Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Ravyn Lenae Named Billboard’s R&B Rookie Of The Year
Ravyn Lenae, an eclectic Chicago-born singer-songwriter known for blending R&B with dance, rock, Afrobeats, and reggae, has been named Billboard's R&B Rookie of the Year for 2025. The recognit...
Erik Thompson Sep 04, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Officially Releases ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Bonus Track, “Such A Funny Way”
On Thursday (September 4), Sabrina Carpenter announced on social media that she has officially released the bonus track, "Such a Funny Way," from her new album, Man's Best Friend, as a digital downloa...
Erik Thompson Sep 04, 2025
Justin Bieber Surprise Releases ‘Swag II’
On Thursday (September 4), Justin Bieber announced on Instagram that he was releasing his surprise follow-up album, Swag II, at the stroke of midnight on Friday. This move continues the quick-drop str...
Erik Thompson Sep 04, 2025
Lady Gaga Makes “Agonizing Decision” To Postpone Miami Concert Due To Vocal Strain
Lady Gaga postponed her Mayhem Ball show in Miami on Wednesday night (September 3) just moments before it was set to begin due to vocal strain. The pop superstar followed the advice from her doctor an...
Erik Thompson Sep 04, 2025
Jack Antonoff, Hayley Williams, Role Model, And María Zardoya Lead Lineup For Rolling Stone’s 2025 Musicians On Musicians Event
On Wednesday (September 3), Rolling Stone announced the details of their 2025 Musicians on Musicians event, which will take place on October 23 at New York's Beacon Theatre. The special evening will f...
Erik Thompson Sep 03, 2025
Brandi Carlile Announces First Solo Album In Four Years, ‘Returning To Myself’
On Wednesday (September 3), Brandi Carlile announced the details of her first solo album in four years, Returning to Myself, which is set for release on October 24 via Interscope and the rejuvenated A...
Erik Thompson Sep 03, 2025
Noah Kahan Married His Longtime Fiancée During “Intimate Ceremony” In Vermont
Noah Kahan married his longtime fiance "in an intimate ceremony in their home state of Vermont on August 23rd," according to a spokesperson who requested privacy for the couple. The 28-year-old "Stick...
Erik Thompson Sep 03, 2025
Lady Gaga Releases Tim Burton-Directed Music Video For “The Dead Dance” From ‘Wednesday’ Soundtrack
Lady Gaga has just released a Tim Burton-directed music video for her new song, "The Dead Dance," which is featured on the soundtrack for the hit Netflix series, Wednesday. The release coincides with ...
Erik Thompson Sep 03, 2025
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Says Taylor Swift Is “Welcome At Any Time” To Play Super Bowl Halftime Show
During an appearance on the Today Show on Wednesday (September 3), NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell fueled speculation about Taylor Swift possibly headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Goodell s...
Erik Thompson Sep 03, 2025
Morgan Wallen’s Manager Shares Wild Story Of How Country Star Ended Up In Drake’s Music Video
During a recent appearance on the In The Trenches With Spidey podcast, renowned Nashville music manager Troy "Tracker" Johnson revealed how Morgan Wallen made an unexpected appearance in Drake's 2023 ...
Erik Thompson Sep 02, 2025