The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) convened once again at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton last night for its fourth annual awards gala, celebrating stars including Usher, LL Cool J, Gunna and more during an evening meant to uplift the Black community and honor some of its most supportive stars. The group, which formed in 2020 […]

Following a breathless medley of hits at the MTV Video Music Awards last week, Katy Perry clutched her gold-plated Moon Person to accept the Video Vanguard trophy. “There are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist. There are no decade-long accidents,” she defiantly stated. “One […]

After Chester Bennington’s son criticized Linkin Park for bringing in Emily Armstrong as the new vocalist, the late singer’s mother has spoken out against the band, claiming that she feels “betrayed” and that they’re “trying very hard to erase the past.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, Bennington’s mother Susan Eubanks explained that the band […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail at his appeal hearing in Manhattan this afternoon, and will remain in custody after District Court Judge Andrew L. Carter deemed him a danger and flight risk. Combs appeared in court following his arrest on Monday in New York City, when he was subsequently charged on three counts […]

REO Speedwagon has announced that the group will cease touring at the end of the year due to “irreconcilable differences” that arose between bassist Bruce Hall and lead vocalist Kevin Cronin. The band, consisting of Hall, Cronin, guitarist Dave Amato, touring keyboardist Derek Hilland and drummer Bryan Hitt, made its announcement on its official site, […]

The Postal Service has announced plans to go on an indefinite hiatus following its final 2024 tour date later this week. The Seattle group has been on a reunion tour co-headlined by Death Cab for Cutie since summer 2023, with dates extended through Sept. 2024 due to popular demand. The tour celebrated the 20-year anniversaries […]

There’s something to be said about aging gracefully in rock music. Coming of age as a punk rock group whose adolescent despondence became the rallying cry for a generation of fans and acolytes alike can quickly wither on the vine. Just as soon as a star rises, so do the stakes surrounding it: Can a […]

Pharrell Williams has canceled his upcoming annual Something in the Water Festival, scheduled to take place on Oct. 12-13 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. In a post on social media, he explained that he decided to cancel the festival because it wasn’t ready to present to the public. “Virginia doesn’t deserve better, Virginia deserves THE […]

Eminem isn’t done taking shots at Sean “Diddy” Combs. On “Fuel – Shady Edition,” included on the freshly released “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition,” the rapper resurfaces accusations that Combs had something to do with the murders of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur, claims he previously made on […]

Katy Perry gave a defiant speech while accepting the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs, telling detractors to “touch grass” and that there are “no decade-long accidents.” “I’m excited when I look around music today and I see all the amazing young artists who are operating with confidence, agency, vulnerability, and authenticity,” she […]

Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise song on his Instagram page, supposedly titled “Watch the Party Die.” On the five-minute song, he references Christian rapper Lecrae, Terrace Martin and what appears to be a reference to DJ Akademiks. “The radio personality pushing propaganda for salary / Let me know when they turn up as a […]

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are in full swing, with artists including Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter descending on UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The show, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, is set to feature performances from Eminem, Shawn Mendes, Benson Boone, Anitta, Karol G, LL Cool J, Camila Cabello, Halsey […]

Future has announced his highly anticipated new project “Mixtape Pluto,” releasing on Sept. 20. In a post on Instagram, he revealed the cover art for the set along with the caption, “F*** the publicity I got this out the mud MIXTAPE PLUTO 9-20-24.” He also released a trailer for the song “Too Fast.” Little is […]

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard has filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging verbal abuse, assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The suit, filed yesterday in the Southern District of New York, describes a pattern of abuse and intimidation against Richard since she became a member of Danity Kane on […]

True to theme, Eminem has a surprise in store for this Friday the 13th. The rapper has announced that he will release the Expanded Mourner’s Edition of his latest album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” later this week, teasing the project with a trailer posted to X (formerly Twitter). In the clip […]

The Taylor Swift effect is real. While attending the US Open this past Sunday in New York, the singer and boyfriend Travis Kelce were spotted giving a hearty rendition of the Darkness’ 2003 single “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” — air guitar and all — prompting a viral moment of the two rocking […]

The White Stripes’ Jack White and Meg White have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing the presidential candidate of “flagrant misappropriation” of their song “Seven Nation Army.” In late August, Jack threatened a lawsuit against Trump’s campaign after Margo Martin, his deputy director of communications, used “Seven Nation Army” in a since-deleted video on […]

Following the announcement of his new album “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weeknd is planning to release the project’s first single “Dancing in the Flames” this Friday. The Weeknd premiered the song during his “One Night Only” performance in São Paulo, Brazil, this past Saturday. “Dancing in the Flames” will be accompanied by a music video […]

Queen lead guitarist Brian May is on the road to recovery after he suffered a “minor stroke” last week where he lost temporary control over his arm. In a video posted to his website, the 77-year-old said that he was taken to the hospital after he began experiencing stroke symptoms, but that he’s on the […]