Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney And More To Perform At Billboard Women In Music 2025
On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Ty...
Erik Thompson Feb 26, 2025
Drake Postpones All Remaining Shows On His Australia And New Zealand Tour
Drake has unexpectedly cut short his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia and New Zealand, canceling the final four performances due to an undisclosed "scheduling conflict." A representative for the rapper...
Erik Thompson Feb 26, 2025
Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Tori Amos Among 1,000 Artists Take Part In Silent Album To Protest AI
On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists, including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Tori Amos, joined forces to release a 47-minute silent album titled, Is This What We Want?, to protes...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member And Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, Dead At 73
Isley Brothers songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Chris Jasper has died at the age of 73. Jasper's family announced his passing in a Facebook post on Monday (February 24), one day following his dea...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
Fyre Fest II Announces Festival Date And Location, With Tickets Already On Sale
Tickets for Fyre Festival II, which is organized by convicted fraudster Billy McFarland, are now on sale, with extravagant ticket and hospitality packages available ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
Gracie Abrams Will Receive Hal David Starlight Award At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Gracie Abrams is set to receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on June 12 in New York City. This award honors "gifted young songw...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
The 1975 Cleared Of Individual Charges In Lawsuit Stemming From Onstage Kiss At Malaysian Festival
A judge in England has cleared all members of the 1975 from personal liability in the dispute with a Malaysian festival over an onstage kiss between frontman Matty Healy and bassist Ross MacDonald. Th...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
Beyoncé Wears Customized Denim In New Levi’s Ad Campaign
Beyonc has once again partnered with Levi's for Chapter 2 of their REIIMAGINE campaign, which showcases the 35-time Grammy winner clad all in denim and taking part in a high-stakes pool match against ...
Erik Thompson Feb 25, 2025
American Music Awards Returning For First Time In Three Years, Airing On Memorial Day From Las Vegas
On Monday (February 24), the American Music Awards announced that they are making a comeback this year after being on a hiatus since 2022. The 2025 AMAs are set to take place on Memorial Day, May 26, ...
Erik Thompson Feb 24, 2025
Lady Gaga Teases Two New Songs Ahead Of Upcoming Little Monster Press Conference
In a new interview with InStyle, Lady Gaga shared some creative insight into her highly-anticipated new album, Mayhem, during a chat with Spotify's Head of Global Editorial, Sulinna Ong. Gaga previewe...
Erik Thompson Feb 24, 2025