As the first quarter of the 21st Century draws to a close, Billboard counted down the 25 greatest pop stars of the past 25 years as chosen by their staff. On Tuesday (December 3), the publication revealed that Beyoncé topped their list as the greatest pop star of the 21st Century. Billboard said Beyoncé was…… MORE
Beyoncé has now become the most RIAA-certified female artist of all time, with a record-setting 103 certified titles in her back catalog. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made the historic announcement with an Instagram post on Tuesday (December 17). “We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit…… MORE
On Wednesday (December 4), Spotify revealed its year-end Spotify Wrapped data, which featured its ranking of the most-streamed albums in the world over the past 12 months. According to those figures, the Top Eight most-streamed albums of 2024 were all released by women. Taylor Swift is featured three times in the Top Eight, with The…… MORE
Mariah Carey will be performing a pre-recorded rendition of her holiday No. 1 hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” before Netflix’s broadcast of two NFL games on December 25. Carey’s rendition of her modern Christmas classic will air before the day’s two holiday games on the streaming service, a 1 p.m. ET matchup…… MORE
Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers throughout North America, but their business declined rapidly with the advent of…… MORE
Taylor Swift wrapped up her record-setting The Eras Tour with a celebratory, emotional final show in Vancouver on Sunday night (December 8). Fans from all over the world flocked to the city to see the final Eras Tour shows, with officials claiming that up to 70 percent of ticket holders were not from the Vancouver…… MORE
On Friday (December 20), the UK’s Official Charts Company announced that Wham!’s “Last Christmas” became the first song in chart history to score two consecutive Christmas Number Ones. The beloved 1984 holiday track, released by the pop duo comprised of Andrew Ridgeley and the late George Michael forty years ago, once again claims the coveted…… MORE
In a new Instagram video promoting the upcoming season of American Idol, country superstar Carrie Underwood reflects on her journey from aspiring contestant to taking over the prestigious judges’ chair. Underwood replaces former Idol judge Katy Perry this season, coming back to where her award-winning music career began. In a preview video ahead of the…… MORE
During a recent appearance on the BBC podcast Sidetracked, The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith said he could relate to Chappell Roan’s recent headline-making complaints about obsessive fans who continue to invade her privacy. While Smith has dealt with passionate fans who occasionally have crossed the lines over his 45-year career, he admits that the music…… MORE
Prince, the Clash, Frankie Beverely, Taj Mahal, and Frankie Valli will all be honored by the Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards during a ceremony the day before the 2025 Grammy Awards. The honors will be presented during the Special Merit Awards Ceremony, which will take place at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles…… 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…