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Is The Weeknd teasing a fifth collaboration with Ariana Grande?

The Weeknd hints at a new Ariana Grande collaboration after highlighting their past hits.

BANG Premier · Feb 25

Why Did Manon Leave KATSEYE? Sophia Wants Her Back ASAP!

Pop star Manon Bannerman steps back from KATSEYE for health reasons. Sophia wants her back, while fans debate her future with the group.

International Business Times UK · Feb 25

“I have never been to the Grammys in my life… it means less than nothing”: John Mellencamp isn’t impressed by awards

He plays the hits again this summer

MusicRadar · Feb 25

Will Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds Score An Invite To Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's Wedding?

Will the actress be there when the pop star ties the knot?

Cinemablend · Feb 24

“My dad said, ‘What happened to you?’ In six months I’d gone from a college-looking kid to looking like a real rock star”: From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets

Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen's first US show, joining Manowar, being saved from a stage fail by Billy Corgan, and inventing the double guitar, Quad Guitar, and over 20 signature models

Guitar World · Feb 24

Paul Weller announces 48-track Weller At The BBC Vol. 2 album, adds Irish gigs

The Modfather to release compilation of radio sessions recorded at the BBC between 2008-2024

Louder · Feb 24

​​“I’m looking at this ‘hot chick’ who's got everything going on – or at least that’s what you think – and she wants the song about being Beautiful? How vain is that?”: How Christina Aguilera ended up recording a Linda Perry song that she's now reclaimed

"Christina, she’s not me, you know? And I’m not Christina"

MusicRadar · Feb 24

“A historically significant instrument directly tied to the evolution of modern funk”: The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay

The Fender Jazz Bass bought at auction for $40,000, has now been listed on eBay for almost twice as much. But you’ll have to bid an extra $299 if you want the original strings

Guitar World · Feb 24

Dylan through the lens of Black America

"Highway of Diamonds" showcases decades of Black artists reshaping and sometimes radically reframing Dylan's work

Salon · Feb 24

Windows 11 discovers MIDI 2.0 in 2026, musicians politely pretend to be surprised — though we get improvements to MIDI 1.0

Windows 11 now supports MIDI 2.0 alongside enhancements to MIDI 1.0, introducing two-way communication, improved precision, multi-client support, and better compatibility for music creators.

Windows Central · Feb 24