Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
J. Cole Unveils Final Dreamville Festival Lineup, Featuring Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Ludacris, And More
J. Cole has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dreamville Festival, which will take place on April 5 and 6 at Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park. Joining him at the North Carolina fest are fellow headliners L...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025
Ed Sheeran Gives Surprise Performance At Boston Pub For St. Patrick’s Day
Ed Sheeran surprised a St. Patrick's Day crowd at a Boston Irish pub with an impromptu acoustic performance alongside the Irish folk band Beoga. Sheeran shared clips of his celebratory set on Instagra...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025
‘An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile’ Concert Special Will Air On CBS
On April 6, CBS will air the one-hour concert special, An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile. The broadcast will feature live performances and stories about the songwriting on the duo's new co...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator Will Headline Lollapalooza 2025
On Tuesday (March 18), Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter were announced as headliners for Lollapalooza 2025, which will be held in Chicago's Grant Park from July 31 to August 3...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025
Vince Gill Defends Taylor Swift From “Uptight” Fans Upset About Her Attending Chiefs Games
In a new interview with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Vince Gill says he's amused by the uproar around Taylor Swift attending Travis Kelce's NFL games. The country star, who previously performed with Swi...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025
Charli XCX Announces Party Girl Festival In London This Summer
Charli XCX is set to bring her own Party Girl Festival to London's Victoria Park on June 14 as part of LIDO Festival. The day-long music festival will feature special guests like Magdalena Bay, Kelly ...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025
Beyoncé Adds Las Vegas Show To Her Upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour
Beyonc has just expanded her Cowboy Carter Tour by announcing a new show in Las Vegas on July 25 at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets for Bey's Vegas show will be available beginning on March 25. In response...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025
Will Smith Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour Supporting New Album, ‘Based On A True Story’
On Monday (March 17), Will Smith announced the dates and details of his first-ever headlining tour. The Philadelphia rapper will embark on an extensive 26-date international tour in the summer of 2025...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025
Drake’s Own Label Says He Turned To Lawsuits After “[Losing] a Rap Battle That He Provoked”
On Monday (March 17), Universal Music Group filed a motion to dismiss Drake's lawsuit against them. Drake's label is accusing the Canadian rap star of suing over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" because...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Spends Fourth Week At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a fourth total week. The track's four-week run at No. 1 marks the longest reign of Lamar's career, surpassing the three-week...
Erik Thompson Mar 17, 2025