The South African singer reflects on love’s highs and lows on her second album, nimbly flipping between moods but with her voice always holding attention From her penchant for paparazzi-baiting stunts ...

In this anime film that follows a taciturn man over decades, the restrained animation is a saving grace. By Natalia Winkelman When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our ...

The success of artists like Yoasobi and Fujii Kaze has prompted the government to approve a bill that also recognises royalties for singers, musicians, and producers. This change aligns Tokyo with ...

On the Mega Kawaii Shop social media, a launch event announcement appeared. Apparently, someone will show up in a Nyaruto mascot costume for photo ops. That will happen May 15-16, 2026, though the ...

When Japanese girl group Cutie Street appeared on Mnet’s music program “M Countdown” in March, performing its viral song “Can’t We Just be Cute?” the response was immediate. While appearances by ...

Satin, frills, bows, lace—J-pop fashion is a girly girl’s dream! It’s a standout genre completely separate from the standards of Korean fashion. The ultra-cute and feminine style might seem ...

Takuya Chigira had a front seat for J-pop history. The CEO of Japanese talent agency Cloud Nine attended Matsuri ’25, a concert held in Los Angeles last March that brought together three of Japan’s ...

The chart-topping Japanese trio recently played at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival in Pasadena. By Nicole Fell Associate Editor The signing comes on the heels of the J-pop group’s latest single ...

Takuya Chigira ended last year sounding an alarm. The Cloud Nine CEO — whose roster includes hit songmaker Ado — warned that unless J-pop found firmer footing abroad, it risked becoming niche. Over ...

Taylor Swift released an album so bad we won’t even talk about it. FKA twigs fucked around with EUSEXUA and found out… it got even better? Rosalía let her hair down from the Tower of Babel. Addison ...

In October 2024, BMSG x CHANMINA Girls Group Audition Project 2024 No No Girls premiered in Japan on YouTube, Hulu, and NTV. The music survival series was focused on forming a girl group around women ...