Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Janelle Monáe’s Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Mone and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throu...
Erik Thompson Oct 16, 2025
Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder’s Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michl was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a...
Erik Thompson Oct 16, 2025
Ja Rule Is Going to Be a Grandpa, As His Daughter Brittney Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Tevin Aitken
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he's going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their f...
Erik Thompson Oct 16, 2025
Charlie Puth And Wife Brooke Reveal They’re Expecting Their First Baby In His New Music Video
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer's new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth's forthcoming album, Wh...
Erik Thompson Oct 16, 2025
Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set t...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
Shaboozey Declares “There’s No Better Choice” Than Bad Bunny For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a "global superstar, global icon - and an American citizen," whose performances ignite ...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, And Missy Elliott Lead Online Tributes to D’Angelo, “The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul”
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D'Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists inclu...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
Playboi Carti Joined By Kendrick Lamar And A$AP Rocky During Los Angeles Show
At the Los Angeles stop of his Antagonist 2.0 Tour on Tuesday night (October 14), Playboi Carti delivered a star-studded performance at Crypto.com Arena. The chart-topping Atlanta rapper brought out A...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Shoots ‘Sex And The City’ Inspired Promo For Upcoming SNL Hosting And Performing Gig
Sabrina Carpenter is the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live's October 18 episode, and the pop superstar released a new promo for the show that parodies Sex and the City. In the clip, Carpen...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
Nicki Minaj Announces That She’s Canceling Her Planned New Album Release: “No More Music”
Nicki Minaj has announced that she is canceling her planned sixth studio album, which was originally set to be released on March 27, 2026. The rapper wrote on X on Wednesday (October 15), "Ok I'm not ...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025