Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes artists who embody Charles’ pioneering impact on music, and it will be presented annually at the event jointly organized by the Grammy Museum…
On Thursday (April 3), Kesha and Scissor Scissors announced details of their 2025 Ti-s Out Tour. The jaunt will promote the release of Kesha’s first independently released album, Period (.), which is due out July 4, and it will also mark the live comeback for Scissor Sisters, who haven’t toured North America in over a…
Taylor Swift’s beloved Folklore collaboration with Bon Iver, “Exile,” was not a regular feature on The Eras Tour setlist. During the few times she surprised audiences by performing the song live, fans passionately filled in for Justin Vernon’s vocals. During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday (April 2), Vernon said that even though…
Lil Wayne announced the official release date of Tha Carter VI with a throwback clip on social media, revealing that his long-awaited album will finally drop on June 6. The video features snippets from Wayne’s illustrious career, while also sharing a pre-order link for his new album that features a countdown clock ticking down to…
During a live X Spaces conversation on Monday (March 31), Cardi B got her fans excited about her highly-anticipated forthcoming sophomore album. The 32-year-old Grammy-winning rapper hinted at high-profile features that she collaborated with on her new project, which would be the long-awaited follow-up to her celebrated 2018 album, Invasion of Privacy. “The features on…
Susanna Hoffs has just recorded a new version of the Bangles’ ballad, “Eternal Flame.” The 66-year-old singer stayed true to the original Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit released in 1988, which she co-wrote with Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. “I was inspired to sing it again!” Hoffs said in a statement. “As I stood…
On Tuesday (April 1), Mustard took to Instagram to announce that he will be the opening act on Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s upcoming Grand National Tour. The Grammy-winning producer will be performing a nightly DJ set to energize the audience at the start of the show. In the post, Mustard also revealed that new floor…
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday (April 2), actress Ellen Pompeo expressed gratitude for Taylor Swift’s generous contribution to a children’s hospital program. Pompeo reminisced about her cameo in Swift’s 2014 music video for “Bad Blood,” which earned her cool points with her children. Swift also named her oldest cat Meredith…
During a recent session on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Lucy Dacus delivered a moody, stripped-down rendition of Lady Gaga’s smash hit single, “Abracadabra.” The boygenius star’s cover caught the attention of Mother Monster herself, and Gaga praised Dacus’ version for capturing the song’s essence. “😭I LOVE this so much wow captures the purity of…
One of the multiple sexual assault lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs was dismissed on Monday (March 31), as the Jane Doe’s claims of an assault at a 1995 party in New York City were not pursued further by the woman. Despite her attorney’s efforts to proceed anonymously, the judge denied this request due to a…