The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar’s new version of her 2014 blockbuster is due Friday, following a summer of media saturation and her 10th No. 1 hit.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Hits No. 1 after Four Years
The New York Times – Music:
The song from Swift’s 2019 album, “Lover,” is a fan favorite that took on new life during her record-breaking Eras Tour. On the album chart, Bad Bunny debuts at the top.
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Drake Streams His Way to No. 1 Again With ‘For All the Dogs’
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s latest album is his 13th LP to top the Billboard 200 chart. But he’s no longer music’s only streaming giant.
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Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1 in a Slow Chart Week
The New York Times – Music:
With Drake’s “For All the Dogs” and Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “1989” waiting in the wings, Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” has its 16th time at the peak.
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Rod Wave Tops Olivia Rodrigo in Tight Race on Album Chart
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper and singer’s latest LP, “Nostalgia,” beat Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 1 by the equivalent of about 500 sales.
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Bruce Springsteen Postpones 2023 Shows Because of Peptic Ulcer Disease
The New York Times – Music:
A statement on the musician’s social media said he is continuing to recover from peptic ulcer disease, and will resume shows in 2024.
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Rod Wave Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years
The New York Times – Music:
The Florida rapper’s latest hit LP bumps Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 2 in its second week of release.
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Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes
The New York Times – Music:
The day after the Rolling Stone co-founder made remarks widely criticized as racist and sexist in a Times interview, the Hall of Fame called an emergency vote and ousted him.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ Is Her Second No. 1 Album
The New York Times – Music:
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter’s follow-up to her 2021 debut, “Sour,” has the fourth-biggest opening of any LP this year so far.