Drake and PartyNextDoor’s highly-anticipated joint album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, was released on Valentine’s Day, and the duo’s collaborative project has already broken the record for the biggest first-day streaming figures for an R&B/soul album in Apple Music’s history. The 21-track, 74-minute record marks Drake’s first full-length album since 2023’s For All The Dogs,…… read more »
The lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been voluntarily dismissed by the attorney representing the Jane Doe. The court filing was made on Friday (February 14) in New York, with the suit ultimately being “voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled…… read more »
Shakira has been hospitalized in Lima, Peru, due to an abdominal condition. The ailment has led to the postponement of her upcoming show scheduled at Lima’s Estadio Nacional on Sunday (February 16) as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. Shakira made the announcement in a post on her Instagram Stories, revealing that…… read more »
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX surges back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, following his Super Bowl halftime show on February 9. GNX, which was released on physical formats on February 7, vaults three places to return to No. 1, claiming its second overall week atop the chart. Two additional Lamar albums also returned…… read more »
On Friday night (February 14), NBC’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert streamed live on Peacock from Radio City Music Hall. The three-hour event celebrated the iconic sketch comedy show’s musical legacy, kicking off with host Jimmy Fallon paying homage to classic SNL with a spirited performance of the Blues Brothers’ “Soul Man.” The star-studded evening featured…… read more »
On Wednesday (February 12), outspoken Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher shared his thoughts about his band receiving a nomination for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Gallagher commented on Oasis’ honor on X, where the 52-year-old singer wrote dismissively, “RNR hall of fame is for WANKERS.” The Britpop legends are nominated alongside Bad…… read more »
Universal Music Group has just announced their partnership with the Music Health Alliance to launch a Music Industry Mental Health Fund. The new initiative will help provide mental health services to current and former music professionals, and serves as a response to recent industry discourse advocating for artists’ mental well-being. UMG’s fund will offer referrals,…… read more »
On Thursday (February 13), Halsey announced the dates and details of their 2025 For My Last Trick tour. The singer made the announcement with a comedic teaser trailer, where they playfully cancel their own funeral while poking fun of the theme of their latest album, The Great Impersonator, which was inspired by her serious health scares.…… read more »
The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year, including Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ Wrecking Ball, Cat Stevens‘ Tea For The Tillerman, and Santana‘s Supernatural among others. The 2025 honorees, chosen by a special committee, embody music’s cultural impact and…… read more »
On Thursday (February 13), Madonna announced that she is diligently at work on new music. and she “can’t wait to share it with you!!” In a video slideshow posted on Instagram, the Material Girl shared some behind-the-scenes glimpses of her in the studio with producer Stuart Price. “My Valentine’s Day gift to all my fans…… read more »