On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, aespa, and Muni Long, with…
Drake has unexpectedly cut short his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia and New Zealand, canceling the final four performances due to an undisclosed “scheduling conflict.” A representative for the rapper says, “we are actively working on rescheduling these dates…
On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists, including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Tori Amos, joined forces to release a 47-minute silent album titled, Is This What We Want?, to protest AI using their work illegally due to…
Isley Brothers songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Chris Jasper has died at the age of 73. Jasper’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post on Monday (February 24), one day following his death, which was a result of cancer that…
Tickets for Fyre Festival II, which is organized by convicted fraudster Billy McFarland, are now on sale, with extravagant ticket and hospitality packages available ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million. McFarland served nearly four years of prison time after being…
A judge in England has cleared all members of the 1975 from personal liability in the dispute with a Malaysian festival over an onstage kiss between frontman Matty Healy and bassist Ross MacDonald. The judge tossed out the claims targeting…
Gracie Abrams is set to receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on June 12 in New York City. This award honors “gifted young songwriters who are making a…
Beyoncé has once again partnered with Levi's for Chapter 2 of their REIIMAGINE campaign, which showcases the 35-time Grammy winner clad all in denim and taking part in a high-stakes pool match against Timothy Olyphant. Beyoncé is sporting Levi’s new…
On Monday (February 24), the American Music Awards announced that they are making a comeback this year after being on a hiatus since 2022. The 2025 AMAs are set to take place on Memorial Day, May 26, at 8 p.m.…
In a new interview with InStyle, Lady Gaga shared some creative insight into her highly-anticipated new album, Mayhem, during a chat with Spotify’s Head of Global Editorial, Sulinna Ong. Gaga previewed two new songs in their candid discussion, "The Beast"…
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul and R&B vocalist known for hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” has passed away at 88. Elaine Schock, Flack’s representative, confirmed the singer’s death…
On Monday (February 24), Wu-Tang Clan announced the initial dates and details of their upcoming "Final Tour." The legendary Staten Island hip-hop crew has dubbed their 27-date trek, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, which marks the beginning of their farewell…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s collaboration “Luther” claims the top spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. The joint track rises one spot to reach No. 1, replacing Lamar’s chart-topper from the previous week, “Not Like Us,” which drops to No.…
Oasis' former Christmas single, "Whatever," is on track to secure its first UK No.1, thirty-one years since it was originally released in December 1994. The re-issued standalone single – which was just released on a limited-edition colored vinyl 7-inch –…
In an interview with NME, John Lydon criticized Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and the Sex Pistols reunion tour. The punk legend called Swift "incredibly dull" while speculating that “she’s going to be another one of those that ends up in…
Shakira's concert in Medellín, Columbia on Monday (February 24) was postponed due to safety concerns after the stage roof at Estadio Atanasio Girardot was damaged “during the assembly process of the show.” Shakira took to social media to express her…
In a new cover story feature for Harper's Bazaar, Rihanna reflects on her highly-anticipated ninth album and expresses optimism and pride in finally creating music that aligns with her artistic vision after a nine-year hiatus following 2016’s chart-topping, Anti. “This…
During his London gig at the O2 Arena on Friday night (February 21), Pitbull expressed his gratitude to the thousands of fans who showed up to the show wearing bald caps, aviators, and suits. In a fan shot TikTok video,…
On Friday (February 21), Lady Gaga announced on Instagram that she will be performing a free concert at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Copacabana Beach on May 3. The concert will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis,…
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuts at No. 1 on this week’sBillboard 200 chart. It’s the first chart-topper for PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the fourth Top 10 record of his career. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U…
During his performance at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Wednesday (February 19), Drake made generous offers to a pregnant concertgoer. After learning that there was a fan in the pit who was 20-weeks pregnant, Drake presented her with a…
Travis Scott just unveiled his 11th Cactus Jack Garden, and the Grammy-nominated rapper honored both of his grandmothers by naming the space the Sealie Flood + Bernice Webster Corner garden. Alongside Highland Heights Elementary School students – who also planted…
Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" has been named the 2024 top-selling single in the world by IFPI, the global recorded-music industry trade organization. In addition to earning the IFPI Global Single Award, Boone was also recognized as Variety's Hitmakers Newcomer of…
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii were among the winners at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards. Beyoncé won Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for Cowboy Carter, while Lamar received the award for Outstanding Song – Hip-Hop/Rap for…
