By Max Freedman At the begin of the pandemic, Kaina Castillo felt just like the rest of us: isolated, uninspired, a little down. For the 26-year-old Chicago-based musician, who records as Kaina (styled in all caps), that meant going through 2020 without working on music — not even with the tailwind of her breakout 2019 debut album Next to the Sun propelling her forward. “It was r..

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Casey Cooper's "mini all star" is here: The Challenge veteran and partner Kyle Toups welcomed a baby girl. https://www.Instagram.Com/p/CasgX7ppLhm/"Kinsley Lulabelle Toups 💋 March 2, 2022 ♓️ 6lb 15oz - 18:37 - 20.5 inches 👶," Casey captioned the sweet album above, featuring her precious Pisces mini-me. Casey made her MTV debut in 2006 whenever she appeared on Fresh Meat; s..

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“Michelle loves some Guy Fieri.” This is one of the initial things mentioned on a Zoom call with the six members of Michelle, a New York City-based pop order. To clarify, no one in the musical group is actually named Michelle. Nevertheless as Sofia D’Angelo, a vocalist and songwriter, points out, their collective affinity for the Mayor of Flavortown is one element that unites t..

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"Discovered on TikTok, showcased on MTV, launched into superstardom by Pepsi" -- this is what becoming a popstar will soon look like for eight up-and-coming artists. https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=TSwgrYyMLu0Pepsi, MTV and TikTok have reported the debut of a fresh new music competition, Becoming A Popstar, set to premiere Thursday, March 24 on MTV. Produced by Jesse Collins Entertai..

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The search for the ever-elusive "bop" is complicated. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and could contain anything — it's a snapshot o..

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Chloe has opted to keep her romances out of the Siesta Key spotlight. Nevertheless that will change any time the show's new season returns: Enter Chloe's "new guy" Chris -- and she is already telling companions that he's her "soulmate" (and her now-husband!). https://www.Instagram.Com/p/Capg6bIMWTi/"Ever since you've entered my life, everything just seems more calm," Chloe tells Chri..

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By Gabriel Aikins As much as it may hurt, grief is a needed piece of life. It permits for the processing of loss and can be a reminder of cherished memories that will never be forgotten. Most importantly, it spurs growth and introspection. Joy may spring from sorrow, and that’s where its true value lies. Siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, better referred to as New Zealand pop duo Bro..

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It's true -- the Jersey Shore crew has been long overdue for a bona fide Family Vacation. Yet on tonight's episode of Jersey Shore: Family member Vacation, the roommates, passports in hand, boarded a private jet en route to a mysterious location courtesy of one Mike Sorrentino. "I've been wanting to travel overseas for about eight years right now, and being on supervision has made t..

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By Laura Studarus Beach House members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally acknowledge that, like each person else, they have been impacted by the string of devastating global events within the past two years — and that the extended pandemic shutdown gave them time to explore the musical nuances of what would become their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody. Yet more than music abou..

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The search for the ever-elusive "bop" is challenging. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and can contribute anything — it's a snapshot ..

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Welcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the hugest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Rob LeDonne On July 4, 2012, Frank Ocean, one of the buzziest burgeoning musicians who'd been st..

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Welcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the largest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to be able to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. By Ilana Kaplan Ten years prior, pop music underwent a pivotal shift. While glossy hooks dominated..

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