Tom Morello has never been one to play it safe. Whether shredding onstage with Rage Against the Machine or standing on the front lines of social justice protests, his artistry has always been inseparable from his activism. Now, the 61-year-old guitarist is taking both to a new frontier, fronting his... Read More »
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams Jr., is officially a free man. After serving more than four years of a 63-month federal sentence, the 24-year-old artist was quietly released from prison this week, nearly two years ahead of schedule. His early freedom comes as a result of time served... Read More »
A legal dispute has erupted between British singer-songwriter Lola Young and American producer Carter Lang, centering on songwriting credits for four of her songs. The 24-year-old artist has filed proceedings in London, alleging that Lang, known for his work with artists like SZA, Justin Bieber, and Reneé Rapp falsely claimed... Read More »
Jennifer Lopez is fully on board with Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, calling it a well-deserved milestone for one of the world’s biggest stars. Speaking Monday morning (Oct. 6) on NBC’s Today Show to promote her upcoming musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman, Lopez couldn’t hide her... Read More »
Ed Sheeran is stepping into the world of cinematic experimentation with One Shot With Ed Sheeran, a new Netflix special directed by Adolescence creator Philip Barantini. Premiering November 21, the short film captures Sheeran’s spontaneous musical journey through New York City, performed and filmed entirely in one continuous take. Barantini,... Read More »
Bad Bunny used his second Saturday Night Live solo hosting gig to directly address the backlash surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show, blending humor, confidence, and a sense of cultural pride that has long defined his public persona. The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist kicked off the Season 51 premiere... Read More »
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s years-long feud resurfaced this week after Minaj appeared to reference Cardi B’s daughter in a post that quickly drew backlash and prompted an equally sharp reply. On Thursday, October 2, Minaj posted what she described as an apology to Cardi B’s six-year-old daughter, Kulture, on... Read More »
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced on Friday to four years and two months in federal prison, marking the most severe consequence yet in the downfall of one of hip-hop’s most powerful and once-celebrated figures. The sentence comes after a jury convicted the 55-year-old music mogul of violating the Mann Act... Read More »
The Living Legends Foundation marked its 32nd anniversary on Friday, October 3, by hosting its annual awards gala in Atlanta for the first time, honoring a slate of figures whose work has shaped the sound and business of Black music for decades. The evening’s centerpiece recognition, the Ray Harris Lifetime... Read More »
Chris Dreja, rhythm guitarist, bassist, photographer, and co-founder of the Yardbirds, has died at the age of 79. His death was confirmed by family members and former bandmates, including guitarist Jimmy Page, who shared the news on social media. “I heard today of the passing of musician Chris Dreja, who... Read More »
Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, rhythm guitarist and founding member of Oasis, has announced he will step away from part of the band’s ongoing reunion tour to undergo treatment for prostate cancer. In a statement shared on Instagram, Arthurs said he had “responded really well” to earlier treatment this year, which allowed... Read More »
When Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy during a September 17, 2025 interview with Gayle King, the Grammy-winning rapper emphasized her joy and strength. She revealed that she was expecting her fourth child with boyfriend and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, saying, “I feel very strong and powerful that... Read More »
The Shelby family is returning to television. A sequel to Peaky Blinders has been given a two-season order at Netflix and the BBC, continuing creator Steven Knight’s saga with a new generation set in 1953 Britain. While the cast remains under wraps, original star Cillian Murphy is confirmed to return... Read More »
SAG-AFTRA and Britain’s Equity union are pushing back against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” who has become the center of a heated debate in Hollywood. The digital creation, developed by Eline Van der Velden’s Particle6 studio, drew sharp criticism after Van der Velden claimed several talent agencies had shown interest... Read More »
Nirvana has once again emerged victorious in a long-running legal battle over the cover of their landmark 1991 album Nevermind. Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin dismissed a lawsuit brought by Spencer Elden, the man who, as a baby, was photographed naked underwater for the now-iconic album... Read More »
