Quincy Jones, one of the most influential figures in music history, has passed away at the age of 91. A renowned producer, composer, and musician, Jones shaped the sound of jazz, pop, and R&B across decades. His collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Jones' innovative approach to production and his ability to blend genres made him a towering figure whose legacy continues to inspire musicians today. His death marks the end of an era in music history.
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Beyoncé Teases ‘ACT III’ Album With ‘Beymine’ Valentine’s Collection
Beyoncé seemingly teased her return to music with an exclusive collection, “Beymine,” ahead of Valentine’s Day. The intimate set included candles, silky robes, eye masks, rhinestone pasties, and more. Prices range from $40 to $300. Items are available to purchase on the Renaissance singer’s official website. “A LITTLE ROCK N ROLL WITH A WHOLE LOTTA SEXY,” the website reads. According to reports, the singer’s highly anticipated Act III project is set to be released any day. Similar to Act I an
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Charli XCX’s The Moment Extends Her Brat Era
Charli XCX is extending her Brat era into film with The Moment, a new mockumentary that just premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by longtime visual collaborator Aidan Zamiri from an idea Charli helped develop, the movie has her playing an exaggerated version of herself trying to wrap a never‑ending “Brat summer” while a record label, streaming partners and a tour‑film director push her to keep cashing in. The story drops her into late 2024, juggling a concert film for a tech g
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Natalie Portman Calls Out Oscars Over Another Year of “Boys’ Club” Best Director Nods
Natalie Portman is back in the awards‑season discourse, this time for calling out the Academy’s 2026 nominations for once again shutting women out of the best director race in a new report on her comments. Despite a year that included acclaimed films from women behind the camera, the directing lineup is once again all male, echoing the criticism she brought to the 2018 Golden Globes stage with her “all‑male nominees” quip. The difference now is that social media is primed to dissect every omissi
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Golden Globes Go Fully Online as YouTube Becomes Awards‑Night Home
The Golden Globes are leaning harder into streaming this year, with the full 2026 ceremony and hours of red‑carpet coverage living side‑by‑side on Youtube. Viewers can jump between the official Golden Globes channel, Associated Press’ marathon red‑carpet feed, and outlets like Page Six that are streaming arrivals and backstage interviews in real time. Instead of treating social video as an afterthought, the awards are increasingly programmed like a live‑event ecosystem where entire shows unfold
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NBA Delays Warriors–Timberwolves Game Amid Minneapolis Unrest
The NBA postponed Saturday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis by a day, citing safety concerns amid escalating protests over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents. The game was originally set for a nationally televised slot at Target Center but was moved to Sunday evening after demonstrators filled downtown streets near the arena and the Warriors’ hotel, according to reports from outlets including ESPN. In its brief statement, the leag
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Democrats Clash With Trump Over DHS Funding After Minneapolis Shooting
Senate Democrats are threatening to block the current government funding package unless money for the Department of Homeland Security is changed or pulled in response to this month’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said Democrats will vote against the DHS bill as written, raising the odds of a partial government shutdown if negotiators cannot agree on new language. The Minneapolis shooting was the third high‑profile
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