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How to Watch the 2025 Tony Nominations Announcement Livestream

By Billboard | Paul Grein | 4/28/2025 6:36 PM

The road to Broadway's biggest night begins bright and early Thursday morning. ... Read full Story

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Watch Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Duet on Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Backstage at Stagecoach

By Billboard | Katie Atkinson | 4/28/2025 6:34 PM

Jelly included "Flowers" as part of a medley in his Stagecoach set, also covering bits of "Sweet Home Alabama," "How You Remind Me" & "California Love." ... Read full Story

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Coachella Fined $20,000 for Travis Scott Set

By Billboard | Dave Brooks | 4/28/2025 6:28 PM

The rapper went a few minutes past curfew on the festival's first weekend, leading the City of Indio to assess a penalty. ... Read full Story

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Here’s Why Lizzo ‘Cried Like a Baby’ During Her Birthday Party

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 4/28/2025 6:09 PM

The singer celebrated her 37th birthday on Sunday. ... Read full Story

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J-Hope Gives Update on the Future of BTS as Final Members Finish Up Military Service

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 4/28/2025 5:42 PM

RM, Suga, V, Jimin & Jung Kook will complete their enlistments in June. ... Read full Story

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Coco Jones Spills on ‘Why Not More?,’ Future Collab, Sampling Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

By Billboard | Katie Cao | 4/28/2025 5:25 PM

Coco Jones has released her debut album Why Not More?, and the R&B singer shares how sampling Britney Spears’ “Toxic” for “Taste” came to life, her experience working with an “in love” Future, how she’s defining R&B in her own way, and more! What did you think of Coco Jones’ new album? Let us know […] ... Read full Story

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Jack Black Breaks Hot 100 Record With 34-Second ‘Minecraft Movie’ Song: Here Are the 10 Quickest Hits

By Billboard | Gary Trust | 4/28/2025 5:21 PM

It’ll take longer to read this story than to listen to “Steve’s Lava Chicken.” ... Read full Story

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Doechii’s ‘What It Is’ Was Originally Intended for Normani, According to Songwriter

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 4/28/2025 4:48 PM

The 2023 track ended up being the Florida rapper's first Hot 100 entry. ... Read full Story

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Coco Jones, Laufey & Samara Joy Bring Wisdom & New Music to 2025 GRAMMY U Conference In NYC

By Billboard | Kyle-Brandon Denis | 4/28/2025 4:48 PM

The Grammy winners helped shed light on different music industry career paths for Gen Z's next slate of music stars. Get all the details. ... Read full Story

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Imogen Heap Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Extremely Efficient’ Recording Process

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 4/28/2025 4:28 PM

The pair wrote and recorded "Clean" together for 2014's 1989. ... Read full Story

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Alex Warren Freaks Out After Lana Del Rey Sings ‘Ordinary’ to Him Backstage at Stagecoach

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 4/28/2025 12:19 PM

Both stars made cameos during Jelly Roll's headlining set. ... Read full Story

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Travis Scott Teases ‘Jackboys 2’ Compilation Album Release Date: ‘Drop On Your Bday Baby Jack’

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 4/28/2025 12:17 PM

La Flame is set to turn 34 years old this week. ... Read full Story

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Joe Cocker’s Family Reacts to the Late Singer’s ‘Long Overdue’ Rock Hall Induction

By Billboard | Joe Lynch | 4/28/2025 12:01 PM

The English belter died at age 70 in 2014. ... Read full Story

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Which 2025 Rock Hall Omission Was This Year’s Biggest Snub? Vote!

By Billboard | Paul Grein | 4/28/2025 11:42 AM

Try to remember: "It's an honor just to be nominated." ... Read full Story

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Republic Records to Be Honored at 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala

By Billboard | Paul Grein | 4/28/2025 11:37 AM

Atlantic Records was the initial label honoree at last year’s inaugural Hall of Fame Gala. ... Read full Story

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Warren Zevon’s Son Jordan Reacts to Rock Hall Induction: ‘I’d Gone Back to Giving Up On It, And Now He’s In’

By Billboard | Joe Lynch | 4/28/2025 11:35 AM

The late singer-songwriter is part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. ... Read full Story

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Katy Perry Praises Lady Gaga After Attending ‘Mayhem’ Show: ‘So Proud of You’

By Billboard | Hannah Dailey | 4/28/2025 11:34 AM

The "Woman's World" artist added that she's "grateful to grow up" with Mother Monster. ... Read full Story

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Stagecoach 2025 Day Three Best Moments: Luke Combs, Midland, Backstreet Boys & More

By Billboard | Andrew Unterberger | 4/28/2025 6:22 AM

Day three of the California country fest went out with plenty of big names, big moments and big surprises. ... Read full Story

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Kylie Minogue Honored by Fellow Artists Before Receiving APRA’s Top Award

By Billboard | Jessica Lynch | 4/28/2025 5:55 AM

The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry. ... Read full Story

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Neil Young Revives ‘Ordinary People’ for First Time in 36 Years

By Billboard | Jessica Lynch | 4/28/2025 4:07 AM

Young debuted a new song titled "Let’s Roll Again" and performed the 18-minute deep cut "Ordinary People" for the first time in 36 years. ... Read full Story

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Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

by BookPage | Apr 30 2025

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Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

by CT Mirror | Apr 30 2025

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Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

by Healthline.com | Apr 29 2025

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Family of missing Nassau politician urges public to join beach search

by greaterlongisland.com | Apr 29 2025

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Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

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How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

by New York Post | Apr 30 2025

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Ole Obermann & Rachel Newman Named Apple Music Co-Heads

by Billboard | Apr 29 2025

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Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 29 2025

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Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

by Fox News | Apr 30 2025

religion

What do we know about the brothers and sisters of Jesus?

by Christian Post | Oct 20 2024

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Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

by Fox News | Mar 30 2025

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Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 30 2025

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Sources: Gallagher back at Chelsea; move in limbo

by ESPN Inc. | Aug 14 2024

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5 things to know this Wednesday, April 30

by NEWS10 ABC | Apr 30 2025

wellness

‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen

by Self.com | Apr 29 2025

Word of the Day

insouciance

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 30, 2025 is:

insouciance • \in-SOO-see-unss\ • noun

Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.

// The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.

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Examples:

“Gladiator II is OK when Denzel’s off-screen, but sensational when he’s on it. ... What makes the performance great is its insouciance; it’s both precise and feather-light. And it’s what a great actor can do when he’s set free to have fun, to laugh at himself a little bit. ... Denzel’s Macrinus is gravitas and comic relief in one package.” — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Nov. 2024

Did you know?

If you were alive and of whistling age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, chances are you whistled (and snapped your fingers, and tapped your toes) to a little ditty called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an a cappella reggae-jazz-pop tune that took the charts by surprise and by storm. An ode to cheerful insouciance if ever there was one, its lyrics are entirely concerned with being entirely unconcerned, remaining trouble-free in the face of life’s various stressors and calamities. Such carefree nonchalance is at the heart of insouciance, which arrived in English (along with the adjective insouciant), from French, in the 1800s. The French word comes from a combining of the negative prefix in- with the verb soucier, meaning “to trouble or disturb.” The easiness and breeziness of insouciance isn’t always considered beautiful, however. Insouciance may also be used when someone’s lack of concern for serious matters is seen as more careless than carefree.

How to Watch the 2025 Tony Nominations Announcement Livestream

Watch Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Duet on Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Backstage at Stagecoach

Coachella Fined $20,000 for Travis Scott Set

Here’s Why Lizzo ‘Cried Like a Baby’ During Her Birthday Party

J-Hope Gives Update on the Future of BTS as Final Members Finish Up Military Service

Coco Jones Spills on ‘Why Not More?,’ Future Collab, Sampling Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

Jack Black Breaks Hot 100 Record With 34-Second ‘Minecraft Movie’ Song: Here Are the 10 Quickest Hits

Doechii’s ‘What It Is’ Was Originally Intended for Normani, According to Songwriter

Coco Jones, Laufey & Samara Joy Bring Wisdom & New Music to 2025 GRAMMY U Conference In NYC

Imogen Heap Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Extremely Efficient’ Recording Process

Alex Warren Freaks Out After Lana Del Rey Sings ‘Ordinary’ to Him Backstage at Stagecoach

Travis Scott Teases ‘Jackboys 2’ Compilation Album Release Date: ‘Drop On Your Bday Baby Jack’

Joe Cocker’s Family Reacts to the Late Singer’s ‘Long Overdue’ Rock Hall Induction

Which 2025 Rock Hall Omission Was This Year’s Biggest Snub? Vote!

Republic Records to Be Honored at 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala

Warren Zevon’s Son Jordan Reacts to Rock Hall Induction: ‘I’d Gone Back to Giving Up On It, And Now He’s In’

Katy Perry Praises Lady Gaga After Attending ‘Mayhem’ Show: ‘So Proud of You’

Stagecoach 2025 Day Three Best Moments: Luke Combs, Midland, Backstreet Boys & More

Kylie Minogue Honored by Fellow Artists Before Receiving APRA’s Top Award

Neil Young Revives ‘Ordinary People’ for First Time in 36 Years

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Billboard Hot 100

Your Met Gala 2025 reading list

Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

Family of missing Nassau politician urges public to join beach search

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

Ole Obermann & Rachel Newman Named Apple Music Co-Heads

Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

What do we know about the brothers and sisters of Jesus?

Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma

Sources: Gallagher back at Chelsea; move in limbo

5 things to know this Wednesday, April 30

‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.New York Zoo Feeds Baby Vulture With Hand Puppet

2.Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick

3.Owner of lost $5,000 cash thought calls from police were a scam

4.Watch: Iowa museum owner's spoon collection tallied at 38,162

5.Watch: Red-tailed boa rescued from Texas tree, adopted by animal control officer

6.Speedboat Flips Midair At 200 Mph And Still Wins Race On Arizona Lake

7.Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone

8.Mother horse, baby rescued from mud pit in Arizona

9.Man wins $6M lottery prize after more than 40 years of playing

10.Watch: Miniature dachshund found after 529 days in the wild on Kangaroo Island