In the early ’80s, the rise of British synthpop groups like Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears suggested a future where traditional instruments could simply go extinct. Now that those groups have matured to legacy-act status, though, they’re now playing their old hits with the BBC Concert Orchestra behind them.

This weekend, the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a country that has been responsible for some notoriously awful human rights abuses. The vibes are terrible. Pop stars like Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart have let the world know that they will not take part in the Qatar festivities. Other stars have not had those compunctions. Lil Baby already released o...

Lil Baby is playing the game — not soccer but the other game. The Atlanta rap star has never been allergic to corporate sponsorships; last year, for instance, he had the best song on the soundtrack to the cinematic atrocity Space Jam: A New Legacy. Next month, Baby will release his new album It’s Only Me, and he just came out...

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