Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News

Liam Payne’s Friend Roger Nores Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Singer’s Dad
Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, who was with the former One Direction star on the night of his tragic death, is suing the late singer's father, Geoff Payne, for defamation. The 263-page federal lawsu...
Erik Thompson Jan 16, 2025

Justin Bieber Shares Snippet Of Stripped-Down New Song
On Wednesday (January 15), Justin Bieber shared a brief 24-second video clip featuring what appeared to be a new song on his Instagram Story. It has been over two years since Bieber has released any n...
Erik Thompson Jan 16, 2025

Taylor Swift Donates To A Variety Of L.A. Wildfire Relief Organizations
Taylor Swift pledged her support for the victims of the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires in a handwritten note on her Instagram story on Thursday (January 16). "The fires in California have devastated so...
Erik Thompson Jan 16, 2025

Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves, And Luke Combs Lead 2025 New Orleans Jazz Festival Lineup
On Wednesday (January 15), the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival revealed its stacked 2025 lineup. The celebrated music festival will feature high-profile headlining sets from Pearl Jam, Dave M...
Erik Thompson Jan 15, 2025

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,...
Erik Thompson 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 ...
Erik Thompson Jan 15, 2025

L.A. Gives Back Announces Upcoming Benefit Show For Fire Relief
An upcoming benefit show called L.A. Gives Back: Fire Relief was announced on Wednesday (January 15), supporting the ongoing relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. The benefit show is scheduled to ta...
Erik Thompson Jan 15, 2025

Céline Dion Honors Late Husband René Angélil With Emotional Tribute On Ninth Anniversary Of His Death
On Tuesday (January 14), Cline Dion took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late husband Ren Anglil on the ninth anniversary of his death. The Canadian singer shared a Christmastime photograph of hers...
Erik Thompson 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...
Erik Thompson Jan 15, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, And Hozier Set To Headline Governors Ball 2025
The Governors Ball announced their festival lineup on Tuesday (January 14), which features headlining sets from Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier over the course of the three-day music fe...
Erik Thompson Jan 14, 2025
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