Ben Sisario
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Sean Combs Is Accused by Cassie of Rape and Years of Abuse in Lawsuit
In the suit, the singer says Mr. Combs, known as Puff Daddy or Diddy, subjected her to a pattern of control and abuse over about...
Taylor Swift’s ’1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Repeats at No. 1
Jung Kook of BTS’s solo album “Golden” debuts at No. 2 in another dominant week on the charts for Taylor Swift.
SZA, ‘Barbie’ Songs and Young Women Lead 2024 Grammy Nominees
The indie-rock group boygenius, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Victoria Monét are among the most nominated artists for the 66th annual awards in February.
Musician Accuses Former Grammys Head Neil Portnow of Rape
The woman, who is not named in the lawsuit, said that she was drugged by Neil Portnow, and that the Recording Academy was negligent in...
Taylor Swift’s ’1989’ Rerecording Breaks Sales Records
In a record-breaking week, the “Taylor’s Version” of the pop star’s 2014 album sold the equivalent of 1,653,000 copies in the United States.
Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Innovators from genres that have long been underrepresented in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were celebrated at the event’s 38th annual induction ceremony...
How the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Is Trying to Evolve
John Sykes, the chairman of the organization behind the hall, talks about the ouster of Jann Wenner, the need to diversify inductees and surprises at...
Blink-182 and the Rolling Stones Return Rock to the Top 10
The pop-punk heroes’ latest LP debuts at No. 1, and the Stones’ first collection of original songs in 18 years opens at No. 3.
Hipgnosis Made Mega Deals for Song Catalogs. Its Future Is Unclear.
The company’s shareholders on Thursday rejected a $440 million divestment plan and voted against maintaining its current structure.
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ May Be Her Biggest Rerecording Yet. Here’s Why.
The pop superstar’s new version of her 2014 blockbuster is due Friday, following a summer of media saturation and her 10th No. 1 hit.