Pop superstar Katy Perry and CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King were part of an all-female crew who took part in a space voyage on Monday (April 14) aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft. The New Shepard rocket took off at 9:30 a.m. ET from the company’s West Texas launch facility, and eventually reached a height…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an eighth consecutive week. The track ties 24kGoldn’s “Mood” (featuring Jann Dior) eight-week rule in 2020-21 for the second-longest run at No. 1 among rap hits this decade, after Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” which topped the chart for…… MORE
On Friday (April 11), Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the release of the twangy lead single, “Henry, Come On,” from her upcoming 10th studio album. That highly-anticipated project was originally titled, The Right Person Will Stay, and was slated for a May 21 release, but in a since deleted Instagram reel, Lana hinted that…… MORE
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her career-changing hit, “Espresso,” by releasing a limited-edition vinyl filled with espresso in partnership with Blood Records. The clear single discs are pressed with a brown coffee-like liquid inside the vinyl, and all 1,000 copies were purchased immediately after being announced on Friday (April 11). “Sold out…… MORE
On Friday (April 11), Kendrick Lamar and SZA finally released a music video for their chart-topping hit collaboration, “Luther.” The clip is directed by Karena Evans and features stunning visuals that showcase Lamar and SZA performing the song together, as well as engaging in moody, romantic scenes with their filming partners. “Luther” has been No.…… MORE
Charli XCX wowed Coachella on Saturday night (April 12) with a high-energy set that featured surprise special guest appearances by fellow pop superstars Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan, marking a potential farewell to her Brat Era. The performance not only showcased her collaborations with these industry heavyweights – featuring Sivan joining Charli on “Talk,…… MORE
Playboi Carti’s MUSIC is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, rising one spot to top the chart for the third total week. Two releases made their debut in the Top 10 this week, as Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels?, premieres at No. 9, and Ethel Cain’s 2022…… MORE
Taylor Swift recorded parts of her 2006 self-titled debut album at Dark Horse Estate in Franklin, Tennessee, located 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. The estate owner, Robin Crow, recalls that when Swift was recording there, he had no idea she was destined for superstardom. “At the time, I think I met her once or twice…… MORE
Sesame Street is celebrating their 55th season this year, and the beloved children’s educational program features an impressive lineup of special guests scheduled. On Thursday (April 10), Sesame Street shared a new performance by the Grammy-winning, chart-topping R&B star, SZA, who sings the heartwarming new song, “Be Kind To Me, Be Kind To You,” alongside…… MORE
On Thursday (April 10), 5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood announced the details of his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order, which is set for release on June 13. Hood, the primary songwriter in 5SOS, also released the lead single, “Don’t Forget You Love Me,” along with an Andy DeLuca-directed music video. “Diving into…… MORE
The 29th annual Webby Awards were held on Monday (May 12) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. During the ceremony, Ice-T presented fellow rap legend Snoop Dogg with the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership in the online cannabis industry, his record label, and multiple other ventures. “Of…
On Tuesday (May 13), Kali Uchis announced the dates and details of ‘The Sincerely, Tour.’ The 24-date North American arena trek will feature special guest opening act Thee Sacred Souls, and is set to kick off on August 14 in Portland and finish up on September 25 in Denver, while making high-profile stops at the…
Abel Tesfaye has been hinting that he will bring an end to his long-standing musical alter ego, The Weeknd, following the release of his sixth album and the accompanying movie of the same name, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Despite previously stating his intent to retire the persona at the culmination of his current album trilogy –…
Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 AMAs, and is also set to perform at the ceremony, marking her first television performance in seven years. The event is set to take place on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and coincides with Jackson’s ongoing residency at the Resorts World Las Vegas,…