Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Kanye West’s Former Assistant Accuses Him Of Sexual Battery And Sex Trafficking
Kanye West faces new accusations of sexual battery and sex trafficking from his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who initially sued him in 2024 for wrongful termination and sexual harassment. The a...
Erik Thompson Jul 10, 2025
Temple University Offering Course On Kendrick Lamar And The Black Experience
Temple University has unveiled a groundbreaking new course, "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City," to be taught by Professor Timothy Welbeck in Fall 2025. The class will focus on the cultura...
Erik Thompson Jul 10, 2025
Jennifer Hudson Will Headline 4th Annual Whitney Houston Legacy Of Love Gala
Jennifer Hudson is set to headline the Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta on August 9, on what would have been the late singer's 62nd birthday. The event will cel...
Erik Thompson Jul 10, 2025
Justin Bieber Is Surprise Releasing His New Album, ‘Swag,’ On Friday
Justin Bieber is set to surprise fans with the unexpected release of his long-awaited seventh album, Swag, on Friday (July 11) via Def Jam. The highly-anticipated project, which Bieber put the finishi...
Erik Thompson Jul 10, 2025
Olivia Rodrigo Paid For Therapy For Her Entire Crew On Guts Tour
During a recent appearance on the StageLeft podcast, Olivia Rodrigo's guitarist, Daisy Spencer, revealed that the singer generously paid for free therapy for her crew throughout the Guts Tour, as well...
Erik Thompson Jul 09, 2025
‘Building The Band’ Dedicates Series To Liam Payne In Season Premiere Episode
The new Netflix competition series, Building the Band, is dedicated to the late Liam Payne, with host AJ McLean honoring the One Direction member in the premiere episode. "When we came together to fil...
Erik Thompson Jul 09, 2025
Kevin Jonas Was Saved From Financial Ruin By Jonas Brothers 2019 Reunion
In a recent appearance on the School of Greatness podcast with his brothers Nick and Joe, Kevin Jonas revealed that he faced financial ruin after losing "almost all" of his money following the split o...
Erik Thompson Jul 09, 2025
Ed Sheeran To Sell His Paintings At London Gallery Show To Benefit His Charitable Foundation
Ed Sheeran will showcase his Jackson Pollock-inspired paintings in London at the Heni Gallery in Soho, starting on July 10 and running until August 1. The exhibition, titled "Cosmic Carpark Paintings,...
Erik Thompson Jul 09, 2025
Sean Combs Will Be Sentenced On October 3, Following Agreement Between Prosecution And Defense
Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for his two prostitution convictions, after his defense team reached an agreement on the sentencing timeline with the prosecution. The defense's sente...
Erik Thompson Jul 09, 2025
Frankie Grande Set To Release His First-Ever Collaboration With Sister Ariana Grande
On Monday (July 7), Frankie Grande took to Instagram to announce that an upcoming remix of his song, "Hotel Rock Bottom," will feature his sister, Ariana Grande. The track is set to be released on Fri...
Erik Thompson Jul 08, 2025