SZA’s critically acclaimed album SOS has made history, securing its 12th nonconsecutive week atop the Billboard 200 chart. This milestone solidifies SZA’s dominance in contemporary R&B and hip-hop while setting a new benchmark for female artists in the genre. A Historic Feat Released in December 2022, SOS continues to captivate audiences. Its recent deluxe LANA […]
In a surprising turn of events, K-pop sensation Stray Kids has outpaced global pop icon Taylor Swift in album sales, according to Forbes. The group’s latest release, “Hop,” sold an impressive 187,000 copies in the U.S., surpassing Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” which sold 50,500 copies in the second-to-last week of December 2024. Chart Dominance: […]
SZA’s “SOS” has made a dramatic return to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart, surging from No. 15 to No. 1 following the release of its deluxe reissue, “Lana”. This marks the album’s 11th week at the summit, solidifying its status as a modern R&B powerhouse. Originally debuting in December 2022, “SOS” last […]
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, celebrated the year’s biggest achievements in music based on Billboard’s year-end charts. The two-hour special highlighted both established superstars and rising talents, with live performances and the introduction of new award categories adding fresh excitement to the annual event. Top Winners and Notable […]
The curtains have officially closed on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, marking an incredible milestone in music history. The tour, which began in March 2023 and wrapped up on December 8, 2025, in Vancouver, shattered records while showcasing Swift’s commitment to her team and fans alike. A Record-Breaking Run By the end of its 149-show run […]
The countdown to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) is on, and the list of nominees promises a star-studded event. Announced Monday, Nov. 25, the nominations highlight some of music’s most dynamic talents, with Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter emerging as the top contenders. Nominees Leading the Way Zach Bryan, 28, […]
Few journalists have chronicled Taylor Swift’s musical journey with as much wit, insight, and dedication as Rob Sheffield. In his latest book, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music, Sheffield celebrates the singer-songwriter’s body of work and her transformative influence on modern pop music. From her emergence as a teenage artist […]
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) returned to the UK to celebrate its 30th anniversary in style, hosting some of the biggest names in global music at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Sunday, November 10. From surprise wins to powerful performances, the night captured the best of international music, with fan-favorite stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana […]
The nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, set to be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, have been announced. This year, the Grammy spotlight shines on Beyoncé, whose creative leap into country music with her album Cowboy Carter garnered her a leading 11 nominations across genres. She’s up for major awards like Album, […]
Flavor Flav, iconic hype man and Public Enemy rapper, has officially expanded his fan status beyond Taylor Swift. On Nov. 5, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to share admiration for Swift’s best friend, Selena Gomez, applauding her openness about both her physical and mental health. While Flav, 65, has spent much of 2023 expressing […]