Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Olympic Opening Ceremony Music Highlights
The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris provided plenty of memorable moments, visually and musically. The musical highlights of the festivities were led by Cline Dion, who made a trium...
Jul 28, 2024
Stray Kids And Jimin Debut At No. 1 & 2 On Billboard 200
K-pop boy band Stray Kids' new album, ATE, debuted at No. 1 on the current Billboard 200 album chart, followed closely behind by fellow K-pop megastar Jimin's new record, MUSE, which came in at No. 2....
Jul 28, 2024
Tyler Childers Joins Olivia Rodrigo Onstage In Lexington
Olivia Rodrigo has brought out a number of special guests to join her onstage during her wildly successful GUTS World Tour. At her tour stop in Lexington on Wednesday night (July 24), Rodrigo brought ...
Jul 25, 2024
Slayer’s Gary Holt Praises Taylor Swift But Criticizes “Overrated Talent” Beyoncé
In a new episode of the Scandalous Podcast, Slayer guitarist Gary Holt shares his thoughts about a variety of modern music superstars. The 60-year-old metal legend was quick to praise the biggest pop ...
Jul 25, 2024
Charli XCX And The Last Dinner Party Lead Shortlist Nominations For UK’s Mercury Prize
The shortlist for the U.K.'s coveted Mercury Prize has just been revealed. Leading the 2024 nominations are Charli XCX's Brat, the Last Dinner Party's Prelude To Ecstasy, Beth Gibbons' Lives Outgrown,...
Jul 25, 2024
Long-Awaited Megan Thee Stallion Documentary Is On Its Way
A documentary on Megan Thee Stallion that has been in the works since 2022 is finally about to hit streaming services this fall. Roc Nation and Time Studios partnered together on the forthcoming film ...
Jul 25, 2024
Gwen Stefani, Anderson .Paak, and Ryan Tedder Share New Olympics Anthem, “Hello World”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered with the Coca-Cola Company to share a new musical collaboration for the Olympics, "Hello World," featuring Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak. The ...
Jul 25, 2024
Céline Dion Rumored To Be Dueting With Lady Gaga During Olympics Opening Ceremony
Before the excitement starts at the upcoming Olympic competitions, rumors are swirling about pop superstars Cline Dion and Lady Gaga potentially dueting together during Friday's Opening Ceremony in Pa...
Jul 25, 2024
Ice Spice Discloses That Taylor Swift Is Her “Closest Celebrity Friend”
In a new Rolling Stone cover story feature promoting Friday's release of Ice Spice's highly-anticipated debut album, Y2K!, the rapper revealed that Taylor Swift is her "closest celebrity friend." The ...
Jul 25, 2024
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” Has Just Been Diamond Certified
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 2009 ode to New York City, "Empire State Of Mind," is now a certified diamond single. The Recording Industry Association of America made the announcement on Wednesday (July 24) ...
Jul 24, 2024