Ben Sisario
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How the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Is Trying to Evolve
John Sykes, the chairman of the organization behind the hall, talks about the ouster of Jann Wenner, the need to diversify inductees and surprises at...
Blink-182 and the Rolling Stones Return Rock to the Top 10
The pop-punk heroes’ latest LP debuts at No. 1, and the Stones’ first collection of original songs in 18 years opens at No. 3.
Hipgnosis Made Mega Deals for Song Catalogs. Its Future Is Unclear.
The company’s shareholders on Thursday rejected a $440 million divestment plan and voted against maintaining its current structure.
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ May Be Her Biggest Rerecording Yet. Here’s Why.
The pop superstar’s new version of her 2014 blockbuster is due Friday, following a summer of media saturation and her 10th No. 1 hit.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Hits No. 1 after Four Years
The song from Swift’s 2019 album, “Lover,” is a fan favorite that took on new life during her record-breaking Eras Tour. On the album chart,...
Drake Streams His Way to No. 1 Again With ‘For All the Dogs’
The rapper’s latest album is his 13th LP to top the Billboard 200 chart. But he’s no longer music’s only streaming giant.
Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1 in a Slow Chart Week
With Drake’s “For All the Dogs” and Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “1989” waiting in the wings, Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” has its 16th...
Rod Wave Tops Olivia Rodrigo in Tight Race on Album Chart
The rapper and singer’s latest LP, “Nostalgia,” beat Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 1 by the equivalent of about 500 sales.
Bruce Springsteen Postpones 2023 Shows Because of Peptic Ulcer Disease
A statement on the musician’s social media said he is continuing to recover from peptic ulcer disease, and will resume shows in 2024.
Rod Wave Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years
The Florida rapper’s latest hit LP bumps Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 2 in its second week of release.