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Swifties Are Not Happy With Tony Hinchecliff Calling Travis Kelce the ‘Next O.J. Simpson’ at Trump Rally

Swifties are speaking out against comedian Tony Hinchecliff after he gave a controversial speech at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. In addition to a series of racist remarks about Puerto Rico, the Latin community, Black people, Jewish people, Palestinians and more, Hinchecliff’s speech also included several derogatory statements about music […]

Is Seunghan’s Exit From RIIZE Setting an Impossible Precedent for K-Pop Stars?

This week, SM Entertainment released its “30th Anniversary Brand Film” to celebrate its upcoming three-decade milestone since the Korean label’s establishment. The film showcases SM’s evolution into a multinational, publicly traded company through trend-setting, generation-defining acts and songs as captured through the film’s showcase of early artists H.O.T., S.E.S. and BoA, to its latest stars. […]

Mariya Takeuchi Talks First New Album in 10 Years, Comments on ‘City Pop’ Revival & More: Interview

Singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi sat down with Billboard Japan for its Monthly Feature interview series highlighting today’s leading artists and works. The veteran artist recently released her first studio album in a decade called Precious Days. The 18-track set illuminates the daily lives of her listeners from different angles through a wide variety of musical styles. […]