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On Thursday (October 9), Kid Harpoon was officially named the first-ever Producer in Residence at Abbey Road Studios. This position grants him “complete access to Abbey Road as his creative playground and studio home in the UK, as well as its collection of vintage gear, microphones and instruments”, while he mentors emerging UK talent through… ... Continue Reading

Variety has named Sabrina Carpenter as their 2025 Hitmaker of the Year, and will honor her at the ninth annual Hitmakers celebration on December 6 in Los Angeles. Carpenter’s recognition comes amid the success of her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and amassed over 180… ... Continue Reading

During her sold-out Radical Optimism Tour stop at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (October 8), Dua Lipa was joined by local music legend Gwen Stefani to perform a duet of No Doubt’s Grammy-nominated 1995 hit, “Don’t Speak.” Lipa introduced Stefani to the crowd by  describing her as “one of my personal… ... Continue Reading

Madonna will belatedly celebrate the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album, Bedtime Stories, with a new EP, Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter, which is set to be released on November 28. The EP features eight tracks including remixes, alternate mixes, and unreleased demos such as “Right on Time” (which is available to stream now),… ... Continue Reading

NBC has announced that they will air a special episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday (October 10) that will feature an extended interview with Taylor Swift, including previously unaired segments from her Monday appearance promoting her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Those previously unaired portions of Swift’s interview were… ... Continue Reading

On Tuesday (September 30), TIME revealed its 2025 "TIME100 Next" list of the world's most influential rising stars, spotlighting emerging talents across music, acting, activism, and innovation. Among the featured musicians are Tate McRae, Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Becky G, Rema, Fuerza Regida, Teyana Taylor, and Lainey Wilson, with each artist praised by close friends and… ... Continue Reading

After collapsing on stage at the All Things Go Festival on Saturday (September 27), English pop star Lola Young announced she is stepping away from music to focus on her mental health and has canceled all upcoming commitments indefinitely. In an Instagram message on Tuesday (September 30), Young wrote: “I’m going away for a while.… ... Continue Reading

A 10-foot bronze statue honoring the late singer Tina Turner was unveiled in her hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee on Saturday (September 27). But fans quickly took to social media to criticize the sculpture for its lack of resemblance to the iconic eight-time Grammy winner, who passed away in 2023 at age 83. The statue was… ... Continue Reading

Taylor Swift made history on Tuesday (September 30) by becoming the first and only female artist to surpass 100 million album sales certified by the RIAA, with over 105 million albums sold to date. The only other artists to achieve this feat are The Beatles (183 million units), Garth Brooks (162 million), Elvis Presley (146.5… ... Continue Reading

Twenty One Pilots’ Breach debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the duo claiming the year’s biggest week for any rock album, and the largest sales week for a rock record in six years. Breach becomes the second chart-topper of the Columbus group’s career – following the No. 1 premiere of Blurryface… ... Continue Reading

Alex Warren’s breakout hit, “Ordinary,” has just tied the 21-year-old record for the longest reign atop Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. The ballad has held the No. 1 spot for 14 weeks, matching the rule of Ace of Base’s 1994 hit, “The Sign,” which topped the chart for 14 consecutive weeks from February through March. Since… ... Continue Reading

D4vd has canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. tour amid an ongoing investigation after a dead body was found in a car registered to him. The body, identified as missing teenager Celeste Rivas, was discovered in a Tesla registered to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. Police confirmed that the 20-year-old singer… ... Continue Reading

Dua Lipa paid tribute to “a real New York icon” by covering Blondie’s “One Way or Another” at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night (September 18) during her Radical Optimism Tour. That cover followed up her hometown tribute to New York City during the first show of her four-night stand at MSG on Wednesday (September… ... Continue Reading

In an Instagram reel shared on Saturday (September 20), Taylor Swift shared details about the luxurious vinyl and CD packaging for her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, featuring stylish visuals by photographers Mert Alaş and Marcus Piggott. “I just wanted the fans to have as many images from this sort of world, this… ... Continue Reading

Sidney "Omen" Brown, the Grammy-winning producer and DJ known for his work with Drake, Beyoncé, Ludacris, and Lil Wayne, has died at the age of 49. Brown, a Harlem native, was found in his New York City apartment on September 13 by a family member after missing a work shift. Brown made a name for… ... Continue Reading

At the Greetings From Your Hometown Tour stop in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday night (September 13), the Jonas Brothers surprised a fan by revealing the sex of her baby onstage during a heartwarming moment that was captured in a fan shot video. Joe Jonas is shown talking to someone in the audience before… ... Continue Reading

On Tuesday (September 16), Cardi B announced the dates and details of her first-ever headline arena run, the Little Miss Drama Tour. The 31-date North American jaunt is set to launch next year in support of Cardi’s upcoming sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, which drops on Friday (September 19). The tour kicks off on… ... Continue Reading

Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce attended Patrick Mahomes' 29th birthday party following the Kansas City Chiefs' first home game of the season on Sunday (September 14). The event was held at 1587 Prime, the steakhouse in Kansas City owned by Kelce and Mahomes, with country star Kane Brown sharing a group photo from the… ... Continue Reading

Coachella 2026, set for April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will be headlined by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, with all artists at the peak of their careers following recent commercial success. Karol G will make history as first Latina artist to headline the festival, while Carpenter… ... Continue Reading

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