Tyla has made music history by becoming the first African solo artist to reach one billion Spotify streams with her hit song “Water.” The track was initially released in July 2023, and it quickly found international success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart before going on to win the inaugural Best…… MORE
The murder trial of Tupac Shakur, originally scheduled to commence next month, has been delayed to 2026 following the emergence of new evidence suggested by attorneys representing the suspect, Duane “Keffe D” Davis. The defense claims that they may be able to demonstrate that someone else orchestrated the killing, and they need to interview additional…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 19), Blackpink announced that they are embarking on their highly anticipated 2025 world tour this summer. The K-pop girl group have 10 dates scheduled on their upcoming run, spanning across nine major cities in North America, Europe, and East Asia, beginning with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in their hometown of…… MORE
Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan are set to headline the star-studded 2025 WorldPride Music Festival in Washington, D.C. The event will take place on June 6 and 7 at the RFK Stadium festival grounds, and will also feature performances by Rita Ora, Tinashe, Kim Petras, Marina, Grimes, and more. The festival will feature three stages…… MORE
In an Instagram video posted after her recent headlining performance at Australia’s Laneway Festival, Charli XCX hinted at a possible musical shift on her next project. The pop superstar teased that she might go in a different sonic direction on her follow-up to Brat. “I really had fun doing it and it got me thinking,”…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 18), Lady Gaga took to Instagram to unveil the complete 14-song tracklist for her upcoming album, Mayhem, which is set to be released on March 7. The record includes previously released hit singles “Die With a Smile,” “Abracadabra,” and “Disease,” and a new collaboration with French producer Gesaffelstein on “Killah.” Fans were…… MORE
Chappell Roan has finally unveiled her long-awaited country track, “The Giver.” The pop superstar initially performed the tune on Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2024, and Roan officially announced on Instagram on Tuesday (February 18) that “The Giver” is now available for pre-order on a special aquamarine vinyl 7-inch the singer has dubbed, “The…… MORE
A$AP Rocky was acquitted of all firearm assault charges by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday (February 18). Immediately after the verdict was read, the Grammy-nominated rapper jumped over the gallery wall and hugged his longtime partner and mother to his two children, Rihanna, while many people in the courtroom applauded the acquittal. The rapper…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” reclaims No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, propelled by his celebrated performance of the song during the Super Bowl halftime show on February 9. Lamar’s venomous Drake diss track – fresh off winning five Grammys, including Song and Record of the Year – jumps 14 places…… MORE
Beloved Mexican singer and actress Paquita la del Barrio died at the age of 77. Paquita, known affectionately as the “Warrior of Bolero,” was renowned for her powerful feminist anthems that confronted misogyny and machismo. News of her death was officially confirmed by her team on Instagram on Monday (February 17). “With profound pain and…… MORE
Jill Sobule, the pioneering singer-songwriter behind the 1995 hit, “I Kissed a Girl,” tragically passed away at 66 in a house fire in Minneapolis. The news of her death was confirmed by her representative to Variety. Known for her groundbreaking music and advocacy for human rights, Sobule’s song “I Kissed a Girl” is recognized as…
During a recent Instagram Live session, Cardi B expressed her frustration over the delays surrounding her long-awaited new album. The Grammy winner sympathized with her impatient fans who have been waiting years for the follow-up to Cardi’s chart-topping 2018 debut record, Invasion of Privacy, with the New York rapper blaming the delay on unfinished contributions…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are set to release a deluxe edition of their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, on May 2. The expanded version – titled I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back – will include guest appearances by GloRilla, Cigarettes After Sex, and DJ Sliink, though what tracks…
On Thursday (May 1), Ed Sheeran revealed details about his upcoming eighth album, Play, a 13-track record that is set to be released on September 12 through Gingerbread Records/Atlantic Records. Along with the album announcement, Sheeran also dropped his new single, “Old Phone,” a nostalgic track co-produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh and Blake Slatkin. In an…