The overwhelming response to this move appears to be: “Disappointed but not surprised.”

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Charli XCX was supposed to be taking a break. Her sixth album, Brat, was the sort of record you could genuinely call era-defining, without being accused of overstating its significance. Experimental but accessible songs like Guess, Apple and 360 propelled ...

Jay-Z remains one of the rap's biggest superstars, and with fans hoping for a new album, they might be forced to wait. Jay-Z hasn't released an album since 2017's classic 4:44. Since that time, fans have been clamoring for some new music from the legendary ...

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Spice Girls fans were sent into a frenzy after seeing Victoria Beckham join her son Cruz Beckham in the recording […]