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Glastonbury Festival returns in 2027 with weekend tickets breaking the £400 barrier for the first timePasses for the flagship cultural event will officially go on sale in October 2026 following a fallow yearOrganiser Emily Eavis has confirmed that three major headliners are already locked in for the comeback

Following a scheduled fallow year in 2026, the legendary Glastonbury Festival has officially set the stage for its return, confirming both the dates and a record-breaking price point for its 2027 edition. Slated to run from Wednesday, 23 June to Sunday, 27 June, the expansive cultural gathering will demand a heavier financial commitment from attendees. For the first time in the event's history, standard pricing has shattered the £400 GBP barrier. General admission weekend passes are now locked in at £408 GBP, a figure that includes a mandatory £5 GBP booking fee per ticket. This historic high represents a sharp increase of £29.50 GBP compared to the rates charged for the 2025 event, cementing the sprawling Somerset site's reputation as the most expensive music festival in the United Kingdom. Buyers must also account for additional, unfinalised postage and packing fees on top of the base price tag.

This aggressive pricing recalibration is the starkest reflection yet of a broader trend currently reshaping the live music ecosystem. Across the landscape of major UK festivals, the cost of admission has relentlessly surged past the standard rate of inflation. Event organisers are battling an unprecedented confluence of macroeconomic pressures, attributing these steep cost hikes to skyrocketing energy and infrastructure expenditures compounded by severe post-Brexit labour shortages. As the flagship event of the British summer, the new pricing model for 2027 effectively normalises this heightened barrier to entry for top-tier live music, shifting the financial reality for an entire generation of festivalgoers.

Securing a spot on the farm for Glastonbury remains a notoriously fierce battle, and the October 2026 on-sale rollout will be split into two distinct ticketing phases. Those willing to commit to sustainable transit can strike first, as tickets packaged with coach travel will officially drop at 6:00 p.m. BST on Thursday, October 1. The wider scramble for standard general admission tickets will then commence at 9:00 am. BST on Sunday, October 4. To participate in either release, strict preliminary hurdles must be cleared. Anyone who will be aged 13 or over on June 23, 2027 is required to register for free in advance to become eligible to purchase a ticket. Furthermore, in an ongoing bid to prevent secondary market touting, the passes remain strictly non-transferable and will prominently feature a photograph of the registered ticket holder printed directly on the physical pass.

Anticipation for the massive 2027 comeback is already mounting, especially given the monumental scale of the festival's previous iteration. The legendary gathering last took place in 2025, boasting a massive lineup that saw pop phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo, British rock outfit The 1975 and heritage icon Neil Young topping the bill across the weekend. While the full roster for the upcoming return remains tightly under wraps, Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has already confirmed that the festival has successfully booked all three primary headliners for 2027. Despite rampant internet speculation, Eavis has explicitly stated that pop royalty Madonna will not be among that trio, leaving fans to speculate on who will command the UK's most expensive stages next.

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Radiohead have announced a run of 2027 concerts across four cities in Australia and JapanEvery ticket must be secured through a registration system built to shut out bots and scalpers, with a cap of four per personThe band has confirmed no additional dates will follow, making the four-city itinerary the entire run

Radiohead have confirmed a 2027 concert run spanning Australia and Japan. The itinerary covers four cities, and the band has been explicit that these are the only shows it will stage that year.

The routing opens in Australia across May, with multi-night stands in each market: four dates at Perth's RAC Arena, six at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, and six more at Sydney's Afterpay Arena bridging late May into June.

The run then moves to Japan for five nights at GMO Arena Saitama in June. Rather than a single show per city, the band has stacked consecutive and near-consecutive nights in each venue, expanding overall capacity within a deliberately narrow footprint.

Check out the full list of tour dates below. Registration for tickets and pricing are available now via Radiohead’s official website.

Radiohead 2027 Australia and Japan Tour Dates

Australia
May 3, 2027 - Perth, RAC Arena
May 4, 2027 - Perth, RAC Arena
May 6, 2027 - Perth, RAC Arena
May 7, 2027 - Perth, RAC Arena
May 13, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 14, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 16, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 17, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 19, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 20, 2027 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
May 25, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
May 26, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
May 28, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
May 29, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
May 31, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena
June 1, 2027 - Sydney, Afterpay Arena

Japan
June 8, 2027 - Saitama, GMO Arena Saitama
June 9, 2027 - Saitama, GMO Arena Saitama
June 11, 2027 - Saitama, GMO Arena Saitama
June 12, 2027 - Saitama, GMO Arena Saitama
June 13, 2027 - Saitama, GMO Arena Saitama

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The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny took every category it was nominated for at Emmys Night 1, formerly the Creative Arts EmmysIts win for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) made it only the second halftime show ever to claim the top program prize and the first Spanish-language program to do soThe victory caps a landmark year that also saw Debí Tirar Más Fotos become the first Spanish-language album to win the GRAMMY for Album of the Year

Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show has become the most awarded Super Bowl performance in Emmy history, sweeping all seven categories it was nominated for at the 2026 Creative Emmy Awards. The wins hand the Puerto Rican superstar his first Emmy and cement a 13-minute set as one of the most decorated live productions of the season.

The sweep was built on craft as much as star power. Alongside the top prize for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), the show collected trophies for directing, music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction and camerawork, a spread of wins that reads like a full accounting of everything that goes into staging a halftime show. Each category rewarded a different discipline behind the performance, which threaded Puerto Rican imagery and Latin music through guest turns from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

The Outstanding Variety Special (Live) win carries the most weight historically. It marks only the second time a Super Bowl halftime show has taken the category's top program prize, following the 2022 performance that united Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent. More significantly, it is the first Spanish-language program to win the award, a distinction that mirrors the barrier-breaking arc Bad Bunny has been on for the better part of a year.

The Emmy arrives seven months after Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos) became the first Spanish-language album to win the GRAMMY for Album of the Year, stacking two of the industry's highest honors within a single historic run. The through line is a body of work that has kept pushing Spanish-language art into spaces it had never occupied.

The performance itself was framed by the message Bad Bunny delivered from the stage. "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," he said as he opened the show, a line that landed amid the noise surrounding his selection to headline. On Saturday night, Emmy voters offered a rejoinder of their own.

The recognition didn’t stop at the Super Bowl though. The Saturday Night Live season opener that Bad Bunny hosted won Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program, giving a second production featuring the artist an Emmy on the same night and rounding out an evening that belonged, in almost every measurable way, to him.

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The RIAA reported 17.5 million CDs sold in the first half of 2026, marking a 45.7 percent spike in unit salesLuminate research indicates Gen Z and millennials are driving the surge by purchasing K-Pop special editions as collectiblesOverall US recorded music revenues hit $5.97 billion with growth across every major category outpacing inflation

The compact disc is officially back in heavy rotation. CD sales sparked a physical media revival in the first six months of 2026, according to a mid-year report by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Matt Bass, the organization's Vice President of Research, revealed that 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first half of the year. Total unit volume marked a 45.7 percent jump compared to the 12 million CDs sold during the same period in 2025. Cash flowing into the space grew by 58.6 percent to reach $171.1 million USD. This explosion served as a pivot for the format, arriving after a sharp decline where sales shrank by 22 percent between 2024 and 2025.

Fan culture rather than pure audiophile demand drives the mechanics behind this retro hardware boom. Luminate research clocked 16.3 million CD units sold in the first half of the year, noting that Gen Z and millennials purchase the discs mostly as collectibles. Data indicated that much of the increase came from special editions released by K-Pop acts like BTS. Aesthetic purchasing is so dominant that only about half of all CD buyers actually own a CD player. Such consumer behavior treats physical music as high-value visual merchandise, reflecting a market where revenues outpace inflation.

The resurgence drags the rest of the physical market upward. Vinyl sales continue to cement their legacy status, climbing by nearly 21 percent from last year to reach 26.5 million units sold. Niche categories of other physical media saw their own aggressive spike. This vintage-leaning segment which includes CD singles, DVDs, cassettes, SACD and DVD-Audio surged by over 73 percent to reach 1.6 million units in the first half of 2026.

Digital ecosystems remain at the top of the hierarchy despite the cultural obsession with physical artifacts. Streaming revenue grew by 4.7 percent to reach $4.9 billion USD, remaining the largest source of recorded music revenue. Paid streaming subscriptions carried the bulk of that weight, reaching $3.4 billion USD to reflect a 6.4 percent increase. Free streaming generated $900 million USD, marking a 3.7 percent increase. Industry records showed every major music revenue category experienced growth in the first half of 2026. Overall US recorded music revenues reached $5.97 billion, reflecting a 6.9 percent growth rate from the first half of 2025.

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Beyoncé has released a limited-edition wooden vinyl storage box titled the Bey Keeper Collector's BoxThe handcrafted solid-pine crate retails for $948.01 USD without including any physical vinyl recordsFans online have reacted strongly to the steep price point for an empty storage box

Beyoncé has officially opened pre-orders for the Bey Keeper Collector's Box, a limited-edition storage crate designed to display physical music collections. The drop celebrates Beyoncé’s 45th birthday and the 20th anniversary of her album B'Day, but fans online are calling highway robbery over its $948.01 USD price tag for an item containing no actual music.

Priced at $948.01 USD as a thematic reference to her birthdate on September 4, 1981, the handcrafted solid-pine crate is treated with beeswax oil and lined with deep green velvet. Inspired by traditional beekeeper crates, the storage unit includes custom-engraved details, gold hardware, and a faux gator-skin leather strap.

With only 500 individually numbered units available, additional shipping and taxes can push the final total over $1,100 USD. Despite the luxury price point, the box serves strictly as a storage container and includes zero vinyl records, prompting widespread reactions across social media as fans critique the high cost for an empty wooden box.

The Bey Keeper Collector’s Box is available for pre-order now for $948.01 USD via Beyoncé's official webstore, with orders scheduled to ship on November 1, 2026.

Beyoncé is charging $950 for an empty wooden crate 😭 pic.twitter.com/AtTtoYbPi5

— ⭐️AMANI (@amanialexandor) September 4, 2026

$1K for a wooden box , no vinyls included is insane robbery!

— _Khillz (@Damn_KhillzBadd) September 4, 2026

I don’t support animal leather but the fact the strap ain’t even real gator for the price is crazier 😭😭

— ✍🏾 (@cray0nbox_g0th) September 4, 2026

$948 is fucking insane. I actually hate the rich

— Ashanti Bailey (@AshantiB1738) September 4, 2026

this person spent OVER a thousand dollars on a box..a wooden box. i am flabbergasted even more so at beyoncé for even having the audacity to sell this but also at her stans for actually buying it ?????? https://t.co/QImu0qYpcu

— ki 𓍢ִ໋❀ (@hrryrem) September 4, 2026

Idk, Beyoncé… $948 for a wooden box. An EMPTY one at that?? https://t.co/q0qVj6GGMZ

— Chadeau (@Rapper_Chadeau) September 4, 2026

Me playing in my $900 Beyoncé box pic.twitter.com/0OapLOvIOA

— Taylor Gray (@offtaylorgray) September 4, 2026

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JISOO released her new synth-pop solo single "CLICK" alongside an official music video directed by Joseph Kahn.The track explores romantic chemistry, balancing hesitation against an undeniable, magnetic attraction.Set in an overgrown amusement park, the visual blends post-apocalyptic fairy-tale aesthetics with mechanical carnival figures.

JISOO has officially unveiled her new solo single "CLICK" alongside a captivating official music video directed by Joseph Kahn. Driven by an infectious synth-pop groove and crisp percussion, the track balances a playful, romantic mood with an undercurrent of hesitation. Lyrically, JISOO navigates the delicate boundary between friendship and deeper physical chemistry, weighing her skepticism about a partner who "flirts with everyone" against an undeniable magnetic connection. Anchored by a rhythmic, addictive hook - "Your lips, my lips, click / We were made to fit" - the song captures the feeling of giving in to romantic attraction despite knowing the potential risks involved.

The accompanying music video turns this romantic tension into a whimsical, post-apocalyptic narrative set within an overgrown, abandoned amusement park. Blending dark fairy-tale aesthetics with sci-fi elements, JISOO moves among mechanized carnival mannequins and vintage mechanical attractions alongside a robotic teddy bear companion. Styled in contrasting looks, ranging from corseted ballet dresses to dramatic black lace gowns, she waltzes inside a lit gazebo with a dapper mechanical figure before riding a rusted roller coaster across the dystopian skyline.

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Supergroup YAO - Awich, ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk and CHICO CARLITO - released their second single, "FOR OKINAWA."The track blends heavy riffs and passionate rap, exploring Okinawa's history and advocating for peace.Released ahead of ONE OK ROCK's tour finale, an official music video will follow.

Japanese collective YAO - the supergroup formed by Awich, ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk and CHICO CARLITO - has released their second single, "FOR OKINAWA." Following the high-energy, rebellion-driven tone of their debut track "777," this latest offering serves as a deeply emotional and personal reflection on Okinawa's history, cultural heritage and the enduring scars of its past.

Born out of candid conversations between Okinawa natives Awich and CHICO CARLITO and their bandmates, the song channels a collective determination to honor their roots and advocate for peace. Frontman Taka (ONE OK ROCK) stepped outside his traditional style to craft a completely unprecedented melody, providing an expansive, soaring sonic foundation where heavy guitar riffs, passionate rap cadences and emotive vocal lines converge around a unified message.

The single arrives at a pivotal moment, dropping just ahead of ONE OK ROCK's final DETOX Japan Tour shows this weekend, which mark the grand finale of the band's entire nationwide tour. Adding to the anticipation, Awich recently took to her Instagram story to rally fans attending the upcoming weekend shows, passionately urging the crowd to learn the lyrics and sing along together during the live performance. A music video is set to follow soon, expanding the narrative and visual world behind “FOR OKINAWA.”

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Beyoncé has revealed a 20th-anniversary edition of her 2006 album B'Day, released on her September 4 birthdayThe expanded digital version runs to 31 tracks and folds in four previously unreleased songs alongside the original lineupNew collaborations with Maluma and Selena Quintanilla arrive next to a full remaster of the era's music videos

Beyoncé has unveiled a 20th-anniversary edition of B'Day, her sophomore album, timed to her birthday on September 4. The expanded digital reissue stretches the record to 31 tracks, pairing the 2006 originals with a set of previously unreleased material and two high-profile new collaborations.

The reissue's biggest draw is the vault material. Four previously unreleased songs join the tracklist: "Creole," "Back Up," "Lost Yo Mind," and "Can I Watch You," the last featuring Pharrell Williams. Those sit alongside a remastered version of the original 2006 album, positioning the edition as both an expansion and a clean-up of the source recordings.

Two collaborations anchor the new additions. "Cuerpo Tumbao (Get Me Bodied)" marks Beyoncé's first time working with Maluma and builds on a sample of Celia Cruz's "La Negra Tiene Tumbao." A press release ties the choice to Beyoncé's respect for the late artist, noting she has "long admired Cruz's pride in her African culture; her refusal to bend in the wake of racism, colorism and the narrow definition of beauty." The second is "Irreemplazable (Como La Flor)," a duet built with the late Selena Quintanilla and cleared through Selena's estate, extending a Latin influence Beyoncé has cited across her Spanish-language work, including her 2007 EP Irreemplazable.

The visual side of the era got the same treatment as the audio. Beyoncé remastered the accompanying videos, all originally shot on 35mm, recoloring the footage and finishing it in 4K. Among them is a redone version of "Déjà Vu," featuring JAY-Z and directed by Sophie Muller, which dropped alongside the anniversary release.

Beyoncé first teased the anniversary edition on July 4 with "Morning Dew (Donk)," starting a 60-day countdown to the reveal. The original B'Day set the bar it now builds on, arriving in summer 2006 as a Number One album, later certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA, and home to hits including "Irreplaceable," "Déjà Vu," and "Ring the Alarm."

Stream the 20th anniversary edition of B'Day on Spotify and Apple Music.

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LISA released her new hip-hop single "SaWaDiKa" alongside an official music video.The bass-heavy track flips the classic Thai greeting into an assertive anthem of status and international success.Set in Bangkok, the visual fuses Muay Thai boxing rings and neon alleys with high-fashion streetwear styling.

Global superstar LISA has returned with her new single "SaWaDiKa," accompanied by an official music video that blends high-octane hip-hop energy with a proud nod to her Thai heritage. The track operates on an infectious, bass-heavy beat, driven by sharp rap cadences and a hypnotic hook that flips the classic Thai greeting into an assertive anthem of status and success. Lyrically, LISA flexes her international influence, luxury lifestyle, and top-tier standing in the industry, declaring, "Hello sawadika, yeah, you know my wrist is cold/Got this timepiece from Geneva, if you know it, then you know." The song's confident, unapologetic mood underscores her self-assurance, balancing aggressive, rhythmic verses with effortless charisma.

The accompanying visual elevates the single into a cinematic spectacle, blending gritty street aesthetics, avant-garde fashion, and traditional culture. Set against urban Bangkok backdrop complete with neon-lit alleys, Muay Thai boxing rings and tuk-tuks, LISA performs high-energy, synchronized choreography surrounded by a troupe of dancers in sleek black attire. The video's visual narrative moves rapidly between dark, futuristic corridors and open-air cityscapes, contrasting her fierce, feathered leather looks with vibrant, turquoise-haired street ensembles.

LISA's "SaWaDiKa" is out now across all major streaming platforms.

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Last weekend, Bristol’s Clifton Downs transformed into a hub of sound and culture for FORWARDS Festival.

Commemorating its milestone fifth year over the Bank Holiday weekend, the curated lineup brought together global icons, homegrown legends and emerging talent for a memorable end-of-summer celebration.

Saturday spotlighted an all-female co-headlining trio, featuring Tems, indie powerhouse Wet Leg, and UK icon Self Esteem alongside sets from Joy Crookes, Goldie, and Erika de Casier which added another layer of vibes to the main stage. At The Arches dance tent, performances from Crazy P and RUBII kept energy high into the night.

The festival didn’t slow down on the Sunday either. Bringing an equally dynamic roster, led by Mercury Prize winner Little Simz, Australian punk outfit Amyl and the Sniffers, and US artist Dijon, additional sets by Jim Legxacy, Jean Dawson, and Princess Nokia underscored the weekend's musical breadth to represent the underground.

Beyond the main stages, The Information stage hosted cultural conversations alongside late-night showcases of local Bristol talent. And FORWARDS delivered an elevated vision of contemporary sound, confirming its place as an essential fixture on the UK festival calendar.

Hypebeast caught up with French singer-songwriter, anaiis at the festival. Check out the interview with her on Instagram.

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For Burberry's Winter 2026 showcase back in February, Daniel Lee curated the runway soundtrack straight from FKA twigs' discography. Models strutted to tracks including "How’s That," "Keep it, Hold It," and "Sad Day." Expounding upon the ethos debut on the runway, Lee just unveiled a new visual campaign for the London fashion house's Winter 2026 collection, featuring another soundtrack from twigs, who also co-stars in the campaign alongside Romeo Beckham.

A proper definition of a homecoming campaign, Burberry returns to its roots for the Glen Luchford-lensed shoot set along the River Thames and its surrounding landmarks. The location marks a true full-circle moment as well, with the February runway show being held inside Old Billingsgate Market, complete with a replica of Tower Bridge.

"FKA twigs and Romeo Beckham represent the energy that makes London unique," said Lee. "It’s a place where anything feels possible, and it felt right to return to our home city this season."

An ode to the London approach to personal style and distinct way of daily dressing, the duo pair outerwear with eveningwear and leather silhouettes with raingear and biker boots. The wide-ranging offering is connected through an artisanal approach to both material sourcing and design techniques. Trenchcoat elements are repurposed as the leather belt and cuffs seen on the Linley shearling coat and brushed mohair wool pieces, while the ruffled-collar Hoxton trench coat, in particular, features fluid faille detailing.

twigs wears the collection's statement piece, the all-black Clare trench jacket, while Beckham opts for a more subtle burgundy Latchford jacket. The campaign video also features twigs' "Sticky," a song that appeared in the collection's runway show soundtrack. Take a closer look above.

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Taemin has spent almost 20 arguing that a pop star can be an unsettling one too, and PHASE 1: Soft Violence is his most literal case for it yet. The album introduces itself with a sugar cube being pulled apart by ants, an image that reads as sweet and grim in the same glance, and from there he fills the record with slime, clay and holes torn through walls. None of it is set dressing. Each object stands in for a version of himself he has lived through and kept.

The title is the whole thesis in two words; the SHINee and SuperM staple treats loveliness and harm as the same material rather than as opposites, which is where the "violence" in the phrase comes from. "I believe there is cruelty within beauty, and in a certain sense, that can also be a form of violence," he says. He applies the same logic to his own history, declining to sort it into wins and wounds. The hard stretches and the joyful ones, in his telling, fed the same foundation, and the injuries that keep surfacing across the album are really the many Taemins who built the one speaking now.

If the album serves an accounting of the past, the tour is written in the present tense. He named it "LiMiNaL" after the threshold — the charged pause that comes before anything actually changes, and he is frank that the choice was a message to himself as much as a concept for an audience. "'LiMiNaL' refers to a boundary or a state of being on the threshold. I chose the title 'LiMiNaL' for this tour because I wanted to take a step beyond the way I had been doing things up until now," he explains. He describes the era as a doorway he is currently standing in, with the next chapter waiting on the far side. "In a way, I think 'LiMiNaL' represents who I am right now, standing at that threshold. And through 'PHASE 2,' which will follow, I want to show a version of myself that has crossed that boundary and taken another step forward."

A lot of that momentum traces back to a field in the California desert. Taemin performed at Coachella billed as the first Korean male soloist to do so, and the size of the moment clearly lodged itself somewhere permanent. "I also realized, 'There's a much bigger market and a much bigger world out there,'" he says. What stayed with him was the way the crowd used the platform, moving and singing together instead of simply watching a performance, and it quietly reset his sense of the job. "In the past, I tended to approach music by focusing primarily on the performance itself. Now, I think more about how the music might feel from the audience's perspective."

A realization like that carries more weight for someone this deep into a career. Nearly two decades in, Taemin has a method that works, which is exactly the thing he now wants to disturb. "So rather than continuing to repeat what I've been doing for all these years, I want to try working on albums in a slightly different way," he says, and he extends the impulse to how he writes, produces and constructs the visual world around a release. He is careful, though, not to sell this as a reinvention. "In a way, I think the boundary I want to cross now isn't about abandoning the things I've done well up until this point. It's about using those experiences as a foundation while allowing myself to explore new ways of doing things."

For an artist this far along, all the talk of thresholds could easily harden into branding. Taemin makes it sound closer to a discipline, a way of moving forward without letting go of what got him here. PHASE 1: Soft Violence lays out the terms. PHASE 2, he promises, is where he walks through.

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A Las Vegas jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 shooting death of Tupac ShakurProsecutors never claimed Davis fired the shots, arguing instead that he set the killing in motion as a gang shotcallerThe verdict lands on one of hip-hop's most mythologized unsolved chapters, a case that shadowed the genre for a generation

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the 63-year-old former Compton gang figure long linked to the death of Tupac Shakur, has been convicted of first-degree murder in the rapper's 1996 killing, closing a chapter that stayed open for nearly three decades. A Las Vegas jury returned the guilty verdict on Monday after a trial that ran roughly two weeks, resolving in a matter of hours a mystery that had resisted charges since the night Shakur was shot.

The panel of 10 women and six men convicted Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon, tied to a gang enhancement. He was never accused of pulling the trigger. Under Nevada law, a person who helps carry out a murder can be held as responsible as the shooter, and prosecutors leaned on that principle throughout, presenting Davis as the man who engineered the hit rather than the one who fired it. He remains the only person ever charged in the case and, by the state's account, the only living occupant of the car the gunfire came from.

At the heart of the prosecution was a revenge narrative. Clark County prosecutors described Davis as a shotcaller for the South Side Compton Crips who moved against Shakur after an attack on his nephew earlier that same night. Much of the case rested not on forensic evidence but on Davis himself, who spent years recounting his role in police interviews, interviews and a 2019 memoir, at one point casting himself as the operation's on-site commander.

Davis' defense pushed back on exactly that foundation, arguing that decades-old bragging is not the same as proof. Attorney Michael Sanft urged jurors toward an acquittal, calling it the "only verdict that makes sense in this case." The jury took only hours to disagree, having heard from roughly two dozen prosecution witnesses against three for the defense.

The courtroom held the weight of it. Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, wept as the verdict was read, while Davis' son covered his face. Davis, who had stood silently as the decision came down, later raised a fist toward the gallery on his way out. District Judge Carli Kierny ordered him held until his October 13 sentencing, where he faces a life term. His attorneys have signaled an appeal.

The verdict carries a resonance far beyond a single Nevada courtroom. Shakur, 25 when he was killed near the Las Vegas Strip, is remembered as one of the most influential artists the genre has produced, and his death has been picked over by fans, investigators and conspiracy theorists ever since. The trial sat squarely inside the East Coast versus West Coast mythology of the era, a rivalry that pitted competing camps against one another for dominance in the sound then labeled gangsta rap. The name of The Notorious B.I.G. surfaced repeatedly in the proceedings, a reminder of how tightly the two deaths remain braided in the culture's memory.

Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on October 13, when a Las Vegas court will decide how the rest of his life plays out against a verdict nearly 30 years in the making.

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• THE SIN : BLISS debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, handing ENHYPEN its first career chart-topper after peaking at No. 2 twice before
• The EP opened with 98,000 equivalent album units, 92,000 of them from pure sales driven by more than 30 collectible CD and vinyl editions
• Dolly Parton returns to the top 10 the same week, as Ultimate Dolly Parton reenters at No. 5 in the wake of her death on August 25

ENHYPEN claims its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as THE SIN : BLISS debuts atop the chart dated September 5, earning 98,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking week ending August 27, according to Luminate. The set is the group's seventh top 10 entry, all of them notched since 2022, and it finally clears a ceiling the act had run into twice.

That ceiling had held at No. 2, first with THE SIN : VANISH in January and again with ROMANCE : UNTOLD in 2024. This time the group converts a near-miss into a coronation, becoming the latest K-pop act to command the top of the American albums chart.

The win was built almost entirely on physical demand. Of the week's 98,000 units, album sales accounted for 92,000, enough to open THE SIN : BLISS at No. 1 on Top Album Sales as well. Streaming equivalent album units contributed 6,000, translating to 6.91 million on-demand official streams of the EP's songs, while track equivalent albums added a negligible amount. Powering the sales total was a deep menu of more than 30 CD and vinyl variants, each packed with collectibles such as photocards, stickers and posters, some of them randomized to reward repeat buyers.

Three former leaders line up in ENHYPEN's wake. Ella Langley's Dandelion rises 5-2 with 70,000 units, dipping less than one percent, while Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love climbs 4-3 with 67,000, down four percent. Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem moves 6-4 with 63,000, off six percent.

The week's most poignant entry sits at No. 5, where Dolly Parton's Ultimate Dolly Parton reenters the chart with 59,000 units, largely on the strength of streaming. It marks the late icon's fourth top 10 album and her second-highest-charted set ever. Parton died August 25 at age 80 following a short battle with cancer, and the tracking week reflects fewer than three days of impact after the news. Her previous top 10 visits came with the all-star Rockstar (No. 3 in 2023, her highest placement), Blue Smoke (No. 6 in 2014) and Trio (No. 6 in 1987, alongside Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris). Released in 2003, the 20-track compilation had originally peaked at No. 112 in 2019 and had been absent from the chart since 2020. It gathers signatures such as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "Here You Come Again," "9 to 5" and "Islands In the Stream" with Kenny Rogers, and it stood as Parton's best-selling album of the week at 7,000 copies.

Former No. 1s fill out the rest of the tier. KATSEYE's WILD tumbles 1-6 in its second week with 55,000 units, down 68 percent, and Noah Kahan's The Great Divide holds at No. 7 with 54,000, off four percent. Stray Kids' THIS & THAT slides 3-8 with 48,000, down 42 percent, Drake's ICEMAN stays put at No. 9 with 41,000, off six percent, and Ariana Grande's petal dips 8-10 with 41,000, down 20 percent.

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JENNIE has officially released her new solo digital EP, Fallen Angel. The three-track project released via her label Odd Atelier in partnership with Columbia Records, accompanied by a dark, fairytale-inspired music video for the title track.

Described as a personal project reflecting self-expression, the release balances contrasting visual themes of light and dark. The cinematic music video for "Fallen Angel" utilizes surreal foggy landscapes, warped architecture, and heavy visual effects to build its narrative. A disclaimer accompanying the clip confirms that all featured fire was produced using CG visual effects and that scenes with minors were filmed under strict safety supervision.

In addition to the title track, the digital EP includes "Heaven"—which the artist previously debuted during her headline set at the Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland—and the summer-inspired track "Less Than a Lover."

JENNIE’s Fallen Angel EP is available now to stream across major digital platforms.

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Bruno Mars has added 26 new stadium shows across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia in 2027, plus a fifth Mexico City dateTyla joins as special guest on all Australia and New Zealand dates, with Anderson .Paak appearing as DJ Pee .Wee on every newly announced showThe expansion pushes "The Romantic Tour" past 115 stadium shows worldwide

Bruno Mars has expanded "The Romantic Tour" again, adding 26 new stadium shows across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia in 2027 along with a fifth Mexico City performance. The fresh run widens an already sprawling itinerary and brings a pair of high-profile guests along for the international leg.

The 2027 routing picks up where the tour's previously announced January dates in Japan leave off. The Australia and New Zealand leg opens February 13 at Optus Stadium in Perth, then works through multiple nights in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland before the tour swings back into Asia. There, Mars settles in for four nights at Singapore's National Stadium starting April 13, followed by multi-night engagements in Bangkok, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, and Manila, and closes the leg with four stadium shows at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea.

The added Mexico City date deepens an already substantial run in the city. Booked for Friday, December 11 at Estadio GNP Seguros, the show was added on the back of heavy demand and becomes the fifth night Mars will play the venue this winter, matching the extended multi-night stands he has scheduled in several major markets.

The guest bill is stacked across the new dates. Two-time GRAMMY winner Tyla joins as special guest on every Australia and New Zealand show, while nine-time GRAMMY winner and Silk Sonic collaborator Anderson .Paak appears as DJ Pee .Wee on all of the newly announced performances. With the additions, "The Romantic Tour" now spans more than 115 stadium shows across North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico, including six nights at London's Wembley Stadium and five nights each at Toronto's Rogers Stadium, Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, Vancouver's BC Place, and Estadio GNP Seguros.

Check out the list of new dates below. The Mexico City general onsale begins Friday, August 31 at 2pm local time via Bruno Mars’ website. For Australia and New Zealand, the artist presale runs September 2, with fans required to sign up by August 30, ahead of a general onsale beginning September 4. In Asia, fans can register for the artist presale at artist website through September 7, with presale and onsale timing varying by market.

THE ROMANTIC TOUR 2027 DATES:
Mon, Jan 4 — Nagoya, Japan — Vantelin Dome Nagoya*
Tue, Jan 5 — Nagoya, Japan — Vantelin Dome Nagoya*
Sun, Jan 10 — Sapporo, Japan — Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome)*
Mon, Jan 11 — Sapporo, Japan — Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome)*
Fri, Jan 15 — Saitama, Japan — Belluna Dome (Seibu Dome)*
Sat, Jan 16 — Saitama, Japan — Belluna Dome (Seibu Dome)*
Tue, Jan 19 — Osaka, Japan — Kyocera Doma Osaka*
Wed, Jan 20 — Osaka, Japan — Kyocera Doma Osaka*
Sat, Jan 23 — Fukuoka, Japan — Mizuho PayPay Dome FUKOKA*
Sun, Jan 24 — Fukuoka, Japan — Mizuho PayPay Dome FUKOKA*
Wed, Jan 27 — Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome*
Thu, Jan 28 — Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome*
Sat, Feb 13 — Perth, Australia — Optus Stadium*+
Fri, Feb 19 — Melbourne, Australia — Marvel Stadium*+
Sat, Feb 20 — Melbourne, Australia — Marvel Stadium*+
Sun, Feb 28 — Brisbane, Australia — Suncorp Stadium*+
Thu, Mar 4 — Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium*+
Fri, Mar 5 — Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium*+
Sat, Mar 13 — Auckland, New Zealand — Eden Park*+
Tue, Apr 13 — Singapore — National Stadium*
Wed, Apr 14 — Singapore — National Stadium*
Sat, Apr 17 — Singapore — National Stadium*
Sun, Apr 18 — Singapore — National Stadium*
Sat, Apr 24 — Bangkok — Rajamangala Stadium*
Sun, Apr 25 — Bangkok — Rajamangala Stadium*
Sat, May 1 — Kaohsiung — Kaohsiung National Stadium*
Sun, May 2 — Kaohsiung — Kaohsiung National Stadium*
Fri, May 7 — Hong Kong — Kai Tak Stadium*
Sat, May 8 — Hong Kong — Kai Tak Stadium*
Tue, May 11 — Hong Kong — Kai Tak Stadium*
Wed, May 12 — Hong Kong — Kai Tak Stadium*
Sat, May 15 — Manila — Philippine Arena*
Sun, May 16 — Manila — Philippine Arena*
Fri, May 21 — Goyang — Goyang Stadium*
Sat, May 22 — Goyang — Goyang Stadium*
Tue, May 25 — Goyang — Goyang Stadium*
Wed, May 26 — Goyang — Goyang Stadium*

* with Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee
@ with RAYE
+ with Tyla

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JAY-Z and UMusic Shop are launching the official JAŸ-Z30 Pop-Up Experience at London’s Camden Market from August 27 to September 2The activation celebrates the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with limited-edition London apparel vinyl releases Assouline books and Armand de BrignacThe retail space will host live evening DJ sets from 5pm to 7pm featuring tastemakers including DJ Target DJ Semtex and DJ Manny Norté

JAY-Z and UMusic have officially announced the JAŸ-Z30 Pop-Up Experience at London's Camden Market. Arriving ahead of the rap icon’s sold-out stadium shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4 and 5, the week-long retail activation celebrates the 30th anniversary of JAY-Z’s career and landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

Located at Unit 835 inside the historic Stables Market, the immersive pop-up serves as the sole UK stop following a three-night run at New York’s Yankee Stadium. Visitors to the space will gain access to exclusive, limited-edition London-specific apparel alongside pieces from the broader 30th-anniversary collection. Additionally, the space will stock copies of Assouline's The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY-Z, anniversary vinyl releases, and bottles of Armand de Brignac.

Beyond retail offerings, the space transforms each evening from 5pm to 7pm into an intimate live venue. The daily programming features sets from London tastemakers and DJs, including DJ Target, DJ Manny Norté, DJ Semtex, and DJ Esi, alongside unannounced special guests.

The JAŸ-Z30 Pop-Up Experience officially opens at the UMusic Shop in Camden Market on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and runs daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. BST through Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

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Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will reunite to perform the Fugees' The Score for a single night in Las VegasThe show marks three decades since the album reshaped hip-hop with its genre-blending soundThe date brings together two Grammy-winning artists whose work continues to influence musicians today

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are reuniting to perform the Fugees' The Score at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas on Friday, November 6. The one-night-only event revisits the album 30 years after its release, bringing the two Grammy-winning artists back together to celebrate one of the most influential and acclaimed records in modern music.

The album at the center of the night helped rewrite what hip-hop could sound like. As founding members of the Fugees, Hill and Jean pulled rap, reggae, soul, and R&B into a single sound in the 1990s, and The Score carried that blend to audiences around the world. Three decades on, the record still registers as a genre-defining work, and the show is framed as a tribute to its lasting cultural weight and the way it continues to shape artists and reach new listeners.

Both performers arrive with catalogs that reach well beyond the group. Hill rose to fame as the Fugees' lone female member before launching a solo career with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, an album that earned five Grammy Awards, reached Diamond status, and was later inducted into the Library of Congress. That trajectory helped widen the lane for female artists across hip-hop and beyond, adding weight to a reunion built around the work that first put both names on the map.

The reunion framing is the draw here. Getting Hill and Jean on the same stage for a full performance of The Score positions the night as more than a nostalgia booking, tying the anniversary to the specific chemistry that made the album land the way it did in the first place. For fans who came up with the record and newer listeners discovering it, the one-off date offers a rare chance to hear the material performed live by the artists who created it.

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform the Fugees' The Score at Resorts World Theatre on Friday, November 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 28.

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