Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “Die With a Smile” hits No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. After peaking at No. 2 for four weeks in November, “Die With A Smile” now becomes Gaga’s sixth career No. 1 on the Hot 100 and Mars’ ninth leader. The Hot 100 returns to normalcy…… MORE
Bodycam footage surfaced on Friday (January 3) capturing a hostile interaction between Ice-T and a New Jersey police officer during a 2024 traffic stop. The musician/actor was pulled over next to the Hudson County Department of Motor Vehicles as he was on his way to register his car with the state. “I got seven cars,…… MORE
World tours are notorious for emitting massive amounts of fuel emissions and creating tons of waste. But modern artists like Billie Eilish and Coldplay are leading the way in trying to make their tours more sustainable and as eco-friendly as possible. Eilish has partnered with Reverb, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more sustainable…… MORE
Bad Bunny released his sixth solo album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, on Sunday (January 5). The record, which translated into English means “I Should Have Taken More Photos,” is a celebration of Puerto Rico’s rich culture and history, and a musical love letter from the international music superstar to his beloved homeland. The 17-track album…… MORE
Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault, battery and “intentional infliction of emotional distress” by the day-to-day manager on the Pink Friday 2 Tour. In a complaint filed on Friday (January 3) in Los Angeles Superior Court, Brandon Garrett alleges that the Grammy-nominated rapper struck him in the face during a confrontation. Garrett claims that…… MORE
SZA’s Grammy-winning 2022 album, SOS, scores a 12th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the current Billboard 200 albums chart. SOS surged back to the top of the charts following the release of a deluxe version on December 20 – dubbed SOS Deluxe: LANA – featuring 15 additional tracks. SOS now has the most weeks…… MORE
Lupe Fiasco announced on Instagram on Wednesday (January 1) that he will be joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute as a visiting professor beginning in the fall of 2025. Lupe will be teaching a rap course as part of the distinguished Baltimore university’s new four-year hip-hop program that is set to begin…… MORE
During a new episode of her Miss Me? podcast, Lily Allen revealed that she is hoping to release a new album in 2025. The 39-year-old pop star hasn’t put out a record since 2018’s No Shame, which reached No. 8 on the U.K.’s Official Album Charts. Speaking with her co-host, TV presenter and longtime friend…… MORE
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Rihanna posted a celebratory video on Instagram where the music superstar proudly revealed that, “Y’all, I didn’t drink all year.” Riri captioned her post, “New Year, New Me.” While the Fenti fashion mogul received plenty of comments voicing support and encouragement for her sobriety, one online…… MORE
At the end of December, SZA posted a since-deleted video on X where she opened up about her mental health struggles during the COVID pandemic, and how she reached her lowest point while living at her mom’s house during quarantine. “Covid was hard … my granny had just died … I was hella depressed. Not…… MORE
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm on May 27. The three surviving members of Queen – Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon – said in a…
John Legend is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted. The tour will visit over 40 cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, including stops at high-profile venues such as The O2 in London, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Barclays Center in New York.…
J. Cole has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dreamville Festival, which will take place on April 5 and 6 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. Joining him at the North Carolina fest are fellow headliners Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, and Tems, as well as additional performers including 21 Savage, GloRilla, J.i.D, Ludacris, Partynextdoor, and Chief…
Ed Sheeran surprised a St. Patrick’s Day crowd at a Boston Irish pub with an impromptu acoustic performance alongside the Irish folk band Beoga. Sheeran shared clips of his celebratory set on Instagram, which featured the pop superstar playing hits like “Galway Girl,” “Shape of You,” and “Nancy Mulligan,” while endearing himself further with the…