Country pioneer and Clash collaborator Joe Ely has died aged 78
Joe Ely has died aged 78. A native Texan, the singer-songwriter was a critical force in the 'progressive country' scene that developed around Austin during the 1970s and '80s. Click…
Social Media Giants Subject to Malaysian Laws From Next Year
TikTok, Instagram and other major social media platforms will automatically come under Malaysia’s laws starting Jan. 1, part of a government push to shield children from online harms and strengthen…
Ciara to Headline First TikTok Awards in the U.S.
Ciara is set to headline the first TikTok Awards in the U.S., streaming live from the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday (Dec. 18). Ciara topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven…
Robinhood’s Crypto GM on 2026 Plans for US, EU
Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood SVP and General Manager of Crypto, discusses the company’s crypto plans and new tools for advanced traders. He tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close"…
What 2025’s Economic Warning Signs Mean for 2026
Today on the Big Take: All year, the jobs market, consumer sentiment, AI and inflation flashed economic warning signs — what does this mean for 2026?
Amazon Deletes AI-Generated Recap of “Fallout” Season 1 After It’s Called Out for Being Full of Errors
Earlier this month, Amazon revealed a new feature that aims to use AI to recap its Prime Video shows. The tool, now deployed in beta form, generates everything from narration,…
Most Collected Rock + Metal Albums on Vinyl in 2025
Deftones and Sleep Token among most collected albums in 2025. Continue reading…
Update: Rob Reiner, Wife Murdered By Son At L.A. Home
Rob Reiner in 2016 (photo: Jay Godwin, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons). Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered by their 32-year-old son Nick at their Los Angeles…
Snapped: Living Dreams Through “Your Shot” DJ Academy & Competition for the Homeless, Deaf, and Disabled (A Photo Essay)
@brewcasa In one of the more transformative events of 2025, the Your Shot DJ Academy & Competition opens up the world of DJ instruction and live set performance to a…
Best 2025 Rock Album – ‘Alienation’ vs. ‘private music’
Will it be Three Days Grace' s 'Alienation' or Deftones' 'private music'? Join the fan vote to determine the Best Rock Album of 2025 through Loudwire Nights. Continue reading…