Category: Music

Janet Jackson to Receive ICON Award and Deliver First Live TV Performance in Seven Years at 2025 AMAs

Janet Jackson is ready to reclaim center stage. CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that the pop legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, airing live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26. Jackson, a global powerhouse with over 180 million […]

This Day in Music History – May 14th

1956 – Buddy Holly got a prescription for contact lenses. He couldn’t get used to wearing them so he continued to use his trademark glasses. 1956 – The Platters released their self-titled debut album on Mecury Records. 1959 – Cliff Richard’s first movie, “Serious Charge,” premiered. 1968 – Paul McCartney and John Lennon were guests […]

This Day in Music History: May 13

1955 – Elvis Presley’s performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot ensues. After Elvis tells the audience, “Girls, I’ll see you backstage,” he has some of his clothes ripped off but escapes unharmed. 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis is granted a divorce from wife number two, Jane Mitcham, six months […]

The Weeknd Ignites Arizona Desert for After Hours Til Dawn Tour Launch

The desert heat was no match for The Weeknd’s fiery kickoff to his After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which lit up State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Friday night (May 9). With temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, 60,000 fans packed the sold-out venue for a four-hour spectacle that doubled as a testament to The […]

Halsey Reflects on Viral “Mallsey” Moment and Teases New Music

Long before topping charts, Halsey became a viral sensation — not for a hit single, but for singing Blink-182’s “I Miss You” at a Pennsylvania mall. Now, the pop star is embracing that unforgettable moment, affectionately dubbed “Mallsey” by fans. During a candid appearance on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, Halsey joked about how […]

Metallica Fans Rock Virginia Tech Stadium — Literally — with Seismic Encore

Metallica shook more than just the stage during their May 7 performance at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium — they shook the earth itself. As over 60,000 fans roared and jumped to the iconic opening riffs of “Enter Sandman,” the excitement registered as a minor seismic event at Virginia Tech’s Seismological Observatory, located a mile away. […]

Arcade Fire Lights Up SNL Stage with “Pink Elephant” Performances

Arcade Fire made a triumphant return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, delivering two high-energy performances from their newly released album, Pink Elephant. Marking their sixth appearance on the iconic stage, the Canadian indie rockers debuted the album’s title track, captivating audiences with their signature anthemic sound. Released just a day before their SNL set, […]

Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence on Sudden SNL Exit: “I Was Just Ready to Go Home”

Morgan Wallen has finally addressed his abrupt exit from the Saturday Night Live stage last month — and his explanation is as casual as it gets. Appearing on Sundae Conversations with host Caleb Pressley, Wallen shrugged off the drama, saying simply, “No, no, I was just ready to go home. I been there all week.” […]

Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominations as Black Excellence Takes Center Stage

The BET Awards 2025 nominees have been revealed, and Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with a staggering ten nominations, reinforcing his reign as one of the most influential voices in music today. Lamar’s nods span from ‘Album of the Year’ for GNX to multiple ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘Viewer’s Choice’ awards, showcasing the massive impact of […]

Foreigner Launches New Musical “Feels Like The First Time” with Original Singer Lou Gramm

Foreigner is ready to hit the stage in a whole new way. The legendary rock band announced plans to launch Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical in partnership with Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company and the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. Set for its world premiere in April 2026, the […]