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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA new lead singer is just about the most dramatic change a band can make — even if a main songwriter or instrumentalist leaves, the voice is usually the clearest link to what came before. Although George Clarke, cofounder and lead vocalist of long-running San Francisco avant-metal act Deafheaven, hasn’t gone anywhere, he’s changed up his style so dramatically for the band’s fifth studio album that it actually sounds like they have a different singer.

Brooklyn Beckham just shared the sweetest glimpse into his date night with fiancée Nicola Peltz, and the adorable duo chose to keep things simple for their romantic night in.SEE: Victoria Beckham shares rare family reunion with son Brooklyn – but someone key is missingInstead of wining and dining Nicola at a fancy restaurant, David and Victoria Beckham's son chose to cook for his wife-to-be at home.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJerhonda Johnson Pace told a federal jury that she began having sex with R. Kelly shortly after she turned 16, as the singer’s racketeering trial got under way in Brooklyn on Wednesday.

political unrest continues in Afghanistan.Cole now says she wants to “sincerely apologise for any offence caused”.The model’s initial Instagram story contained two images: one of her in a blue burka covering her face and body, and a second photo in which the clothing was pulled up to show her face.Cole’s caption read: “Let’s embrace diversity on every level – biodiversity; cultural diversity; diversity of thinking; diversity of voices; diversity of ideas.”In her apology, Cole explained she had

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon or “Lola” is making waves in the modeling industry, recently starring on the cover of Vogue with 7 other models that have been a part of a revolution redefining what we call “American Beauty.” The model and dancer were born in 1996 and Madonna dated her dad Carlos Leon from 1994-1997 and they split when she was just 7 months old. When Lola was born she was instantly in a world full of celebrities, paparazzi, red carpets, and after-parties.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMadonna, the top-selling female artist of all time, will bring her entire catalog of recorded music under the Warner Music umbrella as part of a career-spanning global partnership announced Monday.

Lynne Spears, 66, is defending her youngest daughter Jamie Lynn Spears, 30, amid the on-going conservatorship drama with Britney Spears, 39. The Crossroads actress recently called out Jamie Lynn in an Instagram post for “performing” her songs, citing the 2017 incident as one of the many reasons she won’t return to the stage, in addition to alleging that she wants to “sue” her family and that they should be in “jail” for putting her under a legal conservatorship.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJustin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion led the nominations for MTV’s 2021 VMAs, which were unveiled by the network Wednesday.

 Brooklyn Beckham is multi talented. He’s not only a model and photographer but he is also a talented chef, who might soon have his own online cooking series.

the Beckham family are a tight-knit brood, and for mum Victoria Beckham, being able to spend time with all four of the children she shares with husband David is a rare treat.SEE: Inside David and Victoria Beckham's stunning £31million London houseAfter spending months apart due to lockdown travel restrictions, Brooklyn Beckham was finally reunited with his parents and siblings in New York City.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOut of a clear blue sky on a hot August Friday afternoon, Frank Ocean announce a new “luxury” jewelry and clothing company called Homer.The announcement comes with an 84-page catalog, the cover of which was designed and photographed by Ocean.

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BLACKPINK are set to launch a pop-up exhibition this month in celebration of the group’s fifth anniversary.The pop-up event was revealed on BLACKPINK’s official Instagram account and will be part of the band’s ‘4+1 PROJECT’.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEleven national LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations on Wednesday released an open letter to rapper DaBaby in the wake of his recent homophobic statements and awkward attempts at apologies, requesting a private meeting to discuss the facts about HIV and how it is a preventable and treatable condition, and discuss a long-term opportunity for him to pass on the education to his large fanbase.The organizations are: Arianna’s Center, Black AIDS Institute, GLAAD, The Normal

The X Factor has been cancelled after 17 years on TV, ITV has confirmed. There are no plans for another series of Simon Cowell’s iconic talent show, the broadcaster said on Thursday (29 July).