Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News
Netflix Cancels Controversial Prince Documentary, Estate Is Now Free To Create New Project
Netflix has announced the cancellation of the release of a planned six-part Prince documentary directed by Ezra Edelman. The streaming service reached a mutual agreement with the Prince Estate allowin...
Erik Thompson Feb 09, 2025
Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Harry Connick Jr., Jon Batiste Lead Music-Heavy Super Bowl Festivities
Music played a major role in the Super Bowl festivities that took place in New Orleans over the weekend. Kendrick Lamar's halftime show headlining performance was the clear highlight, with the multipl...
Erik Thompson Feb 09, 2025
Shaboozey Shares The Advice Beyoncé Gave Him While Making ‘Cowboy Carter’
In a new interview with People, breakout country superstar Shaboozey shared the one piece of advice that he received from Beyonc. The 29-year-old "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" hitmaker made a guest appearance ...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Pop Tidbits
On Thursday (February 6), Lil Wayne starred in an ad for Cetaphil that hinted at a June 6 release for his highly anticipated album, Tha Carter VI. That specific day is featured in numerous scenes, sug...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Gives First Interview Since Singer’s Tragic Death
In a new feature in The Sun on Wednesday (February 5), Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy gave her first interview since the singer's tragic death in October. Cassidy was in tears as she expressed h...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Kelly Clarkson Announces Her Return To Las Vegas With “Studio Sessions” Residency
On Thursday (January 6), Kelly Clarkson announced on Instagram that she will be launching a "Studio Sessions" residency this summer at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Clarkson's run of V...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Megan Thee Stallion, Psy Set To Star In Apple’s Upcoming K-Pop Competition Series
Apple TV+ has greenlit an upcoming K-pop competition series titled "KPopped," featuring Megan Thee Stallion and "Gangnam Style" singer Psy. According to the show's description, "In each episode, weste...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Kendrick Lamar Promises Thought-Provoking Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Focused On “Storytelling”
Kendrick Lamar took part in a rare public interview on Thursday (January 6) during Apple Music's Super Bowl Press Conference. The Compton rapper, fresh off winning five Grammys for "Not Like Us," prom...
Erik Thompson Feb 06, 2025
Bob Marley Estate Hosts ‘Uprising’ Livestream In Celebration Of Reggae Legend’s 80th Birthday
To honor Bob Marley's 80th birthday, his estate has organized a series of events to celebrate the legacy of the reggae legend. The festivities start up on Thursday (February 6) - Marley's birthday - w...
Erik Thompson Feb 05, 2025
Blackpink Shares 2025 World Tour Teaser
Blackpink shared a video on Wednesday (February 5) announcing that they will be reuniting for an upcoming 2025 world tour. The K-pop group - consisting of Lisa, Ros, Jisoo, and Jennie - last toured in...
Erik Thompson Feb 05, 2025