Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Lead 2026 Class Of Nominees For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan. Swift, who received the Hal David Starlight Awa...
Erik Thompson Oct 23, 2025
Streams Of D’Angelo’s Music Surge 796% Following His Death, With Three Songs Reaching Top 10 On R&B Chart
Following D'Angelo's death from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at age 51, streams of his music surged 796% with 16.1 million U.S. on-demand plays over the week of Oct. 10-16. The top hits among fans ...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025
Lizzo Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Song Clip She Shared On Social Media That Namechecked Sydney Sweeney
Lizzo is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from the Georgia-based GRC Trust over an unreleased song snippet titled, "I'm Goin' in Till October." The Grammy-winning musician initially shared the ...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025
Elizabeth Taylor’s Son Praises Taylor Swift’s Song About His Mom, Says They “Seem Like Kindred Spirits”
In a new interview with People, Christopher Wilding, the son of Elizabeth Taylor andMichael Wilding, praised Taylor Swift's new song inspired by his mother, "Elizabeth Taylor." Wilding says he listene...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025
Brandi Carlile Announces 2026 ‘Human Tour’
On Wednesday (October 22), Brandi Carlile announced the dates and details of her 2026 Human Tour, named after a track from her forthcoming new album, Returning to Myself, which is set to be released o...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025
Miley Cyrus Will Contribute An Original New Song, “Dream As One” To ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Soundtrack
Miley Cyrus is contributing a new original song titled, "Dream as One," to the soundtrack of James Cameron's upcoming film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The movie is set to be released in theaters on Decembe...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025
Janelle Monae Tells Lucy Dacus She Time-Traveled To The 1970s To See David Bowie
In a new Rolling Stone 'Musicians on Musicians' interview, Janelle Mone nostalgically described to Lucy Dacus her experience "time-traveling" back to the 1970s to see David Bowie perform. "I traveled ...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025
Rosalía Reveals That Her New Album, ‘Lux,’ Is Set For Release In November
Rosala has officially confirmed that her long-awaited new album, Lux, will finally be released on November 7 via Columbia Records. The announcement - which followed weeks of social media teasers - too...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025
Gracie Abrams’ Red Rocks Show Set To Stream On Apple Music
Gracie Abrams' August concert at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre will stream exclusively on Apple Music Live starting Wednesday, October 29 at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET. Abrams' performance features s...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025
Mariah Carey Named 2026 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Mariah Carey has been named MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year, with a gala honoring her set to take place on January 30, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two days before the Grammy Awards. ...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025