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Daddy Yankee Named Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year

Daddy Yankee will be honored as The Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year, celebrating his nearly 30-year career that serves as an example of perseverance, resilience and creativity. “This recognition is a dream come true,” the Puerto Rican artist — a pioneer in the reggaetón realm — said in a statement. “It means […]

U.K. Jewish Organizations Respond to Ye’s Offer to Meet – But Say Wireless Festival Appearance Should Be Scrapped

Multiple U.K.-based Jewish organizations have responded to Ye’s recent offer to meet and discuss his history of antisemitic remarks, while also urging that he be removed from this summer’s Wireless Festival lineup. The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, has faced ongoing backlash in recent years for a pattern of antisemitic statements made across social […]

Ella Langley: 5 Hidden Musical Gems

Ella Langley is in rare air as a hitmaker, as her crossover smash “Choosin’ Texas” rules for a fifth week on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (chart dated Apr. 11). Langley joins an elite group of women who have commanded the chart pinnacle in a lead role for five or more weeks with their […]

‘The Voice’ Coaches Lock in Top 9 Ahead of Season 29 Semi-Finals

The Voice has officially locked in its semi-finalists. During the April 6 episode of the NBC competition series, the final Knockout Round performances determined the nine contestants advancing in season 29. With no Saves or Steals remaining, coaches Adam Levine, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson each finalized their teams, entering the next round with three […]

Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man Addresses No-Show at Australia Tour Dates

Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man is addressing backlash from fans after missing the group’s recent Australian tour dates, saying he had never committed to appearing and placing responsibility on promoters for advertising the shows as featuring all living members. The hip-hop collective’s Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour was promoted as including the full lineup. However, […]