Conor Murray

Forbes Staff|Business

Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture. He is based in Jersey City and joined Forbes in 2022. Murray has covered the messy rollout for Kanye West's latest album, the Stanley water bottle craze and right-wing backlash against companies deemed

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Has Smashed These Records With Its Months-Long Run At No. 1—Here’s How

This week, “The Tortured Poets Department” joins Whitney Houston’s “Whitney” as the second album by a woman to spend its first 11 weeks at No. 1.

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12,508 viewsJul 5, 2024

Dua Lipa Dominates Global Radio So Far This Year Despite Big Competition

Dua Lipa’s latest album “Radical Optimism” hasn’t produced Billboard chart-toppers like her previous effort, “Future Nostalgia,” but a few of her latest singles are dominating worldwide radio airplay this year.

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58,858 viewsJul 3, 2024

Kamala Harris’ ‘Coconut Tree’ Quote, Explained: What She Meant And Why It’s Going Viral Amid Calls For Biden To Drop Out

The widely memed quote has resurged on social media as a seemingly tongue-in-cheek rallying cry for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee following his poor debate performance.

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4,226 viewsJul 3, 2024

Kevin Spacey Will Get A Lifetime Achievement Award In Italy—Where He Keeps Trying To Stage A Comeback

Spacey received another lifetime achievement award in Italy last year and has starred in several Italian films since sexual misconduct allegations derailed his acting career in the United States.

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21,351 viewsJul 2, 2024

Alleged Attack On Rick Ross In Vancouver—And His Reignited Feud With Drake And Ex Tia Kemp—Explained

Ross and Drake previously feuded earlier this year, with Ross releasing a diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper, in a clash that overlapped with Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar.

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11,823 viewsJun 28, 2024

‘Inside Out 2’ Zooms Past Its Prequel At Box Office—Could Be Fastest Animated Film To Hit $1 Billion

“Inside Out 2” continues to smash records at the box office, only taking just over two weeks to surpass the gross of its predecessor.

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130,589 viewsJun 28, 2024

‘Hawk Tuah’ Meme Explained: How Woman In Viral Interview Made A Reported $65,000 And Prompted TikTok Craze

Hailey Welch, whose viral “hawk tuah” interview has captivated the internet this week, has reportedly sold thousands of hats bearing the phrase.

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38,889 viewsJun 28, 2024

Dr. Disrespect Controversy: YouTube Reportedly Suspends Monetization After Streamer Admits Sending ‘Inappropriate’ Messages To Minor

The video game streamer has lost brand partnerships after he admitted to sending “inappropriate” messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017.

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2,497 viewsJun 26, 2024

Film Studio A24 Valued At $3.5 Billion After Thrive Capital-Led Funding Round—The Company’s Latest Success

A24 has become known for its critically acclaimed, “edgy” arthouse films that have dominated many awards seasons.

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10,754 viewsJun 25, 2024

Trouble On Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’: His Big Post-‘Yellowstone’ Gamble Could Go Bust

Costner’s post-"Yellowstone" passion project, the first in a series of four planned films, is tracking for just a $12 million opening weekend.