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Avril Lavigne Reunites With Deryck Whibley for ‘In Too Deep’ at Warped Tour

By Billboard | Jessica Lynch | 6/19/2025 4:47 AM

The former couple performed the Sum 41 anthem together during Lavigne’s headlining set at the Vans Warped Tour in D.C. ... Read full Story

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Here’s How to Enter Submissions for AIM’s 2025 Independent Music Awards

By Billboard | Sophie Williams | 6/19/2025 2:00 AM

Categories include U.K. independent breakthrough and best live performer. ... Read full Story

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Dan Rosen Reflects on Warner Music Australia ‘Historic’ Chart Weeks

By Billboard | Tyler Jenke | 6/19/2025 1:17 AM

"It’s a really phenomenal effort and historic levels of chart share," Rosen says of WMA's recent chart success. ... Read full Story

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Sabrina Carpenter Says She’s Considered Banning Phones at Her Concerts

By Billboard | Tyler Jenke | 6/19/2025 12:11 AM

“I’ve grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows,” Carpenter explained. “It unfortunately feels super normal to me." ... Read full Story

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Jonas Brothers Add Three New York Dates to 2025 Tour

By NYS Music | Jenna Sents | 6/18/2025 11:39 PM

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Miley Cyrus’ Magnifique Mash-Up of ‘The Climb’ & ‘We Can’t Stop,’ Plus More Highlights Inside Paris Spotify Concert

By Billboard | Lyndsey Havens | 6/18/2025 9:57 PM

The superstar is only the second artist to perform for Spotify's Billions Club Live. ... Read full Story

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Blake Lively Must Give Taylor Swift Texts to Justin Baldoni in Legal Battle, Judge Says

By Billboard | Rachel Scharf | 6/18/2025 9:16 PM

Judge Lewis J. Liman says the pals' discussions of the working environment on the set of It Ends With Us are relevant to Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation claims. ... Read full Story

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T.I. Faces Lawsuit Claiming He Stole ‘Situationships’ Movie Title From Web Series

By Billboard | Rachel Scharf | 6/18/2025 8:27 PM

Creator Cylla Senii says T.I.’s conduct is “ironic” in the wake of the rapper’s intellectual property court victory against toymaker MGA. ... Read full Story

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Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny & More Speak Up on Immigration Crackdowns From Trump | Billboard News

By Billboard | Katie Cao | 6/18/2025 7:38 PM

President Donald Trump has implemented various actions against immigrants, and Latin artists across all genres have spoken out against these actions. Artists including Peso Pluma, Pepe Aguilar, Becky G, Chiquis and more have gone on social media to share resources to those affected, and their stance on the current political climate. Keep watching for the […] ... Read full Story

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Brooklyn Mirage Has Been Quietly Co-Managed by Hedge Fund Manager Axar Capital Amid Reopening Drama

By Billboard | Chris Eggertsen | 6/18/2025 7:36 PM

Axar founder Andrew Axelrod, who has long ties to former Avant Gardner CEO Billy Bildstein, has been running point on the venue’s efforts to clear its permits. ... Read full Story

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Snoop Dogg’s Bow Wizzle & VanVan Team Up for ‘Clean Up Song’ Remix for First Live-Action ‘Doggyland’ Episode

By Billboard | Angel Diaz | 6/18/2025 7:35 PM

Check out the remix with the real-life voice behind Vancy the Dalmatian. ... Read full Story

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky: How to Watch WNBA Stars Kahleah Copper & Angel Reese Face Off With Hulu + Live TV

By Billboard | Rudie Obias | 6/18/2025 7:11 PM

Hulu + Live TV is best for those who want a top-tier streaming bundle that combines live TV and on-demand titles. ... Read full Story

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Here’s Where to Buy ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Book Series & Blu-ray Collection Online

By Billboard | Rudie Obias | 6/18/2025 7:05 PM

Love the live-action movie? Now read the books and watch the animated films from the franchise. ... Read full Story

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EXO’s Kai Embarks on ‘KAION’ Tour: Here’s How to Grab Tickets to See Him Live

By Billboard | Amina Ayoud | 6/18/2025 7:01 PM

This marks Kai's first solo tour. ... Read full Story

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Bad Bunny Tells Fans to Lower Their Expectations for His Tour: ‘I’m Not Taylor Swift’

By Billboard | Jessica Roiz | 6/18/2025 6:56 PM

One thing's certain, Bad Bunny's tour across Latin America, Europe & Australia is set to break records. ... Read full Story

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Muni Long to Perform at Megan Thee Stallion’s First Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala: Full Details

By Billboard | Michael Saponara | 6/18/2025 6:52 PM

Taraji P. Henson will host the gala July 16 at Gotham Hall in NYC with DJ D-Nice on the turntables. ... Read full Story

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Janis Ian, Brenda Russell, Vicki Peterson & More to Be Honored by Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

By Billboard | Paul Grein | 6/18/2025 6:44 PM

Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who spearheaded the USC Annenberg Study, and singers Regina Belle and Melba Moore are also among the honorees. ... Read full Story

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“Cut & Rewind”: Say She She Announce New Album and Release Title Track

By NYS Music | Jenna Sents | 6/18/2025 2:59 PM

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Here’s How to Copy Seungmin of Stray Kids’ Style From His Burberry Festival Campaign

By Billboard | Amina Ayoud | 6/18/2025 2:24 PM

The K-pop star is the designer brand's latest ambassador. ... Read full Story

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The Chainsmokers Party on With New Remix of Charli xcx’s ‘Party 4 U’

By Billboard | Katie Bain | 6/18/2025 2:07 PM

The edit follows the duo's recent take on Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club." ... Read full Story

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BMW Says Its Neue Klasse Cars Are Like Octopuses, But Better

by carbuzz.com | Jun 21 2025

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NBA Finals Game 7: Ranking the top moments as LeBron James, Bill Russell lead history of memorable finishes

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jun 21 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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How Trump’s big bill will directly impact your wallet — from paying your taxes and healthcare to raising a child and owning a home

by MarketWatch.com | Jun 21 2025

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New Borderlands 4 Story Trailer Shows Off The Sinister Timekeeper And Claptrap

by GameSpot | Jun 21 2025

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U.S. Open: In 1983, Larry Nelson Conquered Oakmont

by NY Times | Jun 11 2025

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Intermittent Fasting May Be as Effective as Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss

by Healthline.com | Jun 21 2025

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Heatstroke Can Happen Fast. Here's How to Spot It Before It's Too Late.

by CNET | Jun 21 2025

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North Carolina woman predicts $200,000 lottery win

by United Press International, Inc. | Jun 20 2025

opinion

Why the US needs Israel to win in Iran just as much as Israel needs it

by New York Post | Jun 21 2025

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Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

by Fox News | Jun 20 2025

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Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jun 21 2025

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Santi Cazorla scores in playoff as Real Oviedo end 24-year wait for La Liga return

by Yahoo Sports | Jun 21 2025

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China successfully tests home-grown OS in space to reduce foreign software dependence

by Interesting Engineering | Jun 21 2025

wellness

What Makes Plantar Fasciitis Worse, According to Foot Experts

by Self.com | Jun 20 2025

Word of the Day

litmus test

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 21, 2025 is:

litmus test • \LIT-mus-TEST\ • noun

A litmus test is something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that is used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable.

// At our family’s Thanksgiving dinner, the litmus test for good mac and cheese is whether or not it is baked.

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Examples:

“The audience in a Broadway show can be intoxicating, and it’s like a litmus test. If a joke doesn’t land one night, you tell it differently the next night. It’s terrifying, on set, to have no idea if something is working.” — Erika Henningsen, quoted in The Hollywood Reporter, 1 May 2025

Did you know?

It was in the 14th century that scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. Six centuries later, people began using litmus test figuratively. It can now refer to any single factor that establishes the true character of something or causes something to be assigned to one category or another. Often it refers to something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that can be used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable or not.

Avril Lavigne Reunites With Deryck Whibley for ‘In Too Deep’ at Warped Tour

Here’s How to Enter Submissions for AIM’s 2025 Independent Music Awards

Dan Rosen Reflects on Warner Music Australia ‘Historic’ Chart Weeks

Sabrina Carpenter Says She’s Considered Banning Phones at Her Concerts

Jonas Brothers Add Three New York Dates to 2025 Tour

Miley Cyrus’ Magnifique Mash-Up of ‘The Climb’ & ‘We Can’t Stop,’ Plus More Highlights Inside Paris Spotify Concert

Blake Lively Must Give Taylor Swift Texts to Justin Baldoni in Legal Battle, Judge Says

T.I. Faces Lawsuit Claiming He Stole ‘Situationships’ Movie Title From Web Series

Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny & More Speak Up on Immigration Crackdowns From Trump | Billboard News

Brooklyn Mirage Has Been Quietly Co-Managed by Hedge Fund Manager Axar Capital Amid Reopening Drama

Snoop Dogg’s Bow Wizzle & VanVan Team Up for ‘Clean Up Song’ Remix for First Live-Action ‘Doggyland’ Episode

Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky: How to Watch WNBA Stars Kahleah Copper & Angel Reese Face Off With Hulu + Live TV

Here’s Where to Buy ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Book Series & Blu-ray Collection Online

EXO’s Kai Embarks on ‘KAION’ Tour: Here’s How to Grab Tickets to See Him Live

Bad Bunny Tells Fans to Lower Their Expectations for His Tour: ‘I’m Not Taylor Swift’

Muni Long to Perform at Megan Thee Stallion’s First Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala: Full Details

Janis Ian, Brenda Russell, Vicki Peterson & More to Be Honored by Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

“Cut & Rewind”: Say She She Announce New Album and Release Title Track

Here’s How to Copy Seungmin of Stray Kids’ Style From His Burberry Festival Campaign

The Chainsmokers Party on With New Remix of Charli xcx’s ‘Party 4 U’

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Billboard Hot 100

BMW Says Its Neue Klasse Cars Are Like Octopuses, But Better

NBA Finals Game 7: Ranking the top moments as LeBron James, Bill Russell lead history of memorable finishes

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

How Trump’s big bill will directly impact your wallet — from paying your taxes and healthcare to raising a child and owning a home

New Borderlands 4 Story Trailer Shows Off The Sinister Timekeeper And Claptrap

U.S. Open: In 1983, Larry Nelson Conquered Oakmont

Intermittent Fasting May Be as Effective as Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss

Heatstroke Can Happen Fast. Here's How to Spot It Before It's Too Late.

North Carolina woman predicts $200,000 lottery win

Why the US needs Israel to win in Iran just as much as Israel needs it

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission

Santi Cazorla scores in playoff as Real Oviedo end 24-year wait for La Liga return

China successfully tests home-grown OS in space to reduce foreign software dependence

What Makes Plantar Fasciitis Worse, According to Foot Experts

Word of the Day

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1.North Carolina woman predicts $200,000 lottery win

2.Items left on British buses include bales of hay, a frozen turkey

3.Escaped wallaby caught on camera, continues to evade capture

4.Watch: World's largest cheese tasting held in Colombia

5.Look: Loose chicken rescued from Buffalo Wild Wings in Iowa

6.Maryland man's lottery strategy earns him a $100,000 prize

7.Watch: Great blue heron found entangled in fishing line in Michigan lake

8.Watch: Severe weather drops mysterious dome on Indianapolis road

9.Look: Eight escaped sheep rounded up in N.C., two remain on the loose

10.Diaper-wearing spider monkey found wandering loose in Texas