American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Non-Hit That Became Billy Idol’s Signature Song

"Dancing Myself" never was a big hit for Billy Idol. But it still became one of the signature songs of his career.

The Internet Thinks Taylor Swift Copied These Songs. But Did She?

A forensic musicologist weighs in on some of the similarities people are hearing on songs like 'Wood' and 'Actually Romantic.' ...

Judge Throws Out Drake’s “Not Like Us” Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group

Lawyers for UMG previously said Drake should be “accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be” in ...

Sombr Performs ‘I’m Not the Only One’ With Sam Smith: ‘All I Wanted to Do Is Be Like You’

Sam Smith makes special appearance at Sombr's New York City concert at Pier 17 to perform 'In the Lonely Hour' single 'I'm Not the Only One.' ...

Judge dismisses Drake's 'Not Like Us' defamation lawsuit against UMG

In January, Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, sued his record label in the U.S. District Court for the Southern ...
Los Angeles Times

Amanda Shires’ ‘Nobody’s Girl’ is one of the year’s most honest explorations of heartbreak

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Amanda Shires’ new album, “Nobody’s Girl,” fits into a tradition of great heartache albums. Heartbreak is a topic ...
Newsday

To Mikal Bridges and Knicks, sacrificing dollars for team makes sense

It wasn’t long ago — recent enough that it still haunts Knicks fans — that the franchise issued an apology for its failed efforts in chasing stars. It was unable to even get sit-downs with the prizes ...
Quad-City Times

What Matt Campbell said about injuries to Domonique Orange, Jeremiah Cooper after Arizona game

AMES — Not everything about a 39-14 win against Arizona was great for the Cyclones. ISU coach Matt Campbell confirmed the worst fears regarding corner Jeremiah Cooper's midweek addition to the ...
New York Post

Ed Sheeran found out about pal Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce ‘like everyone else’ — on Instagram

Just shake it off, Sheeran. Ed Sheeran may be close friends with Taylor Swift, but he wasn’t given a heads up about her engagement to Travis Kelce before she shared the news with the world. The ...
Page Six

Ed Sheeran found out about pal Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce on Instagram ‘like everyone else’

You’re on your own, Ed Sheeran. Taylor Swift’s pal did not receive a heads up about the “Love Story” singer’s engagement before she shared the news online. Before Sheeran, 34, took the stage for his ...
Game Rant

I Played Both Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Here’s Who I Think Wins the 'Kart Racer Crown'

Zackari is a writer for Game Rant who can be found in the United States. While he loves breaking down industry trends, he's also a fan just like everyone else, especially of Sonic the Hedgehog.
The Cornell Daily Sun

‘Napoleon Dynamite’: A Genuine Slice of Life (Ligers and All)

A lot has gone on in 2025. It’s been a while since we took a breath and enjoyed ourselves — since the headlines haven’t been flooded with words we don't really want to read. In the midst of the noise, ...