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Sir Rod Stewart is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and perform at the 2025 American Music Awards, marking the British rock legend’s return to the AMA stage for the first time since 2004. The 80-year-old Stewart joins the lineup of artists over 50 set to perform at this year's awards ceremony, including Jennifer… ... Continue Reading

Hasbro is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jem and the Holograms by releasing a new album, featuring six re-recorded songs from the original voice of Jem, Britta Phillips. Jem was an animated series that ran from 1985-1988, which featured outrageous ‘80s fashion and a synth heavy music soundtrack. In July, Hasbro is planning to release… ... Continue Reading

On Monday (May 19), Lorde revealed on social media that her next single, "Man of the Year," is on the way soon. The post includes the single’s cover art – shot by American photographer Talia Chetrit – which features Lorde’s chest covered with a strip of duct tape, along with her caption: “Man Of The… ... Continue Reading

During a recent appearance on Outlaws with TS Madison, Chappell Roan candidly reflected on her experience of being labeled a 'villain' in the public eye, while expressing frustration with toxic fan behavior and societal expectations of pop stars. The Missouri native, who rose to fame in 2024 with her breakout hit, "Good Luck, Babe!," emphasizes… ... Continue Reading

Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" made a surprising appearance in a recent episode of The Handmaid's Tale. The reworked version of Swift’s lead single from her chart-topping 2017 album, Reputation, was featured in the opening scene of the penultimate episode of the Hulu series, as a group of rebellious handmaids… ... Continue Reading

Chappell Roan makes a big splash in the country genre as her new single, "The Giver," debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart this week. The track garnered impressive numbers with 22.3 million official U.S. streams, 2.2 million audience impressions, and 6,000 units sold in its debut week. Notably, this marks Roan's… ... Continue Reading

In a new interview with The Guardian, LISA from BLACKPINK revealed that a Hannah Montana song, “Ice Cream Freeze (Let’s Chill),” was the track that forever changed her life. LISA chose to perform the song by Miley Cyrus’ Disney alter-ego during her audition for BLACKPINK in Thailand, and ultimately got selected for the K-pop girl… ... Continue Reading

Martyn's Law, named in memory of a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bomb attack at an Ariana Grande concert, is reportedly just weeks away from being passed by Parliament in the U.K. The legislation aims to enforce stricter anti-terror measures at live music venues, requiring staff to undergo more training and implementing enhanced security… ... Continue Reading

In an Instagram Stories post on Sunday (March 23) that has since gone viral, Cardi B shared her disbelief after discovering that her 6-year-old daughter, Kulture, drew on her $60,000 Hermès bag. The 32-year-old rapper expressed shock at the damage done to her pricey yellow crocodile skin Kelly bag, showing a heart drawn in black… ... Continue Reading

Miley Cyrus’ upcoming album, Something Beautiful, will also be accompanied by a companion film that will be released in June. On Tuesday (March 25), the Grammy-winning pop superstar released a trailer for her forthcoming visual project, which will serve as a complement to the album. “A unique visual experience, fueled by fantasy, including 13 original… ... Continue Reading

On Wednesday (March 12), the NCAA and TNT Sports Live Events announced the star-studded lineup of artists who will perform at the 2025 March Madness Music Festival. The three-day event will take place at Tower Park in San Antonio, Texas from April 4th to 6th, and will be held in conjunction with the Division I… ... Continue Reading

During The Secret Of Us Tour stop in Dublin on Monday night (March 10), Gracie Abrams provided emotional comfort to a fan in the audience who was mourning the loss of her best friend. In the fan’s TikTok video, Abrams is given a sign paying tribute to her late friend Lolly, who passed away before… ... Continue Reading

SZA appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (March 12) to discuss her upcoming Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar. The Grammy-winning R&B star – whose collaboration with Lamar, “Luther,” is currently No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – promised that their upcoming tour would be different from their Super Bowl halftime show. “Oh,… ... Continue Reading

In an interview on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday (March 11), Lady Gaga shared her admiration for Trent Reznor and cited Nine Inch Nails as major inspiration for her seventh album, Mayhem. Gaga revealed that meeting Reznor always has a powerful effect on her, and while she couldn’t recall the first time she met… ... Continue Reading

Miley Cyrus’ music video for "Flowers" has just surpassed one billion views on YouTube. This is the pop superstar’s fourth video to achieve the milestone, alongside the visuals for 2013’s "Wrecking Ball," 2009’s "Party In the U.S.A.," and 2013’s “23” with Mike WiLL Made-It, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J, which just crossed the billion views… ... Continue Reading

Demi Lovato reassured fans after sparking concern over a TikTok cooking video, which captured her appearing visibly nervous while her hands were trembling throughout the entire clip. "I'm afraid of seeing her shaking that hard," one concerned viewer wrote in the comments. Despite fans expressing worry over her noticeable shaking, the 32-year-old singer assured everyone… ... Continue Reading

Reba McEntire surprised Kelsea Ballerini with a heartfelt handwritten letter on her first day as a coach on The Voice. "Dear Kelsea, I heard you would be the new coach this season and I'm just so excited for you,” McEntire wrote. “It's up to you to keep country alive on the show and I know… ... Continue Reading

Kacey Musgraves firmly dismissed rumors that she was upset after Beyoncé won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammy Awards, after her televised reaction to the moment went viral on social media. Musgraves' representative spoke to E! News and downplayed the incident, saying, "It’s a sensationalistic false narrative meant to pit two… ... Continue Reading

Jelly Roll will be American Idol's first-ever "artist in residence" for the upcoming season, joining the show during "Hollywood Week" and continuing to be a permanent fixture throughout. As a previous guest mentor and performer on the show, Jelly Roll will offer direct guidance to the Idol hopefuls. This news coincides with Carrie Underwood replacing… ... Continue Reading

Elton John has hinted that a new album is on the way through a series of personalized letters sent out to fans. The letters detail Sir Elton’s plans for the future, as well as teasing a forthcoming album that features collaborations with Brandi Carlile and producer Andrew Watt, along with his longtime songwriting partner Bernie… ... Continue Reading