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Don Bryant, Memphis Soul Stalwart and 'I Can't Stand the Rain' Co-Writer, Dies at 83

The Hi Records veteran is remembered for a prolific songwriting legacy that helped define the Memphis sound.

Bob Dylan Casts Willie Nelson as an 'Ancient Viking Soul' in New Yorker Profile

St. Vincent Reimagines Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ on The Late Show

Wale Clarifies Solange Rumors, Says They Were 'Real Good Friends'

Justin Bieber Raps Eminem’s ‘Forgot About Dre’ Verse on Twitch Rehearsal Stream

Cameron Winter Covers This Is Lorelei's 'Where's Your Love Now,' Debuts 'Sandbag' in L.A.

4 Non Blondes Set 2026 Return With First Album Since 1992

The Afghan Whigs Release 'Fake Like'/'Downtown' Covers Single

Coyote Ugly Musical Sets 2027 West End Premiere With Jerry Mitchell at the Helm

TikTok Year in Music 2025: Katseye Is Global Artist, Connie Francis Leads Songs

Primal Scream Perform ‘XTRMNTR’ in Full for 25th Anniversary at London’s Roundhouse

How Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Turned a Shelved Demo Into 2025’s Most-Streamed Song

Producers Say Kendrick Lamar Cut GNX From 80–100 Songs, With All-Night Mixes and New Collaborators

Cardi B Vows to Stop Overthinking Her Next Album After Fan Feedback

Jack Douglas Says John Lennon Threatened Woman With Knife at Early-’70s Activist Party

Matty Healy Says The 1975 Have Finished Two Albums, Names ‘DOGS’ as Title

Keith Urban’s TV Performance Draws New Attention as Court Papers Name Kidman Primary Parent

Mammoth Sets 19-Date 2026 North American Tour for The End

Nikki Sixx Tells Older Rock Stars to Quit 'Acting 25'

Shakira Applauds Dua Lipa’s Bogotá Cover of ‘Antología’ as Lipa Responds