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Universal and Nvidia Promise New Partnership Is an “Antidote to AI Slop”

The latest in a string of contentious deals between major labels and artificial intelligence companies

Heavenly Announce First Album in 30 Years

Highway to Heavenly drops in February

Kali Uchis, Lorde, and Geese to Play Governors Ball 2026

The New York festival’s lineup also features A$AP Rocky, Baby Keem, Blackpink’s Jennie, Blood Orange, Clipse, and Wet Leg

New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026

A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months

Björk Calls for Greenlandic Independence

“[To] go from one cruel coloniser to another is too brutal to even imagine,” she wrote in response to Donald Trump’s renewed calls for annexation

Winona Ryder Stars as A$AP Rocky's Next-Door Neighbor in “Punk Rocky” Video

It’s the latest release from Don’t Be Dumb

The 55 Most Anticipated Albums of 2026

From Björk to Beyoncé

9 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

BTS Unveil Release Date for New Album, Tease 2026 Tour

The K-pop juggernauts will drop their fifth studio album in March

Billy Joel Plays First Show Since Brain Disorder Diagnosis

He joined the Billy Joel cover band Turnstiles for two songs at their Wellington, Florida, concert on Friday

Jill Scott Announces First Album in 11 Years

To Whom This May Concern features Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Tierra Whack, and Too $hort

Peter Gabriel Lines Up a New Year of Lunar Releases With o\i

The singer will drop a new single every month in 2026

Drake Accused of RICO Gambling and Stream-Boosting Scheme in New Lawsuit

A new lawsuit alleges that the rapper conspired with streamer Adin Ross and an Australian man to promote illegal gambling on Stake.us and funnel funds to bot farms

Watch Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, and More Perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

Ringing in 2026 on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s CNN special

Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

The French singer and actress captured the postwar pop zeitgeist before sliding into disgrace for racism

The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65

The guitarist and keyboardist joined the band in 1990

Peppa Pig Announces 2026 Tour, Recruits Baby Shark for Duet

The plucky young pop phenom is plotting her new era

Tyler, the Creator Takes a 2025 Victory Lap on “Sag Harbor” Freestyle

And drops a new “Sugar on My Tongue” remix

Chance the Rapper and Jeremih Gift Secret Santa EP

The latest Christmas-themed project from the duo

Sean “Diddy” Combs Requests “Immediate Release” From Prison

His attorneys accuse the district judge of acting “as a thirteenth juror”

Che Celebrates Christmas With REST IN BASS Deluxe

REST IN BASS: ENCORE includes 14 new tracks

Bob Vylan Won’t Face Charges for “Death to the IDF” Chant

U.K. police ended their investigation due to “insufficient evidence”

Wayne Coyne: Steven Drozd’s Reason for Leaving the Flaming Lips Is a Lie

“It is HIS responsibility to tell everyone what happened”

Max B Drops First Mixtape Since Prison Release

A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, French Montana, and others are featured on Public Domain 7: The Purge

Lady Gaga to Share Harlequin Concert Film on Christmas Eve

Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only premieres on YouTube at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST on December 24

Bon Iver Made a Song With Gracie Abrams and Aaron Dessner

The trio recorded “Sold Out” to benefit Everytown, the gun violence prevention organization

Kali Uchis, Lucrecia Dalt, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

Watch Ariana Grande Host, Cher Perform Christmas Songs on Saturday Night Live

Cast members also impersonated Cameron Winter, Kate Bush, Björk, and more

EsDeeKid Releases Remix Featuring a Rapping Timothée Chalamet

There’s a music video too

Judge Overturns Conviction in Murder of Jam Master Jay

One of two alleged killers has been acquitted