Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Tito Jackson, Founding Member Of The Jackson 5, Has Died At Age Of 70
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the Jackson 5, died of a heart attack on Sunday at the age of 70. Tito was joined by his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon in the chart-topping soul and...
Erik Thompson Sep 16, 2024
Shakira Leaves Stage Of Miami Nightclub After Fan Tries To Film Up Her Skirt
During Shakira's appearance at the Miami nightclub LIV on Sunday (September 15) to celebrate her forthcoming single, "Soltera," the singer left the stage early after a fan appeared to be filming up he...
Erik Thompson Sep 16, 2024
Chappell Roan Says That Dangerous Levels Of Fame Might Cause Her To Quit Music
In the current cover story of The Face, Chappell Roan shares specific incidents of invasive fan behavior that have caused her to question if wants to be in the public spotlight in the future. "I told ...
Erik Thompson Sep 16, 2024
The Killers Pay Tribute To The Beatles By Covering “I Want To Hold Your Hand” In Forest Hills, New York
During the first show of the Killers two-night stand at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on Saturday night (September 14), the Vegas group honored another famous band that played the same ven...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Remains At No. 1 On Billboard 200 For Third Straight Week
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet notches its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Short n' Sweet is only the second album to spend its first three weeks atop the Billbo...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
Pharrell Postpones Something In The Water Festival To 2025, Saying “It Just Isn’t Ready Yet”
Pharrell Williams announced that the Something in the Water festival set to take place in his hometown of Virginia Beach is postponed until April 2025. The festival had originally been pushed from Apr...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
LL Cool J Discusses First Album In 11 Years And Unreleased Music With Dr. Dre And Michael Jackson
LL Cool J released, The Force, his first new studio album in 11 years, on September 6, and was part of a star-studded 40th anniversary tribute to Def Jam Records that closed down the VMAs on Wednesday...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
Justin Timberlake Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge, Fined $500 And Must Perform Community Service
On Friday (September 13), Justin Timberlake pled guilty to a reduced charge in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, New York. The pop superstar pleaded guilty to the charge of "driving while ability impaired,"...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
Lil Wayne Says “It Hurt A Whole Lot” Not Being Picked For Super Bowl Halftime Show
After Kendrick Lamar was revealed as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, rap fans voiced their anger about why New Orleans native Lil Wayne wasn't chosen to perform in his home city. ...
Erik Thompson Sep 15, 2024
Shaboozey Shares His Thoughts About Beyoncé’s CMA Awards Snub, “She Changed My Life”
During an interview with E! News before the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday (September 11), Shaboozey weighed in on the controversy surrounding Beyonc receiving zero nominations at the 2024 CMA Awards. Sha...
Erik Thompson Sep 12, 2024