The New York Times – Music:
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Join National Recording Registry
The New York Times – Music:
The collection at the Library of Congress also added works by Weezer and Vince Gill, and a radio broadcast of a fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
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Niko Rubio Is a Woman on the Verge of a Nervy Breakthrough
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Niko Rubio, a bilingual songwriter from Southern California who has collaborated with Gwen Stefani, has found her voice.
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‘They Shooting at Us’: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Outlined Attack to Police
The New York Times – Music:
The singers discussed their stalkers and their experience inside a trailer struck by gunfire, according to a police report. A woman has been charged with attempted murder.
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Man Who Stole Unreleased Beyoncé Music Is Sentenced to 5 Years
The New York Times – Music:
The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.
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The Rolling Stones, Very Early and Very Late
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to their 1963 debut through two tunes released just last week.
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At Netflix Is a Joke, the Attention Economy Rules the Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Though stand-up by stars like John Mulaney and Dave Chappelle were on the program, roasts, podcasts and other shows that incorporated comedy were hot.
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Kurt Vile Finds Inspiration in Philadelphia
The New York Times – Music:
Kurt Vile is finding inspiration in Philadelphia. “The older I get, the more I know every nook and cranny of the city,” he says.
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
The New York Times – Music:
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.