Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Lil Wayne Announces 2025 North American Tour To Celebrate 20 Years Of ‘Tha Carter’
On Tuesday (June 3), Lil Wayne announced that he is marking the 20th anniversary of his iconic Tha Carter series by launching Tha Carter VI North American Tour. The 35-date arena tour kicks off with a...
Erik Thompson Jun 03, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Single, “Manchild,” Arriving This Thursday
On Tuesday (June 3), Sabrina Carpenter announced on social media that she is releasing a brand new single, "Manchild," on Thursday (June 5). The Grammy-winning pop superstar captioned her post, "this ...
Erik Thompson Jun 03, 2025
Mel B Parties With Fellow Spice Girls’ Emma Bunton And Mel C At Her 50th Birthday Bash
Melanie "Mel B" Brown celebrated her 50th birthday on Thursday (May 29), and her party featured a mini Spice Girls reunion with her bandmates Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm and Emma Bunton. Brown shared an ...
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025
Questlove Apologizes For Extreme Weather Delays At Roots Picnic In Philadelphia
In an Instagram post on Sunday (June 1), Questlove issued a public apology for the significant delays and chaotic conditions that plagued the first day of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday....
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025
Lola Young Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour
On Monday (June 2), Lola Young announced the dates and details of her upcoming fall 2025 North American tour. This marks the breakthrough pop star's first return to the region since her viral single "...
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Hits No. 1 On Hot 100, While Also Topping Two Billboard Global Charts
Alex Warren's "Ordinary" climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter's first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reachi...
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025
Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies At 70
Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief illness. The official cause and exact date of death have not been disclosed, but sources have confirmed his passing, stat...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025
Shakira Cancels Her D.C. Pride Concert One Day After Boston Show Is Called Off
On Friday (May 30), Shakira's D.C. Pride Concert at Nationals Park was canceled, following the last minute cancellation of her Boston show the previous night. A statement from Nationals Park reads: "D...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025
Documentary About Blackpink’s Lisa In The Works From Director Sue Kim
Lisa from Blackpink will be featured in a new documentary film by Sony Music Vision and director Sue Kim. The project - which doesn't have an official release date - will showcase the K-pop superstar'...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Notches Second Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem claims a second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Additionally, Wallen has placed three albums in the Top 10 at the same time for the first time in ...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025