This year’s MTV Video Music Awards are revving up to be a landmark night. Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, reclaiming the spotlight after Taylor Swift’s prior dominance. Gill-covered favorites Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar also shine, earning 11 and 10 nods, respectively. The VMAs introduced two exciting new categories in 2025—Best Pop […]
Iconic rock band Foreigner is set to electrify Cedar Rapids this August with a special stop on their farewell tour at McGrath Amphitheatre. Despite announcing “The Historic Farewell Tour” in 2022, the group continues to tour with surprising energy—and a new frontman—honoring their legendary catalog. On Monday, August 11, Foreigner will perform at 7:30 PM, […]
Pop standout Chappell Roan is stirring up fresh excitement with her latest single, “The Subway,” a track that debuted powerfully at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting entry to date. Roan’s new single marks a vivid shift in tone—its dreamy alt-pop and power-pop lean into shoegaze and jangle-pop shades, delivering a […]
In a masterclass of creative reveals, Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a surprise appearance on the New Heights podcast—hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason. The moment, which came amid a midnight countdown timed to perfection, was as theatrically arranged as the title suggests. […]
Led Zeppelin is reviving the magic of Physical Graffiti in grand style. Set for release on September 12, the 50th-anniversary offers include a deluxe 180-gram 3‑LP vinyl edition and a previously unheard live EP—both celebrating the iconic double album’s enduring legacy. The anniversary 3‑LP vinyl revisits the acclaimed 2015 remaster, now packaged with the Companion Audio […]
As the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards approach, buzz is building around who will be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award. According to Billboard, Miley Cyrus is currently the favorite to receive this iconic accolade for her revolutionary impact on music video artistry. Each year, the Video Vanguard Award—renamed in honor of Michael Jackson—is […]
Rising hip-hop star Doechii had an unforgettable reaction when none other than Lady Gaga lavished praise on her artistic talent. In a recent British Vogue interview, Gaga—celebrated for her boundary-pushing creativity—called Doechii “immediately legendary.” The comment struck a chord with the rapper, who admitted she “audibly gasped” upon hearing it Doechii, who recently claimed Best Rap […]
Kelly Clarkson is putting motherhood first in the wake of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s passing. Blackstock, 48, died on August 7 after a private three-year battle with cancer, leaving behind two children, River (11) and Remington (9), whom he shared with Clarkson. A source close to the singer revealed that Clarkson had known about Blackstock’s […]
Even after five decades of heavy riffs and bearded swagger, ZZ Top proved at Red Rocks Amphitheatre that they haven’t lost a single shred of their blues-rock magic. As part of their Elevation Tour, the Texas trio played to a packed crowd that ranged from lifelong fans to newcomers eager to witness rock royalty in […]
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet, with Lady Gaga leading the nominations pack with 12 nods — her third time topping the list. The pop icon scored recognition across major categories, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year, largely for her […]