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35 Top America Songs for July 4th

From celebratory to critical, these tracks were inspired by the U.S. of A. Miley Cyrus “Party In The U.S.A.” Courtesy Photo It is impossible to live in any of the 50 states in the U.S.A. and not know about schoolhouse classics like “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “This Land Is Your Land,” but those famous odes […]

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Charli XCX’s Style Evolution, From 2013 to Now

06/25/2024 The Essex native is one of her generation’s biggest trendsetters — music, fashion or otherwise. 06/25/2024 Charli XCX attends Pandora Street Of Loves on Aug. 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Chelsea Lauren/WWD Charli XCX is one of modern pop music’s most versatile and inventive artists, and her sense of style reflects exactly that.  […]

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‘Abbott Elementary’ Coloring Book Is Going Viral & It’s Not Even Out Yet: Here’s Where You Can Pre-Order It  

There’s an Abbott Elementary coloring book coming out later this year, and it’s going viral online thanks to a post from one of the show’s stars. On Friday (June 21), Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph posted photos of the coloring book on X with the caption, “@Scholastic Your new favorite summer coloring book.”   Explore Explore […]

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The Enduring Influence of Black Musicians on Boston’s Music Scene 

Black musicians have played a pivotal role in shaping the eclectic Boston music scene over the years, leaving an undeniable mark on the city’s cultural landscape. From jazz to funk, hip-hop to soul, and everywhere in between, their contributions have been instrumental in defining the sound and spirit of Boston’s music scene.  Explore Explore See […]

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What Led Incubus’ Mike Einziger & Wife Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger to Found Their Skincare Brand Mother Science

Nearly seven years ago, Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger and his wife, Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, a fellow musician, made a revolutionary discovery in the realm of skincare. The two, who share a love for science as well — Ann Marie majored in biology, later teaching physics and chemistry, while Mike is a Harvard graduate who has […]

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Music Publicist Kathryn Frazier Was ‘Ready to Quit’ the Industry. Instead, She Added ‘Life Coach’ to Her Resume

For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Billboard is teaming with Brandon Holman of the Lazuli Collective on a series of articles focused on mindfulness and the professional development of executives, creatives and artists in the music community. Today’s conversation is with Kathryn Frazier, the founder/owner of the PR company Biz3 — where her clients include The Weeknd and […]

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‘Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter’: How to Stream the Docuseries for Free Without Cable

Fallen Idols, a four-part documentary exploring the “lives and controversies” of Nick and Aaron Carter, premieres on Investigation Discovery on Monday (May 27). The docuseries delves into the Carter’s music careers, relationships and the “tragedies and headline-making events of the past few years” including sexual assault allegations against Nick brought on by three women: Ashley […]

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Ariel Marie’s “Just This Way” is a New Bar for Authentic Folk-pop

New York City’s very own prodigy, Ariel Marie, 18, now releases her latest, “Just This Way.” Combining raw folk-pop melodies with striking and powerful lyrics, Ariel steps in to showcase her very special voice and vision. She currently shudders in NYU’s Music Business Program behind the handlebars of youth on her way to adulthood, yet […]