British rapper, record producer, and singer M.I.A. recently dropped a new mixtape, called Bells Collection. The 16-track release includes new tracks such as “Never Alone,” “Bella Hadid,” “Amen,” and “Solitude,” as well as her recent song “Free Pali.” The new project is available to stream now, exclusively on her OHMNI website. The mixtape features contributions…… MORE
Kanye West has apologized to the Jewish community for some anti-Semitic remarks he made in 2022. In a statement in Hebrew he posted on Instagram early Tuesday, West said he is “committed to making amends and promoting unity.” “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions.…… MORE
Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) rose from 2-1 on the Billboard 200 dated December 30, earning its fourth non-consecutive week atop the chart. The album earned 136,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending December 21, up 25%,…… MORE
BTS’ Jimin recently released a new digital single, titled “Closer Than This,” dedicated to the group’s fans. The BTS singer’s new track comes along with an accompanying music video. The visual features clips of BTS at fan meetings and concerts from their debut to the present. “‘Cause anytime you want me (I’ll be) / Right…… MORE
Alicia Keys recently released the official music video for “Lifeline” from the soundtrack for the new reboot of The Color Purple. The video was directed by Diane Martel, who previously collaborated with Keys for her past hits “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again.” “I can be your lifeline/ Stay…… MORE
Nicki Minaj has earned her 50th top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs Chart. Minaj achieved this milestone with three songs from her latest album Pink Friday 2 – “Everybody,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert at No. 3, “FTCU” at No. 5 and “Barbie Dangerous” at No. 10 – featured among the top 10. With this,…… MORE
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlist for the Best Original Song category at the 2024 Academy Awards. Three songs from Barbie – Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night,” Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” and “I’m Just Ken” have all made the Best Original Song shortlist. Mark Ronson and…… MORE
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has now spent its 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, thus breaking the record for most weeks atop the tally. The holiday classic also tops the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for the 11th week. Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas…… MORE
Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart. A 12 percent gain in plays helped the song improve its position from No. 3 to No. 1 on the chart dated December 23. “Agora Hills,” from her fourth studio album Scarlet, is the most-played song on U.S. monitored rhythmic radio stations…… MORE
Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla and more are set to perform on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.” ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the lineup for this year’s New Year show on Thursday. Besides the four featured performers, the show will also include performances by Aqua, Doechii, Ellie…… MORE