Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Charli XCX And Post Malone Receive Additional Grammy Nominations For Art Direction
On Friday (December 20), the Recording Academy awarded Charli XCX and Post Malone with additional nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Charli and Posty were both given Best Recording Package nominat...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2024
Stray Kids Notch Sixth Career No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With ‘HOP’
Stray Kids new record, HOP, debuts at No. 1 on this week's Billboard 200 albums chart. HOP is the sixth consecutive chart-topping album for the K-pop sensations, making Stray Kids the first act to deb...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2024
Wham!’s “Last Christmas” Scores Christmas No. 1 In UK For Second Straight Year
On Friday (December 20), the UK's Official Charts Company announced that Wham!'s "Last Christmas" became the first song in chart history to score two consecutive Christmas Number Ones. The beloved 198...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2024
Taylor Swift Makes $250,000 Donation To Kansas City Educational Center
On Saturday (December 21), Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City shared an adorable thank you video to Taylor Swift, following the pop superstar's generous $250,000 donation to the children's educatio...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2024
Cara Delevingne Transforms Into Elton John For Music Video Remake Of ‘Step Into Christmas’
To celebrate his 1973 Christmas hit single, "Step Into Christmas," Sir Elton John enlisted actress/model Cara Delevingne for a playful reworking of the original music video that was released on Wednes...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024
Dave Grohl’s Daughter Violet Working With Producer Justin Raisen On Her Debut Album
Dave Grohl's eldest daughter, Violet Grohl, is planning on releasing her debut album sometime soon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 18-year-old singer has been "incredibly committed" to worki...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024
GloRilla Donates $25,000 To Her Memphis High School
On Wednesday (December 17), GloRilla returned home to Memphis to visit her alma mater, Melrose High School, where the hip-hop superstar surprised students and faculty members by presenting the school ...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024
The Weeknd Says 2025 Will Bring A “New Tour” And “New Everything” Along With New Album And Movie
During his Spotify's Billions Club Live performance in Los Angeles on Tuesday (December 17), the Weeknd delivered a career-spanning, hits-filled set for his "OG XO" fans while also sharing what 2025 h...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024
Lizzo Reveals That She Was “Blindsided” By Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
During an appearance on the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast on Thursday (December 19), Lizzo addressed the sexual and racial harassment lawsuits that she faces from three of her ex-dancers. The 36-y...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024
Lady Gaga Shares Insight Into Highly-Anticipated ‘LG7,’ Says It’s “Full Of My Love Of Music”
During a new interview with the L.A. Times, Lady Gaga provided additional insight into her hotly-anticipated new studio album, which she and her fans have taken to calling LG7. While the recently-rele...
Erik Thompson Dec 19, 2024