Check out several must-hear releases of the week. By Jessica Nicholson This week finds a full slate of artists releasing new music for the new year. Music icon Ringo Starr teams with bluegrass ...

CREDIT: Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Images Wicked star Ariana Grande has teased a new “pivotal” song for the hit musical’s sequel. “From the moment it was announced, I realised this ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

January 3, 2025 • There's been some great music released since the last New Music Friday episode in late November. So, on this slow January release day, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and WRTI's ...

Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-election fight in 2026. By Maya KingBenjamin ...

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by highlighting the most compelling new records you need to hear. Find the best ...

Israeli Cabinet Has Yet to Vote on Cease-Fire Deal The agreement was met with cautious optimism after 15 months of war. But the Israeli prime minister’s office said there were some last-minute ...

Governor Newsom issues an executive order to cut red tape and suspend environmental permitting, but the state’s onerous regulations could turn some Californians against their government. IsraAID is ...

The director has long shunned the spotlight, but his work conveys the force of a mighty personality. A new biography offers a rare look at his life and work.

If only one thing sways you to give FF14 a try, let it be that. The first new expansion since 2021’s Endwalker, Dawntrail increased the game’s maximum level cap to 100, so even if you have ...

New Netflix movies are going to be dropping on the service every week throughout 2025. Whether it's the latest Netflix original flick or one of many licensed new movies, you can guarantee that ...

Old money and new technology clash, as a political dynasty is threatened by sex tapes that may or may not be deep fakes. When Teddy Wieland runs for Senate, his sister Clara’s racy videos are ...