Category Archives: Top Music News
Recording Academy Announces Changes To Grammy Week Proceedings Amid L.A. Fires
On Wednesday (January 15), the Recording Academy announced significant changes to its annual Grammy Week festivities. The Academy canceled most industry events leading up to the awards show on Sunday,...
Jan 15, 2025
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Named Luminate’s Top Album Of 2024 In U.S.
The music data tracking company Luminate announced on Wednesday (January 15) that Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department was the most popular album of 2024 in the U.S. This marks the third time ...
Jan 15, 2025
Drake Files Defamation And Harassment Lawsuit Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
On Wednesday (January 15), Drake sued Universal Music Group over their role in releasing and publicizing Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." The Canadian rap superstar filed a defamation and ha...
Jan 15, 2025
Ringo Starr Plans L.A. Fire Relief Benefit Concert At The Ryman
Ringo Starr announced on Tuesday (January 14) that he is leading benefit concerts for L.A. wildfire relief at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Ringo's event is also being recorded for a TV speci...
Jan 14, 2025
Jon Bon Jovi Writes New Anthology Music Book Documenting Bon Jovi’s History
Jon Bon Jovi has written an expansive new Bon Jovi anthology titled, Bon Jovi: Forever. The 264-page, limited-edition book - which comes in 1,500 handmade copies personally signed by Bon Jovi himself ...
Jan 14, 2025
Doja Cat Unveils Merch Collection Benefiting “My Beautiful State Of California” Amid L.A. Wildfires
Doja Cat announced on Instagram on Monday (January 13) that she has teamed up with the American Red Cross to design a line of merchandise benefiting the charity's fire relief efforts in L.A. The music...
Jan 14, 2025
Carrie Underwood Set To Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Carrie Underwood has been announced as one of the performers during Donald Trump's upcoming Presidential inauguration, along with the Village People and Lee Greenwood. The 41-year-old country star, wh...
Jan 13, 2025
Eric Clapton’s “Unplugged” Getting Expanded Theatrical Release
Eric Clapton's Emmy and Grammy-winning Unplugged live performance is set to get expanded for an upcoming theatrical release. The newly updated concert film is titled, Eric Clapton Unplugged ... Over 3...
Jan 13, 2025
Lady Gaga And Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” Remains At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 For Second Straight Week
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars hit collaboration "Die With a Smile" spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. With the chart-topping success of "Die With a Smile," Gaga joins Janet and Michael...
Jan 13, 2025
Grammy Awards Will Proceed As Scheduled According To Recording Academy
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. announced on Monday (January 13) that the 2025 Grammy Awards will proceed as planned on February 2. Mason Jr. sent out a letter to Academy members assuring them ...
Jan 13, 2025