Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Justin Timberlake Will Avoid DWI Charge By Pleading Guilty To Lesser Offense
According to reports by TMZ, a judge has agreed to drop the DWI charge against Justin Timberlake, in exchange for him pleading guilty to the lesser offense of Driving While Ability Impaired. Timberlak...
Erik Thompson Sep 11, 2024
Beloved Soul Singer Frankie Beverly Has Died At The Age Of 77
Legendary Philadelphia soul and funk singer Frankie Beverly has died at the age of 77. Beverly was the leader of the influential R&B group Maze, who released nine gold albums in their celebrated c...
Erik Thompson Sep 11, 2024
Pharrell Engages With PETA Protestor Who Interrupted His Movie Premiere
During the premiere of Pharrell Williams' Lego biopic, Piece by Piece, at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday night (September 10), a PETA protestor disrupted the event's Q&A sessio...
Erik Thompson Sep 11, 2024
Taylor Swift’s US Open Sing-Along To The Darkness’ “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” Propels Song To No. 1
While attending the US Open men's tennis final on Sunday (September 8), Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce were shown enthusiastically singing along to the Darkness' 2003 hit, "I Believe in a...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Beyoncé Didn’t Make Videos For ‘Cowboy Carter’ And ‘Renaissance’ So Music Would Be Focus
In a new interview for the current GQ cover story, Beyonc shared the reasoning behind her decision to intentionally not make music videos for her two latest albums, 2022's Renaissance and 2024's Cowbo...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Pharrell Purposefully Didn’t Tell Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani And Others They Would Be Legos In His Documentary
Morgan Neville's documentary about Pharrell Williams, Piece by Piece, tells the story of the music superstar through Lego animations, a form that taps into Pharrell's early creative expression. "I was...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Raphael Saadiq Reveals That D’Angelo Is Working On A New Album
During a recent episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Raphael Saadiq disclosed that his frequent collaborator D'Angelo is busy working on a new album. The two-time Grammy-winning R&B sta...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Chappell Roan Says Female Artists Have Shown Support Over Her Struggle With Invasive Fans, But “Not A Lot Of Boys”
In a new Rolling Stone cover story, Chappell Roan discussed the support she has received regarding her comments about toxic fan behavior. Roan revealed that a number of pop contemporaries have reached...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Ordered To Pay $100 Million In Sexual Assault Judgment
A Michigan man has won a $100 million sexual-assault judgment against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The $100 million judgment was issued Monday (September 9) by a Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge in favor of ...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2024
Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton Lead CMA Awards Nominations, Beyoncé Gets Snubbed
The Country Music Association revealed nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Morgan Wallen leads the way with seven total nods, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations ea...
Erik Thompson Sep 09, 2024