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The live-music boom has convinced some artists they're bigger than they are
The live-music boom has convinced some artists they're bigger than they are
Artists like Post Malone, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, and Meghan Trainor have canceled tours, yet other artists are still selling tickets. What's behind the divide?
Why Blake Lively's Met Gala appearance was a smart post-Baldoni PR move
Why Blake Lively's Met Gala appearance was a smart post-Baldoni PR move
Blake Lively's 2026 Met Gala return symbolizes her comeback after she settled a legal feud with Justin Baldoni. Her appearance marks a PR win.
In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' it's no longer chic to have a terrifying boss
In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' it's no longer chic to have a terrifying boss
In "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly grapples with shifts in workplace culture. Being a toxic boss is clearly no longer in vogue.
Sydney Sweeney is a new kind of Hollywood shapeshifter
Sydney Sweeney is a new kind of Hollywood shapeshifter
Sydney Sweeney is back in the news thanks to HBO's hit show "Euphoria." Like her character, Cassie, Sweeney is a magnet for controversy and discourse.
Justin Bieber's Coachella set was expensive, low-effort, and successful
Justin Bieber's Coachella set was expensive, low-effort, and successful
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella on Saturday for his first major performance in years. He opted for a laid-back set that rejected pop-star spectacle.
'Euphoria' and its stars have grown up. That's a bad thing.
'Euphoria' and its stars have grown up. That's a bad thing.
"Euphoria" returned on Sunday for its third season. Once a dramatic, lucrative juggernaut for HBO, the series has become a shell of its former self.
The controversial twist in 'The Drama' isn't the point of the movie
The controversial twist in 'The Drama' isn't the point of the movie
A24's buzzy new dark comedy "The Drama" stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as an engaged couple. Its plot twist has sparked backlash online.
Ghosts in the machine: The rise of AI influencers
Ghosts in the machine: The rise of AI influencers
The rise of AI influencers poses challenges to human content creators, who fear their digital counterparts are taking their jobs and brand deals.
Timothée Chalamet's Oscars loss is actually better for his career
Timothée Chalamet's Oscars loss is actually better for his career
Timothée Chalamet didn't win best actor at the 2026 Oscars. Given his recent bout of negative press, his loss is actually a good thing.
Review: 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' by Harry Styles
Review: 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' by Harry Styles
Harry Styles released his fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," on Friday. The songs are big and bright, but lack star power.
Why 'The Traitors' is the hottest show for celebrity comebacks
Why 'The Traitors' is the hottest show for celebrity comebacks
Peacock's hit show "The Traitors," has proven a powerful PR tool for reality villains and TV stars. Look no further than season four's breakout star, Rob Rausch.
'AKOTSK' showrunner Ira Parker unpacks the finale's key moments
'AKOTSK' showrunner Ira Parker unpacks the finale's key moments
The season 1 finale of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" implies that Dunk may not be a knight, and that Egg has been lying. Both are changes from the book.
'AKOTSK' scene hints Dunk is related to Brienne
'AKOTSK' scene hints Dunk is related to Brienne
The "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" showrunner said he included a brief scene in episode 5 to hint at Dunk's relation to Brienne in "Game of Thrones."
Bad Bunny's halftime show proves the power of imagery
Bad Bunny's halftime show proves the power of imagery
Bad Bunny celebrated Puerto Rico at the 2026 Super Bowl, where he became the first Spanish-speaking solo artist to headline the halftime show. Trump hated it.
Bad Bunny's Grammy Awards are inherently political
Bad Bunny's Grammy Awards are inherently political
Bad Bunny's historic Grammy win for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" highlights the intersection of art and politics amid ongoing immigration protests.
Meet Eric Vetro, Hollywood's favorite vocal coach
Meet Eric Vetro, Hollywood's favorite vocal coach
Eric Vetro is Hollywood's favorite vocal coach, working closely with stars like Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Addison Rae.
Kenny Ortega talks 'High School Musical' at 20
Kenny Ortega talks 'High School Musical' at 20
PR pros react to the Beckham family feud
PR pros react to the Beckham family feud
Review: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
Review: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is a "Game of Thrones" spinoff with lower stakes and more soul. That's a good thing.
'Heated Rivalry' & the demand for fresh faces
'Heated Rivalry' & the demand for fresh faces
"Heated Rivalry" has become a word-of-mouth hit for HBO Max. Both stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, were previously unknown to audiences.
The best albums of 2025
The best albums of 2025
The best songs of 2025
The best songs of 2025
Taylor Swift's athlete mentality, explained
Taylor Swift's athlete mentality, explained
Why Sydney Sweeney's dress struck a nerve
Why Sydney Sweeney's dress struck a nerve
Weaponized incompetence has become a dealbreaker
Weaponized incompetence has become a dealbreaker
Addison Rae and the art of the rebrand
Addison Rae and the art of the rebrand
Morgan Wallen is back in God's country
Morgan Wallen is back in God's country
The hot new trend for pop stars? Being madly in love.
The hot new trend for pop stars? Being madly in love.
The 20 best breakup albums of all time
The 20 best breakup albums of all time
Want to make money as a pop star? Dream on.
Want to make money as a pop star? Dream on.
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