Steven J. Horowitz

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Prince’s ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Spotify Streams More Than Double in ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Surge

Prince is seeing a significant Spotify streaming boost in his catalog thanks to key syncs in the series finale of “Stranger Things.” Since the episode debuted on New Year’s...

Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist for Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination

Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. In the suit, filed yesterday and reviewed by Variety, musician...

Jack White Blasts Congressman for Sharing AI Video of the Singer Calling Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’: ‘It’s Sad How Embarrassing Our Leadership Has Become’

Jack White had some strong words for Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the politician shared an AI-generated video of the singer likening Trump supporters to fascists. Burchett, who is...

Richard Smallwood, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer and Pianist, Dies at 77

Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose music has been covered by Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 77. A rep for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that he...

Diddy’s Sons Justin and Christian Announce Docuseries Slated for 2026

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sons Justin and Christian are planning to share their side of the story in the fallout from their father’s federal trial with the announcement of a new...

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist for the Cure, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, best known as guitarist and keyboardist in the Cure, has died at the age of 65 after battling a short illness at home over Christmas. The Cure confirmed Bamonte’s...

Diddy Files Appeal Asking for ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed an appeal for his 50-month sentence, claiming that the court handed down an excessive punishment in his federal trial and asking for his “immediate release”...

Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Nonprofit Feeding America

Taylor Swift is ringing in the holiday cheer with a sizable donation of $1 million to Feeding America, a nonprofit network of 200 food banks combating hunger in the United...

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