Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Eminem’s Mother, Debbie Nelson, Dead At 69
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, has died at the age of 69. Nelson passed away due to complications related to advanced lung cancer in St. Joseph, Missouri. Nelson married Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. wh...
Erik Thompson Dec 03, 2024
LL Cool J Boasts That He Is The “Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed”
During an interview on Apple Music's Le Code with host Mehdi Mazi, LL Cool J reflected on his cultural importance in the world of hip-hop and his lasting impact on rap music. The two-time Grammy Award...
Erik Thompson Dec 03, 2024
Teddy Swims, Lenny Kravitz, Tinashe, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson Set To Perform On ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
On Tuesday (December 3), Ryan Seacrest announced the stacked music lineup that will bring 2024 to a rousing close during the annual holiday TV special, New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest. Count...
Erik Thompson Dec 03, 2024
Kendrick Lamar And SZA Announce 2025 Grand National Stadium Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced on Tuesday (December 3) that they are hitting the road together in 2025 on their joint Grand National Tour. The hip-hop and R&B superstars will be playing stadiums...
Erik Thompson Dec 03, 2024
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Apple Music’s Top Streamed Album Of The Year, Certified 6X-Platinum By RIAA
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story on Tuesday celebrating The Tortured Poets Department, being recognized as Apple Music's Top Streamed Album of 2024. ""Ahhhhhh thank you for listening to my music...
Erik Thompson Dec 03, 2024
Camila Cabello Says “It Meant A Lot” For Beyoncé And Taylor Swift To Praise Her “Misunderstood” Album ‘C,XOXO’
In a new Nylon cover story, Camila Cabello opened up about the public reaction to her "misunderstood" recent album, C,XOXO. The 27-year-old Grammy-nominated singer also shared how receiving praise fro...
Erik Thompson Dec 02, 2024
Gwen Stefani Says No Doubt’s ‘Don’t Speak’ Is “The Heartbeat Of My Entire Life”
In a recent interview with People to promote her new solo album, Bouquet, Gwen Stefani took a reflective look back at her time with No Doubt and how those experiences shaped her entire career. Stefani...
Erik Thompson Dec 02, 2024
Britney Spears Finally Declared Legally Single, Seven Months After Finalizing Divorce From Sam Asghari
Britney Spears was declared legally single on Monday (December 2), seven months after she officially finalized her divorce from ex-husband Sam Asghari. It was a legal gift granted from the California ...
Erik Thompson Dec 02, 2024
Jack Harlow Channels Elvis And Sinatra At Hometown Show Backed By Louisville Orchestra
At Louisville's Whitney Hall on Friday and Saturday night (November 29-30), Jack Harlow brought his 4th annual "No Place Like Home" shows to his dedicated hometown fans. For these special holiday week...
Erik Thompson Dec 02, 2024
Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100, As He Commands Entire Top Five
Kendrick Lamar's "Squabble Up" premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with the Nobel Prize-winning rapper owning the entire Top 5 of the singles chart this week. Lamar - whose surprise release, ...
Erik Thompson Dec 02, 2024