Kendrick Lamar’s GNX surges back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, following his Super Bowl halftime show on February 9. GNX, which was released on physical formats on February 7, vaults three places to return to No. 1, claiming its second overall week atop the chart. Two additional Lamar albums also returned…… MORE
On Friday night (February 14), NBC’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert streamed live on Peacock from Radio City Music Hall. The three-hour event celebrated the iconic sketch comedy show’s musical legacy, kicking off with host Jimmy Fallon paying homage to classic SNL with a spirited performance of the Blues Brothers’ “Soul Man.” The star-studded evening featured…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 12), outspoken Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher shared his thoughts about his band receiving a nomination for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Gallagher commented on Oasis’ honor on X, where the 52-year-old singer wrote dismissively, “RNR hall of fame is for WANKERS.” The Britpop legends are nominated alongside Bad…… MORE
Universal Music Group has just announced their partnership with the Music Health Alliance to launch a Music Industry Mental Health Fund. The new initiative will help provide mental health services to current and former music professionals, and serves as a response to recent industry discourse advocating for artists’ mental well-being. UMG’s fund will offer referrals,…… MORE
On Thursday (February 13), Halsey announced the dates and details of their 2025 For My Last Trick tour. The singer made the announcement with a comedic teaser trailer, where they playfully cancel their own funeral while poking fun of the theme of their latest album, The Great Impersonator, which was inspired by her serious health scares.…… MORE
The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year, including Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ Wrecking Ball, Cat Stevens‘ Tea For The Tillerman, and Santana‘s Supernatural among others. The 2025 honorees, chosen by a special committee, embody music’s cultural impact and…… MORE
On Thursday (February 13), Madonna announced that she is diligently at work on new music. and she “can’t wait to share it with you!!” In a video slideshow posted on Instagram, the Material Girl shared some behind-the-scenes glimpses of her in the studio with producer Stuart Price. “My Valentine’s Day gift to all my fans…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 12), the Jonas Brothers sent their fans into a panic by posting an open letter on Instagram that everyone initially misunderstood as a breakup announcement. “To our incredible fans, as a family, we have been reflecting a lot lately,” the letter started. “It’s been 20 years since we started this journey together.…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 12) Milwaukee’s Summerfest announced their stacked 2025 music lineup, which features diverse headliners Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, Lainey Wilson, The Lumineers, Benson Boone, The Killers, Def Leppard, and James Taylor. Summerfest is spread across three weekends from June 19 to July 5, and features over 160 acts performing on 12 stages located…… MORE
The ninth annual Love Rocks NYC charity event will feature performances from Alicia Keys, Beck, and Cher. The benefit concert will take place on March 6 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, and will raise funds for the non-profit God’s Love We Deliver, which provides meals and nutrition services to individuals in need.…… MORE
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Shamir has announced the upcoming release of his final solo album, Ten, which is due out this spring via Kill Rock Stars. Shamir also shared the collection’s lead single, “Neverwannago,” which was written by the Portland, Oregon, musician Andrew Harmon, and is accompanied by a Matthew Ober–directed music video co-starring musician August Nandé.…
In a new interview with Barbra Streisand‘s A&R rep, Jay Landers, he revealed that during the making of Babs’ 1993 Back to Broadway album, a remarkable collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler was planned. The diva-filled trio were going to take part in an updated rendition of the Annie Get Your Gun classic, “Anything You…
Filming has commenced in London for Charli XCX’s new A24 film, The Moment, with four new actors joining the project including Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. They join previously-announced cast members Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, and Trew Mullen. The movie is based on Charli’s original idea and features the Brat…
In Billboard’s current Women In Music feature, it’s revealed that Erykah Badu is currently working on a new album, which would be her first since 2010’s New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Not much else is known about the unnamed project other than the fact that it is being produced by the Alchemist,…