Ben Sisario
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The $10 Million Bob Dylan Center Opens Up His Songwriting Secrets
A new space in Tulsa, Okla., built to display Dylan’s vast archive, celebrates one of the world’s most elusive creators, and gives visitors a close-up...
A Vinyl Release Returns Tyler, the Creator to No. 1 After 10 Months
The long-delayed arrival of “Call Me if You Get Lost” on vinyl sold 49,500 copies, bringing the rapper back to the top of the Billboard...
Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen Return to the Top of the Album Chart
The country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” has had tremendous staying power, landing at No. 2 in its 66th week out.
Coachella Kicks Off a High-Stakes, Still Uncertain Concert Season
The live music industry is expecting a record year, as shows return in force following pandemic shutdowns. But coronavirus cases, and related setbacks, are complicating...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Top Chart With ‘Unlimited Love’
The band reunites with its former guitarist, John Frusciante, and the producer Rick Rubin for its latest album.
Machine Gun Kelly Has a Second No. 1 Album, ‘Mainstream Sellout’
The pop-punk musician’s latest release had the equivalent of 93,000 sales in the United States.
2022 Grammys: Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic Win Top Aw
Jon Batiste won album of the year, Silk Sonic song and record of the year and Olivia Rodrigo best new artist at a ceremony where...
Joni Mitchell Will Make a Rare Televised Appearance at the Grammys
The Canadian singer-songwriter, who has spoken in public infrequently since a 2015 aneurysm, will present an award at the ceremony Sunday night in Las Vegas.
The Grammys, Always Unpredictable, Face New Surprises
The lead-up to the awards has involved controversy over a last-minute ballot change, Covid-19 cases, a nominee’s death and, of course, The Slap. But producers...
Stray Kids, a K-Pop Octet, Debuts on the Chart at No. 1
The eight-member group sold more than 100,000 copies of its new mini-album, “Oddinary,” on CD, which came in an array of collectible versions.