co-writer of "Y.M.C.A." passed away on June 30, leaving a lasting imprint on international popular culture.

She is 67, looking over her shoulder with pride, and entirely done chasing trends. The result is her most potent, hypnotic dance record in years.

The Turkish girl group just dropped the video for their new single under Hypers Music, and it is exactly the burst of 'Dusty Pink' nostalgia this season needed.

International reports indicate the singer's newly scrutinized song features critical lyrics directed at the actor, signaling her continued engagement with contemporary pop culture paradigms.

The Turkish singer issued an apology following the physical altercation in Antalya, citing ongoing crowd disturbances and a confetti popper deployed near his face.

A major fire near the North London venue is a stark reminder of where our culture actually lives: in the raw, industrial fringes of the city.

The frontman who co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." and anchored the disco group's most successful era leaves behind a lasting cultural legacy.

When a band named after a severe cardiac condition triggers a mass medical event at a jazz festival, the joke writes itself. The reality is much less cinematic.

Hosted by a record-setting Druski, Sunday night's ceremony honoured the architects of the culture while handing the keys to its brightest current stars.

Pop stars today wipe their social feeds and declare a new 'era' as if they invented the concept. But the entire architecture of the modern pop lifecycle was built and perfected by one artist.

The contemporary artist is expected to be vulnerable, constantly online, and endlessly reinventing. Bruno Mars has built an empire by proving how profitable it is to ignore all three.

The 32-year-old musician died in the middle of his biggest tour yet, fresh off a fully independent album. His will ensures his distinct brand of chaos funds the next generation.