Starsplash Music News

On Thursday (September 11), Gorillaz announced the details of their ninth studio album, The Mountain, which is set for release on March 20, 2026, via their new label KONG. The 15-track record features collaborations with Black Thought, Yasiin Bey, Johnny Marr, The Clash’s Paul Simonon, and the late actor Dennis Hopper, along with a guest… ... Continue Reading

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer and co-founder of The Roots and acclaimed filmmaker, will receive the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award at a ceremony at The Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles on October 10. Presented by previous winner Quinta Brunson, the honor recognizes Thompson’s innovative storytelling across music, film, and cultural commentary, including his Oscar and… ... Continue Reading

Doja Cat continues her ‘80s-themed rollout for her upcoming album, Vie, by adopting the persona of cult icon Max Headroom in an Instagram video announcing the iTunes exclusive deluxe edition which is available for pre-order. Embracing the retro aesthetic, including neon backgrounds and glitch effects, the promo teases snippets of new songs, exclusive content, and… ... Continue Reading

On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought to reveal their identities, arguing that they waived their anonymity by attending a press conference wearing… ... Continue Reading

Ed Sheeran fueled speculation that he’s moving to America following a recent appearance on The 2 Johnnies Podcast, but he’s taken to his Instagram Stories to clear things up and let everyone know, “I’m not moving.” Sheeran’s prior comments on the podcast had fans wondering if he was leaving the U.K., with the pop superstar… ... Continue Reading

Lil Baby’s 2020 album, My Turn, has been named No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums of the 21st Century chart, which ranks the 100 best-performing albums on the weekly Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart from 2000 through 2024. Released via Quality Control/Motown, My Turn was Lil Baby’s first No. 1 on the chart, propelled by… ... Continue Reading

On Wednesday (August 27), Ariana Grande teased a mysterious forthcoming announcement in a cryptic Instagram video. The brief sci-fi themed clip features the message, “A corrupt file has been found and corrected,” with the Grammy-winning pop superstar’s hand trembling as she reaches towards the computer screen. The video then fades to black, followed by the… ... Continue Reading

Spotify’s editorial team has named Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, and Ravyn Lenae among the artists leading its 2025 Songs of Summer list. The tally features tracks like Warren’s “Ordinary,” Lenae’s “Love Me Not,” Carpenter’s “Manchild,” Sombr’s “Back to Friends,” and the remix “Shake It to the Max” by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea. This… ... Continue Reading

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s joint Instagram post announcing their engagement shattered records by surpassing 1 million reposts – the most ever on the social media platform – in just six hours. The celebratory post has also received well over 31 million likes, sparking a massive online reaction including congratulations from fellow celebrities, musicians, athletes,… ... Continue Reading

In a new cover story feature for People, Noah Cyrus reflects on her early exposure to the music industry through her sister Miley’s career. The rising country star says she learned valuable lessons by observing Miley’s experiences and handling of challenges, which helped guide her own path as she launched her music career at 15.… ... Continue Reading

On Monday (August 25), Epic Games announced that the tenth season of “Fortnite Festival” will feature the virtual band Gorillaz as headliners, which will launch in-game on Tuesday (August 26). Gorillaz – the creation of Blur's Damon Albarn and artist/illustrator Jamie Hewlett – join an impressive lineup of past musical icons like Bruno Mars, Sabrina… ... Continue Reading

John Fogerty, legendary frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, has re-recorded 20 of his classic hits with his sons Shane and Tyler for the new album, Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which was released on August 22. Motivated by finally gaining majority control of his CCR publishing rights in 2023 after decades-long battles, and inspired… ... Continue Reading

At the 13th annual Rock N’ Roll Carnival benefit in an undisclosed Los Angeles backyard on Saturday night (August 23), the Go-Go’s performed a lively greatest-hits set with a series of guest vocalists filling in for Belinda Carlisle, who was on tour promoting her new covers album. Original members Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, and Gina… ... Continue Reading

After opening for The Weeknd’s massively successful After Hours Til Dawn Tour, Playboi Carti is set to headline his own 2025 Antagonist Tour across North America this fall. The 28-date jaunt  kicks off in Salt Lake City on October 3 and concludes with a hometown show in Atlanta on December 1, making stops in major… ... Continue Reading

During their show at the Novo in Los Angeles on Saturday night (August 23), Clipse surprised fans by bringing out Kendrick Lamar for the inaugural live performance of their collaboration, “Chains & Whips,” from the hip-hop duo's long-awaited new album, Let God Sort Em Out, which dropped on July 11. As fan shot videos show,… ... Continue Reading

Will Smith’s latest hype video, originally posted on August 12, features concert footage from the rapper’s recent tour dates, mixed with unsettling AI-generated audience members that contains strange effects like melting fingers, morphing tattoos, and distorted faces. The clip, ironically titled “My favorite part of tour is seeing you all up close…,” has sparked debate… ... Continue Reading

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” jumps up one spot to retake No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The chart-topping song also helps make history for the music associated with the hit animated Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters, which becomes the first soundtrack ever to have four songs appear simultaneously in the Hot 100 Top 10.… ... Continue Reading

Rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty on Monday (August 25) to four felony charges stemming from his arrest last Thursday. Nas, born Montero Hill, faces three counts of battery against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, following an incident in Los Angeles where he was found wandering Ventura Boulevard in… ... Continue Reading

Morgan Wallen has seemingly hinted at a potential collaboration with Drake on the rapper’s upcoming album, Iceman, through a mysterious Instagram exchange. The Canadian hip-hop superstar shared a post on Sunday (August 17) highlighting an unreleased promotional  shirt featuring the phrase, “I Miss You A Little Bit More Tonight,” written over the top of a… ... Continue Reading

During an interview with Extra on Sunday (August 17), actress Zoë Kravitz praised the new album by Taylor Swift, The Life of a Showgirl, after she “heard bits” of the forthcoming record. “It’s fantastic, of course,” Kravitz revealed. “No skips.” The interviewer seemed surprised by her statement and responded, “No skips? That’s rare,” causing Kravitz… ... Continue Reading