Ariana Grande has another No. 1 album to add to her résumé, and her latest release has delivered her strongest opening week in seven years. Grande’s eighth studio album, Petal, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 with 295,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States during its first tracking week. The performance […]
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Joe Jonas Says Solo Album Disappointment Led Him to Seek Therapy
Joe Jonas is opening up about one of the most difficult chapters of his career, revealing that the commercial disappointment of his first solo album pushed him to seek professional help for his mental health. During a recent episode of the Hey Jonas podcast, the singer reflected on the release of Fastlife in 2011 and […]
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reunite for Surprise WorldPride Amsterdam Duet
Madonna and Kylie Minogue gave fans a memorable WorldPride moment in Amsterdam with a surprise reunion that lit up the AFAS Live stage. During Madonna’s Club Confessions performance, the Queen of Pop welcomed Minogue to join her for “Love Sensation,” one of the standout tracks from Madonna’s latest album, Confessions II. The unexpected duet immediately […]
Sam Smith Reveals Love Story Behind New Album Hazel Eyes
Sam Smith is entering a new chapter both personally and professionally, revealing that their upcoming fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, is inspired by the person closest to them. The singer confirmed they are engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan, ending months of speculation while also explaining the story behind the album’s title. Hazel Eyes is […]
Ariana Grande Files Lawsuit Over Years of Unreleased Music Leaks
Ariana Grande is taking legal action against anonymous hackers she says spent years stealing and leaking unreleased music, videos, and other private material connected to her career. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges the hackers gained unauthorized access to the digital accounts and devices of photographers, producers, and other collaborators who worked with the […]
Miley Cyrus Begins New Era After Signing With Atlantic Records
Miley Cyrus is beginning another chapter in her recording career after officially joining Atlantic Records. The move follows a successful run with Columbia Records, where she delivered some of the biggest commercial and critical successes of her career. During her time with Columbia, Cyrus released three major projects, including Attention: Miley Live, Endless Summer Vacation, […]
Charli XCX Unlocks Three New Music, Fashion, Film B-Sides
Charli XCX is giving fans even more music from her latest creative era, releasing three B-sides tied to her recently issued album Music, Fashion, Film. The newly available tracks, “I Keep on Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take Away the Music Then What Has She Got?,” arrive […]
Tyla Announces First Global Headlining A*POP World Tour
Tyla is taking another major step in her rapidly growing career with the announcement of her first worldwide headlining tour. The A*POP World Tour arrives just days after the release of her second album and will bring the South African star to audiences across Europe, North America, and Africa. The 34-date tour begins in Paris […]
The Accidental Studio Session That Created a 90s Hip-Hop Classic
One of the most memorable collaborations of the late 1990s almost never happened, but a series of unexpected events helped turn “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)” into a lasting music classic. The single launched Pras Michel’s solo career following the enormous success of the Fugees. Looking to create a record that could cross […]
Charli XCX Takes the Director’s Chair in Cinematic “Camera” Video
Charli XCX is continuing the rollout for her upcoming album Music, Fashion, Film with the release of “Camera,” a cinematic new single accompanied by an ambitious music video featuring French actor Vincent Cassel. Rather than placing herself at the center of the action, Charli takes on the role of a film director while Cassel plays […]