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
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
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), 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 People, breakout country superstar Shaboozey shared the one piece of advice that he received from Beyoncé. The 29-year-old “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker made a guest appearance on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning Best Country Album and Album of the Year, Cowboy Carter, and he reflects on what that memorable experience was like.…
In a new feature in The Sun on Wednesday (February 5), Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy gave her first interview since the singer’s tragic death in October. Cassidy was in tears as she expressed her regret about the incident, saying “If I could see into the future, I would never have left Argentina.” The social…
On Thursday (January 6), Kelly Clarkson announced on Instagram that she will be launching a “Studio Sessions” residency this summer at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Clarkson’s run of Vegas shows begins on July 4th, with a total of 18 performances scheduled through the final date of her residency on November 15th.…
Apple TV+ has greenlit an upcoming K-pop competition series titled “KPopped,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and “Gangnam Style” singer Psy. According to the show’s description, “In each episode, western icons reimagine one of their biggest hits, collaborating with top-tier K-pop idols to deliver spectacular battle performances, with a live Seoul-based audience picking the winner of…