Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Soul And R&B Singer, Dies At 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul and R&B vocalist known for hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song," has passed away at 88. Elaine Schock, Flack...
Erik Thompson Feb 24, 2025
Wu-Tang Clan Announces ‘Final Tour’ Dates For ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber’
On Monday (February 24), Wu-Tang Clan announced the initial dates and details of their upcoming "Final Tour." The legendary Staten Island hip-hop crew has dubbed their 27-date trek, Wu-Tang Forever: T...
Erik Thompson Feb 24, 2025
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Luther’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's collaboration "Luther" claims the top spot on this week's Billboard Hot 100. The joint track rises one spot to reach No. 1, replacing Lamar's chart-topper from the previous we...
Erik Thompson Feb 24, 2025
Oasis On Course To Hit UK Number One With “Whatever” After 31 years
Oasis' former Christmas single, "Whatever," is on track to secure its first UK No.1, thirty-one years since it was originally released in December 1994. The re-issued standalone single - which was jus...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
John Lydon Bashes Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, And “Karaoke” Sex Pistols In Combative New Interview
In an interview with NME, John Lydon criticized Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and the Sex Pistols reunion tour. The punk legend called Swift "incredibly dull" while speculating that "she's going to be anot...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
Pop Tidbits
Shakira's concert in Medelln, Columbia on Monday (February 24) was postponed due to safety concerns after the stage roof at Estadio Atanasio Girardot was damaged "during the assembly process of the sh...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
Rihanna Shares Status Of Long-Awaited New Album, Says She Can’t Release “Anything Mediocre”
In a new cover story feature for Harper's Bazaar, Rihanna reflects on her highly-anticipated ninth album and expresses optimism and pride in finally creating music that aligns with her artistic vision...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
Thousands Of Pitbull Fans Wear Bald Caps To His London Gig, He Says “It’s Amazing To See”
During his London gig at the O2 Arena on Friday night (February 21), Pitbull expressed his gratitude to the thousands of fans who showed up to the show wearing bald caps, aviators, and suits. In a fan...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Announces Massive Free Concert At Brazil’s Iconic Copacabana Beach
On Friday (February 21), Lady Gaga announced on Instagram that she will be performing a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's legendary Copacabana Beach on May 3. The concert will be open to the public on ...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025
Drake Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, Knocking Kendrick Off Top Spot
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's first collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuts at No. 1 on this week'sBillboard 200 chart. It's the first chart-topper for PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the fourth Top 10 record...
Erik Thompson Feb 23, 2025