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Category Archives: Starsplash Music News

Billie Eilish Taps Lucy Dacus And Young Miko As Openers For U.S. Dates On ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour’

Billie Eilish Taps Lucy Dacus And Young Miko As Openers For U.S. Dates On ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour’

Billie Eilish is bringing her blockbuster Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour back to the U.S. next month, and the nine-time Grammy winner just announced special guest opening acts Lucy Dacus, Young Miko, Tom Odell, and Men I Trust will join her for select shows. Dacus will support Billie in Phoenix and San Francisco in…… Continue Reading

Joe Jonas Partners With Krispy Kreme To Give Away Free Doughnuts And Coffee To Fans

Joe Jonas Partners With Krispy Kreme To Give Away Free Doughnuts And Coffee To Fans

Joe Jonas is teaming up with Krispy Kreme to celebrate National Coffee Day with special deals and giveaways. The promotion includes a $1 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen from September 27 to 29, and a free medium coffee plus a doughnut on September 29. Jonas stars in a playful campaign video…… Continue Reading

Aaliyah Notches Her First Ever Adult R&B Airplay No. 1 With “Gone,” Featuring Tank

Aaliyah Notches Her First Ever Adult R&B Airplay No. 1 With “Gone,” Featuring Tank

More than three decades since making her musical debut, and over 20 years after her death, Aaliyah has scored her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “Gone,” featuring Tank. This marks Aaliyah’s 14th chart appearance overall, and surpasses her previous No. 4 peak with her 1994 cover of The Isley Brothers’…… Continue Reading

Cardi B Records Train Etiquette And Safety Announcements For New York Subway System

Cardi B Records Train Etiquette And Safety Announcements For New York Subway System

Cardi B has partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to record a series of public service announcements for the New York subway system. The Bronx-born rapper’s distinctive voice will be broadcast across train and subway platforms to promote safe and respectful mass transit behavior. Infusing her characteristic Bronx attitude, Cardi’s PSAs address proper etiquette, urging…… Continue Reading

Taylor Swift Announces Target Vinyl Exclusive Release Of ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: Crowd Is Your King’ Edition

Taylor Swift Announces Target Vinyl Exclusive Release Of ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: Crowd Is Your King’ Edition

On Wednesday (September 24), Taylor Swift announced that Target will offer a limited, one-time-only pressing of an exclusive vinyl version of her album titled, The Life of a Showgirl: The Crowd Is Your King. This special edition is pressed on what is described as “Summertime Spritz Pink Shimmer Vinyl,” featuring unique pearlescent pink and pale-yellow…… Continue Reading

Barry Manilow Announces Series Of U.S. Farewell Performances, Releases New Single

Barry Manilow Announces Series Of U.S. Farewell Performances, Releases New Single

On Tuesday (September 22), Barry Manilow announced a series of farewell shows set to take place in January 2026 throughout nine U.S. cities. These will mark the 82-year-old music legend’s final concerts in select markets, including Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, SC, Duluth, GA, and Columbus. Artist pre-sale starts on Wednesday (September 24), followed by a general…… Continue Reading

Danny Brown Announces New Album, ‘Stardust,’ Shares Lead Single, “Starburst,” Plans 2025 Tour

Danny Brown Announces New Album, ‘Stardust,’ Shares Lead Single, “Starburst,” Plans 2025 Tour

On Tuesday (September 23), Danny Brown announced the details of his new album, Stardust, which is set for release on November 7 via Warp Records. The Detroit rapper also revealed a 21-date North American tour, which kicks off on November 10 in Boston, and concludes on December 14 in New York City, with stops in…… Continue Reading

Doja Cat Reveals New Artwork For ‘Vie,’ Blasts “Harsh Criticism” Of Album Cover

Doja Cat Reveals New Artwork For ‘Vie,’ Blasts “Harsh Criticism” Of Album Cover

On Monday (September 21), Doja Cat unveiled new artwork for her upcoming album, Vie, which is due out this Friday (Sept. 26). The current image features Doja in a tattered wedding dress hanging from a yellow parachute caught in a tree, which she says symbolizes trust, curiosity, and growth. “Love grows upward but more importantly…… Continue Reading

Sabrina Carpenter Says Men Are “A Really Fun Species To Watch”

Sabrina Carpenter Says Men Are “A Really Fun Species To Watch”

In a new cover story feature for Vogue Italia, Sabrina Carpenter shared her mixed feelings about men. “I think they’re a really fun species to watch, in both a good and bad way,” she admits. “I feel really adored, inspired and loved by some of them, and really confused, attacked and ridiculed by others.” Those…… Continue Reading

Eric Church Was Gifted Taylor Swift’s First Gold Record After She Replaced Him On An Arena Tour

Eric Church Was Gifted Taylor Swift’s First Gold Record After She Replaced Him On An Arena Tour

During an appearance on a special episode of The Tonight Show on Sunday (September 21), Eric Church recalled being gifted Taylor Swift’s first gold record after she replaced him on Rascal Flatts’ arena tour in 2006. After learning online that a then-16-year-old Swift was taking his tour spot, Church eventually received a call from the…… Continue Reading

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