Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Boygenius’ Julien Baker “Taking Time To Focus On Her Health,” Cancels Tour With Torres
On Sunday (May 4), Julien Baker and Torres announced that they have canceled all remaining dates on their 'Send A Prayer My Way' tour. "Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-bein...
Erik Thompson May 04, 2025
Jill Sobule, “I Kissed A Girl” Singer, Dies In Tragic House Fire At 66
Jill Sobule, the pioneering singer-songwriter behind the 1995 hit, "I Kissed a Girl," tragically passed away at 66 in a house fire in Minneapolis. The news of her death was confirmed by her representa...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025
Cardi B Pleads For Unfinished Features So She Can Finally Complete Her New Album
During a recent Instagram Live session, Cardi B expressed her frustration over the delays surrounding her long-awaited new album. The Grammy winner sympathized with her impatient fans who have been wa...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025
Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco’s Deluxe Album Features GloRilla And Cigarettes After Sex
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are set to release a deluxe edition of their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, on May 2. The expanded version - titled I Said I Love You First...And You Said ...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025
Ed Sheeran Shares Nostalgic New Single, “Old Phone” Reveals ‘Play’ Release Date
On Thursday (May 1), Ed Sheeran revealed details about his upcoming eighth album, Play, a 13-track record that is set to be released on September 12 through Gingerbread Records/Atlantic Records. Along...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025
Lorde Says Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ “Gave Me A Kick” While Making New Album, ‘Virgin’
In a new interview with BBC Radio 1, Lorde credits Charli XCX's recent album, Brat, for inspiring her to elevate her own creativity on her upcoming record, Virgin, which is due out on June 27. "Brat c...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025
Sheryl Crow Praises Songwriting Of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, And Phoebe Bridgers
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female mus...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025
Charli XCX Set To Star In And Produce Takashi Miike’s Next Film
Charli XCX is teaming up with Japanese horror director Takashi Miike for an as-yet-untitled film, the second under her new Studio365 banner. While the plot is currently unknown, the collaboration with...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025
Barbra Streisand’s New Duets Album Features Collaborations With Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande And Mariah Carey, And More
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, features duets with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Laufey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Josh Groban, Sea...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025
Lorde Announces Her Long-Awaited Fourth Album, ‘Virgin’
On Wednesday (April 30) Lorde revealed details of her highly-anticipated fourth album, Virgin, which is set to be released on June 27. The Grammy-winning pop superstar co-produced the record - her fir...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025