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The Guardian Music Aug 28

‘No precedent’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at world-first festival run on clean power

Lorde Little Simz Wet Leg Massive Attack

2 articles Aug 27

Sheryl Crow John Legend Chase Rice Gabby Barrett Tim McGraw Kita Alexander Peking Duk Public Figures

American Songwriter, Billboard

81 articles Aug 27

Dolly Parton Beyoncé Reba McEntire Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift Céline Dion Whitney Houston Norma Jean Porter Wagoner Jimmie Rodgers Vince Gill Kenny Rogers

20 Minutes – Musique, American Songwriter, BBC Music +49

2 articles Aug 27

ZAYN Ayra Starr One Direction Justine Skye Leon Thomas Danny Ocean

DancehallMag, The Fader

5 articles Aug 27

Kehlani Leon Thomas Lil Wayne Clipse Cardi B Big Sean Missy Elliott

American Songwriter, Billboard, Complex Music +2

NPR Music Aug 27

Jorja Smith finds love in the club

Jorja Smith

Billboard Aug 27

How Dolly Parton’s Music Gave Whitney Houston & Beyoncé Milestone Chart Moments

Dolly Parton Whitney Houston Beyoncé Jimmy Ruffin Kevin Costner Clive Davis MILEY

13 articles Aug 27

Amy Winehouse The Rolling Stones Mark Ronson Salaam Remi Ghostface Killah Marvin Gaye Arctic Monkeys

Billboard, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +10

Billboard Aug 27

Dave & Tems’ ‘Raindance’ Hits No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

Tems Wizkid Justin Bieber Yung Miami

Billboard Aug 27

Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay on 30 Years of ‘Virtual Insanity’ & Forthcoming New Album Featuring Thundercat

Jamiroquai Thundercat Jay Kay Jonathan Glazer

Rolling Stone Aug 27

‘I Want to Be the Prima of Pop One Day’: Adéla Talks Upcoming Debut, Worshipping Beyoncé

ADÉLA Beyoncé Jack White Nelly Furtado Britney Spears

3 articles Aug 27

Beyoncé Creole+ The Neptunes StarGate Swizz Beatz Shakira Diane Martel

Billboard, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone

Billboard Aug 27

Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week

The Roots Jill Scott Kehlani Laila! Monaleo Bino Rideaux Nipsey Hussle Teezo Touchdown kwn Lucky Daye Yung Miami Samara Cyn

4 articles Aug 27

Ravyn Lenae Blue Island Nourished by Time Lexa Gates Doechii Dominic Fike

Billboard, Exclaim!, Pitchfork +1

Jazz Radio Aug 27

Alicia Keys : un nouvel album arrivera d'ici 2 mois

Alicia Keys

4 articles Aug 27

Chase & Status Little Simz Skrillex J Hus IRAH Giggs Col3trane Saam Sultan Ledbyher

Clash Music, DJ Mag, Guettapen +1

Saigoneer (Music & Art) Aug 27

Review: Pieces of Me | Nao Yoshioka (feat. Mỹ Anh)

Nao Yoshioka Mỹ Anh

2 articles Aug 26

Aaliyah Damon Dash

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

Billboard Aug 26

Olivia Dean Says She Used to Think Making Pop Music Was ‘Lame’ Until ‘Man I Need’ Turned Her ‘Shame’ Into Gold

Olivia Dean Sam Fender Ella Langley

6 articles Aug 26

Beyoncé Dolly Parton Eminem Jolene Billy Ray Cyrus Jane Fonda Reba McEntire Kacey Musgraves Tina Turner

Billboard, Complex Music, HotNewHipHop +3

The Guardian Music Aug 28

‘No precedent’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at world-first festival run on clean power

Lorde Little Simz Wet Leg Massive Attack

81 articles Aug 27

Dolly Parton Beyoncé Reba McEntire Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift Céline Dion Whitney Houston Norma Jean Porter Wagoner Jimmie Rodgers Vince Gill Kenny Rogers

20 Minutes – Musique, American Songwriter, BBC Music +49

5 articles Aug 27

Kehlani Leon Thomas Lil Wayne Clipse Cardi B Big Sean Missy Elliott

American Songwriter, Billboard, Complex Music +2

Billboard Aug 27

How Dolly Parton’s Music Gave Whitney Houston & Beyoncé Milestone Chart Moments

Dolly Parton Whitney Houston Beyoncé Jimmy Ruffin Kevin Costner Clive Davis MILEY

Billboard Aug 27

Dave & Tems’ ‘Raindance’ Hits No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

Tems Wizkid Justin Bieber Yung Miami

Rolling Stone Aug 27

‘I Want to Be the Prima of Pop One Day’: Adéla Talks Upcoming Debut, Worshipping Beyoncé

ADÉLA Beyoncé Jack White Nelly Furtado Britney Spears

Billboard Aug 27

Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week

The Roots Jill Scott Kehlani Laila! Monaleo Bino Rideaux Nipsey Hussle Teezo Touchdown kwn Lucky Daye Yung Miami Samara Cyn

Jazz Radio Aug 27

Alicia Keys : un nouvel album arrivera d'ici 2 mois

Alicia Keys

Saigoneer (Music & Art) Aug 27

Review: Pieces of Me | Nao Yoshioka (feat. Mỹ Anh)

Nao Yoshioka Mỹ Anh

Billboard Aug 26

Olivia Dean Says She Used to Think Making Pop Music Was ‘Lame’ Until ‘Man I Need’ Turned Her ‘Shame’ Into Gold

Olivia Dean Sam Fender Ella Langley

2 articles Aug 27

Sheryl Crow John Legend Chase Rice Gabby Barrett Tim McGraw Kita Alexander Peking Duk Public Figures

American Songwriter, Billboard

2 articles Aug 27

ZAYN Ayra Starr One Direction Justine Skye Leon Thomas Danny Ocean

DancehallMag, The Fader

NPR Music Aug 27

Jorja Smith finds love in the club

Jorja Smith

13 articles Aug 27

Amy Winehouse The Rolling Stones Mark Ronson Salaam Remi Ghostface Killah Marvin Gaye Arctic Monkeys

Billboard, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +10

Billboard Aug 27

Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay on 30 Years of ‘Virtual Insanity’ & Forthcoming New Album Featuring Thundercat

Jamiroquai Thundercat Jay Kay Jonathan Glazer

3 articles Aug 27

Beyoncé Creole+ The Neptunes StarGate Swizz Beatz Shakira Diane Martel

Billboard, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone

4 articles Aug 27

Ravyn Lenae Blue Island Nourished by Time Lexa Gates Doechii Dominic Fike

Billboard, Exclaim!, Pitchfork +1

4 articles Aug 27

Chase & Status Little Simz Skrillex J Hus IRAH Giggs Col3trane Saam Sultan Ledbyher

Clash Music, DJ Mag, Guettapen +1

2 articles Aug 26

Aaliyah Damon Dash

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

6 articles Aug 26

Beyoncé Dolly Parton Eminem Jolene Billy Ray Cyrus Jane Fonda Reba McEntire Kacey Musgraves Tina Turner

Billboard, Complex Music, HotNewHipHop +3

Overview

The neo soul scene sees legal tensions as Summer Walker faces a $50 million lawsuit from Interscope and UMG over her record deal, while artists like Tems earn recognition with two nominations at the 2026 Soul Train Awards. Meanwhile, creative figures such as Young Guru critique AI in hip-hop, and new musical collaborations emerge, including Trick Daddy and Trina on GTA VI's radio station and Sollos reworking songs by Olivia Dean and Sam Smith for relaxation.

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Sheryl Crow and John Legend to headline 'America’s Tailgate' on CBS ahead of NFL season

Dolly Parton, country music icon and cultural figure, dies at 80

Ayra Starr performs 'Heaven Baby' live at All Points East with ZAYN on screen

Kehlani cancels tour dates after hospitalization due to health concerns

Réédition spéciale des 20 ans de Back to Black d'Amy Winehouse avec des morceaux inédits et un concert de 2007

Beyoncé announces 27-track deluxe reissue of B’Day with b-sides and Spanish versions

Chronique : Ravyn Lenae, Blue Island

Chase & Status annoncent l’arrivée de leur nouvel album

Dame Dash recalls Aaliyah's final text and concerns before 2001 plane crash

Beyoncé pays tribute to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, country music icon and cultural figure, dies at 80

Kehlani cancels tour dates after hospitalization due to health concerns

Sheryl Crow and John Legend to headline 'America’s Tailgate' on CBS ahead of NFL season

Ayra Starr performs 'Heaven Baby' live at All Points East with ZAYN on screen

Réédition spéciale des 20 ans de Back to Black d'Amy Winehouse avec des morceaux inédits et un concert de 2007

Beyoncé announces 27-track deluxe reissue of B’Day with b-sides and Spanish versions

Chronique : Ravyn Lenae, Blue Island

Chase & Status annoncent l’arrivée de leur nouvel album

Dame Dash recalls Aaliyah's final text and concerns before 2001 plane crash

Beyoncé pays tribute to Dolly Parton

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