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‘Awkward.’ Poll: Should Jenna Really Trust Luke? 

Oh, “Awkward.” — way to live up to your name. This season has been particularly tense and trying for everyone, especially Jenna. For one, she’s had to deal with lingering feelings for Matty. Then she went in a positive, new direction and started dating college hottie Luke. But now, after this week’s episode, we’re a... Read more »

George Strait's Final Show Breaks Record 

George Strait played the final concert of his multi-year The Cowboy Rides Away Tour on Saturday, June 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The singer, who is retiring from active, large-scale touring but not from making music or from playing live shows, has set the record with his final tour show

The 11 Most Romantic Things Ed Sheeran’s Ever Said 

By Emilie Cruz Clearly Ed Sheeran, the ginger genius behind songs like “One,” “Give Me Love,” “Little Things,” and “Tenerife Sea” knows how romance goes. His songs expertly capture the hope, euphoria, vulnerability, and painful letting-go of love in a way that’s universal but also in a way that reveals that he’s just better at... Read more »

Exclusive Song Premiere: KiWi TIME, "Butterfly" 

ARTISTdirect has teamed up with KiWi TIME to premiere the song "Butterfly" from the It's...KiWi TIME EP. We're full of exciting premieres and exclusive on this summer Monday! The EP is out July 1. "The song is about how to leave behind all your doubts as we all have in life and become who you really

Rejoice, ‘Faking It’ Fans: Karmy Is Coming Back! 

Get ready for more twists and turns in the roller coaster ride that is Karma and Amy‘s relationship: “Faking It” has just been renewed for Season 2! The sophomore season pick-up will feature 10 more episodes with the Hester High group — and surely lots of Karmy up-and-downs, our favorite bros Liam and Shane, some... Read more »