In Las Vegas on January 24, the Eagles took to the stage at the Sphere without guitarist Joe Walsh for the first time since he joined the band in 1975, after the rock veteran came down with the flu. The absence marked the end of more than 50 years of uninterrupted appearances by Walsh with […]
In its ongoing Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 series, Billboard’s podcast recently turned its spotlight on singer‑songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, placing her at number five on the magazine’s ranking of the year’s most influential and successful pop artists. The episode digs into what made Carpenter such a defining presence in 2025 — from chart dominance to […]
Summer Walker, one of contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices, is hitting the road in a big way in 2026 with her Still Finally Over It Tour. The arena tour is slated to begin May 26 in Toronto before rolling through key North American markets and culminating with dates in Vancouver and London. The tour supports […]
Reba McEntire has revisited one of the most painful moments of her long career with an emotional look back at the 1991 plane crash that killed eight members of her band and crew. The accident, which occurred shortly after a concert in San Diego, left McEntire devastated and uncertain about her ability to perform again. […]
The Eagles have etched their name deeper into music history with a certification milestone few artists ever approach. Their 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971‑1975) has become the first album in United States history to be certified quadruple diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying more than 40 million units sold domestically. This […]
Country music star Jelly Roll’s remarkable weight loss journey has had a profound effect on his personal life, especially his role as a father. The 41‑year‑old singer, known offstage as Jason DeFord, has shed around 300 pounds over the last several years. The transformation has not only improved his health but also his family life, […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson offered a candid take on why he steers clear of religion and politics in public commentary, pointing to the very public controversies surrounding Kanye West and Nicki Minaj as examples of what he prefers to avoid. Speaking during a recent appearance while promoting his film Moses the Black, 50 Cent reiterated […]
Phil Collins, one of the most enduring voices in rock and pop music, has given fans a rare update on his health after several years of serious medical challenges. Speaking in a BBC interview ahead of his 75th birthday, Collins said that he is now “totally mobile and healthy” following what he described as a […]
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is officially set to take the stage at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, taking place on February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy has announced Carpenter as the first confirmed performer for this year’s telecast, marking her return to music’s biggest night following a breakthrough […]
1960 – Sam Cooke signed a deal with RCA Records. 1962 – Gene Chandler made his TV debut on “American Bandstand.” 1963 – The Drifters recorded “On Broadway.” 1963 – Gerry & the Pacemakers held their first recording session. They produced “Away from You” and “Pretend.” 1966 – The Beach Boys recorded “Wouldn’t It Be […]