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Matthew McConaughey Reveals How a Janet Jackson Song Made Him Quit Weed—and Miss His Own Birthday Party
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Matthew McConaughey revealed that Janet Jackson's 1993 single "That's the Way Love Goes" is the reason he quit smoking weed, and he detailed the absurd birthday night that led to it.
Thom Yorke, Brian Eno and Over 200 Musicians Sign Open Letter Demanding UK Block Oil Field Project
Members of Radiohead, Massive Attack, and The Cure join over 200 musicians in signing an open letter urging UK Energy Secretary Andy Burnham to reject the North Sea Rosebank oil field development, as officials maintain the North Sea remains a vital energy asset.
Beatles Biopic Stars Recreate Iconic 'Abbey Road' Cover in Street Shoot
Fan-shot footage has surfaced showing the four leads of Sam Mendes' four-part Beatles biopic recreating the iconic 'Abbey Road' cover formation on the streets of London. The films are set to release simultaneously on April 7, 2028.
Tyga Fires Back Over "AI Album" Backlash and Zero-Score Review
Tyga's new album *$tarface* got called out for using AI, sparking public shade from Doja Cat and a 0/10 review from Pitchfork. He clapped back point by point on TMZ Live, insisting AI was just a creative tool.
Chang Chen-yue Returns to Taipei Arena After 12 Years, Announces 2027 Encore
Golden Melody Award-winning artist Chang Chen-yue held two 400-person-capacity Mini Live shows at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, drawing over 5,000 fan submissions vying for entry. At the end of the shows, he announced he'll return to Taipei Arena next April, with priority ticket access for fans who submitted entries.
From Spending Millions on Luxury Goods to Asset Allocation: Meet Xiao Yi
Xiao Yi, ex-girlfriend of million-subscriber YouTuber Joeman, recently went public about the inside story of their relationship, instantly becoming a hot topic. Having run her own social media for over a decade, she once admitted to spending around NT$2 million on luxury goods in just two months — a habit she only turned away from after a car accident pushed her toward investing and financial planning instead.
Phoebe Bridgers on Roller Skates: Why 'Lost Weekend' Took Six Years
At a listening party held at a roller rink in Glendale, California, Phoebe Bridgers personally explained why her new album "Lost Weekend" took six years to make, and how she deliberately avoided traditional interviews and promotional formats.
Alex G Reunites with Schoenbrun for New Score, Featuring The Blue Nile's Frontman
Alex G scores a Jane Schoenbrun film for the third time, with new track "Pain Is The Heart Of Love" featuring The Blue Nile's Paul Buchanan as a guest vocalist. The soundtrack drops August 21, with the full score following on September 11.
Downey's Doctor Doom Blocks Stormbreaker Bare-Handed in New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom catches Thor's hammer with his bare hand and summons Sentinel robots — the second trailer unveiled at D23 pushes "Avengers: Doomsday"'s villain to a whole new level.
Lionel Richie Jokes, Then Walks It Back: "They're Devout Christians"
During his own tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie poked fun at Usher and Chris Brown's "R&B Tour," saying "we've never been to prison" — the crowd laughed, and he scrambled to walk it back.
A Photo Captioned "5.": Fontaines D.C. Tease New Album With Two Unfinished Demos
The Dublin band posted a black-and-white photo on Instagram with just "5." as the caption. Just before that, they'd debuted two wildly different new songs at their comeback show in Cádiz.
Johnny Marr on The Smiths' Breakup: Paul McCartney's Line Became His Go-To Answer
After The Smiths split in 1987, Johnny Marr spent an entire day with Paul and Linda McCartney and walked away with one line — "That's bands" — that's served as his standard answer to the question ever since.
Disney Announces "Kingdom Hearts" Animated Series, Protagonist May Not Be Sora
The teaser silhouette revealed at the D23 presentation sparked fan discussion—who is this character holding a Keyblade? Disney confirmed the animated series will be an entirely new story, with Tetsuya Nomura personally involved in development.
Stitch's Girlfriend Angel Goes Live-Action: D23 Reveals Look and 2028 Release Date
Disney dropped the first wave of intel on the live-action "Lilo & Stitch 2" at D23, confirming Experiment 624, aka "Angel," is officially joining the cast. Original voice actor and co-creator Chris Sanders is back in the director's chair, with the film set to hit theaters May 28, 2028.
Sziget Night Four: BMTH Builds an Apocalyptic Theater, Rose Gray Closes with Just a Mirror
On Day 4 of Sziget Festival 2026 in Budapest, Bring Me The Horizon rolled out a full-scale apocalyptic spectacle, while Rose Gray compressed an entire night into one hour. Skepta, Nia Archives, and Peggy Gou each held down their own corner of the fest.
BTS Refuses to Submit Album for Grammy Consideration, Recording Academy Reverses Stance in Two Weeks
Just two months after the new Best Asian Pop category was announced, it's already on shaky ground after BTS declined to submit *Arirang* for consideration. The Recording Academy CEO's tone shifted from firmly defending the award to publicly admitting "this category may not represent the way these artists feel about the music they've worked hard to create."
Wolverine Forced by Deadpool to Film a "Job Application" as Marvel Recycles the Same Teaser Stunt
Hugh Jackman looked visibly reluctant in front of the D23 cameras, with Deadpool behind him forcing him to "beg Marvel for a job." This marks the second major event in a row where Marvel has joked about the pair's involvement—without ever actually confirming it.
Glastonbury Organizer Denies Madonna Will Headline 2027, Confirms Three Headliners Locked In
Pressed directly on a BBC program, Eavis denied Madonna will close the Pyramid Stage in 2027, and confirmed three headliners have already been locked in—though the full lineup remains unannounced, and Taylor Swift's inclusion hasn't been ruled out.
On Eclipse Night, Britain Hit Play on Her Song First
During the UK's total eclipse on August 12, streams of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" surged 94% — just five weeks after her death. Spotify data reveals the unexpected soundtrack to this astronomical spectacle.
"Black Mirror" Director's Firm "Absolutely Not" to HBO's "Harry Potter"
Ally Pankiw posted a screenshot of her agent's inquiry, shutting down an HBO "Harry Potter" directing offer in an instant. She's not alone—"Loki" director Kate Herron says she's been asked twice.
Sheryl Crow's New Album Opens with Protest, But Aims to Soothe Listeners' Hearts
Sheryl Crow will release her new album *Pick You Up* on October 9, co-written with Jeff Trott. The lead single "Freedom Bus" features Jesse Welles, touching on themes of freedom and connection.
In 1965, He Was Still "Davie Jones"—This Demo Already Sounds Like David Bowie
"Today" is a heartbreak ballad David Bowie recorded before he changed his name, now surfacing as part of the "1965 Shel Talmy Recordings" album. The chord progressions and melodic direction already hint at the David Bowie he would become.
The Moment the Mic Cut Out, Dave Chappelle Yelled: You're Destroying History
Diaspora Calling! festival was forced to cut sound at 11pm sharp due to venue licensing, cutting short the Fugees reunion performance. Host Dave Chappelle confronted staff on the spot, leaving behind a tension-filled moment.
Phoebe Bridgers' New Song Lyrics Get Decoded, Fans Point to Paul Mescal's Girlfriend
A lyric from "The Governor's Waltz," a track on *Lost Weekend*, has fans connecting it back to a 2017 tweet pointing to Paul Mescal's current girlfriend Gracie Abrams — and dredging up the whole backstory of the breakup along with it.