Apr 14, 2026
The Price of Admission: Why Live Nation’s Grip Remains Firm
A federal lawsuit is targeting the Live Nation-Ticketmaster duopoly, but rising production costs and market dominance mean cheaper tickets aren't coming anytime soon.
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Apr 14, 2026
Data and Decadence: Billboard’s Atlanta Strip Club Chart Enters March
Billboard’s latest data from Atlanta’s most influential rooms reveals that despite corporate pushback, the city’s strip club circuit remains the ultimate proving ground for hip-hop.
Apr 14, 2026
Beyond the Icon: Nia Long’s Playboy Moment
Decades after 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'Love Jones', Nia Long remains a singular cultural force, balancing a new Playboy feature with a candid look at her 'peaceful era.'
Apr 14, 2026
Victor Victor Worldwide Pivots to Independent Powerhouse Concord
Steven Victor takes his hit-making boutique label to Concord, signaling a new era for the home of Pop Smoke and Pusha T.
Apr 14, 2026
Mark Pitts Exits RCA to Launch Cofvnders
After three years as President of RCA, the executive who helped guide Biggie and J. Cole returns to his management roots with a new multi-media venture.
Apr 14, 2026
Tyler Watts Brings Soul to the Block
At just 17, Miami-born Tyler Watts is moving past the 'teen sensation' label with a standout 'From The Block' performance and a co-sign from Jacquees.
Apr 14, 2026
Usher and Chris Brown Announce 'The R&B Tour' 2026 Stadium Run
Two of the genre's most prolific hitmakers are joining forces for a 33-date North American stadium tour beginning June 2026.
Apr 14, 2026
Porsche Breaks Tradition with the 911 GT3 S/C Cabriolet
Porsche unveils the first-ever GT3 with a power-folding roof, featuring a manual-only gearbox and the legendary 4.0L flat-six.
Apr 14, 2026
Swiss Startup Utopia Sets Sights on AI-Driven Distribution
Former rapper Dennis Hausammann is leveraging agentic AI to automate the back-office grind for independent labels.
Apr 14, 2026
KISS Plans 2028 Las Vegas Residency for Digital Avatars
The rock icons are trading the stage for the server with a 2028 Las Vegas residency featuring digital avatars and new material.
Apr 14, 2026
Questlove to Open 2026 Tribeca Festival with Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson continues his run as music’s premier archivist with a new deep-dive into the cosmic legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Apr 14, 2026
Megan Thee Stallion Expands the 'Hot Girl Summer' Universe into Lifestyle Gear
Moving beyond the viral mantra, Megan Thee Stallion's latest drop scales her brand into inclusive swimwear and pet accessories.
Apr 14, 2026
Rolex Marks a Century of the Oyster at Watches & Wonders 2026
From a centennial tribute to the original Oyster to the debut of a proprietary 'Jubilee gold' alloy, Rolex balances heritage with technical grit at Watches & Wonders 2026.
Apr 14, 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre Defies Physics with the Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère
The 'Watchmaker of Watchmakers' returns to Geneva with a triple-axis tourbillon that pushes the limits of chronometric precision.
Apr 14, 2026
Patek Philippe Strips Back the Nautilus for Its 50th Anniversary
Fifty years after Gérald Genta’s 'enfant terrible' disrupted the industry, Patek Philippe returns to pure form with a date-less, ultra-thin anniversary collection.
Apr 14, 2026
A Major Artist is Using 7-Inches to Leak Their New Single
A series of unlabelled white-label records have arrived at shops like Rough Trade, sparking a hunt for the major artist behind the pitched-down ballad.
Apr 14, 2026
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine Begin Filming ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season Two
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine return to Los Angeles to begin filming the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy-winning spy series.
Apr 14, 2026
The Red Scare: Nike Slates the Triple Red Air Force 1 for 2026
Nike confirms the return of the unapologetic University Red Air Force 1 Low for Summer 2026.
Apr 14, 2026
The Joe Budden Podcast Tackles the Gucci Mane Shift and the Usher-Chris Brown Debate
From Gucci Mane’s latest release to the hypothetical Verzuz showdown between Usher and Chris Brown, the JBP navigates the intersection of hip-hop legacy and modern controversy.
Apr 14, 2026
BunnaB Claims Her Territory on ‘WE BACK OUTSIDE’
The Atlanta breakout returns with a high-energy anthem that trades subtlety for raw, club-ready momentum.
Apr 14, 2026
AZ and Mumu Fresh Aim for the Clouds on 'So High'
The Brooklyn veteran returns with a polished, luxury-rap masterclass featuring Mumu Fresh.
Apr 14, 2026
Ghostface Killah’s ‘Charlie Brown’ surfaces in its original form
A rare look at the unedited soul-sampling peak of Fishscale-era Tony Starks.
Apr 14, 2026
Adidas and TMC Honor Nipsey Hussle with the Harden Vol. 10
A high-performance tribute to the Slauson Avenue legend, blending James Harden’s latest signature tech with The Marathon Clothing’s iconic aesthetic.
Apr 14, 2026
Meshugena: Your Old Droog and Tha God Fahim Reconnect
Brooklyn’s Your Old Droog and Atlanta’s Tha God Fahim trade high-stakes verses on their latest guitar-driven collaboration.