Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025. Sam Goody was once a staple of malls and shopping centers throughout North America, but their business declined rapidly with the advent of…… MORE
A new documentary on the late DJ-producer Avicii is set to premiere on Netflix on December 31. Avicii – I’m Tim tells the life story of the musician – born Tim Bergling – in mostly his own words. A new trailer for the music documentary premiered on Wednesday (December 18), which features Bergling himself narrating…… MORE
On Tuesday (December 17), Pharrell Williams received the honor of being named UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Artistic Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony in Paris. Williams’ new role for the United Nations cultural agency involves promoting initiatives dedicated to protecting indigenous cultures, advancing education and health care for women around the world, and raising awareness…… MORE
Mariah Carey finished off her Christmas Time holiday tour in style on Tuesday night (December 17). Following her cancellation of three recent shows due to the flu, the Queen of Christmas made a triumphant return to the stage at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, marking the final concert of Carey’s 2024 holiday tour. The show brought out…… MORE
According to a new report from Business Insider, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alice in Chains, Marshmello, and other artists apparently spent massive amounts of COVID relief grant money on luxury items, travel, and themselves. Senator Gary Peters called it “an abuse of federal resources.” Brown’s CBE Touring company received $10 million from the Shuttered Venue…… MORE
The BST Hyde Park summer concert series lineup for 2025 is starting to fill up with some of the biggest names in music. Noah Kahan is the latest headliner to be announced for BST Hyde Park, as the folk-country music star will play the sprawling London greenspace on Friday, July 4th. He will be joined…… MORE
On Saturday, November 2, Darius Rucker brought his two daughters to see Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The 58-year-old country music star shared a photo of the momentous occasion on Instagram, where his two girls, Carolyn, 29, and Daniella, 23, are both beaming alongside their proud father. Rucker had…… MORE
Lionsgate won the worldwide theatrical distribution rights for The Weeknd‘s upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychological, music-packed thriller stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, and is directed by Trey Edward Shults. The film will be a creative compliment to the Weeknd’s forthcoming album of the same name, with the music…… MORE
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, spending its 16th week at No. 1. Shaboozey’s crossover hit ties the record for the longest reign at No. 1 of the 2020s, matching Morgan Wallen’s 16-week stint at No. 1 with “Last Night” in 2023. Tyler, the Creator, whose…… MORE
Nicki Minaj announced on X on Sunday (November 3) that she is heading to college, as well as relaunching her Student of the Game charity for aspiring college students who need financial assistance to pay for their schooling. “Barbz, as you may recall; 2 days ago, I mentioned me getting a college degree & that…… MORE