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But who else made the cut? By Gil Kaufman It was 20 years ago today that Spotify began to play. And to mark the streaming service’s big anniversary, for the first time ever on Thursday (April 23) ...

India, April 12 -- Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12, 2026, built a musical career that crossed borders, languages, and generations. While millions remember her as the voice ...

From cable television magnates to fashion moguls to casino bosses, these billionaires have passed away since the 2024 Forbes list. The founder of HBO, a Macau casino magnate and one of the greatest ...

For a breakout artist, having a massive first hit can be sort of a mixed blessing. On the one hand, everybody knows your name and your song. But on the other, can you follow it up? And will it ...

Madonna has shared the first taste of her new album Confessions II. After premiering on Friday, April 17 on iHeartRadio’s Pride station, “I Feel So Free” is out now. The song is a house ode to dancing ...

The long-awaited release of “With This Tear” offers a new chapter in the celebration of the life and legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson, bringing a deeply personal recording out of the late musician’s ...

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it was all about protecting the quarterback. While none were taken in the first eight picks, nine offensive linemen heard their names called among ...

Economists monitor income disparities because they can harden into more structural wealth inequalities that concern policymakers. Wider wealth gaps may also impact monetary policy transmission and ...

NEW YORK -- Travel Weekly honored the winners of its 22nd annual Readers' Choice Awards at a black-tie gala dinner and ceremony on Dec. 11 at the American Museum of Natural History here. The award ...

Violent crime and insecurity have a disproportionate impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, with severe consequences for socioeconomic development. Despite representing just 8% of the world’s ...

A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months ...