Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Spotify Fights Back Against AI-Generated Music, Removing 75 Million Spam Tracks While Targeting Impersonators
Spotify has removed over 75 million spammy tracks in the past year and is intensifying efforts to combat AI-related abuses on its platform through a three-pronged approach. The streaming service will ...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2025
Ed Sheeran Reveals How He First Heard About Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Engagement
Ed Sheeran, frequent collaborator and longtime friend of Taylor Swift, revealed during a new interview with Andy Cohen that he found out about Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce through Instagram, jus...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2025
Mariah Carey Gets Emotional During Vulnerable Discussion With SZA At Apple Music’s ‘Flowers’ Event
Mariah Carey appeared as the first guest on Apple Music's new Flowers livestreamed series on Wednesday (September 24), where she was interviewed by SZA about her upcoming 16th studio album, Here for I...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2025
Taylor Swift Will Be A Guest On ‘The Tonight Show’ Days After Release Of New Album
Taylor Swift is set to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, October 6, shortly after releasing her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3. The episode, airing o...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2025
Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Welcome Their Third Child, Rocki Irish Mayers
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers, who was born on September 13. Rihanna revealed the happy news in an Instagram post on Wednesday (September...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2025
Neil Young, Beck, And Lana Del Rey Set To Headline ‘Harvest Moon’ Charity Concert In California
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts will headline the third annual Harvest Moon charity concert on October 25 at the Painted Turtle summer camp in Lake Hughes, California, joined by Beck and special gues...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2025
Billie Eilish Taps Lucy Dacus And Young Miko As Openers For U.S. Dates On ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour’
Billie Eilish is bringing her blockbuster Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour back to the U.S. next month, and the nine-time Grammy winner just announced special guest opening acts Lucy Dacus, Young Miko, Tom O...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2025
Joe Jonas Partners With Krispy Kreme To Give Away Free Doughnuts And Coffee To Fans
Joe Jonas is teaming up with Krispy Kreme to celebrate National Coffee Day with special deals and giveaways. The promotion includes a $1 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen from Septe...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2025
Aaliyah Notches Her First Ever Adult R&B Airplay No. 1 With “Gone,” Featuring Tank
More than three decades since making her musical debut, and over 20 years after her death, Aaliyah has scored her first No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart with "Gone," featuring Tank. Th...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2025
Cardi B Records Train Etiquette And Safety Announcements For New York Subway System
Cardi B has partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to record a series of public service announcements for the New York subway system. The Bronx-born rapper's distinctive voice will b...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2025