The New York Times – Music:
The singer’s website said he had Merkel cell carcinoma for four years and died at his home on Long Island.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Oliver Anthony Music’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Stays No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The song by Oliver Anthony Music played a role at the Republican primary debate, though the musician clarified he doesn’t identify with “people on conservative news.”
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Viral Hit ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Debuts at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
Oliver Anthony Music’s song expressing frustration over working-class struggles shot to the top of the Billboard chart after a wave of support from conservative commentators.
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Jerry Moss, the ‘M’ of A&M Records, Is Dead at 88
The New York Times – Music:
In partnership with Herb Alpert, he turned a small independent label into a powerhouse with a roster full of superstars.
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Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ Repeats at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s latest solo album is the first hip-hop release to spend more than a single week atop the Billboard 200 in over a year.
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Jon Batiste Has Got the Whole Wide Music World in His Hands
The New York Times – Music:
The pianist is following his Grammy win with “World Music Radio,” a concept album that challenges genre borders and carries a message of open-armed inclusivity.
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Kanye West Returns to the Stage With Travis Scott
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, now known as Ye, had not performed live since a series of antisemitic comments last year led to rebukes in music and fashion.
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Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ Debuts at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s “Utopia,” his first album since his Astroworld Festival in Houston turned tragic in 2021, opens with the equivalent of 496,000 sales in the United States.
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How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Conquered the World
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star’s record-breaking, career-spanning show has dominated the summer, commanding attention and whipping up demand at a level thought unachievable in a fragmented age.