At last night’s 2022 Oscars, the cast of Encanto took “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” to the stage for the first time ever. Introduced by John Leguizamo, Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitán, and Diane Guerrero sang and danced to the film’s most popular song when, completely unexpectedly, Megan Thee Stallion appeared in a stunning gold dress […]
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Lizzo Teases New Song “About Damn Time” From Upcoming Album
During a recent appearance on The Late Show with James Corden, Lizzo previewed new music from her upcoming album for the first time. “I’m excited. You’ve just announced you finished the album. The album is done!” Corden said to the three-time Grammy winner. “Three freaking years, baby!” Lizzo exclaimed. “I feel amazing.” Lizzo then went on […]
Rare Footage of Mac Miller Released With “Macadelic” 10th Anniversary Vinyl
Yesterday was the tenth anniversary of the late Mac Miller’s Macadelic, and, to celebrate, his estate released both a special edition vinyl of the mixtape, as well as some previously unseen footage of the rapper. The Macadelic vinyl is a remastered, double LP release accompanied by a poster and embossed cover design. Portions of the proceeds of the […]
BTS, Taylor Swift, Drake Reported Among World’s Top Artists According to Global Music Revenue
According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has just reported that the total revenue for 2021 was $25.9 billion. “Today’s music market is the most competitive in memory,” IFPI CEO Frances Moore said during a press conference held to announce the report. “Fans are […]
Beyoncé in Talks to Perform Oscar-Nominated Song at This Year’s Ceremony
The Oscars are hoping to create a night to remember this coming Sunday with big changes and even bigger performances for the event. The most recent effort has been Oscar organizers doing whatever they can to have Beyoncé perform her track “Be Alive,” co-written with artist Dixson for the Best Picture contender King Richard, from the tennis […]
Kanye West Banned From Performing at the 2022 Grammys
Despite being nominated in five categories, Kanye West has been barred from performing at the 2022 Grammy Awards. According to a spokesperson for West, the ban is due to his “concerning online behavior,” including threats, harassment aimed at his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and, most recently, for calling Daily Show host Trever Noah a racist name, which resulted […]
Lil Baby’s “My Turn” Sets New Chart Record
Lil Baby released My Turn in 2020, but the album has logged 85 weeks in the top 10 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart as the longest top-tier run in the chart’s history. Post Malone’s Hollywood Bleeding held the record previously with 84 weeks in the top 10 between 2019 and 2021, as well as the preceding two records […]
Lil Nas X Returns to Social Media With New Music Tease
Lil Nas X has just returned to social media after a three-month break to reveal the titles of two new songs he will soon release, one featuring NBA YoungBoy. “Which one y’all want first?” Lil Nas X asked his fans in a tweet on Wednesday. Along with the tweet, he attached a screenshot of both […]
Lizzo Reveals That Her Fourth Album is Finished
“The b—h been busy,” Lizzo said during her appearance at this year’s SXSW festival, revealing that she had finished recording her fourth studio album. “I can finally tell everybody,” the “Truth Hurts” singer continued. “Literally I’m flying home today to master my album. It’s done so it’s coming very very soon…and it’s good. I worked real hard on […]
Traci Braxton Dies of Cancer at 50
Traci Braxton has recently passed away after her battle with cancer at the age of 50. Traci, the sister of R&B artist Toni Braxton, was a notable member of the Braxton Family Values reality television show. She also released a charting solo project a few years ago. “We have come to a time where we must inform […]