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Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at Age 25 Just Days After Releasing New Music

The musician's death was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia

People

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Madison Beer Brings Bold Energy in Mini Shorts Before The Locket Tour Launch

Madison Beer caught everyone’s attention with her daring mini-shorts ensemble as she posted an eye-catching collection of photos on Instagram, as she builds excitement for The Locket Tour. The series showcased her glamorous moments, candid behind-the-scenes images, and impressive outfits that emphasized her bold fashion sense. Madison Beer turns heads in black shorts Take a […] The post Madison Beer Brings Bold Energy in Mini Shorts Before The Locket Tour Launch appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

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Things to do. Bluegrass show, 'Hamnet,' Kelly Levert Group, 'Phantom'

February means fun in the Canton area, including a bluegrass and folk concert, 'Hamnet' at the Palace and 'Phantom of the Opera' at Northwest High.

White House hits back at ‘loser’ Bruce Springsteen as he announces politically charged US tour

Springsteen's tour is billed as a “celebration” and “defense” of “America, American democracy, American freedom - all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.". Naturally, the White House aren't too thrilled about the upcoming US leg of the tour.View on euronews

Euronews

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Karol G Makes a Statement in Risqué Lacy Top Following Grammy Buzz

Karol G wowed fans with a stunning lacy top in her recent Instagram photo. The singer recently celebrated her 35th birthday on February 14, sharing this photo of her waking up to a surprise cake. The frame captures the “TQG” hitmaker beaming at the visually striking cake with a red macaw decoration on top. Karol […] The post Karol G Makes a Statement in Risqué Lacy Top Following Grammy Buzz appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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Mumford & Sons on new album: 'Like we're just getting started'

After a seven-year creative break, they now seem to be pounding out albums one after another. Just 11 months since their last album, Mumford & Sons are already bringing out another one - "Prizefighter", out on February 20.

dpa international

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Taylor Swift Beats Bad Bunny & More to Top This Major List

At a time when speculation around her personal life and rumored wedding plans with Travis Kelce continues to dominate headlines, Taylor Swift has delivered another massive professional win. According to a new report by Billboard, the global superstar has been crowned the world’s biggest-selling recording artist of 2025, securing yet another historic milestone. The achievement […] The post Taylor Swift Beats Bad Bunny & More to Top This Major List appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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U2’s Bono says surprise EP that protests ICE shootings will ‘offend or annoy some parties’

Rock band is latest group to release new music in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shootings

The Independent

3 min read

Danny Carey Says Tool Will ‘Hopefully’ Release New Music In 2027

"Working on a lot of new Tool songs right now,” Carey confirms.

Billboard

2 min read

Richard Phillips, classical music impresario who left his mark on more than 100 festivals

Richard Phillips, who has died aged 85, was the doyen of British classical musical festivals, starting, running or rescuing more than 100 events, including the internationally renowned festivals of early music in York and contemporary music in Huddersfield; he was also involved in the organ festival in Oundle, the formerly triennial Norfolk & Norwich Festival, and a full range of the arts in his home town of Warwick.

The Telegraph

4 min read

Normani Swaps Swimsuits for Cutout Bodysuit After SI Shoot

Normani has been wowing her fans thanks to her new photos. The Fifth Harmony alum recently performed at an event for Adidas. For the occasion, she chose to dazzle in a sparkly bodysuit. Normani stuns in cutout bodysuit for Adidas event in photos Take a look at the latest photos of Normani, stunning in a […] The post Normani Swaps Swimsuits for Cutout Bodysuit After SI Shoot appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

1 min read

Madison Beer Shows Off a Bold Mini-Shorts Look Ahead of The Locket Tour

Madison Beer caught everyone’s attention with her daring mini-shorts ensemble as she posted an eye-catching collection of photos on Instagram, as she builds excitement for The Locket Tour. The series showcased her glamorous moments, candid behind-the-scenes images, and impressive outfits that emphasized her bold fashion sense. Madison Beer turns heads in black shorts Take a […] The post Madison Beer Shows Off a Bold Mini-Shorts Look Ahead of The Locket Tour appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

1 min read

New Bedford native to host Escape the Box event

The Escape the Box Comedy Night is set for March 5 at the Lighthouse Tavern in New Bedford.

Taylor Swift & Her Ex Could Meet at Brit Awards 2026 — Source

Taylor Swift may be preparing to pull off one of the biggest surprises of this year’s BRIT Awards, and insiders insist that the presence of her ex, Harry Styles, won’t stop her. While organizers haven’t shared the official guest list, new rumors suggest Swift has already arrived in the UK with a large team. Taylor […] The post Taylor Swift & Her Ex Could Meet at Brit Awards 2026 — Source appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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Taylor Swift Might Bump Into Ex at Brit Awards 2026 — Source

Taylor Swift may be preparing to pull off one of the biggest surprises of this year’s BRIT Awards, and insiders insist that the presence of her ex, Harry Styles, won’t stop her. While organizers haven’t shared the official guest list, new rumors suggest Swift has already arrived in the UK with a large team. Taylor […] The post Taylor Swift Might Bump Into Ex at Brit Awards 2026 — Source appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

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Barbara Kingsolver returns with 'Partita,' her first novel since 'Demon Copperhead'

For her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Demon Copperhead," Barbara Kingsolver is taking on a subject she rarely discussed in public while growing up in a small Kentucky town: classical music. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced Thursday that “Partita” will be published Oct. 6. Like “Demon Copperhead,” “The Poisonwood Bible" and other Kingsolver novels, it's centered on a rural community.

Associated Press

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U2 confront 'maddening times' with surprise EP

Days of Ash includes the song Yours Eternally, which features the vocals of Ukrainian musician Taras Topolia and Ed Sheeran.

Cover Media

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NFL Makes 'First-Ever' Announcement About Bad Bunny's Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s milestone weeks of music and Super Bowl success.

Parade

2 min read

‘Days Of Ash’: U2 surprise drop six ‘songs of defiance’ - one in response to ICE shootings

U2 is the latest band to release new music in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shootings, following Bruce Springsteen’s tribute track to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both shot and killed by ICE agents.View on euronews

Euronews

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Lil Poppa Dead at 25: What's Known About His Cause of Death

Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville, FL, rapper whose real name was Janarious Wheeler, has died at the age of 25. That much was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner to News 4 Jax. What was Lil Poppa's cause of death? The medical examiner's office told the television station that "the ...

Men's Journal

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Taylor Swift Beats Bad Bunny to Top Major Billboard List

At a time when speculation around her personal life and rumored wedding plans with Travis Kelce continues to dominate headlines, Taylor Swift has delivered another massive professional win. According to a new report by Billboard, the global superstar has been crowned the world’s biggest-selling recording artist of 2025, securing yet another historic milestone. The achievement […] The post Taylor Swift Beats Bad Bunny to Top Major Billboard List appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

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North West signs music deal

North West has signed with music company Gamma.

Cover Media

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Horror comics boom in our age of anxiety

Horror sells right now.Subsequent works "The House on the Lake" or "The Department of Truth" have tackled human survival and conspiracy theories, helping turn Tynion into one of the top-selling independent American comics creators across all genres.

AFP

4 min read

White House Writes-Off Bruce Springsteen as a ‘Loser’ With ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Bruce Springsteen's beef with the Trump administration is cooking.

Billboard

3 min read

Travis Kelce Reacts to Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Remix Chart Milestone

Travis Kelce celebrated Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” remix topping the iTunes charts just two days after its release, with a brief comment. His reaction came after Chris Lake, who collaborated with Swift on the remix, took to social media to announce the milestone. Before that, Swift referred to Kelce as her “in-house house guy” while reposting […] The post Travis Kelce Reacts to Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Remix Chart Milestone appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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Old Pitbull Clip Where He’s Ranting About Haters of USA Resurfaces

Fan-favorite rapper Pitbull is currently facing a lot of heat from netizens after an age-old clip of the artist ranting against the critics of the US recently resurfaced online. Many social media users have come out to highlight the fallacies in the Fireball singer’s speech, with some even taking a more aggressive route to voice […] The post Old Pitbull Clip Where He’s Ranting About Haters of USA Resurfaces appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

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Taylor Swift named Global Artist of the Year for sixth time

Taylor Swift has topped the FPI Global Artist Chart for the fourth consecutive year.

Cover Media

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Brit Awards art trail turns streets into a gallery

Curated by artist Stanley Chow a city-wide trail showcases the work of 21 local artists.

BBC

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Megan Moroney Says Women in Music Shouldn’t Feel ‘Competition for Oxygen’

“I think sometimes we're taught, subtly or not, that there's only room for a few women at the top," said the country star when accepting a Sharing the Spotlight award from Alicia Keys

Rolling Stone

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Bebe Rexha Has All Eyes on Her in High-Slit Dress Amid New Album

Bebe Rexha is making jaws drop in her new photos. The singer recently showed up on The Jennifer Hudson Show. For the occasion, she chose to wear a floor-length gown, looking like a dream come true. Bebe Rexha stuns in high-slit dress on Jennifer Hudson’s show amid new album news Take a look at the […] The post Bebe Rexha Has All Eyes on Her in High-Slit Dress Amid New Album appeared first on theFashionSpot.

The Fashion Spot

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Concertgoer sues Donny Osmond, claims she was hit by giant ball at Vegas show

Joanne Julkowski alleges that she suffered physical and mental issues.

Entertainment Weekly

2 min read

Donald Trump Labeled As ‘Wannabe King’ by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen took a jab at Donald Trump as he announced his “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour,” starting March 31 at the Minneapolis Target Center. It will be a 20-stop tour featuring 19 arena shows, with the final show scheduled for Nationals Park in May. As the musician reflected on what he hopes to […] The post Donald Trump Labeled As ‘Wannabe King’ by Bruce Springsteen appeared first on Reality Tea.

RealityTea

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Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump ‘Wannabe King’ in Major Announcement

Bruce Springsteen took a jab at Donald Trump as he announced his “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour,” starting March 31 at the Minneapolis Target Center. It will be a 20-stop tour featuring 19 arena shows, with the final show scheduled for Nationals Park in May. As the musician reflected on what he hopes to […] The post Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump ‘Wannabe King’ in Major Announcement appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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13 Harrowing and Uplifting Revelations From Bunnie XO’s Memoir, ‘Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic’

The autobiography from Jelly Roll's wife is ultimately affirming, but the unvarnished truth is hard to take at times.

Billboard

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Phish announces 3 tour dates at Ruoff Music Center this summer

WTHR

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Bad Bunny Drops Exclusive Merch Ahead of First-Ever Australia Shows

Benito’s "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour" touches down in Australia for the first time next week, for two shows at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium.

Billboard

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The Eagles' 'Lyin' Eyes' Named Best Song About Cheating in Fan Poll

Fans ranked this tune the ultimate track about what it's like to get cheated on.

Parade

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San Antonio Rodeo: Who's performing on Thursday, Feb. 19?

KENS Tegna Articles

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FCC reviewed transcripts of Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

Commissioner Anna Gomez said that there were "no violations" of the agency's rules after Republican congressmen called for indecency investigations.

USA TODAY

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North West Signs to Gamma — The Same Company Ye Partnered With for ‘Bully’

The 12-year-old artist recently dropped “Piercing on My Hand,” a track co-produced by her father, Ye

Rolling Stone

2 min read

'He was a star:' Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa dies at 25; fans and friends honor his legacy

Music fans across the United States are mourning the loss of Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa, who has died at age 25. Lil Poppa, born Janarious Wheeler, died in Georgia, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, which confirmed his death to First Coast News. The medical examiner’s office said the cause and manner of death are under investigation.

WTLV Tegna Articles

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Bebe Rexha Wows in High-Slit Dress Amid New Album News

Bebe Rexha is making jaws drop in her new photos. The singer recently showed up on The Jennifer Hudson Show. For the occasion, she chose to wear a floor-length gown, looking like a dream come true. Bebe Rexha stuns in high-slit dress on Jennifer Hudson’s show amid new album news Take a look at the […] The post Bebe Rexha Wows in High-Slit Dress Amid New Album News appeared first on Mandatory.

Mandatory

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Rapper Lil Poppa dies at 25

The Georgia musician released his most recent song, "Out of Town Bae," on Feb. 13.

Entertainment Weekly

2 min read

Steely Dan: The story of an enigma in search of perfection

"I don't like the jock atmosphere of the travelling rock'n'roll band. It's corny, it's boring and it's silly"

Louder Sound

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Golden Earring's Emotional Farewell: Rock Legends End Era After Five Sold-Out Shows

The final run of shows came only months after their guitarist died from ALS in 2025.

Parade

2 min read

How a staple LA taco shop made it to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Victor Villa, owner of Los Angele's Villa's Tacos, explains his journey from beloved local restaurant to Super Bowl stardom.

USA TODAY

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King Gnu’s ‘AIZO’ Hits No. 1 as Winter Olympics Boost back number’s ‘Doshitemo Doshitemo’ on Japan Hot 100

Holding at No. 2 is Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT.”

Billboard

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Lil Poppa Dead: ‘Love and War’ Rapper Dies at Age 25

Rapper Lil Poppa is dead at age 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia confirmed in a Wednesday, February 18, statement to News4JAX that the musician was pronounced dead earlier that morning. A cause of death has not been revealed, but is currently under investigation, the medical examiner told the outlet. . Great

Us Weekly

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Def Leppard's 'Rock of Ages' Crowned Greatest Hair Metal Anthem of All Time

It's impossible not to sing along to this chorus.

Parade

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New Picture Book 'The One About the Blackbird' Celebrates Family Bonds Through Beatles' Classic

This story proves that everyone loves this song.

Parade

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