Nas’ Mass Appeal Records has unveiled seven forthcoming records as part of their “Legend Has It…” series, featuring new records on the way from New York hip-hop pioneers like Nas & DJ Premier, De La Soul, and Mobb Deep. The venerable rap label is also releasing highly anticipated projects from Ghostface Killah – who will…… MORE
Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK, Snoop Dogg, and Hozier have been recognized as some of the Most Influential People of 2025 by TIME100. Those music icons are honored alongside singers Myles Smith and Nicole Scherzinger, actors Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Kristen Bell, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, and Blake Lively, and athletes including Serena Williams and…… MORE
Selena Gomez will be honored with the 2025 Woman of the Year award at the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music event on April 24. The accolade “is presented to a female artist who has demonstrated exceptional success, leadership and cultural influence in the music industry and beyond,” with Gomez set to join previous…… MORE
Young Thug took to social media on Wednesday (April 16) to announce that his forthcoming album, Uy Scuti, is on the way, though he did not disclose a specific release date for the project. “It’s time. Red Planet” Thugger teased in the post, which linked to his official webstore where fans can pre-order a variety…… MORE
On Wednesday (April 16), Lorde took to social media to announce that her highly-anticipated new single, “What Was That,” is set to be released “soon.” In addition to the name of the track – which she recently previewed with a TikTok teaser video – the New Zealand pop superstar also shared the cover art for…… MORE
Rapper BigXthaPlug’s new collaboration with country singer Bailey Zimmerman, “All the Way,” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week. The track was released on BigXthaPlug/UnitedMasters, with additional radio promotion provided by Atlantic Records. “All the Way” also claims the top spot on the all-genre Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales…… MORE
After Katy Perry briefly traveled to space on Monday (April 14) as part of Blue Origin’s all-female mission, the fast food chain Wendy’s took to X to share a humorous post which suggested, “Can we send her back.” The joke prompted Perry’s pop rival Kesha to share a photo of herself smiling mischievously while drinking…… MORE
On Monday (April 14), Lil Nas X shared an Instagram video from a hospital bed revealing he’s experiencing a mysterious case of partial facial paralysis. The Grammy-winning musician did not disclose the cause of his ailment, but he maintained a positive attitude despite the scary ordeal. “I can’t even laugh right, bro,” Nas said while…… MORE
On Tuesday (April 15), Ice Cube announced the dates and details of his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude North American Tour, marking his first headlining domestic trek in over a decade. Cube’s 22-date jaunt – which will showcase the Compton rapper’s legendary career from his time in N.W.A. to his solo work –…… MORE
During a recent appearance on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, Drake confirmed that he is currently working on his next solo album. The upcoming project will follow the success of the Canadian rap superstar’s chart-topping collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. “Thank you to everybody that’s streaming the album,” Drake said of…… MORE
As Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani approach their tenth anniversary, the country music superstar reflects on their enduring love in a new interview with People. “It honestly does [feel like time is flying by]. It’s like, how did this happen so quickly?” says Shelton, 48. He admits that “10 years is a long time,” but affectionately…
On Thursday (May 8), Lorde announced the dates and details of her 2025 Ultrasound World Tour in support of her fourth studio album, Virgin, set to be released on June 27. The North American leg of the arena tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, and concludes on October 22 in Seattle, while stopping…
Calum Hood is gearing up to release his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order, on June 13, and the 5 Seconds of Summer bassist just shared his latest single, “Call Me When You Know Better,” on Thursday (May 8) alongside a music video directed by Andy DeLuca. The vulnerability of Hood’s new track compliments the…
On Wednesday (May 7), Universal Music Group filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s amended defamation lawsuit regarding Kendrick Lamar’s song, “Not Like Us.” The Canadian rapper is accusing UMG – his and Lamar’s record label – of intentionally defaming him through their promotion of the track. UMG’s lawyers claim that in the amended complaint, Drake…