After years under the direction of manager Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber has stepped into a new era of artistic freedom that it’s fully on display in his latest album, Swag. Released on Friday, the 21-track project marks Bieber’s first full-length album in four years and is being heralded by those... Read More »
Bad Bunny began a landmark residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on Friday night, marking the start of a 30-show run that sets a new precedent for live performance on the island. The series, titled No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí ("I Don’t Want to Leave... Read More »
Yungblud has postponed two of his U.K. tour dates as he deals with a recurring bout of tonsillitis. The British rocker announced the cancellation of his July 10 show in Dundee, Scotland, followed by the postponement of his July 11 concert in Liverpool, citing ongoing health concerns and medical advice... Read More »
After a five-year recording hiatus, Deftones are back. The influential alt-metal band has officially announced their new studio album, Private Music, due out August 22 via Reprise and Warner Records. Alongside the announcement, the group unveiled the album’s lead single, “My Mind Is a Mountain,” offering fans their first taste... Read More »
Fresh off the success of Wicked, director Jon M. Chu is already working on his next high-profile project: a live-action Hot Wheels movie. Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel announced the collaboration this week, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Chu’s own Electric Somewhere producing. Writers Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier,... Read More »
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Karol G and Tiësto over their 2021 dance hit “Don’t Be Shy,” issuing a sharply worded opinion that questioned both the legal foundation of the case and the credibility of the plaintiff’s designated music expert. The lawsuit was... Read More »
Temple University is adding a new offering to its growing catalog of hip-hop-focused academic courses, this time, centered around Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City,” the course will debut in the Fall 2025 semester and will be led by Professor Timothy Welbeck,... Read More »
Paul McCartney is heading back on the road. The former Beatle has officially announced the North American leg of his Got Back 2025 tour, marking his first full U.S. tour in four years. The 19-date run kicks off September 29 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, the first time... Read More »
The “Night at the Museum” franchise is coming back to life. 20th Century Studios has begun developing a reimagined installment of the beloved family series, with screenwriter Tripper Clancy tapped to write the script. The project will be produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine of 21 Laps Entertainment, the... Read More »
Jack White, known as much for his commitment to analog living as for his contributions to modern rock, marked his 50th birthday this week by accepting a gift that many might consider long overdue: his first cell phone. In an Instagram post shared Wednesday, White announced the milestone with a... Read More »
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for a federal conviction related to transportation for purposes of prostitution, nearly a week after being acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The decision follows a lengthy and closely watched trial in New York’s Southern District,... Read More »
In a recent interview on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, Kesha offered one of her most candid reflections to date on the emotional toll of her years-long legal battle with producer Dr. Luke. The pop artist, who spent nearly a decade in litigation after accusing Dr. Luke of abuse in 2014,... Read More »
Lauryn Hill has issued a rare and pointed response to long-standing criticism surrounding her history of delayed concert appearances. In a detailed Instagram statement following her late-night performance at this year’s Essence Festival, Hill clarified that production issues, not personal negligence, were behind the delay and called attention to what... Read More »
Sixteen years after their explosive breakup, Oasis officially reunited on Friday night (July 4) with a sold-out performance at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in rock history. The night opened with “Hello,” the lead track from their 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning... Read More »
Zayn Malik has shared a preview of a new song that appears to address the racism and Islamophobia he endured during his time with One Direction. The track, seemingly titled “Fuchsia Sea,” was teased on Instagram on Friday, July 4, with a caption stating it is “coming soon.” In the... Read More »
