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At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting … Read more
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting … Read more
In true Avengers fashion, the BeyHive (Beyoncé’s fanbase) assembled to hold an Oklahoma country radio station accountable for initially refusing to play the singer’s new country hits. Earlier this week, the superstar put the internet in a chokehold after debuting two country songs, “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages,” on Sunday as she announced her … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” After a Verizon commercial starring Beyoncé aired during the Super Bowl ended with the superstar saying “They ready, drop the new music,” the question became — was she serious? Later, a cryptic Instagram video with country iconography … Read more
Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join The Rolling Stones as headliners of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival NEW ORLEANS — Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste … Read more
LOS ANGELES — When the 2024 Grammy nominations were announced, one thing was immediately apparent: Women outpaced men in the major categories. The leading artists — superstars like SZA, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo — reflect an incredible diversity of skill with acclaimed albums that mine all corners of the human experience. One such corner: … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Listened to more music last year? You’re not alone. The global music industry surpassed 4 trillion streams in 2023, a new single-year record, Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Report found. Global streams were also up 34% from last year, reflective of an increasingly international music marketplace. Stateside, three genres saw the biggest growth in … Read more
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 7-13: Jan. 7: Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner is 78. Singer Kenny Loggins is 76. Singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman is 75. Actor Erin Gray (“Silver Spoons,” ″Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”) is 74. Actor Sammo Hung (“Martial Law”) is 72. Actor David Caruso is 68. TV anchor … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a whispered dirge. The song is gothic lounge music for a listener who only has about two minutes to have their heart broken — a silky soft slow burn stacked with a choir, organ, bass and most critically, pedal steel guitar, the … Read more
