Should you use a newspaper, or a website that seems to report on current events and culture?
That depends!
Think about what your research needs are.
If you want trustworthy information with verifiable facts, you might want to stick with established newspapers, such as the New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, etc.
These newspapers hire professional journalists and reporters, often with impressive credentials. Some of these newspapers feature articles from professional music critics, and other music professionals.
If you already have the facts but want to see how your artist or cultural event is being handled or discussed--perhaps you want to investigate how North American audiences are discussing Adele vs British audiences--then use a website that seems to report on current events and culture.
Examples include TMZ, Jezebel, Vulture, The Cut, etc.
Sources like Reddit, Tik-Tok, Instagram, and others may function as news and culture sources, and can be useful when observing how your artist is being covered and discussed. However, try to keep in mind what the expertise or authority is of the author. What is their motivation? What is their goal? Do they just want clicks? Do they legitimately care about advancing their opinion? Take these questions into consideration when using your information.