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In Raneer Singh's Dhurandhar, retro melodies don’t just return, they resurrect with a vengeance. Old favourites are retooled ...

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One of 2025's buzziest artists is headed to Saturday Night Live on December 6 to make their Musical Guest debut. Even if you ...

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Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. It’s a bold choice to bring Harriet Tubman into rap conversations ...

Target has a special gift planned for customers who plan to shop in-store on Black Friday on Nov. 28. The first 100 guests in line at stores will receive a free, limited edition holiday tote filled ...

Music Business Worldwide has once again partnered with Vevo to showcase the potential big stars of 2025 as seen on its annual DSCVR Artists To Watch list. This year saw Sienna hit the road for the ...