Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse set of tastes, so there’s absolutely no cohesion here: just good vibes. And ...

Smith’s story reads like a fairytale at first. Born in Leeds and then raised in Canada, her parents took her to a Flaming Lips show in Calgary where she dressed up as a parrot. Wayne Coyne noticed her ...

BTS's Taehyung, professionally known as V, first introduced his pomeranian Yeontan in 2017. He would frequently feature on BTS’ Taehyung’s social media, and soon became an Internet personality loved ...

A bitter management shake-up. Angry public outbursts. A “narcissistic” pastor whose word is gospel. What in God’s name is happening to the once-mighty pop icon? “Whatever he’s going through, I pray ...

Kanye West opened up about his childhood, making shocking statements that he claimed wouldn't be considered woke.

The massively successful pop star—who is back with a new album after a period of turmoil—is one of TIME's 100 most ...

An interview with Rhiannon Giddens ahead of Biscuits & Banjos, the landmark festival the musician is bringing to Durham this ...

Taylor Swift appears to be cooking up her next musical masterpiece while fans eagerly await her remaining re-recordings. Here ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking a break from the spotlight following the end of her Eras Tour and before football ...

Taylor Swift charts six albums in the U.K. this week, with The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) climbing ...

Taylor Swift falls under the category of artists who aren’t shy about creating lyrics inspired by their personal experiences.

On Record Store Day 2025, releases by Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams led to long lines and excitement, but bad weather dampened the day.