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 […]
Snoop Dogg’s reign over the iconic Death Row Records is facing turbulence yet again, this time in the form of a $107 million legal storm. Lydia Harris, the ex-wife of original Death Row investor Michael “Harry-O” Harris, has filed a federal motion to halt all use of the Death Row name and assets. Her claim? […]
Lollapalooza 2025 just got a whole lot swampier. Rap phenom Doechii lit up the stage in Chicago with not only a ferocious set, but a double-dose of surprises that left fans buzzing. Fresh off her Grammy win for Best Rap Album, the 26-year-old “Swamp Princess” revealed she’s heading out on her first-ever headlining tour, aptly […]
After years of speculation and scattered teasers, Chance the Rapper has officially announced his long-awaited album Star Line, arriving August 15. The release marks his first full-length project since 2019’s The Big Day and reunites him with visual artist Brandon Breaux, who crafted the iconic covers for 10 Day, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. The […]
Lollapalooza 2025 is officially taking over Grant Park in Chicago this weekend, bringing four days of genre-spanning performances and massive crowds to one of the most iconic music festivals in the U.S. Kicking off Thursday, July 31, the lineup is stacked with headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Sabrina Carpenter—fresh off the […]
Tyler, the Creator’s latest release, Don’t Tap the Glass, didn’t just make a splash—it shattered expectations. With only two days of promotion, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning 197,000 equivalent album units in its abbreviated tracking week ending July 24. “Thank you to everyone who decided to check this out,” […]
Luke Combs reminded fans that vulnerability is strength during a moving moment at the Newport Folk Festival on July 26. While performing “Whoever You Turn Out to Be,” a tender ballad from his 2024 album Fathers and Sons, the country star was brought to tears mid-song. The emotional lyrics—particularly, “But you ain’t gotta change the […]
On a sweltering Saturday night in Las Vegas, Beyoncé didn’t just close her COWBOY CARTER TOUR—she closed a chapter in music history. With a record-breaking 32-city run culminating at Allegiant Stadium, Beyoncé delivered a finale for the ages, complete with surprise appearances from JAY-Z, Destiny’s Child, and Shaboozey. More than 1.5 million fans bore witness […]
Doja Cat has officially wrapped her next album, Vie, and she let fans know with a chic twist—by announcing it entirely in French. On July 21, the genre-bending star took to X (formerly Twitter) to post simply: “L’album est complet,” paired with a croissant emoji. Translation? “The album is complete.” The cryptic-yet-stylish update confirmed what […]
Drake paid a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne this week, showing up unannounced at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England, following Osbourne’s death on Tuesday, July 23. As fans gathered to leave flowers, handwritten notes, and memorabilia honoring the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, the Grammy-winning rapper made a surprise appearance. According […]