On Monday (June 9), the 2025 BET Awards celebrated their 25th anniversary, while also paying tribute to the past, present, and future of Black culture. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and was hosted by…
Eric Church revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that he was inadvertently dragged into Taylor Swift's lengthy legal battle over a lyric from her 2014 hit, "Shake It Off." “In her deposition, when [talking about the line] ‘players gonna play,…
During Charli XCX's headlining set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on Thursday (June 5), Chappell Roan surprised fans by performing the viral "Apple" dance as Charli sang the fan favorite Brat track. Chappell was wearing a gray pleated skirt, black…
Charli XCX fulfilled a career dream by joining French duo Air on stage on Saturday (June 7) at the We Love Green festival in Paris, performing their 2004 track "Cherry Blossom Girl." That same day, Charli also celebrated the one-year…
During her headlining set on Saturday night (June 7) at New York’s Governors Ball festival, Olivia Rodrigo surprised the audience by bringing out David Byrne for a performance of the Talking Heads classic, "Burning Down the House." Rodrigo’s set was…
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a third consecutive week, following its chart-topping debut back in May. According to Luminate figures, Wallen’s fourth studio album also claims the largest third…
SZA's sophomore studio album, SOS, has made history by breaking Michael Jackson's record for the most total weeks at No. 1 in the 60-year history of Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album's 38th nonconsecutive week at the top spot…
Ahead of the tip-off of Game 1 of the NBA Finals from Oklahoma City on Thursday (June 5), ESPN used a previously unheard Lil Wayne collaboration with U2’s Bono, “The Days,” in a promotional clip for the series. The track…
On Thursday (June 5), Madonna announced that she is finally going to release Veronica Electronica, a long-awaited project featuring rare and unreleased remixes from her iconic 1998 album, Ray of Light. The album will be part of her "Silver Collection,"…
The new documentary, Boy George & Culture Club, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday (June 5). The film delves into the iconic Eighties band's rise and fall, including the doomed romance between singer Boy George and Culture Club…
Nick Jonas has been cast to play Paul Stanley in the long-anticipated KISS biopic, Shout It Out Loud. In an unexpected casting, Jonas will put on the iconic Starchild makeup, play the guitar, and lend his own vocals to KISS…
On Wednesday (June 4), Morten Harket, the frontman of A-ha, publicly disclosed that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 65-year-old vocalist stated that his recent struggles with his health have impacted his ability to sing, and that…
Lizzo is appealing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her, claiming it infringes on her free speech rights. Her attorneys are arguing that the lawsuit is “an attack on Lizzo’s First Amendment right to perform her music and advocate for…
On Tuesday (June 3), Jessie J revealed in a candid Instagram Reel that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and wanted to share the news directly with her fans and supporters. “Before ‘No Secrets’ came out, I was…
Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, alleging that the platforms distributed the rapper's music without proper licensing permissions. The lawsuit claims that Meta reproduced…
Following the announcement last week that Taylor Swift purchased the rights to the master recordings for her first six albums from Shamrock Holdings, streaming and sales for her albums surged dramatically. Overall streaming on Spotify for Swift’s entire catalog increased…
In a series of social media posts on Monday and Tuesday (June 2-3), Mariah Carey hints that she might have a new album in the works after a seven-year hiatus, while also teasing that a new single could be on…
On Tuesday (June 3), Alex Warren took to social media to announce that the second chapter of his 2024 album, You'll Be Alright, Kid, is set to be released on July 18. The project will include 21 songs – featuring…
On Tuesday (June 3), Lil Wayne announced that he is marking the 20th anniversary of his iconic Tha Carter series by launching Tha Carter VI North American Tour. The 35-date arena tour kicks off with a high-profile record release show…
Noah Kahan will be the focus in a new documentary directed by Nick Sweeney. The film will capture Kahan’s extraordinary journey from his humble Vermont roots to global music sensation, highlighting the DIY nature of his early albums straight through…
On Tuesday (June 3), Sabrina Carpenter announced on social media that she is releasing a brand new single, “Manchild,” on Thursday (June 5). The Grammy-winning pop superstar captioned her post, “this one’s about you!!,” while also revealing that “special 7”…
In an Instagram post on Sunday (June 1), Questlove issued a public apology for the significant delays and chaotic conditions that plagued the first day of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday. Heavy rain and muddy grounds at the…
On Monday (June 2), Lola Young announced the dates and details of her upcoming fall 2025 North American tour. This marks the breakthrough pop star’s first return to the region since her viral single "Messy" propelled her into the spotlight.…
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reaching a previous peak of No. 2.…
