Jin From BTS Announces His First-Ever Solo Tour
Only days after announcing his forthcoming new album, Echo, BTS member Jin has unveiled plans for his debut solo world tour, the #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, named after his YouTube variety show Run Jin. The tour will hit nine cities throughout the summer, including a series of eight shows in the U.S. in late July at arenas in… ...
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Drake Claims Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Was “Orchestrated To Assassinate” His Character
Drake has just filed an amended complaint in his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, citing Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance of “Not Like Us” as broadening the audience for the diss track and causing "even more people to be duped into believing that Drake was a pedophile." The artist’s legal team claimed… ...
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Gracie Abrams Is Inspired To Headline Stadiums After Touring With Taylor Swift
After opening for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour at major venues throughout the world, Gracie Abrams has revealed her desire to headline her own stadium shows in a recent Billboard cover story. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter stated that witnessing Swift's massive performances inspired her desire to achieve the same level of success. “Hell yeah,”Abrams said… ...
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Liam Payne’s Sister Writes Touching Tribute To Her Brother 6 Months After His Death
Six months after the tragic death of singer Liam Payne, his sister Ruth Gibbins penned an emotional tribute to her late brother, expressing her ongoing pain over his loss. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday (April 16), Gibbins described the daily struggle of living without her brother, while reminiscing about their shared memories and… ...
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Lil Wayne Declares That He’ll Never Play The Super Bowl After Being Snubbed This Year
In the new Rolling Stone cover story feature, Lil Wayne opened up about his disappointment in being passed over for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in his hometown of New Orleans. Wayne felt snubbed when Kendrick Lamar was ultimately chosen for the slot, and vowed never to perform at the event in the future.… ...
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Luke Bryan “Got Roped Into” Watching Katy Perry’s Spaceflight, “Wanted It To Not” Blow Up
During an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday (April 15), Luke Bryan shared that he unexpectedly found himself intrigued by the livestream featuring fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry's all-female space flight on Monday (April 14). The country star's interest was piqued while scrolling through Instagram on his morning farm walk, leading him to… ...
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Mass Appeal Confirms That New Albums Are On The Way From Nas, De La Soul, Mobb Deep, And More
Nas' Mass Appeal Records has unveiled seven forthcoming records as part of their "Legend Has It..." series, featuring new records on the way from New York hip-hop pioneers like Nas & DJ Premier, De La Soul, and Mobb Deep. The venerable rap label is also releasing highly anticipated projects from Ghostface Killah – who will… ...
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Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ, Snoop Dogg, Hozier Named TIME100 Most Influential People Of 2025
Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK, Snoop Dogg, and Hozier have been recognized as some of the Most Influential People of 2025 by TIME100. Those music icons are honored alongside singers Myles Smith and Nicole Scherzinger, actors Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Kristen Bell, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, and Blake Lively, and athletes including Serena Williams and… ...
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Selena Gomez To Receive 2025 Woman Of The Year Award At Billboard Latin Women In Music
Selena Gomez will be honored with the 2025 Woman of the Year award at the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music event on April 24. The accolade “is presented to a female artist who has demonstrated exceptional success, leadership and cultural influence in the music industry and beyond,” with Gomez set to join previous… ...
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Young Thug Announces That His New Album, ‘Uy Scuti,’ Is On The Way
Young Thug took to social media on Wednesday (April 16) to announce that his forthcoming album, Uy Scuti, is on the way, though he did not disclose a specific release date for the project. “It’s time. Red Planet” Thugger teased in the post, which linked to his official webstore where fans can pre-order a variety… ...
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Lorde Announces First New Single In Four Years, “What Was That”
On Wednesday (April 16), Lorde took to social media to announce that her highly-anticipated new single, "What Was That," is set to be released “soon.” In addition to the name of the track – which she recently previewed with a TikTok teaser video – the New Zealand pop superstar also shared the cover art for… ...
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BigXthaPlug And Bailey Zimmerman’s “All The Way” Debuts At No. 1 On Hot Country Songs Chart
Rapper BigXthaPlug's new collaboration with country singer Bailey Zimmerman, “All the Way,” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart this week. The track was released on BigXthaPlug/UnitedMasters, with additional radio promotion provided by Atlantic Records. “All the Way” also claims the top spot on the all-genre Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales… ...
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Kesha Trolls Katy Perry By Sipping From Wendy’s Cup After Fast Food Chain Joked About Sending Her Back To Space
After Katy Perry briefly traveled to space on Monday (April 14) as part of Blue Origin’s all-female mission, the fast food chain Wendy's took to X to share a humorous post which suggested, “Can we send her back.” The joke prompted Perry’s pop rival Kesha to share a photo of herself smiling mischievously while drinking… ...
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Lil Nas X Hospitalized Due To Partial Facial Paralysis
On Monday (April 14), Lil Nas X shared an Instagram video from a hospital bed revealing he's experiencing a mysterious case of partial facial paralysis. The Grammy-winning musician did not disclose the cause of his ailment, but he maintained a positive attitude despite the scary ordeal. “I can’t even laugh right, bro,” Nas said while… ...
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Ice Cube Announces 2025 ‘Truth To Power’ North American Tour
On Tuesday (April 15), Ice Cube announced the dates and details of his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude North American Tour, marking his first headlining domestic trek in over a decade. Cube’s 22-date jaunt – which will showcase the Compton rapper’s legendary career from his time in N.W.A. to his solo work –… ...
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Drake Reveals That He Is Working On A New Album
During a recent appearance on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, Drake confirmed that he is currently working on his next solo album. The upcoming project will follow the success of the Canadian rap superstar’s chart-topping collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. “Thank you to everybody that’s streaming the album,” Drake said of… ...
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The History Of TLC Will Be Featured In Upcoming ‘CrazySexyCool’ Musical
TLC's celebrated creative journey will come to life on stage in the upcoming CrazySexyCool – The Musical, set to premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, in June 2026. The project will be produced by Bill Diggins' Diggit Theatrical Group, with Kwame Kwei-Armah (One Love: The Bob Marley Musical) writing and directing the piece. CrazySexyCool… ...
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Barry Manilow Announces 2025 North America Arena Tour, “The Last Concerts”
Barry Manilow has just announced the dates and details of what he is calling "The Last Concerts," a final tour across the US and Canada slated to take place this spring and summer. The 17-date headlining tour will mark a departure from the 81-year-old crooner’s long-running Las Vegas residency, and will include arena shows in… ...
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Addison Rae Cheekily Reveals Her Album Release Date During Arca’s Coachella Set
Addison Rae joined Arca onstage at Coachella on Sunday night (April 13), and the pop singer took the opportunity to reveal the release date of her debut album by displaying "June 6th" on her pink undergarments. Rae made a special guest appearance during the experimental electronic producer’s set, joining her on a hypnotic rendition of… ...
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Benson Boone Roasts Coachella Crowd For Lackluster Reaction To “Absolute Legend” Brian May
Benson Boone wowed the Coachella crowd on Friday night (April 11), but it was the fans’ lukewarm reception to the surprise guest appearance by Queen guitarist Brian May that Boone was focused on after the show. The duo delivered a powerful rendition of Queen’s Diamond-certified 1975 hit, "Bohemian Rhapsody," which received a lackluster response from… ...
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Katy Perry Journeys Into Space During Successful Blue Origin Launch With All-Female Crew
Pop superstar Katy Perry and CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King were part of an all-female crew who took part in a space voyage on Monday (April 14) aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft. The New Shepard rocket took off at 9:30 a.m. ET from the company’s West Texas launch facility, and eventually reached a height… ...
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Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Luther’ Tops Hot 100 For Eighth Week, As BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Alex Warren Crack Top 10
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an eighth consecutive week. The track ties 24kGoldn’s “Mood” (featuring Jann Dior) eight-week rule in 2020-21 for the second-longest run at No. 1 among rap hits this decade, after Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” which topped the chart for… ...
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Lana Del Rey Shares New Song, Pushes Back Album Release Date And Suggests Title Change
On Friday (April 11), Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the release of the twangy lead single, "Henry, Come On," from her upcoming 10th studio album. That highly-anticipated project was originally titled, The Right Person Will Stay, and was slated for a May 21 release, but in a since deleted Instagram reel, Lana hinted that… ...
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Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Coffee-Filled Vinyl To Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Of “Espresso”
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her career-changing hit, "Espresso," by releasing a limited-edition vinyl filled with espresso in partnership with Blood Records. The clear single discs are pressed with a brown coffee-like liquid inside the vinyl, and all 1,000 copies were purchased immediately after being announced on Friday (April 11). “Sold out… ...
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Kendrick Lamar And SZA Share Video For Their No. 1 Hit, “Luther,” Ahead Of Grand National Joint Tour
On Friday (April 11), Kendrick Lamar and SZA finally released a music video for their chart-topping hit collaboration, "Luther." The clip is directed by Karena Evans and features stunning visuals that showcase Lamar and SZA performing the song together, as well as engaging in moody, romantic scenes with their filming partners. "Luther" has been No.… ...
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Charli XCX Brings Out Billie Eilish, Lorde, And Troye Sivan During ‘Bratchella’ Set
Charli XCX wowed Coachella on Saturday night (April 12) with a high-energy set that featured surprise special guest appearances by fellow pop superstars Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan, marking a potential farewell to her Brat Era. The performance not only showcased her collaborations with these industry heavyweights – featuring Sivan joining Charli on “Talk,… ...
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Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Reclaims No. 1 On Billboard 200
Playboi Carti’s MUSIC is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, rising one spot to top the chart for the third total week. Two releases made their debut in the Top 10 this week, as Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels?, premieres at No. 9, and Ethel Cain’s 2022… ...
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Owner Of Tennessee Estate Where Taylor Swift Recorded First Album Recalls First Impression Of Young Singer
Taylor Swift recorded parts of her 2006 self-titled debut album at Dark Horse Estate in Franklin, Tennessee, located 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. The estate owner, Robin Crow, recalls that when Swift was recording there, he had no idea she was destined for superstardom. “At the time, I think I met her once or twice… ...
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SZA Joins Elmo To Sing New Song About Gratitude On ‘Sesame Street’
Sesame Street is celebrating their 55th season this year, and the beloved children’s educational program features an impressive lineup of special guests scheduled. On Thursday (April 10), Sesame Street shared a new performance by the Grammy-winning, chart-topping R&B star, SZA, who sings the heartwarming new song, “Be Kind To Me, Be Kind To You,” alongside… ...
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5 Seconds of Summer’s Calum Hood Announces Debut Solo Album, ‘Order Chaos Order,’ Shares Lead Single
On Thursday (April 10), 5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood announced the details of his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order, which is set for release on June 13. Hood, the primary songwriter in 5SOS, also released the lead single, “Don’t Forget You Love Me,” along with an Andy DeLuca-directed music video. “Diving into… ...
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Drake and UMG’s ‘Not Like Us’ Trial Expected To Take Three Weeks To Resolve
Drake is readying himself for a lengthy trial against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track, “Not Like Us.” Court documents obtained on Wednesday (April 9) reveal that Drake’s legal defense team states that "settlement discussions have not taken place,” with both parties gearing up for an expected three-week jury trial in New… ...
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ERNEST Shares Stories About What It Was Like Making “Gettin’ Gone” Video With Snoop Dogg In Nashville
ERNEST and Snoop Dogg just teamed up to record "Gettin' Gone," a cross-genre collaboration that combines the country musician's Nashville roots with the rapper's West Coast vibes. The track marks the inaugural offering from ERNEST's new DeVille Records imprint via Big Loud, and the new label head was surprised Snoop wanted to take part in… ...
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Maren Morris Will Apparently Be A Special Guest During Zedd’s Upcoming Coachella Set
Zedd is rumored to be bringing out country star Maren Morris during his Coachella performance this Sunday (April 13), continuing his tradition of collaborating with high-profile surprise guests for his sets. The DJ has a history of thrilling Coachella audiences with special appearances during his past festival sets – including Katy Perry, Kesha, and Morris… ...
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Is Frank Ocean Teasing A Return To Music?
Fans are abuzz with speculation as a cryptic Coachella billboard hints at a possible comeback from Frank Ocean, tying in with a newly-launched Instagram account, @kikiboyyyyyyy, believed to be the supposed private account from the reclusive musician. The brown billboard was spotted along the route into the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert, reading “KIKI… ...
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Lorde Shares Snippet Of New Song, Giving Fans First Taste Of ‘L4’
Lorde surprised fans by dropping a snippet of an unreleased song on TikTok on Wednesday (April 9), fueling anticipation that her highly-anticipated fourth album is arriving sometime soon. The New Zealand pop superstar shared a 15-second clip of the track while she was strolling through Washington Square Park in New York City. This unexpected teaser,… ...
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Amy Winehouse, Elton John, ‘Hamilton’ Lead List Of Music Added To Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry
It was announced on Wednesday (April 9) that twenty-five sound recordings, including Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the Hamilton Original Cast Album, have been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. The annual honor is a way to showcase the diverse music history and culture of… ...
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Ed Sheeran Opens Up About His Long Friendship With Taylor Swift
During a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Ed Sheeran fondly reminisced about his longtime friendship with Taylor Swift, and their time spent together when was the opening act on her 2013 Red Tour. “I literally spent almost every single day with her for about six months,” Sheeran said. I lived in Nashville… ...
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Jennifer Lopez Will Host And Perform At 2025 American Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez is set to return as both host and performer for this year’s American Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. This marks Lopez’s second time hosting the ceremony, following her role in 2015 where she opened the show with… ...
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Original Beatles’ Drummer Pete Best Announces His Retirement From Performing
Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles who performed with the band in the early 1960s, has announced his retirement from appearances and performances due to what his daughter calls “personal circumstances." News of Best’s retirement was revealed on X on Saturday (April 5) by the drummer's brother, Roag Best, who shared a photo… ...
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Nightclub Roof Collapse In Dominican Republic Kills 79, Injures 160 People, Including Singer Rubby Pérez
A tragic incident occurred at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as the roof collapsed during a live performance early Tuesday (April 8), resulting in at least 79 confirmed deaths and 160 injuries. Rescuers were attempting to reach around 100 people still trapped, with more than 300 individuals in the club at… ...
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