Following the announcement last week that Taylor Swift purchased the rights to the master recordings for her first six albums from Shamrock Holdings, streaming and sales for her albums surged dramatically. Overall streaming on Spotify for Swift’s entire catalog increased by 55.1% on Friday alone, with her songs receiving 30.64 million streams in one single…… Read More
In a series of social media posts on Monday and Tuesday (June 2-3), Mariah Carey hints that she might have a new album in the works after a seven-year hiatus, while also teasing that a new single could be on the way. In one Instagram Reel, Carey is shown behind the wheel of a car…… Read More
On Tuesday (June 3), Alex Warren took to social media to announce that the second chapter of his 2024 album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, is set to be released on July 18. The project will include 21 songs – featuring 10 brand new tracks – highlighted by Warren’s worldwide No. 1 hit single, “Ordinary,” and…… Read More
Noah Kahan will be the focus in a new documentary directed by Nick Sweeney. The film will capture Kahan’s extraordinary journey from his humble Vermont roots to global music sensation, highlighting the DIY nature of his early albums straight through to his breakout success with 2022’s Stick Season, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard…… Read More
On Tuesday (June 3), Lil Wayne announced that he is marking the 20th anniversary of his iconic Tha Carter series by launching Tha Carter VI North American Tour. The 35-date arena tour kicks off with a high-profile record release show for Tha Carter VI on June 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York City,…… Read More
On Tuesday (June 3), Sabrina Carpenter announced on social media that she is releasing a brand new single, “Manchild,” on Thursday (June 5). The Grammy-winning pop superstar captioned her post, “this one’s about you!!,” while also revealing that “special 7” vinyl” for the new track are available to order via her webstore. Carpenter first hinted…… Read More
Melanie “Mel B” Brown celebrated her 50th birthday on Thursday (May 29), and her party featured a mini Spice Girls reunion with her bandmates Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm and Emma Bunton. Brown shared an Instagram Reel on Sunday (June 1) that captured the festivities, fittingly soundtracked by the group’s UK No. 1 single, “Spice Up Your…… Read More
In an Instagram post on Sunday (June 1), Questlove issued a public apology for the significant delays and chaotic conditions that plagued the first day of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday. Heavy rain and muddy grounds at the Mann Center led to hours of delays, leading frustrated fans to chant “let us in!”…… Read More
On Monday (June 2), Lola Young announced the dates and details of her upcoming fall 2025 North American tour. This marks the breakthrough pop star’s first return to the region since her viral single “Messy” propelled her into the spotlight. The 17-date trek is set to start on November 1 in Toronto, and finishes on…… Read More
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reaching a previous peak of No. 2. Warren becomes the first male solo artist to earn an initial Hot 100 No. 1…… Read More