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VMA Noms Go Nationwide

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 […]

Chappell Roan’s The Subway Signals a Bold Evolution as Pop’s Biggest Question

A photo of pop superstar Chappell Roan performing at the Lollapalooza music festival. She is dressed like a clown.

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 […]

The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Dips Into a New Era with Surprise Album Reveal

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. […]

Miley Cyrus Emerges as Front-Runner for 2025 MTV Video Vanguard Award

Miley Cyrus

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 […]

Doechii “Gasped” When Lady Gaga Called Her “Immediately Legendary”

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 Focuses on Her Kids After Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death

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 […]

The 2025 MTV VMAs Are Here: See Who’s Leading the Pack

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 […]

Lady Gaga to Drop “Dead Dance” for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Joins Cast as Mysterious Nevermore Teacher

Fans’ eerie suspicions are finally coming to life—Lady Gaga is reportedly set to release a new single, “Dead Dance,” tied to her role in Wednesday Season 2. Two sources close to the production confirmed to Variety that the track will debut alongside the new season of the Tim Burton-directed Netflix hit, with both the song […]

Olivia Rodrigo Surprises Lollapalooza Crowd With Weezer Duet in Full-Circle Moment

Olivia Rodrigo gave Lollapalooza 2025 fans an unforgettable surprise when she brought out none other than Weezer during her headlining set on Friday night (Aug. 1) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Toward the end of her energetic performance, the 22-year-old pop sensation paused to share a personal story with the crowd: “You always remember your first […]

Demi Lovato’s Froyo Feud Comes Full Circle with Playful Bigg Chill Return

Demi Lovato is proving time (and sprinkles) can heal all wounds. The pop star revisited Los Angeles frozen yogurt shop The Bigg Chill this week—four years after publicly calling out the business for “perpetuating diet culture”—and this time, it ended in laughter and a sweet treat. In a lighthearted TikTok posted July 30, Lovato lip-syncs […]