Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 AMAs, and is also set to perform at the ceremony, marking her first television performance in seven years. The event is set to take place on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and coincides with Jackson’s ongoing residency at the Resorts World Las Vegas,…… Continue Reading
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Cassie Testifies That Sean Combs Emotionally, Physically, And Sexually Assaulted Her For Over A Decade
Cassie Ventura took the stand on Tuesday (May 13) and testified in a packed courtroom against her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the disgraced music mogul of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse spanning over a decade. Ventura described instances of physical abuse and detailed disturbing “freak-offs” orchestrated by Combs that made her feel humiliated and…… Continue Reading
Twenty One Pilots Recover Stolen Drum Following Fans’ Investigation
After a fan stole Twenty One Pilots’ drum during a performance in Manchester on Sunday night (May 11), the band’s fanbase mobilized to help investigate and recover the stolen instrument. The thief was caught on video leaving the venue with the drum, prompting fans to launch a makeshift investigation in hopes of identifying the culprit.…… Continue Reading
Lil Wayne Accused Of Abuse By Girlfriend Denise Bidot
Model Denise Bidot has accused rapper Lil Wayne of abuse after he allegedly broke up with her via text message on Mother’s Day. Bidot detailed the ordeal on her Instagram Story, revealing that Wayne’s assistants ejected her and her daughter from his residence despite her ongoing recovery from recent surgery. In her posts, Bidot accused…… Continue Reading
Kid Cudi Is Set To Release His First Book, ‘Cudi: The Memoir’
On Sunday (May 11), Kid Cudi announced the upcoming release of his debut book, Cudi: The Memoir, which is scheduled for publication on August 5 via Simon & Schuster . The Cleveland rapper will delve into his upbringing and the highs and lows of his music career, while sharing personal stories that reflect on his…… Continue Reading
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a 12th consecutive week. The hit collaboration now holds the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” (featuring 112), which topped the…… Continue Reading
Netflix Series On Madonna In The Works With Shawn Levy At The Helm
Madonna is partnering with Netflix and director Shawn Levy for an upcoming limited series about her life and music. The show is separate from a previous Madonna film project affiliated with Universal Pictures that was halted back in January 2023. Details regarding the new limited series, including which part of Madonna’s life will be depicted…… Continue Reading
Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Being Stabbed In Prison
Tory Lanez was hospitalized after a prison stabbing on Monday morning (May 12). Following the brutal attack, Lanez was rushed to a nearby hospital in Bakersfield, California, to treat his injuries. The Canadian musician was reportedly in the prison yard of California Correctional Institution when he was stabbed, though details of the attack and its…… Continue Reading
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Reclaims No. 1 On Billboard 200 Following Vinyl Release
Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, jumping six places to top the charts due to its release on vinyl. It’s the fourth total week at No. 1 for the Spanish-language project, following three consecutive weeks atop the chart from January 25-February 8. This is an…… Continue Reading
Lola Young’s “Messy’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart
Lola Young’s “Messy” jumps up two spots this week to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. This achievement follows “Messy” topping the Alternative Airplay chart for a week back in April, marking the first debut hit by a woman to reach No. 1 on both charts since Lorde’s “Royals” in 2013. “Messy” was…… Continue Reading