Cyndi Lauper, the vibrant and genre‑crossing pop icon of the 1980s, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, bringing with her decades of defining hits and unabashed flair. The ceremony in Cleveland saw Lauper introduced by Chappell Roan, who highlighted how Lauper’s work inspired her from childhood and opened the door for artists […]
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Katy Perry Unveils Raw Heartbreak Anthem “Bandaids” with High‑Drama Video
Katy Perry is back in the spotlight with a raw and cinematic new single titled Bandaids, released November 6, 2025. The song and its accompanying video mark a notable turn toward vulnerability and emotional honesty, as the pop star tackles heartbreak, survival and self‑reconstruction in bold visual form. In the video directed by Christian Breslauer, Perry appears in a […]
Paul Rodgers Steps Back from Hall of Fame Induction to Focus on Health
Longtime rock fans and industry insiders have received a bittersweet update as Paul Rodgers, the revered frontman of Bad Company, announced that he will not take part in his band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band is among the 2025 inductee class, yet Rodgers revealed that health considerations require him to step back from the ceremony. Rodgers […]
PinkPantheress Gets an Unusual Gift on Stage — and Her DJ Consumes It Live
On a recent stop of her U.S. tour, rising pop sensation PinkPantheress found herself on stage in Chicago in the midst of a moment that was unexpected, humorous and quintessentially one‐of‐a‐kind. Mid‑performance at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, a fan handed the singer what turned out to be a bag containing a full rotisserie chicken. The moment paused […]
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces First Pregnancy Just Weeks After Wedding
Carly Rae Jepsen is about to add a new chapter to her life and career — the pop hitmaker has announced she is expecting her first child with husband Cole M.G.N. After their intimate October wedding at New York’s legendary Chelsea Hotel, the couple shared the pregnancy news via a quietly joyful Instagram post featuring monochrome photos of Jepsen cradling […]
Ariana Grande Marks Five Years of Positions with a New Live EP
Ariana Grande has opted to celebrate the milestone of her sixth studio album with a meaningful musical gesture rather than a full‑on overhaul. Five years after the October 2020 release of her pop‑R&B album Positions, she has dropped a six‑song live EP titled Positions (Vevo Official Live Performances). This set revisits the album’s defining era via live recordings […]
The Countdown Begins: 2026 Grammy Nominations Reveal Hosted by Pop’s New Guard
The upcoming reveal of the 2026 Grammy nominations is shaping up to be a bold moment for pop music, anchored by pop‑powerhouse stars taking the virtual stage. On November 7, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET, the Recording Academy will livestream the official nominations announcement for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with two front‑and‑center presenters: Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. For Sabrina Carpenter, […]
Speed Meets Sound: Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas is revving up the volume alongside the engines for the 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, promising a music lineup as high-octane as the race itself. Set for November 22, the Grid stage will transform into a full-blown concert venue, delivering back-to-back sets from global stars embedded within the weekend’s motorsport […]
Hall of Fame Ceremony Gears Up with Chappell Roan, Killers, and More
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is doubling down on star power for its 40th annual induction ceremony, bringing in Chappell Roan and The Killers to round out a glittering list of presenters and performers. The milestone event, set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, promises a night of […]
Sting to Headline Super Bowl Weekend Concert in San Francisco
Sting is set to bring his signature sound to the Super Bowl weekend festivities with a high-profile performance in San Francisco. The British music icon will headline a special concert on February 6, 2025, at the Palace of Fine Arts, kicking off a weekend of entertainment leading up to Super Bowl LIX. The show is […]