Shaboozey Shares Insight Into The Year’s Biggest Hit, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” tied a record last month by spending 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The universal appeal of the song propelled the Virginia native into music stardom, and Shaboozey loves seeing everyone come together while enjoying his big hit. “It has an American feeling to it,… ...
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Charli XCX Shares Advice She Received From Ariana Grande While Bonding Over ‘Sympathy Is A Knife’
In a new interview with Variety, Charli XCX shared details about her recent collaboration with Ariana Grande on the “Sympathy Is A Knife” remix, and the advice that the Wicked star gave her. “She had a lot to say,” Charli recalls. “We went back and forth on the lyrics, talking about all the knives that… ...
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Azealia Banks Claims She Will Sue Matty Healy After He Threatened To Slap Her
Azealia Banks and the 1975 frontman Matty Healy got into a war of words on X that might lead to the provocative rapper suing the outspoken pop singer. Healy came to the defense of Charli XCX, who is engaged to his 1975 bandmate George Daniel, and Matty’s fiancée, Gabbriette, both of whom Banks was harshly… ...
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Zayn Malik Cancels Newcastle Show At Last Minute Due To Vocal Issues
Zayn Malik waited until the last possible moment to cancel his scheduled show in Newcastle, England on Tuesday night (December 3). Fans were already inside the O2 City Hall when the former One Direction singer made the decision to cancel the show due to his vocal issues. “I’m so sorry to do this but my… ...
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Beyoncé Named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star Of The 21st Century
As the first quarter of the 21st Century draws to a close, Billboard counted down the 25 greatest pop stars of the past 25 years as chosen by their staff. On Tuesday (December 3), the publication revealed that Beyoncé topped their list as the greatest pop star of the 21st Century. Billboard said Beyoncé was… ...
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Women Made The Top Eight Most-Streamed Albums On Spotify In 2024
On Wednesday (December 4), Spotify revealed its year-end Spotify Wrapped data, which featured its ranking of the most-streamed albums in the world over the past 12 months. According to those figures, the Top Eight most-streamed albums of 2024 were all released by women. Taylor Swift is featured three times in the Top Eight, with The… ...
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Lainey Wilson, Laufey, Young Miko Set To Be Honored At Variety’s Eighth Annual Hitmakers Event
On Tuesday (December 3), Variety announced six additional honorees for their upcoming eighth annual Hitmakers celebration. Lainey Wilson will be awarded Storyteller of the Year, while Laufey will receive the Crossover Award. Young Miko is set to be recognized with the Trailblazer Award, while Grace Bowers will receive the Next Gen Award. The event also… ...
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Post Malone Set To Headline Pre-Super Bowl Concert
Ahead of Super Bowl LIX at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome on Sunday, February 9, Post Malone will officially get the party started with a concert on Friday (February 7). Posty’s intimate performance will take place at the Fillmore in New Orleans, which has a capacity of only 2,000 fans, a stark contrast from the massive… ...
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Eminem’s Mother, Debbie Nelson, Dead At 69
Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died at the age of 69. Nelson passed away due to complications related to advanced lung cancer in St. Joseph, Missouri. Nelson married Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. when she was still a teenager, and gave birth to Eminem — born Marshall Mathers — on October 17, 1972. The pair had… ...
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LL Cool J Boasts That He Is The “Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed”
During an interview on Apple Music's Le Code with host Mehdi Maïzi, LL Cool J reflected on his cultural importance in the world of hip-hop and his lasting impact on rap music. The two-time Grammy Award-winning emcee made a career out of slick rhymes filled with braggadocio, and he expressed that same arrogance throughout the… ...
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Teddy Swims, Lenny Kravitz, Tinashe, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson Set To Perform On ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
On Tuesday (December 3), Ryan Seacrest announced the stacked music lineup that will bring 2024 to a rousing close during the annual holiday TV special, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. Country superstars Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett, R&B sensation Tinashe, and chart-topping “Lose Control" singer Teddy Swims will all be performing during the… ...
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Kendrick Lamar And SZA Announce 2025 Grand National Stadium Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced on Tuesday (December 3) that they are hitting the road together in 2025 on their joint Grand National Tour. The hip-hop and R&B superstars will be playing stadiums across North America during a run of 21-shows that kicks off on April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Their jaunt… ...
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Apple Music’s Top Streamed Album Of The Year, Certified 6X-Platinum By RIAA
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story on Tuesday celebrating The Tortured Poets Department, being recognized as Apple Music’s Top Streamed Album of 2024. ““Ahhhhhh thank you for listening to my music and TTPD so much!!!! You, the fans, made The Tortured Poets Department the TOP STREAMED ALBUM of The Year on @applemusic!!! 🩶,” Swift excitedly captioned her story, while also acknowledging another big streaming achievement for her in 2024. “You guys snagged me that Top Streamed Artist spot too. 😝”
Swift’s multiple-Grammy nominated TTPD was also just certified as 6x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 30. The milestone signifies that Swift’s 11th studio album has sold over six million units, her sixth record to achieve that feat. The RIAA made the announcement with an Instagram post on Monday (November 2), captioning their post, “She can do it with a broken heart 💔✨. Congratulations @taylorswift on #TheTorturedPoetDepartment earning an RIAA 6x Platinum certification! 💿” (Billboard)
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Camila Cabello Says “It Meant A Lot” For Beyoncé And Taylor Swift To Praise Her “Misunderstood” Album ‘C,XOXO’
In a new Nylon cover story, Camila Cabello opened up about the public reaction to her “misunderstood” recent album, C,XOXO. The 27-year-old Grammy-nominated singer also shared how receiving praise from her idols Beyoncé and Taylor Swift helped validate her work. “Now I’m going to sound name-drop-y,” Cabello shared. “But Beyoncé told me she loved my… ...
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Gwen Stefani Says No Doubt’s ‘Don’t Speak’ Is “The Heartbeat Of My Entire Life”
In a recent interview with People to promote her new solo album, Bouquet, Gwen Stefani took a reflective look back at her time with No Doubt and how those experiences shaped her entire career. Stefani is clearly proud of her work on her new record, admitting: "I love writing songs. That's everything to me. If… ...
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Britney Spears Finally Declared Legally Single, Seven Months After Finalizing Divorce From Sam Asghari
Britney Spears was declared legally single on Monday (December 2), seven months after she officially finalized her divorce from ex-husband Sam Asghari. It was a legal gift granted from the California courts on the pop superstar’s 43rd birthday, who separated from the 30-year-old Asghari in late July 2023, just 13 months after their marriage. He… ...
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Jack Harlow Channels Elvis And Sinatra At Hometown Show Backed By Louisville Orchestra
At Louisville’s Whitney Hall on Friday and Saturday night (November 29-30), Jack Harlow brought his 4th annual “No Place Like Home” shows to his dedicated hometown fans. For these special holiday weekend shows, the Grammy-nominated rapper and pop star was backed by the Louisville Orchestra, led by conductor Teddy Abrams. In addition to his own… ...
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Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100, As He Commands Entire Top Five
Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with the Nobel Prize-winning rapper owning the entire Top 5 of the singles chart this week. Lamar – whose surprise release, GNX, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart – joins Taylor Swift, Drake, and the Beatles as the… ...
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The Weeknd Reveals Release Date For ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ Plans Rose Bowl Record Release Concert
The Weeknd announced that the release date for his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is set for Friday, January 24. Abel Tesfaye took to Instagram to also reveal his plans for a massive one-night-only record release concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the following day on January 25. This will mark the Weeknd’s debut… ...
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Miley Cyrus Reveals It Was Her Mom’s Idea To Pole Dance During 2009 Teen Choice Awards
During a conversation with her sister Brandi Cyrus on Spotify’s Billion Club series, Miley Cyrus looked back on one of her most controversial moments of her career. The Grammy-winning singer revealed that it was her mom, Tish Cyrus, who suggested she pole dance during her performance of “Party in the U.S.A.” at the 2009 Teen… ...
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Chappell Roan Celebrates ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ Hitting 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Chappell Roan took to Instagram on Saturday (November 30) to celebrate her hit single, “Good Luck, Babe!” surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. “Good Luck, Babe!” was released as a standalone single on April 5, 2024, and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The 3x-platinum certified track was recently nominated… ...
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Zayn Malik Pays Tribute To Liam Payne During Performance In Late One Direction Singer’s Hometown
During a performance in Liam Payne’s hometown of Wolverhampton, England, on Friday night (November 29), Zayn Malik honored his late One Direction bandmate by dedicating an emotional rendition of “It’s You” to him. In a fan-captured video of the performance shared on X, Malik shares some heartfelt words about Payne. “So, I’ve been doing something… ...
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Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise Album, ‘GNX,’ Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise new album, GNX, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, after the Nobel Prize-winning rapper dropped the album with no warning on November 22. GNX marks Lamar's fifth consecutive chart-topping album, while recording the biggest streaming week for any hip-hop album in 2024. The Wicked movie soundtrack also made a… ...
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Justin And Hailey Bieber Laugh Off Divorce Rumors Only Three Months After Welcoming First Baby
Justin and Hailey Bieber just welcomed their son, Jack Blues, back in August, and also recently celebrated their six-year wedding anniversary, but that doesn’t keep persistent divorce rumors from circulating around the couple. According to a source with inside information about the Biebers, the couple completely dismisses any talk that their marriage is on the… ...
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Cher Recalls Taking John Lennon To The Playboy Mansion, Where He Drunkenly Went Skinny-Dipping
In her new book, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, the legendary singer recalled a wild night when she and her then-boyfriend David Geffen brought John Lennon and his drinking buddy Harry Nilsson to the Playboy Mansion. The 78-year entertainment icon revealed that she ran into Lennon and Nilsson at a bar, and the former Beatle… ...
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Ed Sheeran Releases New Holiday Song, “Under The Tree,” For Netflix Christmas Movie
Ed Sheeran has released a new holiday song called “Under the Tree,” which is featured in the forthcoming animated Netflix movie, That Christmas. The pop superstar also stars in the music video alongside Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie, who plays his girlfriend in the melancholy clip. The video, which also features animation from the film, was… ...
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Adele Will Commemorate Her Las Vegas Residency With Live Vinyl Box Set Featuring Confetti From Her Show
Adele finished up her celebrated residency in Las Vegas with her 100th and final performance on Saturday, November 23, but the 16-time Grammy winner wants those special moments to live on forever. Adele announced on Instagram on Tuesday (November 26) that she is releasing a 3LP vinyl box set featuring the entire 21-song setlist from… ...
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Drake Filed Another Legal Claim Against UMG, Alleging They Defamed Him By Releasing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Drake has filed his second legal claim against Universal Music Group, this time around accusing the company of defamation by releasing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The Toronto rap superstar filed a “pre-action” petition in a Texas federal court on Monday night, claiming that by releasing Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” –… ...
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Elton John Reveals That He Cannot See Out Of One Eye Due To Worsening Infection
In a new interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, Elton John shared the news that his “severe” eye infection has caused him to lose sight in his right eye for the past four months. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer developed the infection over the summer while he was in the south… ...
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Lana Del Rey Announces New Album, ‘The Right Person Will Stay,’ Plots 2025 U.K. And Ireland Stadium Tour
Lana Del Rey made major news on Monday (November 25), with the pop superstar taking to Instagram to announce her new album, The Right Person Will Stay, as well as sharing details of her 2025 stadium tour in the U.K. and Ireland. “‘The right person will stay’ out may 21,” Lana captioned her post, featuring… ...
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Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Sets New Highest Selling Tour Record By A Solo Rapper
Following the release of his Grammy-nominated, chart-topping 2023 album, Utopia, Travis Scott launched his epic Circus Maximus Tour on October 11, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This was Scott’s first full-scale concert tour in nearly five years, and fans were clearly excited to get the chance to see him perform again. Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour… ...
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P!nk Finishes Up Her 2023-2024 Tour, Grossing Nearly $700 Million
Over the past 18 months, P!nk has performed 128 shows. Those live dates include a span of three separate tours, from her Summer Carnival Tour which took place in stadiums, to the Trustfall Tour and P!nk Live shows that filled arenas around the world. On November 20, P!nk brought her sprawling live run to a… ...
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Drake Accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of “Illegally” Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Drake's Frozen Moments LLC has filed a legal complaint in Manhattan court alleging that Universal Music Group and Spotify manipulated streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" through bots, undisclosed payments, and biased recommendations. Drake's attorneys claim that UMG engaged in deceptive pay-to-play practices and false advertising under New York state law, detailing… ...
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Queen Latifah Set To Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Queen Latifah was a 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and now the hip-hop icon is set to host the 2024 ceremony. The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be taped on Sunday, December 8, and will be broadcast on CBS on December 22 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. ET. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients include director… ...
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Shaboozey Ties A Record As ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Tops Billboard Hot 100 For 19th Week
Shaboozey’s crossover smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a record-tying 19th week. The song has now tied the longest reign at No. 1 over the 66-year history of the chart, equaling Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus), which also ruled… ...
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Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter Lead 2024 Billboard Music Awards Finalists
Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter were just announced as the leading finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Bryan leads the 2024 BBMA finalists, with the country star up for 18 awards with 21 total entries. Swift, the most decorated female BBMAs artist of all time, is a finalist in 16… ...
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Dolly Parton Teased Miley Cyrus About How ‘Used To Be Young’ “Should Have Been My Song”
During her recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Miley Cyrus shared her thoughts about her 2023 single, “Used to Be Young,” and revealed that her famous godmother, Dolly Parton, wished it was her song. Cyrus said that the track comes from a very vulnerable place, while disclosing that Parton was quite shocked when she first heard… ...
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ATEEZ Debut At No. 1 On Billboard 200 With ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2,’ As K-Pop Makes Chart History
ATEEZ’s new album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2, debuts atop the Billboard 200, giving the K-pop boy band their second No. 1 record of their career and their sixth consecutive Top 10 release. Other strong debuts dominated the top of the charts this week, as Linkin Park’s From Zero premieres at No. 2, Jin’s solo debut album,… ...
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Charli XCX Announces BRAT 2025 US Arena Tour
Charli XCX took to Instagram on Friday (November 22) to reveal dates and locations on her BRAT 2025 Arena Tour. This official announcement comes after the Grammy-nominated singer teased the tour with a series of BRAT green billboards appeared in cities throughout the United States like Brooklyn, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Charli was also revealed as… ...
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Khalid Discloses That He Is Gay After He Was Publicly Outed Online
Khalid took to X on Friday (November 22) to come out as gay, after he was outed online. The 26-year-old Grammy-nominated R&B singer sent out a series of posts on Friday to address his sexuality. “🏳️🌈!!! there yall go. next topic please lol,” Khalid posted, before he further explained himself in additional posts. “I got… ...
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