Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Billie Eilish Lead Nominations For 2025 American Music Awards
On Wednesday (April 23), the American Music Awards announced their complete list of nominations for their 2025 ceremony - the first AMAs following a two-year hiatus. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with ...
Erik Thompson Apr 23, 2025
Lorde Premieres “What Was That” For Fans In NYC Despite Cops Shutdown, Releases Song At Midnight
Fans flooded Washington Square Park in New York City on Tuesday (April 22) after Lorde texted them, "Meet me in the park. Tonight 7 p.m." The Grammy-winning singer was planning to debut her brand new ...
Erik Thompson Apr 23, 2025
Dasha Will Premiere New Single, “Give Me A Second” At Stagecoach, Says Being Called “Trailer Swift” Is “Creative”
In a new interview with People, Dasha revealed that she is set to debut her new single, "Give Me a Second," at Stagecoach this weekend. "I'm really excited this year to have my own set at the main sta...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Phish Wins 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Fan Vote, With Inductees To Be Announced On ‘American Idol’
Phish emerged victorious in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, securing over 329,000 votes and surpassing runner-up Bad Company by nearly 50,000 votes. The Top Five in the fan vote was ro...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Cypress Hill Announces 2025 “Dank Daze Of Summer Tour” With Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, And The Pharcyde
On Tuesday (April 22), Cypress Hill took to social media to reveal the dates and details of their 2025 Dank Daze of Summer Tour, which will also feature Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere, along with ...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Lil Wayne Will Headline Madison Square Garden For First Time With ‘Carter VI’ Release Show
Lil Wayne will mark the release of his hotly-anticipated new album, Tha Carter VI, with his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden on Friday, June 6. Tickets for the show will go on sale ...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Tina Knowles Reveals She Underwent Lumpectomy Due To Breast Cancer Diagnosis
During an interview on CBS Mornings on Tuesday (April 22), Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyonc and Solange, disclosed her private battle with breast cancer. Knowles shared that her cancer was discovere...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Lady Gaga Adds Seven More Shows To Upcoming ‘Mayhem Ball Tour’
Lady Gaga has expanded her upcoming Mayhem Ball Tour with seven new dates, adding shows at the Chase Center in San Francisco on July 22, 24, and 26, and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on July 28 and 29,...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Breaks Record For Most Weeks In Top 10 On Billboard 200 Among Albums By Women, Surpassing Adele’s ’21’
SZA's SOS has just made history by surpassing Adele's 21 for the most weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 among albums by women, as it secures its 85th total week within the top tier. came in 202...
Erik Thompson Apr 22, 2025
Post Malone Closes Down Coachella With Star-Studded Set Featuring Jelly Roll And Ed Sheeran
Post Malone brought out Jelly Roll and Ed Sheeran during his headlining set on Sunday night (April 20) that brought Coachella's second weekend to a rousing close. Sheeran joined Post on "Sunflower," t...
Erik Thompson Apr 21, 2025