MUSIC

LADY GAGA, BRUNO MARS, AND KENDRICK LAMAR TOP MTV VMA NOMINATIONS

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The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are in, and it is shaping up to be a star-studded showdown. Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. They are the only artists to score double-digit nods this year. This also marks the third time Gaga has topped the nominations list, solidifying her place as a VMA heavyweight.

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BEYONCE'S COWBOY CARTER TOUR BREAKS RECORDS GROSSING OVER $400 MILLION TO BECOME TOP COUNTRY TOUR EVER

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Beyoncé has once again made history. Her 2024 Cowboy Carter Tour has become the highest-grossing country tour of all time. According to Billboard, the 35-time Grammy Award winner earned $407.6 million in ticket sales and sold over 1.6 million tickets across 32 shows in nine cities. At age 43, Beyoncé achieved this massive success with a tour that was also the shortest ever to cross the $400 million mark.

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OASIS REUNITES AND TAKES US BACK TO 1995

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There are concerts, and then there are cultural resets. Oasis returning to the stage at Wembley after 16 years apart falls firmly into the latter category. When Liam Gallagher, ever the snarky frontman, greeted 90,000 fans by joking about the band being "hard work," few could've anticipated just how soft the moment would feel. For many in the stadium and millions around the globe, it was as if the ghosts of the '90s had been summoned, bucket hats and all.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ LAUGHS OFF SKIRT SLIP ON STAGE

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Jennifer Lopez turned an unexpected wardrobe malfunction into a golden moment of humor and confidence during her July 25 concert in Warsaw, Poland. Just a day after turning 56, the international superstar took the stage glowing in a glamorous gold outfit, only to be surprised by a fashion slip that instantly became the talk of the night. As the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" to her mid-performance, J.Lo's golden skirt slid off, revealing a pair of high-waisted gold underwear.

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DUA LIPA CELEBRATES ROOTS WITH KOSOVO HONOUR

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Dua Lipa has never been shy about her roots, but her recent recognition in Kosovo takes that pride to new heights. The Grammy-winning pop star, known for her chart-topping hits and fashion-forward stage presence, was officially granted Kosovo citizenship, a symbolic and emotional milestone that stitched together the two halves of her identity.

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BLACK SABBATH'S DARK LEGACY THAT CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER

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When four young men from Birmingham named themselves The Polka Tulk Blues Band in 1968, few could have predicted they were about to rewrite the rules of rock forever. With a saxophone in the lineup and a name inspired by talcum powder, their early performances hardly suggested the birth of a new musical genre. But within a year, the band slimmed down, ditched the jazzier elements, changed their name to Black Sabbath, and, in doing so, pioneered heavy metal.

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STEVIE NICKS POSTPONES TOUR FOLLOWING A SHOULDER INJURY

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Stevie Nicks has postponed the first two months of her 2025 North American solo tour after suffering a shoulder injury that requires time to heal. On August 1, her team announced via Instagram, "Due to a recent injury resulting in a fractured shoulder that will require recovery time, Stevie Nicks' scheduled concerts in August and September will be rescheduled."

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KELLY CLARKSON SAYS IT 'MEANS THE WORLD' TTHAT HER LEGACY WILL LIVE ON AFTER SELLING PART OF HER MUSIC CATALOG

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Kelly Clarkson has joined a growing list of artists who have sold a stake in their music catalogs. The 43-year-old Grammy-winning singer and talk show host reached an agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners, a multi-strategy investment firm, to sell a portion of her musical work.

The announcement was made on Thursday, July 24. Although the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, Clarkson expressed her gratitude in a statement, saying that her music represents a significant part of her personal and professional journey. She shared how much it means to her that the songs will continue to reach new listeners in the years to come and thanked HarbourView for their belief in the value of her catalog.

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