A$AP Rocky has decided not to testify in his own defense in his firearm-assault trial. The rapper is facing charges of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and after discussions with his lawyer, Rocky opted to invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to testify. His defense case then rested, with closing arguments scheduled…… read more »
Ye, formerly Kanye West, is facing backlash after his Yeezy website sold a swastika T-shirt, which eventually was removed by Shopify on Tuesday (February 11) for violating their terms. “All merchants are responsible for following the rules of our platform,” a spokesperson for Shopify said of the incident. “This merchant did not engage in authentic…… read more »
In a new cover story feature in Billboard, Travis Scott expressed interest in potential future collaborations with pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as Houston psych-rock trio Khruangbin. Scott has proven throughout his chart-topping career that he is open to collaborate with anyone, and he has a history of blending his own…… read more »
Taylor Swift attended the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. When Swift’s image appeared on the jumbotron during the game, some fans in the crowd booed the pop superstar. Following the disapproval voiced by boisterous Philadelphia Eagles fans, Serena Williams and Flavor Flav came…… read more »
Ed Sheeran has publicly addressed Sunday’s (February 9) incident in India where police abruptly ended his planned street performance. The pop superstar reassured fans on Instagram that he received approval from the proper authorities for his makeshift street concert, writing “We had permission to busk btw, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned…… read more »
On a new episode of WTF With Marc Maron, Ariana Grande voiced her support for mandatory therapy in record label contracts for young stars. The pop star/actress cited her own experiences with intense public scrutiny and mental health challenges in her early days in the entertainment industry, saying those companies “should be responsible for protecting”…… read more »
After dropping to No. 2 last week (behind Travis Scott’s “4X4”), Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With a Smile’ retakes the top spot on the Hot 100 chart, its fifth total week at No. 1. “Die With a Smile” also jumped to No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart, ending the record-setting 27-week reign…… read more »
In a new interview with People, Brittney Spencer reflects on her remarkable journey from being a young country music fan singing in church in Baltimore to becoming a Grammy-winning artist featured on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. The 36-year-old singer was one of four Black female vocalists that Beyoncé recruited to sing on “BLACKBIIRD” from the Best…… read more »
In a new interview with People, Shania Twain expressed gratitude for inspiring a new generation of music stars, including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kelsea Ballerini. The country music icon describes their praise as “humbling” and “rewarding,” while also reflecting on her personal admiration for artists who influenced her own journey. “It is…… read more »
In preparation for Paramount Global’s major merger, MTV and CMT will be pausing several significant awards shows in 2025, including the CMT Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), and MTV Latin America’s MIAW Awards. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards in Mexico will also be on hold. This decision, announced in a memo by Paramount…… read more »