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BTS’ V Addresses Whether He’s a ‘Strong Person’ & Discusses Friendship With His ‘Beloved Members’

The K-pop artist is the latest cover star for Vogue Japan.

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Perry Bamonte, The Cure’s Guitarist & Keyboardist, Dead at 65 After ‘a Short Illness’

He "was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story," the band said in a statement.

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‘Stranger Things 5’: 13 Burning Questions Ahead of the Series Finale

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of “Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. In one week, we’ll have all the answers. But for now, we’ve got a lot of questions. During the Christmas Day release of Volume 2 of “Stranger Things 5,” many key plot points were fleshe…

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The Year in Music, From Bad Bunny’s Imperial Phase to Gaga’s Mayhem to the Ascendance of Geese.

The unanimity of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Plus: Rosalia’s lush Lux, the irresistible KPop Demon Hunters, and the polarizing power of Getting Killed.

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The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The band says Perry Bamonte passed away "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

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Guaynaa’s Joyful Aguinaldo ‘Para el Año Nuevo’ & More Best New Music Latin

Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!

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2026 Grammy Nominees for Record & Song of the Year are Nearly Identical. How Unusual Is That?

It’s the first time in 11 years that there is just one difference in the lineups in the two categories.

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Gaten Matarazzo hoped Stranger Things fans would be conflicted about Dustin in Season 5

"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo opens up about Dustin's intense emotional arc and reconciliation with Steve in Season 5.

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How the ‘Demon Slayer’ Studio Broke Laws of Anime Physics to Bring ‘Infinity Castle’ Fights to Life

Ufotable digs into the technical and artistic magic that propelled the film's generational battle between Tanjiro and Akaza.

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The New ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes Chart a Propulsive Path to the Finale

Season five's second volume has some familiar padding, but it mostly satisfies as the Netflix show races toward its end.

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Mariah Carey Gets $92,000 Refund After Beating ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Lawsuit

The ruling comes during the hit song’s record-extending 21st week atop the Billboard Hot 100.

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The Truth About the ‘Stranger Things’ Upside Down Was in Place Back in Season 1

However, viewers were kept in the dark until season five's second batch of episodes, now streaming on Netflix.

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Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes

Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes

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Tyler, The Creator Gets Back to the Bars With Surprise ‘Sag Harbor’ Freestyle on Christmas

The Grammy-winning rapper is ending the year in style.

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Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist-Keyboardist for The Cure, Dead at 65

The veteran musician died after a short illness over Christmas.
Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist-Keyboardist for The Cure, Dead at 65
Spencer Kaufman

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Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82

One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.

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Sully Erna Now Says Last Godsmack Album May Not Have Been Their Final LP

The frontman has walked back his claims that the band's 2023 album would be their final full-length effort.
Sully Erna Now Says Last Godsmack Album May Not Have Been Their Final LP
Spencer Kaufman

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Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ Hits No. 1 on Pop Airplay Chart

Plus, she bookends the list as “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” debuts at No. 40.

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Tyler, the Creator Ends Huge Year With New Freestyle ‘Sag Harbor’

The rapper also dropped a "Sugar on My Tongue" remix to celebrate an incredible 2025

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The Dark-Horse Best-Picture Contender I Still Can’t Shake

Nothing quite encapsulated life in 2025 like the surreal opening of this great movie.