In a new ELLE digital cover story, Kelsea Ballerini is advocating for inclusivity in country music. The 31-year-old singer expressed support for artists transitioning into the genre – like Beyoncé, Post Malone, and Lana Del Rey – while also stressing the importance of embracing diversity. “If we, as country artists, feel like we can have…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 6), Yungblud took to Instagram to reveal that his new album, Idols, will be released on June 20 as a part of a planned double LP. According to Dominic Harrison, who performs under the Yungblud moniker, his fourth album is “a love letter to self-reclamation … to rock music … [and] to…… MORE
On Sunday (May 4), Quavo’s Rocket Foundation hosted a Mother’s Day brunch for moms who have lost children to gun violence. The Migos frontman was joined by his mother, along with the event’s co-hosts – TakeOff’s mother and grandmother – who all honored the late Migos rapper who was killed in a shooting in 2022.…… MORE
During a recent appearance on an episode of Ann Wilson’s After Dinner Thinks podcast, Chappell Roan praised the Heart singer, while reminiscing about the power she felt covering their classic hit,”Barracuda,” at the Austin City Limits festival in 2024. “You’re rockin’ mama! I’m rockin’ because you rockin’, really, truly,” Roan praised Wilson. “I think you…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 6), the lineup was revealed for the 2025 Austin City Limits Festival, which will showcase a diverse set of headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, and The Strokes. ACL will take place across two weekends in Austin’s Zilker Park from Oct. 3-5 and 10-12, with performances spread out…… MORE
Beyoncé has removed a visual of the Sphere from her Cowboy Carter Tour after receiving a cease-and-desist order from the venue’s owner. An image of the Sphere was included in the show’s “400 Foot Cowboy” visual interlude where the towering singer picked up the venue from the Las Vegas strip. During Sunday night’s show (May…… MORE
Jury selection began on Monday (May 5) for the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip-hop mogul Sean Combs. Both the defense team and prosecutors questioned potential jurors about their views on wealthy individuals and Combs’ self-professed “swinger” lifestyle. The jury selection process – which involves whittling down 150 prospective jurors into a final pool…… MORE
On Monday (May 5), Benson Boone announced the dates and details of his 2025 American Heart North American Tour. The 30-date trek is in support of the pop superstar’s upcoming album, American Heart, which is due out on June 20. Boone’s arena tour gets underway on August 22 in St. Paul, Minnesota, before stopping in…… MORE
Bad Bunny has announced his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, where the Puerto Rican music superstar will headline stadiums throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Japan. The 23-date trek is set to begin on November 21 in the Dominican Republic, and will conclude on July 22 in Brussels, while hitting major cities in Mexico,…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an 11th consecutive week. The track matches Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ 1997 chart-topper, “I’ll Be Missing You” (featuring 112), for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women. Other notable moves…… MORE
Tomorrow X Together have announced that they are bringing their highly-anticipated Act: Tomorrow 2025 World Tour to the U.S. The K-pop boy band will make stops in seven major cities, including the U.S. tour kickoff on September 9 in San Jose, followed by a high-profile stadium stop in Los Angeles, before hitting arenas in Dallas,…
Kanye West faces new accusations of sexual battery and sex trafficking from his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who initially sued him in 2024 for wrongful termination and sexual harassment. The amended complaint alleges that West coerced Pisciotta into sexual encounters, made lewd comments, and subjected her to harassment and assault. Pisciotta began working for the…
Temple University has unveiled a groundbreaking new course, “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City,” to be taught by Professor Timothy Welbeck in Fall 2025. The class will focus on the cultural impact of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, with students giving close listens to Lamar’s Grammy-winning albums, while also receiving guest lectures from his…
Jennifer Hudson is set to headline the Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on August 9, on what would have been the late singer’s 62nd birthday. The event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Houston’s groundbreaking career, with music industry legend Clive Davis serving as honorary chair.…