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Category Archives: Starsplash Music News

Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Criticism Of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Artwork

Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Criticism Of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Artwork

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative and controversial artwork for her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend. Simon states that the image – which features Carpenter on her knees in front of a man as he grabs her hair – “seems tame,” despite criticism of being anti-feminist and over-sexualized.…… Continue Reading

Bad Bunny Tries To Lower Fans’ Expectations For His Tour By Claiming “I’m Not Taylor Swift”

Bad Bunny Tries To Lower Fans’ Expectations For His Tour By Claiming “I’m Not Taylor Swift”

Bad Bunny is gearing up for his upcoming world tour that will hit stadiums throughout Latin America, Europe, and Australia starting in November. The run of shows is in support of his chart-topping album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The ambitious global trek is set to break records after already selling over 2.6 million tickets, but…… Continue Reading

Drake Publicly Discloses His Massive Sports Betting Losses In Order To “Share The Other Side Of Gambling”

Drake Publicly Discloses His Massive Sports Betting Losses In Order To “Share The Other Side Of Gambling”

In an Instagram Story posted on Wednesday (June 18), Drake shared the figures of the staggering amount of losses he’s experienced through sports betting over the past month. According to the post, the Canadian rap superstar placed nearly $125 million in bets during the last month, resulting in over $8 million in losses. “Gotta share…… Continue Reading

Burna Boy Announces 2025 North American Tour

Burna Boy Announces 2025 North American Tour

On Wednesday (June 18), Burna Boy announced the dates and details of his upcoming No Sign of Weakness Tour. The Nigerian Afrobeat artist’s 17-date, 16-city North American tour is in support of his upcoming album, No Sign of Weakness, which is set for release on July 11. The jaunt kicks off on November 12 at…… Continue Reading

Ariana Grande’s Nonna Marjorie, Who Was Featured On ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ Dies At 99

Ariana Grande’s Nonna Marjorie, Who Was Featured On ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ Dies At 99

Ariana Grande’s beloved “Nonna,” Marjorie Grande, has died at the age of 99. “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks,” reads a statement from the family. “We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our…… Continue Reading

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts At No. 1 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts At No. 1 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This marks Weezy’s 11th chart-topping album in this category, which includes the five most recent entries in his Carter series – the first installment, 2004’s Tha Carter, debuted at its No. 2 peak on the tally. Wayne becomes the eighth…… Continue Reading

Sabrina Carpenter Is Contemplating Banning Phones From Her Future Shows

Sabrina Carpenter Is Contemplating Banning Phones From Her Future Shows

In the new Rolling Stone cover story, Sabrina Carpenter revealed that she is contemplating the idea of banning cell phones from her future concerts. The pop superstar says that she was inspired by a phone-free experience at a recent Silk Sonic show in Las Vegas. “I’ve never had a better experience at a concert,” she…… Continue Reading

Madonna Celebrates Discovery That She Is A Distant Cousin To Pope Leo XIV

Madonna Celebrates Discovery That She Is A Distant Cousin To Pope Leo XIV

A genealogical study by noted genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr. featured in a recent New York Times article has revealed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is distantly related to a variety of celebrities, including Madonna, who is his distant cousin. Other notable relations on the pontiff’s family tree include Hillary Clinton, Justin…… Continue Reading

Noah Cyrus Announces New Album, ‘I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me,’ Plans North American Tour

Noah Cyrus Announces New Album, ‘I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me,’ Plans North American Tour

On Monday (June 16), Noah Cyrus announced details of her sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, which is due out on July 11 via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track record was produced in partnership with Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, and features collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan,…… Continue Reading

Addison Rae Announces 2025 ‘The Addison Tour’ Dates

Addison Rae Announces 2025 ‘The Addison Tour’ Dates

On Tuesday (June 17), Addison Rae announced the dates and details of her first headlining world tour, The Addison Tour. The 24-date jaunt features scheduled stops throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia, to showcase the pop star’s debut album, Addison, which debuted at No. 4 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. “THE ADDISON…… Continue Reading

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