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Foo Fighters Mark 30th Anniversary With New Track, “Today’s Song,” As Dave Grohl And His Wife Make First Public Appearance Since Secret Baby Reveal

Foo Fighters Mark 30th Anniversary With New Track, “Today’s Song,” As Dave Grohl And His Wife Make First Public Appearance Since Secret Baby Reveal

July 2, 2025 4:00 pm
Foo Fighters are marking their 30th anniversary with the release of a new track, "Today’s Song," the first new music from the band since their 2023 album, But Here We Are. The song – which features cover art drawn by Dave Grohl’s 15-year-old daughter, Harper – was accompanied by an emotional essay from the band’s… ... Continue Reading
Kanye West’s Australia Visa Revoked Over Antisemitic Song

Kanye West’s Australia Visa Revoked Over Antisemitic Song

July 2, 2025 4:00 pm
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of an antisemitic song titled "Heil Hitler" in May. “He’s made a lot of offensive comments that my officials looked at again once he released [that] song,” said Tony Burke, Australia’s Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. “We have enough… ... Continue Reading
Mariah Carey’s New Album Is Done, With A Single On The Way Soon

Mariah Carey’s New Album Is Done, With A Single On The Way Soon

July 2, 2025 4:00 pm
In Los Angeles on Monday (June 30), Mariah Carey took part in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden to celebrate 10 years of the streaming service. During the chat, the 5-time Grammy winner revealed that her upcoming sixteenth studio album is finished, while hinting that the project will include "some Mariah… ... Continue Reading
Fans Are Claiming Lorde’s Translucent ‘Virgin’ CDs Won’t Play In Their CD Players

Fans Are Claiming Lorde’s Translucent ‘Virgin’ CDs Won’t Play In Their CD Players

July 2, 2025 4:00 pm
Frustrated fans are experiencing playback issues with Lorde’s crystal clear Virgin CD, with many of them unable to play the disc on a variety of CD players. Discussions on Reddit and multiple TikTok posts feature annoyed fans experiencing compatibility problems with older models or in-car CD players, expressing their disappointment with the design choice and… ... Continue Reading
Sean Combs Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking And Racketeering Conspiracy, Found Guilty On Prostitution Charges

Sean Combs Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking And Racketeering Conspiracy, Found Guilty On Prostitution Charges

July 2, 2025 4:00 pm
On Wednesday (June 2), Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison, while being found not guilty of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The split verdict prompted a jubilant reaction from Combs, who pumped his fist… ... Continue Reading
BTS Confirm 2026 Reunion Will Feature New Music And Tour, Announce First-Ever Live Album

BTS Confirm 2026 Reunion Will Feature New Music And Tour, Announce First-Ever Live Album

July 1, 2025 4:00 pm
In their first collective WeVerse stream in almost three years, BTS confirmed their reunion and shared plans for a new group album and world tour in 2026. “We’ll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year. Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,”… ... Continue Reading
Mystery Woman Spotted Kissing Harry Styles At Glastonbury Has Been Identified

Mystery Woman Spotted Kissing Harry Styles At Glastonbury Has Been Identified

July 1, 2025 4:00 pm
While attending the Glastonbury music festival on Saturday (June 28), Harry Styles was spotted kissing a mystery woman in the VIP section in video footage obtained by The Sun.  The woman has now been identified as producer Ella Kenny, with Styles spotted dancing and making out with her while in the middle of a crowd.… ... Continue Reading
Katy Perry Sheds Tears During Australia Concert Following Split With Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry Sheds Tears During Australia Concert Following Split With Orlando Bloom

July 1, 2025 4:00 pm
At the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Monday night (June 30), Katy Perry brought the 15-date Australian leg of her tour to an emotional close. The pop superstar finished the show in tears, following her recent split from Orlando Bloom. “Thank you for always being there for me, Australia. It means the world,” Perry said as… ... Continue Reading
Lorde Teases Potential ‘Virgin’ B-Sides, Reveals One Of Her Favorite Songs Was Cut At “Last Minute”

Lorde Teases Potential ‘Virgin’ B-Sides, Reveals One Of Her Favorite Songs Was Cut At “Last Minute”

July 1, 2025 4:00 pm
In an Instagram post on Monday (June 30), Lorde opened up about the challenges of creating her new album, Virgin, after the record had been out for three days. The Grammy-winning pop superstar singled out "Favourite Daughter" as the toughest to write, produce, and sing. The track, which Lorde admits “Kicked my ass,” delves into… ... Continue Reading
Sabrina Carpenter’s Charitable Fund Has Already Raised Over $1 Million In A Year

Sabrina Carpenter’s Charitable Fund Has Already Raised Over $1 Million In A Year

July 1, 2025 4:00 pm
Sabrina Carpenter's charitable fund under the nonprofit PLUS1 has raised over $1 million in just 12 months, making it the organization's fastest-growing artist initiative. The Sabrina Carpenter Fund supports causes close to the pop superstar’s heart, including mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and animal welfare support. Carpenter integrates fundraising into various aspects of her career,… ... Continue Reading
Gavin Adcock Slams Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ During Mid-Concert Rant, “That S–t Ain’t Country Music”

Gavin Adcock Slams Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ During Mid-Concert Rant, “That S–t Ain’t Country Music”

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
During a recent concert, Gavin Adcock blasted Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning Best Country Album, Cowboy Carter, during an onstage rant. In fan-captured video footage of the incident, the country star takes issue with albums that currently outrank his own on Apple Music’s country albums chart. “One of them’s Beyoncé — you can tell her we’re coming for… ... Continue Reading
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Something Beautiful’ Film Set To Premiere On Disney+ And Hulu On July 16

Miley Cyrus’ ‘Something Beautiful’ Film Set To Premiere On Disney+ And Hulu On July 16

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Miley Cyrus' visual companion to her latest album, Something Beautiful, will premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on July 16 in the United States and Canada, and on July 30 internationally. The film, directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, made its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, which was followed by… ... Continue Reading
Charli XCX Blasts Critics Of Her Glastonbury Set For Their “Boomer Vibe Comments”

Charli XCX Blasts Critics Of Her Glastonbury Set For Their “Boomer Vibe Comments”

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Charli XCX is hitting back at critics of her Glastonbury performance on Saturday night (June 28), who were dismissive of her reliance on autotune while denouncing her for not using a traditional band on stage. “Really enjoying these boomer vibe comments on my glastonbury performance. it’s super fascinating to me,” she wrote in a social… ... Continue Reading
Jury Begins Deliberations In The Sean Combs Trial

Jury Begins Deliberations In The Sean Combs Trial

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
The trial of Sean Combs is now in the hands of the jury, as they began deliberation on Monday (June 30) on the charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution against the disgraced music mogul. The process is expected to take several days. If convicted, Combs faces a possible life sentence… ... Continue Reading
Robert Smith Joins Olivia Rodrigo On Two Cure Classics During Her Glastonbury Headlining Set

Robert Smith Joins Olivia Rodrigo On Two Cure Classics During Her Glastonbury Headlining Set

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
During her headlining, festival-closing set at Glastonbury on Sunday night (June 29), Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans by bringing out The Cure's legendary frontman, Robert Smith, during her set, where they performed his classic hits, "Friday I'm in Love" and "Just Like Heaven." “He’s perhaps the best songwriter to come out of England,” Rodrigo said enthusiastically… ... Continue Reading
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Spends Fourth Week At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100

Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Spends Fourth Week At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100

June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as his first career leader adds a fourth week atop the chart. Elsewhere in the Top 10, Cardi B’s new single “Outside” debuts at No. 10, becoming the Grammy-winning rapper's 13th career Top 10 hit. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen claims his sixth week with… ... Continue Reading
LL Cool J Gives Guided Tour Of New York City Rap History In New Trailer For ‘Hip-Hop Was Born Here’ Docuseries

LL Cool J Gives Guided Tour Of New York City Rap History In New Trailer For ‘Hip-Hop Was Born Here’ Docuseries

June 29, 2025 4:00 pm
LL Cool J delves into the birth and evolution of rap in New York City in the new trailer for the upcoming docuseries, Hip-Hop Was Born Here. The five-part show features interviews with rap luminaries such as Method Man, Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante, and Big Daddy Kane, while providing a historical and musical tour of… ... Continue Reading
Dua Lipa Pays Tribute To The Beatles And Sinead O’Connor During Her U.K. Tour Stops

Dua Lipa Pays Tribute To The Beatles And Sinead O’Connor During Her U.K. Tour Stops

June 29, 2025 4:00 pm
Dua Lipa continued the U.K. leg of her Radical Optimism Tour by covering a pair of legendary local artists during her recent shows in England and Ireland. Lipa performed the Beatles' classic, “Hey Jude,” during her stadium show at Anfield in Liverpool on June 25, and covered the Zutons’ “Valerie” – which was popularized by… ... Continue Reading
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Grand National Tour’ Is Now Highest Grossing Co-Headline Tour Of All-Time

Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Grand National Tour’ Is Now Highest Grossing Co-Headline Tour Of All-Time

June 29, 2025 4:00 pm
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have broken the touring record previously held by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, as the duo’s ongoing Grand National Tour is officially the highest-grossing co-headline tour of all-time. Kendrick and SZA just completed the North American leg of their tour, which grossed $256.4 million from 1.1 million tickets sold over the course of… ... Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Claims Sixth Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200

Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Claims Sixth Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200

June 29, 2025 4:00 pm
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem spends a sixth straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. I’m the Problem earned 177,000 units over the past week, netting the largest total for an album in its sixth week on the chart since Adele’s 25 earned 363,000 in its sixth week in January 2016.… ... Continue Reading
Beyoncé’s Flying Car Malfunctions During Her Homecoming Show In Houston

Beyoncé’s Flying Car Malfunctions During Her Homecoming Show In Houston

June 29, 2025 4:00 pm
During Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour stop in her hometown of Houston on Saturday night (June 28), the airborne car she rides in during her performance of “16 Carriages” experienced a technical mishap, visibly tilting mid-air and causing the singer to stop the track mid-song. Despite the alarming moment – which was caught on fan-shot footage… ... Continue Reading
Brandy And Monica Reveal Plans To Collaborate On New Music Ahead Of Tour Together

Brandy And Monica Reveal Plans To Collaborate On New Music Ahead Of Tour Together

June 26, 2025 4:00 pm
Brandy and Monica made an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday (June 25), and the Grammy-winning singers confirmed their plans to collaborate on new music alongside their upcoming joint tour. They duo just announced The Boy Is Mine Tour, a 24-date trek which is set to begin on October 16 in Cincinnati and concludes… ... Continue Reading
Cardi B Defends Her Decision To Include ‘WAP’ And ‘Up’ On New Album, Years After Their Release

Cardi B Defends Her Decision To Include ‘WAP’ And ‘Up’ On New Album, Years After Their Release

June 26, 2025 4:00 pm
On Wednesday (June 25), Cardi B took to social media to explain her decision to include the popular singles "WAP" and "Up" on her forthcoming album, Am I the Drama?, despite the songs first being released back in 2020 and 2021, respectively. “This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this,” the… ... Continue Reading
Lorde Teases Secret Set At Glastonbury 2025 To Coincide With ‘Virgin’ Release Day

Lorde Teases Secret Set At Glastonbury 2025 To Coincide With ‘Virgin’ Release Day

June 26, 2025 4:00 pm
Lorde shared an Instagram Story on Thursday (June 26) that seemingly confirms that she will be performing a secret set at Glastonbury 2025. Lorde's post features an aerial photo of the festival’s Woodsies tent, which conspicuously has an unannounced slot remaining at 11:30 a.m. on Friday (June 27), which coincides with the release day of… ... Continue Reading
Brian Wilson’s Cause Of Death Disclosed

Brian Wilson’s Cause Of Death Disclosed

June 26, 2025 4:00 pm
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson's cause of death was revealed in the Los Angeles County Department of Health's death certificate, which disclosed that “respiratory arrest” was the primary cause, with sepsis and cystitis listed as contributing factors. The certificate also revealed additional health issues at the time of Wilson's passing, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic… ... Continue Reading
Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Call Off Engagement, Break Up After Nine Years

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Call Off Engagement, Break Up After Nine Years

June 26, 2025 4:00 pm
After nine years together, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have officially ended their engagement. The famous couple first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016, and briefly split in 2017 before getting back together the following year. The couple revealed that they were engaged in 2019, with Perry describing the moment to late-night host… ... Continue Reading
Doechii And Tyler, The Creator Debut New Collaboration, “Get Right,” At Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

Doechii And Tyler, The Creator Debut New Collaboration, “Get Right,” At Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

June 25, 2025 4:00 pm
During Louis Vuitton's ‘Spring/Summer 2026’ fashion show in Paris on Tuesday (June 24), Doechii and Tyler, the Creator previewed their upcoming Pharrell-produced collaboration. “Get Right.” This marks the two Grammy-winning rappers second partnership, following their 2024 joint track, "Balloon," from Tyler’s Billboard 200 chart-topping album, Chromakopia. Doechii worked closely with Pharrell, Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative… ... Continue Reading
Olivia Rodrigo Covers Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You” In Dublin, Admits She’s “Obsessed” With Them

Olivia Rodrigo Covers Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You” In Dublin, Admits She’s “Obsessed” With Them

June 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans at her sold-out show in Dublin's Marlay Park on Tuesday night (June 24) by performing a cover of Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You.” Rodrigo’s Ireland show was part of her ongoing Guts World Tour, and served as a warm-up for her largest U.K. gig to date, a sold-out headline show at… ... Continue Reading
Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Alternate “Approved By God” Cover Art For ‘Man’s Best Friend’

Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Alternate “Approved By God” Cover Art For ‘Man’s Best Friend’

June 25, 2025 4:00 pm
On Wednesday (June 25), Sabrina Carpenter unveiled an alternate cover for her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, amid the controversy surrounding the original provocative image on her record cover. The new black and white photograph – shot by Bryce Anderson, who also took the original cover photo – features Carpenter standing close to a man… ... Continue Reading
Ice Cube Gets His Own Bobblehead Day And Drone Show At Dodgers Stadium

Ice Cube Gets His Own Bobblehead Day And Drone Show At Dodgers Stadium

June 25, 2025 4:00 pm
On Saturday (June 21), lifelong Dodgers fan Ice Cube was honored with his very own bobblehead day during a game at Dodgers Stadium. Despite the home team’s loss to the Washington Nationals, the event drew a record-breaking attendance of 54,154 fans, surpassing the previous attendance record for the 2025 season. The bobblehead features the hip-hop… ... Continue Reading
Taylor Swift Performs For First Time Since ‘Eras Tour,’ Making Surprise Appearance At Travis Kelce’s Nashville NFL Party

Taylor Swift Performs For First Time Since ‘Eras Tour,’ Making Surprise Appearance At Travis Kelce’s Nashville NFL Party

June 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at a benefit concert in Nashville on Tuesday night (June 24), with the music superstar performing "Shake It Off" on an acoustic guitar at the 1,200 capacity Brooklyn Bowl. The impromptu performance took place at the end of Kane Brown's set, stunning the audience and delighting fans who had… ... Continue Reading
Bobby Sherman, 1960s-70s Teen Idol, Dies At 81 After Cancer Battle

Bobby Sherman, 1960s-70s Teen Idol, Dies At 81 After Cancer Battle

June 24, 2025 4:00 pm
Bobby Sherman, a top teen idol of the late 1960s and early '70s, has passed away at the age of 81 after battling kidney cancer. The sad news was announced by his wife, Brigitte Poublon, on Instagram on Tuesday (June 24). “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved… ... Continue Reading
Brandy And Monica Announce 2025 ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Co-Headlining Tour

Brandy And Monica Announce 2025 ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Co-Headlining Tour

June 24, 2025 4:00 pm
Brandy and Monica just announced that they are launching their first-ever co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour, with special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. The 24-date arena tour kicks off in Cincinnati on October 16, and includes stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn, before concluding in Houston on… ... Continue Reading
Liam Payne Is Shown Offering Guidance To Aspiring Musicians In Trailer For ‘Building The Band’

Liam Payne Is Shown Offering Guidance To Aspiring Musicians In Trailer For ‘Building The Band’

June 24, 2025 4:00 pm
In the new trailer for the upcoming Netflix competition series, Building the Band, the late Liam Payne is shown offering guidance and encouragement to aspiring musicians. The show, which is set to premiere on July 9 and will be hosted by AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys), blends elements of The Voice and Love Is Blind, and… ... Continue Reading
Prosecution Rests Case In Sean Combs Trial, While Defense Plans No Witnesses

Prosecution Rests Case In Sean Combs Trial, While Defense Plans No Witnesses

June 24, 2025 4:00 pm
On Tuesday (June 24), the prosecution rested its case in the high-profile Sean Combs trial, where the disgraced entertainment mogul is accused of five felony charges of sex-trafficking and racketeering. The defense team has announced that they don’t plan to call any witnesses, with Combs choosing not to testify in his own defense. The court… ... Continue Reading
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Returns To No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 For Third Week

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Returns To No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 For Third Week

June 23, 2025 4:00 pm
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” reclaims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, one week after being knocked off the top spot by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild.” In addition to Warren claiming his third total week topping the Hot 100, “Ordinary” also becomes his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart, while spending a… ... Continue Reading
Reneé Rapp Announces 2025 Bite Me North American Tour

Reneé Rapp Announces 2025 Bite Me North American Tour

June 23, 2025 4:00 pm
On Monday (June 23), Reneé Rapp announced dates and details of her 2025 Bite Me Tour, which will hit up arenas and amphitheaters this fall. The 17-date North American jaunt is set to kick off on September 23 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, stopping in major music markets like Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los… ... Continue Reading
Lana Del Rey Names Addison Rae, BANKS, And London Grammar As Opening Acts On Her U.K. Stadium Tour

Lana Del Rey Names Addison Rae, BANKS, And London Grammar As Opening Acts On Her U.K. Stadium Tour

June 23, 2025 4:00 pm
On Sunday (June 22), one day after celebrating her 40th birthday, Lana Del Rey took to Instagram to announce the opening acts for her U.K. and Ireland stadium tour. Lana revealed that London Grammar, BANKS, and Addison Rae will join her on select dates of the run, which is set to kick off this week.… ... Continue Reading
Maroon 5 Announce New Album, ‘Love Is Like,’ Share Single, “All Night,” And Plot 2025 U.S. Arena Tour

Maroon 5 Announce New Album, ‘Love Is Like,’ Share Single, “All Night,” And Plot 2025 U.S. Arena Tour

June 23, 2025 4:00 pm
On Monday (June 23), Maroon 5 announced the details of their upcoming eighth studio album, Love Is Like, which is set to be released on August 15 via Interscope. The band also revealed that the record will be accompanied by a 23-date U.S. arena tour, which kicks-off on July 11 in Endicott, N.Y., hitting major… ... Continue Reading
Cardi B Finally Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’ Seven Years After Debut

Cardi B Finally Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’ Seven Years After Debut

June 23, 2025 4:00 pm
Seven years after her Grammy-winning debut album Invasion Of Your Privacy, Cardi B has announced the upcoming release of her highly-anticipated sophomore record. The rapper revealed that her new album Am I The Drama? will arrive on September 19th. Cardi shared the album cover on social media, which depicts her posing amid a flock of… ... Continue Reading

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