Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
New Documentary Will Explore The Lives Of Nick And Aaron Carter
A new two-part documentary exploring the musical careers of Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys and the late pop singer Aaron Carter is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on April 15. The Carters: Hurts t...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025
Ed Sheeran Reveals That His New Album Is “Done,” While Teasing New Single
On Wednesday (March 19), Ed Sheeran shared a preview of his new track, "Azizam," on Instagram, while also revealing the exciting news that his upcoming album is completed and a new single is on the wa...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025
Eminem’s Ex-Employee Charged With Stealing And Selling Rapper’s Unreleased Music
Former Eminem employee Joseph Strange has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly stealing and selling unreleased music from the Detroit ra...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025
Barbra Streisand Nearly Collaborated With Madonna And Bette Midler On Her 1993 Album
In a new interview with Barbra Streisand's A&R rep, Jay Landers, he revealed that during the making of Babs' 1993 Back to Broadway album, a remarkable collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler w...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025
Shamir Announces Final Album, ‘Ten,’ Shares Lead Single, “Neverwannago”
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Shamir has announced the upcoming release of his final solo album, Ten, which is due out this spring via Kill Rock Stars. Shamir also shared the collection's lead single...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025
Filming Begins On Charli XCX’s Upcoming “Mockumentary,” ‘The Moment’
Filming has commenced in London for Charli XCX's new A24 film, The Moment, with four new actors joining the project including Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. They join...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025
Michael Jackson’s Accusers Envision Their Day In Court In New Clip For ‘Leaving Neverland 2’
In a new clip from Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, Wade Robson and James Safechuck - the two men whose sexual abuse allegations against Jackson were highlighted in the Emmy Award-winni...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025
Erykah Badu Is Working On Her First New Album In 15 Years
In Billboard's current Women In Music feature, it's revealed that Erykah Badu is currently working on a new album, which would be her first since 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Not...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025
Queen, Herbie Hancock, And Barbara Hannigan Have Been Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Htel i...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025
John Legend Announces ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary World Tour
John Legend is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted. The tour will visit over 40 cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, including stop...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025