SINEAD O'CONNOR, the outspoken Irish singer-songwriter known for her powerful, evocative voice, as showcased on her biggest hit, a breathtaking rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and for her political provocations onstage and off, has died. She was 56.

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NATION OF LANGUAGE shares "Too Much, Enough."

MITSKI shares "Bug Like an Angel."

ANTI-FLAG acknowledges they split over sexual assault allegations against their frontman, who denies them.

BETHANY COSENTINO, on reinventing yourself at any age, the value of journaling, and being intentional in what you do.

CLAUD talks to Chicago magazine.

THE BEST ELTON JOHN SONGS, ranked by Steven Hyden.

SUMMER OF THE STRIKES: Tracking the fallout in Hollywood.

PARAMOUNT is moving away from releasing original animated movies in theaters and focusing on IP-driven projects.

THE MATTEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: Oh no. (Though I am here for Major Matt Mason.)

CILLIAN MURPHY on Oppenheimer's controversial sex scene, skipping out on cast dinners and filming the ending.

JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT calls for residual payments for AI training data.

KEVIN SPACEY was found not guilty of all nine sex charges in his U.K. criminal trial.

HULK HOGAN got engaged to his gal pal, Sky Daily.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BULIDING: Season 3, with Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd, has a trailer online.

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE, as a water race.

CATS & DOGS, living together...

A BUNNY's corn heist.