Coroner Dan Hollis has confirmed that Brandon Blackstock, the Nashville music manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7 at age 48 from melanoma, a form of skin cancer, while under hospice care at his home in Butte, Montana. Blackstock had bravely battled cancer for over three years, according to his employer…… MORE
After retiring from music in 2024 and earning substantial income through OnlyFans, Iggy Azalea has reinvented herself as a crypto entrepreneur. The former pop star has launched a meme coin called Mother, which is inspired by her experience raising her son, Onyx, who was born in 2020 while Azalea was with her ex, Playboi Carti.…… MORE
At the Jonas Brothers’ Greetings From Your Hometown Tour opener at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday night (August 10), the trio reunited with Demi Lovato for a series of nostalgic performances of Camp Rock classics, including “Gotta Find You,” “This Is Me,” and “Wouldn’t Change a Thing.” The surprise collaboration thrilled longtime fans who…… MORE
On Monday (August 11), Chance the Rapper announced the details of his upcoming 15-date North American tour. Dubbed the And We Back Tour, the jaunt will be in support of his new album, Star Line, which is set to drop on Friday (August 15). “How about a quick tour for my closest fans?” Chance wrote…… MORE
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” rises one spot this week to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. The track, which features vocals by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, is featured on the soundtrack to the hit animated Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters, which currently sits at No. 2 on the…… MORE
During her concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday night (August 7), Gracie Abrams surprised her fans by covering Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).” Abrams introduced her rendition by telling the crowd: “It just is not lost on me that the reason that a lot of us know each…… MORE
On Friday (August 8), Sabrina Carpenter revealed the fourth and final alternate cover for her upcoming seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, which is set to drop on August 29. The just-announced edition also features an exclusive vinyl-only bonus track, “Such A Funny Way,” along with new artwork capturing the Grammy-winning pop superstar donning a…… MORE
Ariana Grande brightened the day of 9-year-old cancer patient and social media influencer, Brie Bird, by sending her a Wicked-themed care package on Thursday (August 7). The surprise gift was filled with various plush toys and other film-related goodies, as well as Grande’s own branded nail polish, makeup, and perfume. Grande also included a personal…… MORE
Eminem surprised fans at the New York City premiere of his new documentary, Stans, on Wednesday (August 6), expressing heartfelt gratitude for their support throughout his career. Before the screening at The Rooftop at Pier 17, the Grammy-winning rapper gratefully addressed the audience in a short speech that was captured on TikTok. “This film was…… MORE
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem claims a tenth non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, after earning 136,000 equivalent album units in the United States over the past seven days. Wallen’s three chart-topping albums – I’m the Problem, One Thing at a Time, and Dangerous: The Double Album – have now spent…… MORE
On Thursday (September 11), Gorillaz announced the details of their ninth studio album, The Mountain, which is set for release on March 20, 2026, via their new label KONG. The 15-track record features collaborations with Black Thought, Yasiin Bey, Johnny Marr, The Clash’s Paul Simonon, and the late actor Dennis Hopper, along with a guest…
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer and co-founder of The Roots and acclaimed filmmaker, will receive the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award at a ceremony at The Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles on October 10. Presented by previous winner Quinta Brunson, the honor recognizes Thompson’s innovative storytelling across music, film, and cultural commentary, including his Oscar and…
Doja Cat continues her ‘80s-themed rollout for her upcoming album, Vie, by adopting the persona of cult icon Max Headroom in an Instagram video announcing the iTunes exclusive deluxe edition which is available for pre-order. Embracing the retro aesthetic, including neon backgrounds and glitch effects, the promo teases snippets of new songs, exclusive content, and…
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought to reveal their identities, arguing that they waived their anonymity by attending a press conference wearing…