All articles tagged with #music videos
A retrospective highlighting ten landmark music videos—Video Killed the Radio Star, Whip It, 1999, Rio, Billie Jean, Two Tribes, Like a Virgin, Take on Me, Money for Nothing, and Sledgehammer—that helped MTV reshape how we see music, image, and pop culture in the 1980s and beyond.
Charli XCX released three B-sides from Music, Fashion, Film as iTunes exclusives, each accompanied by black-and-white videos, explaining on Instagram that the tracks sit adjacent to the album rather than on streaming, ahead of a 2026 arena tour with festival stops like Lollapalooza and Outside Lands.
Spotify now lets you disable music videos, Canvas animated art, and video podcasts with a new toggle in mobile and desktop Settings, reducing bandwidth usage and battery drain while keeping audio playback uninterrupted.
Spotify now lets you turn off all video content across the app with universal toggles for Canvas, music videos, and all other video content under Settings > Content and display, with changes applying across platforms and (for family plans) across members.
Spotify is rolling out new settings to disable all video playback in the app, including music videos, podcasts, and other formats; admins on Family Plans can apply these limits per member, and the controls appear under Content and display (or Display) settings, expanding the existing Canvas toggle. Once activated at the plan level, users can’t switch to video versions of songs or podcasts. The rollout is worldwide, though some accounts (like in the UK) may not see it yet.
MTV's music channels in the UK have shut down after over 40 years, marking the end of an era that profoundly influenced youth culture, music, fashion, and shared experiences for generations, despite changing viewing habits and the rise of streaming services.
Spotify has released a redesigned Apple TV app featuring faster performance, a more visual interface, and new capabilities including video podcasts and music videos, although music videos are not yet available in the US and Canada. The update also introduces features like queue management, lyrics, and AI-based song recommendations, with broader availability expected by mid-November.
MTV in the U.S. is not shutting down; multiple channels under the MTV brand continue to operate unaffected, with programming that includes reality shows like 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'Jersey Shore,' evolving from its original focus on music videos.
The article reflects on D'Angelo's legacy, emphasizing that his provocative 'Untitled' video was often misunderstood; it was a part of his artistic expression rooted in genuine love and artistry, not exploitation, and highlights his broader musical contributions and the cultural context of 1990s and early 2000s R&B.
Hayley Williams has officially released the sequenced version of her album 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,' which includes 17 tracks plus an additional song, with various physical editions available for pre-order ahead of its November 7 release.
Decades-old songs by artists like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, LL Cool J, and Talking Heads are getting new music videos to attract younger audiences and capitalize on nostalgia, with labels focusing on the entire body of work rather than just new releases.
Finneas and Ashe share humorous and personal stories, discussing favors, reality TV, sleep habits, and fashion, while also touching on advice and celebrity run-ins, highlighting their playful personalities and musical careers.
Miley Cyrus's 'Something Beautiful' is a visual album celebrating her sexuality and self-expression through a series of provocative, '80s-inspired music videos that emphasize her erotic presence and independence, serving as a bold homage to a less cautious era of sexuality.
Steven Hyden's new book, "There Was Nothing You Could Do," explores the impact of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." album and its music videos on his career and American culture. The book highlights how the music videos, particularly "Dancing in the Dark" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped shape Springsteen's public persona, often creating a simplified and sometimes misleading image of the artist. This persona, dubbed the "Bruce Springsteen Character," has had lasting effects on his career and public perception.
A teacher in Taylor, Michigan, claims she was fired from her position at Taylor Preparatory High School due to her rap career and music videos, despite winning teacher of the month in December. The teacher, known as Drippin' Honey, says she was given an ultimatum to erase her rap content, which she refused. A parent and students have shown support for the teacher, while the school has stated that student well-being is their priority and that they are aware of the alleged claims.