Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Katy Perry Journeys Into Space During Successful Blue Origin Launch With All-Female Crew
Pop superstar Katy Perry and CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King were part of an all-female crew who took part in a space voyage on Monday (April 14) aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin spacecraft. The New Shep...
Erik Thompson Apr 14, 2025
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Luther’ Tops Hot 100 For Eighth Week, As BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Alex Warren Crack Top 10
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an eighth consecutive week. The track ties 24kGoldn's "Mood" (featuring Jann Dior) eight-week rule in 2020-21...
Erik Thompson Apr 14, 2025
Lana Del Rey Shares New Song, Pushes Back Album Release Date And Suggests Title Change
On Friday (April 11), Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the release of the twangy lead single, "Henry, Come On," from her upcoming 10th studio album. That highly-anticipated project was originally titl...
Erik Thompson Apr 13, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Coffee-Filled Vinyl To Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Of “Espresso”
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her career-changing hit, "Espresso," by releasing a limited-edition vinyl filled with espresso in partnership with Blood Records. The clear...
Erik Thompson Apr 13, 2025
Kendrick Lamar And SZA Share Video For Their No. 1 Hit, “Luther,” Ahead Of Grand National Joint Tour
On Friday (April 11), Kendrick Lamar and SZA finally released a music video for their chart-topping hit collaboration, "Luther." The clip is directed by Karena Evans and features stunning visuals that...
Erik Thompson Apr 13, 2025
Charli XCX Brings Out Billie Eilish, Lorde, And Troye Sivan During ‘Bratchella’ Set
Charli XCX wowed Coachella on Saturday night (April 12) with a high-energy set that featured surprise special guest appearances by fellow pop superstars Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan, marking ...
Erik Thompson Apr 13, 2025
Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Reclaims No. 1 On Billboard 200
Playboi Carti's MUSIC is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, rising one spot to top the chart for the third total week. Two releases made their debut in the Top 10 this week, as Elton John and Brandi ...
Erik Thompson Apr 13, 2025
Owner Of Tennessee Estate Where Taylor Swift Recorded First Album Recalls First Impression Of Young Singer
Taylor Swift recorded parts of her 2006 self-titled debut album at Dark Horse Estate in Franklin, Tennessee, located 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. The estate owner, Robin Crow, recalls that when...
Erik Thompson Apr 10, 2025
SZA Joins Elmo To Sing New Song About Gratitude On ‘Sesame Street’
Sesame Street is celebrating their 55th season this year, and the beloved children's educational program features an impressive lineup of special guests scheduled. On Thursday (April 10), Sesame Stree...
Erik Thompson Apr 10, 2025
5 Seconds of Summer’s Calum Hood Announces Debut Solo Album, ‘Order Chaos Order,’ Shares Lead Single
On Thursday (April 10), 5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood announced the details of his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order, which is set for release on June 13. Hood, the primary songwriter in 5S...
Erik Thompson Apr 10, 2025