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Albums

K-pop group KARD bid farewell with first and final studio album, but leave door open for reunion

(Clockwise from left bottom) Somin, BM, J.Seph and Jiwoo of KARD.
(Clockwise from left bottom) Somin, BM, J.Seph and Jiwoo of KARD.

BTS to boycott 2027 Grammy Awards, will not submit music for consideration

The announcement by BTS came as a surprise to many, given the group’s long pursuit of Grammy recognition.
The announcement by BTS came as a surprise to many, given the group’s long pursuit of Grammy recognition.

Actor Anthony Hopkins, 88, signs record deal as a composer

Anthony Hopkins learned to play the piano at the age of four and went on to compose music for local plays as a teenager in the 1950s.
Anthony Hopkins learned to play the piano at the age of four and went on to compose music for local plays as a teenager in the 1950s.

Mick Jagger on his memories of speaking Singlish and using AI in Rolling Stones’ new era

Mick Jagger, frontman of English rock icons Rolling Stones, wants to perform in Singapore again.
Mick Jagger, frontman of English rock icons Rolling Stones, wants to perform in Singapore again.

On new album, singer Gracie Abrams confronts growing up in a famous family

On her new album Daughter From Hell, Gracie Abrams confronts growing up in a famous family and the disorienting place she’s ended up.
On her new album Daughter From Hell, Gracie Abrams confronts growing up in a famous family and the disorienting place she’s ended up.

South Korean rapper Penomeco featured on football legend Ronaldinho’s new album

Madonna premieres star-studded short film, Confessions II, at Tribeca Festival

Madonna performs during a surprise concert in Times Square, New York City, on June 4, 2026.
Madonna performs during a surprise concert in Times Square, New York City, on June 4, 2026.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo tried writing love songs for her new album, then life got messy

Olivia Rodrigo in the New York Times studio on May 14.
Olivia Rodrigo in the New York Times studio on May 14.

World Cup drives up sales of counterfeit jerseys in Argentina

Argentina national soccer team unauthorised replica jerseys are displayed for sale at a newsstand, as World Cup fever in Argentina boosts sales of fake merchandise while inflation and sluggish economic activity make it harder for fans to buy original goods, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro
Argentina national soccer team unauthorised replica jerseys are displayed for sale at a newsstand, as World Cup fever in Argentina boosts sales of fake merchandise while inflation and sluggish economic activity make it harder for fans to buy original goods, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro

Life Listens

Rapper Drake ties with Taylor Swift for most No. 1 albums on Billboard

Drake is the first artiste to hold the top three spots on Billboard's albums chart in the same week.
Drake is the first artiste to hold the top three spots on Billboard's albums chart in the same week.

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