MUSIC

JUSTIN BIEBER SURPRISE-RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'SWAG'

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Justin Bieber has made a surprise return to music with the release of his seventh studio album, Swag, on July 11. The album, featuring 20 tracks and a runtime just under an hour, marks his first full-length project since 2021's Justice and has been described as "darker, more vulnerable and less polished" than his previous work.

BOB VYLAN'S CHANTS SPARK GLOBAL OUTRAGE

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The British rap punk duo Bob Vylan is facing serious consequences after its performance at the Glastonbury Festival ignited global controversy. The group, known for blending punk energy with socially charged rap, is under fire for leading chants perceived as inciting violence against Israel's military.

BROADWAY 2026 PREVIEW: STARS ALIGN FOR AN ELECTRIC NEW SEASON

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The 2026 Broadway season is already shaping up to be a powerhouse, with a thrilling mix of revivals, new musicals, world premieres, and major star turns. With names like Taraji P. Henson, Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Rose Byrne, and Kelli O’Hara already on the marquee, next year’s lineup promises high drama, big laughs, and unforgettable performances.

SYRIAN CHARGED WITH FOILED TAILOR SWIFT CONCERT ATTACK PLOT

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Authorities have charged a young Syrian national with supporting a foreign terror group in connection to a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last August, highlighting ongoing concerns about potential threats to large-scale events.

ZAYN MALIK CONFRONTS RACISM IN NEW TRACK "FUCHSIA SEA": A RAW RECKONING WITH HIS ONE DIRECTION PAST

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Zayn Malik's latest song teaser has reopened a debate many fans thought had faded. On 5 July the Bradford‑born singer posted a 25‑second clip of "Fuchsia Sea" on Instagram, instantly pulling 1.2 million views in six hours. Listeners focused on one searing couplet about race.

BOBBY SHERMAN, 1960s TEEN IDOL AND SINGER OF "LITTLE WOMAN," DIES AT 81

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Bobby Sherman, the beloved singer and actor who rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a teen idol, has died at the age of 81. According to his wife, Brigette Poublon Sherman, the entertainer passed away on Tuesday morning at their home in Encino, Los Angeles, after a battle with stage 4 cancer.

BTS ANNOUNCES COMEBACK AND WORLD TOUR

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The global phenomenon that is BTS has officially announced its long-awaited return. The seven-member K-pop sensation is set to release a new album in the spring of 2026, accompanied by a global tour, marking their first major group activity since 2022. The announcement was made during a livestream on Weverse, the fan platform operated by their management company, Hybe.

SABRINA CARPENTER FACES BACKLASH OVER PROVOCATIVE ALBUM COVER

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Sabrina Carpenter unleashed a firestorm of debate this month with the artwork for her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend (dropping August 29, 2025), which depicts the 26‑year‑old singer on all fours in a black minidress and heels, while an anonymous male figure grips her hair. Critics argue it panders to the male gaze and promotes misogynistic tropes with many calling it “disturbing,” “degrading,” and reminiscent of viewing women as pets rather than equal, empowered beings. Glasgow Women’s Aid, a UK-based domestic abuse charity, denounced the image as “regressive,” warning it reinforces stereotypes of female submission laced with violence and control.