Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Cardi B Replaces The Weeknd On The Global Citizen Festival Lineup
On Monday (September 22), event organizers announced that Cardi B will replace The Weeknd at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City on Saturday (September 27). Cardi, who just dropped her long-a...
Erik Thompson Sep 22, 2025
Zayn Announces Career-Spanning 2026 Las Vegas Residency
On Monday (September 22), Zayn announced the dates and details of his seven-night Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in January 2026. The run kicks off on January 20 and runs through Januar...
Erik Thompson Sep 22, 2025
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Is No. 1 On Hot 100 For Sixth Week, Longest Chart-Topping Run For Soundtrack Hit In A Decade
HUNTR/X's "Golden," from Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth week, becoming the longest-leading No. 1 hit from a soundtrack in more than 10 years. "G...
Erik Thompson Sep 22, 2025
Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ Debuts At No. 1 Billboard 200 Following Biggest Week For A Rock Album In Six Years
Twenty One Pilots' Breach debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the duo claiming the year's biggest week for any rock album, and the largest sales week for a rock record in six years. Breac...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025
D4vd’s U.S. Tour Canceled And Deluxe Album Shelved, As Investigations Continue Into Body Found In His Car
D4vd has canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. tour amid an ongoing investigation after a dead body was found in a car registered to him. The body, identified as missing teenager Celeste Rivas, was...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Ties Ace Of Base’s Record For Longest Reign At No. 1 On Pop Airplay Chart
Alex Warren's breakout hit, "Ordinary," has just tied the 21-year-old record for the longest reign atop Billboard's Pop Airplay chart. The ballad has held the No. 1 spot for 14 weeks, matching the rul...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025
Dua Lipa Covers Alicia Keys And Blondie, Brings Out Nile Rodgers For Chic’s “Le Freak” During Madison Square Garden Shows
Dua Lipa paid tribute to "a real New York icon" by covering Blondie's "One Way or Another" at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night (September 18) during her Radical Optimism Tour. That cover follow...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025
Taylor Swift Reveals Details About ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Announces Listening Events In Theaters
In an Instagram reel shared on Saturday (September 20), Taylor Swift shared details about the luxurious vinyl and CD packaging for her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, featuring stylish visuals...
Erik Thompson Sep 21, 2025
Brandi Carlile Books The Chicks And Sam Smith As Co-Headliners For Girls Just Wanna Weekend Festival
On Thursday (September 18), Brandi Carlile announced the lineup for the 7th annual Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, set for January 15-19, 2026, with the Chicks and Sam Smith named as co-h...
Erik Thompson Sep 18, 2025
Machine Gun Kelly Announces Massive ‘Lost Americana World Tour’
On Wednesday (September 17), MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) announced the dates and details of his massive Lost Americana World Tour. The rap-turned-rock star will be supporting his Bob Dylan-endorsed new al...
Erik Thompson Sep 18, 2025