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The Weeknd Faces Backlash Over Wembley Fireworks Hours After UK Wildfire Warning

The Weeknd’s first night at Wembley Stadium ended with a huge fireworks display, but the timing immediately drew attention. Just hours earlier, the UK government had sent an emergency wildfire warning telling people to avoid activities that could start fires, including fireworks. Wembley later said the display went ahead only after discussions with the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade confirmed it could be carried out safely. The controversy surrounding The Weeknd’s first Wembley Stadium show was never really about him as an artist. On Friday, August 14, the opening night of his five-show London run ended with “Moth To A Flame” and a large fireworks......

Stray Kids Tie the Rolling Stones With Their Ninth No. 1 Album on the Billboard 200

Stray Kids have not simply returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With “THIS & THAT,” the group earns its ninth consecutive chart-topping album and ties the Rolling Stones for second place among groups with the most No. 1 albums in the chart’s history. With 369,000 equivalent album units and 357,000 pure sales, the release also delivers the biggest opening week of their career. Stray Kids are back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and this time the achievement places them beside one of the most famous bands in music history. “THIS & THAT” debuts at the top of the chart with 369,000 equivalent album units in the United States, giving the group its ninth......

KATSEYE Go “WILD” as Confidence Starts to Matter More Than Following the Rules

KATSEYE return with “WILD,” their third EP, at a moment when confidence is starting to replace hesitation. With “PINKY UP” and “Animal” already setting the tone, the new project brings six very different personalities closer to a shared pop identity that feels less interested in following a ready-made formula — and much more comfortable trusting its own instincts. KATSEYE release “WILD” on August 14 through HYBE x Geffen, continuing a rise that has moved surprisingly quickly from ambitious global pop experiment to something far more defined. Their third EP arrives after 2025’s “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,” but it does not simply......

BTS’ V Reveals He Has Around 30% Hearing in His Right Ear

BTS star V has revealed that he is dealing with significant hearing loss in his right ear while continuing treatment during the group’s massive “ARIRANG” world tour. According to the singer, if his left ear is operating at 100%, his right is currently closer to 30%. The problem has lasted for more than two years and, he says, became worse during his military service. BTS star V has spoken openly for the first time about a hearing problem that has been affecting him far longer than fans realized. During a livestream on Wednesday, August 12, the 30-year-old singer revealed that hearing in his right ear has dropped significantly and that he is now receiving medical care,......

Eurovision 2027: The New EBU Rules Changing Hosting, Live Vocals and Performer Age

Eurovision is entering 2027 with a stricter set of EBU rules covering three major areas: hosting rights, live vocals and the minimum age of performers. The changes are designed to improve safety, protect the integrity of live performances and create stronger safeguards for artists, while also acknowledging a much harder reality shaped by war, geopolitical tension and growing pressure around the contest. Eurovision is heading into 2027 with a stricter rulebook that changes three important parts of the contest: who can host after winning, how live vocals must be handled, and how old performers need to be before stepping onto the stage. The changes may sound technical at first, but they......

Harry Styles Says Goodbye to Mexico City With Free Churros for Fans

Harry Styles wrapped up his Mexico City stay with a gesture that perfectly matched the spirit of the “Together, Together Tour.” Ahead of his final night at GNP Seguros Stadium, the British star covered the cost of churros for fans at a popular local shop, turning a simple thank-you into another memorable part of his relationship with the city and the people who came to see him. Harry Styles has always understood that a tour is built from more than what happens on stage. The songs matter, the production matters and the size of the crowd matters, but some of the most memorable details often come from smaller moments that happen away from the lights. In Mexico City, that idea took......

BLACKPINK at 10: The Historic Records JENNIE, LISA, ROSÉ and JISOO Broke Along the Way

BLACKPINK are celebrating 10 years since their debut with a decade of records that changed the scale of what a K-pop girl group could achieve. From early Billboard breakthroughs and YouTube history to Coachella, Spotify and 100 million subscribers, JENNIE, LISA, ROSÉ and JISOO did more than expand K-pop’s global reach — they helped redefine what a Korean girl group could become in mainstream pop. BLACKPINK are celebrating 10 years since their debut with a decade of records that changed the scale of what a K-pop girl group could achieve. JENNIE, LISA, ROSÉ and JISOO did not need years to start rewriting expectations. Only months after debuting with “Square......

The Weeknd Is Rethinking His Plan to Retire the Name That Made Him Famous

The Weeknd appears to be reconsidering his plan to leave the stage name behind, admitting that the idea of stepping away no longer feels right. Abel Tesfaye had presented “Hurry Up Tomorrow” as a possible final chapter for The Weeknd, but after reconnecting with the stage and his audience, he now sounds far less interested in closing that door for good. The Weeknd may not be disappearing after all. During the first of three shows in Stockholm, Abel Tesfaye surprised fans by admitting that he had tested the idea of stepping away from the identity that made him famous and quickly realized he did not like how it felt. Speaking from the stage, he said he loves performing too much......

Michael Jackson Biopic Sequel Is Moving Forward After the First Film’s $1 Billion Success

The second “Michael” movie is officially moving toward production, with filming expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 following the extraordinary success of the first Michael Jackson biopic. Lionsgate is planning a bigger sequel that could incorporate musical sequences already filmed, while moving into a far more complicated period of Jackson’s life and career. The story of Michael Jackson on the big screen is not ending with “Michael.” Lionsgate is now actively preparing a second film, with production expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson has confirmed that work on the sequel is moving forward, with a......

Madonna and Kylie Minogue Release Two New “Love Sensation” Remixes

Madonna and Kylie Minogue have officially joined forces on record for the first time with two new versions of “Love Sensation.” Produced by Stuart Price, the “Afterhours Radio Edit” and extended “Afterhours Mix” move the track into a darker, more sensual late-night space. The release follows their WorldPride Amsterdam reunion and adds another major chapter to Madonna’s “Confessions II” era. Madonna and Kylie Minogue have finally done what fans have imagined for decades: they are officially on the same recording. Released on August 6, “Love Sensation (Afterhours Radio Edit)” and “Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix)”......