Jay-Z has filed a motion seeking to dismiss the lawsuit against him filed by a woman alleging that the rapper and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old at a VMAs after-party back in 2000. Jay-Z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, filed the motion to dismiss on Wednesday, claiming…… MORE
Brandy took to Instagram on Wednesday (January 8) to announce the forthcoming publication of her as-yet-untitled memoir, which is set to come out on October 7. The Grammy-winning musician and actor’s book will trace her childhood growing up in McComb, Mississippi, and detail her rise to fame as a teenager, documenting her successful music career…… MORE
As 2025 gets underway, Billboard has taken a thorough look back at the top charting artists of the first 25 years of the 21st Century. Based on her performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Taylor Swift has been named the No. 1 artist on Billboard’s Top Artists…… MORE
The lineup for this summer’s Bonnaroo Festival was announced on Wednesday (January 8), and the high-profile music festival in Manchester, Tennessee will feature headlining sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, and Hozier. Bonnaroo is set to take place over the course of four days from June 12-15, and will also feature appearances…… MORE
During a recent episode of the Flagrant podcast, Jelly Roll shared his plans to eventually bring an end to the longstanding feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly. Jelly has previously worked with both artists, and revealed that he sees “so much more of them in each other than they know.” Em’s feud with Machine…… MORE
Lady Gaga took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to share a post and a video reel celebrating her recent duet with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile,” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Gaga’s heartfelt post thanked her fans for continuing to connect with her music over the years. “Having multiple…… MORE
On Tuesday (January 7,) Elton John’s AIDS Foundation announced via Instagram that Chappell Roan will perform at their 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party set to take place on March 2. The event – which raises funds to support the foundation’s efforts to eradicate AIDS and overcome LGBTQ+ stigma – is co-hosted by Elton John…… MORE
On Tuesday (January 7), Spotify launched their first-ever concert film featuring a live performance from one of their most-streamed artists, The Weeknd. The 45-minute film is titled, Billions Club Live With The Weeknd, and captures the music superstar’s recent one-night-only Los Angeles concert that highlighted his record-breaking 25 songs with over a billion total streams.…… MORE
Following a breakout 2024 that included the release of her Billboard Top 5-charting debut album Glorious in October, and a high-profile opening slot on Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Tour, GloRilla kicks off 2025 as the most nominated artist at the NAACP Image Awards. The rising Memphis rapper earned six total nods, including Outstanding…… MORE
On Monday (January 13), Bad Bunny is set to make a special appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The reggaeton superstar will serve as both a musical guest and co-host of the late-night talk show, where Benito will perform a song from his just-released album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Bad Bunny made his…… MORE
In a new interview with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Vince Gill says he’s amused by the uproar around Taylor Swift attending Travis Kelce’s NFL games. The country star, who previously performed with Swift at the 2013 CMA Awards, admires how she handles herself amidst all the intense scrutiny she is under. “She’s awesome. I’m…
Charli XCX is set to bring her own Party Girl Festival to London’s Victoria Park on June 14 as part of LIDO Festival. The day-long music festival will feature special guests like Magdalena Bay, Kelly Lee Owens, the Dare, the Japanese House, Jodie Harsh, YSEULT, Gesaffelstein, 070 Shake, A.G Cook, Bladee, and more. “I’m throwing…
Beyoncé has just expanded her Cowboy Carter Tour by announcing a new show in Las Vegas on July 25 at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets for Bey’s Vegas show will be available beginning on March 25. In response to reports that Beyoncé’s upcoming tour was underselling across the country, Live Nation released a statement disclosing that over…
On Monday (March 17), Will Smith announced the dates and details of his first-ever headlining tour. The Philadelphia rapper will embark on an extensive 26-date international tour in the summer of 2025 to promote his upcoming album, Based on a True Story. “I’M GOING ON TOUR THIS SUMMER!!” Smith excitedly captioned his post. “We’re hitting…