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Megan Thee Stallion’s Interscope Deal Keeps the Masters and Rewrites the Major Label Playbook

Around August 14, Megan Thee Stallion made the kind of announcement that used to be impossible. She partnered with Interscope Records and UMG through her own Hot Girl Productions, but…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 18, 2026

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Slipknot Just Erased Sid Wilson Like a Bad Investment and the Mask Is Starting to Slip

For a band that built its entire mythology on chaotic brotherhood and shared punishment, Slipknot sure knows how to draft a corporate termination notice. On August 14, the group posted…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 16, 2026

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Ravyn Lenae’s Blue Island Finally Stops Chasing Hits, and the Album Is Better For It

Ravyn Lenae didn't come back to give us another "Love Me Not." On Blue Island, released August 7 via Atlantic Records, the Chicago singer-songwriter made something far more stubborn and…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 14, 2026

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Stray Kids Chose Chill and the Charts Are Not Sure What to Do With It

There's a moment about halfway through THIS & THAT where you realize Stray Kids have stopped trying to detonate your speakers. The title track still moves on a hip-hop backbone,…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 12, 2026

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Ariana Grande’s Petal Debuts at No. 1 on a Wave of CDs and Questions

Ariana Grande just landed her seventh No. 1 album. Petal moved 295,000 equivalent units in its first week, topped the Billboard 200, and claimed the top spot in the UK,…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 10, 2026

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The Eternal Sunshine Tour Is Where Ariana Grande’s Petal Actually Makes Sense

By August 5, the narrative around Ariana Grande's Petal has already flipped twice. The album landed July 31 via Republic and her own Babydoll imprint with a 62 million-stream opening…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 5, 2026

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Is a Deliberate Bet Against Her Own Strengths

Ariana Grande released her eighth album, Petal, on July 31 via Republic Records and her own Babydoll Music imprint, and within hours it sat at number one on Apple Music…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 3, 2026

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Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film Is a Post-Brat Confession, Not a Rock Rebirth

Charli XCX didn't make a rock album. That should be obvious eleven tracks and thirty minutes into Music, Fashion, Film, but the conversation around her eighth record keeps getting stuck…

Sibusiso Tebogo August 1, 2026

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Black Coffee Is Betting That Stone Walls Outlast Streaming Numbers

Last night he was in Madrid standing beside Ye. Tonight he plays a Roman amphitheater in Croatia that predates Christianity. Somewhere in between, the internet is still trying to figure…

Mark Grantt July 31, 2026

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Ariana Grande Is Suing 100 Anonymous Hackers. It Won’t Stop the Leaks.

Three days before her new album petal is expected to drop, Ariana Grande walked into Los Angeles County Superior Court and sued a hundred strangers. The complaint names "John Doe…

Sibusiso Tebogo July 30, 2026

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Ella Langley Broke Mariah’s Record, But Nobody I Know Has Heard the Song

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" just notched its 15th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, officially passing Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" and Whitney Houston's "I Will Always…

Sibusiso Tebogo July 28, 2026

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Ntokozo Mbambo, Nqubeko Mbatha celebrate 18 years of marriage

Gospel Power Couple Celebrates 18 Years Of Marriage Ntokozo Mbambo and Nqubeko Mbatha, a well-known gospel power couple, recently celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. On 18 May, they expressed their…

Mark Grantt May 20, 2026

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Black Coffee performs at ancient Roman amphitheater

Black Coffee's Electrifying Performance in France Grammy Award-winning artist Black Coffee has done it again, with his recent performance in France being a testament to his incredible talent. The ancient…

Mark Grantt May 14, 2026

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Oscar Mbo Faces Backlash for Filming Ahead of Mother’s Funeral

Social media users have expressed outrage over a video posted by music producer and DJ Oscar Mbo, showing himself getting ready for his mother's funeral over the Mother's Day weekend.…

Mark Grantt May 14, 2026

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Atlanta Man Jailed for Swiping Unreleased Beyoncé Tracks

Kelvin Evans Sentenced for Stealing Beyoncé's Unreleased Music Kelvin Evans, a 41-year-old man from Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years on probation for breaking…

Mark Grantt May 14, 2026

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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame Janet Jackson was present to receive a plaque when her iconic album Rhythm Nation 1814 was inducted into the…

Mark Grantt May 14, 2026

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Rihanna, A$AP Rocky in Met Gala spat?

It seems like all is not well in paradise for celebrity power couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. In a couple of viral videos, the pair appeared to be arguing at…

Mark Grantt May 11, 2026

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Backstreet Boys Debut 30 Years Ago

The Backstreet Boys, a popular 90s boyband, have shown their staying power in the music industry over the past 30 years. They were the soundtrack to many teenage girls' lives…

Mark Grantt May 7, 2026

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Rethabile’s Album Honours Late Mom Winnie Khumalo

Rethabile Khumalo is getting ready to release her highly anticipated third studio album, Kwelizayo, which is a deeply personal tribute to her late mother, Winnie Khumalo. The album takes listeners…

Mark Grantt May 6, 2026

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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Gets Grammy Hall of Fame Nod

Janet Jackson Set to Appear at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala Janet Jackson, the youngest of the ten Jackson siblings, is expected to make an appearance as her album Rhythm…

Mark Grantt May 4, 2026

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Johannesburg Zoo Honors Moms on Mother’s Day

With Mother's Day just around the corner, the Johannesburg Zoo is gearing up to celebrate the special women in our lives with a unique musical event. This iconic zoo, which…

Mark Grantt May 2, 2026

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Chunda Munki Hits ‘ULTRA South Africa’ Stage Again

After a five-year absence, Chunda Munki is set to return to the ULTRA stage, ready to remind fans why he's a driving force in the music industry. As reported by…

Mark Grantt April 30, 2026

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Maxwell Hits SA for Women’s Day Concerts

Get ready, South Africa - the soulful sounds of Maxwell are heading your way this August. The renowned neo-soul singer, known for his captivating voice and smooth style, will be…

Mark Grantt April 30, 2026

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Xitsonga Music Icon Kenny Bevhula Passes Away at 53

Remembering a Music Legend The news of Kenny Bevhula's passing has sent shockwaves through the music community, with tributes pouring in for the renowned Xitsonga musician who lost his battle…

Mark Grantt April 30, 2026

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Freshlyground Returns with ‘Take Me Home’

Freshlyground Returns with New Music and a Fresh Sound The highly anticipated comeback of Freshlyground is finally here, and their new single, Take Me Home, is already generating excitement among…

Mark Grantt April 30, 2026

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Mimi Coertse: South Africa’s Opera Icon Passes Away

South Africa is mourning the loss of a cultural icon, internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse, who passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Her death was confirmed by…

Mark Grantt April 30, 2026