Music & Industry
Billy Joel I Am Canceling My Concerts Due To A Brain Disorder
Billy Joel has announced that he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder. Consequently, he is suspending all of his upcoming concerts. The singer disclosed on Friday that he is afflicted with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a condition in which the brain's...
The New Album, ‘Breach,’ By Twenty One Pilots, Is Set To Be Released In September
Twenty One Pilots, the hometown champions of Columbus, are releasing new music, so there is no need to revert to the good old days. The Grammy Award-winning duo from central Ohio announced on social media the September release of their next full-length album,...
Cassie Played Me by Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi claims that Cassie treated him like an instrument during their 2011 affair. The rapper known for his song "Pursuit of Happiness" testified in Diddy's federal criminal trial in New York City on Thursday. During his testimony, he discussed his fleeting...
Katy Perry Humorously Castigates A Fan At Her Concert For “DMing My Man”: ‘He Doesn’t Want You’
The territory of Katy Perry is being defended. The pop diva recently performed in Nevada, and in a viral moment, she humorously criticized a fan in the audience for messaging her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, an actor with whom she shares a four-year-old daughter named...
Jim Morrison’s Grave Bust, Which Was Taken 37 Years Ago, Has Been Recovered
According to French investigators, a sculpture of the late American singer and poet Jim Morrison that was reported missing from his gravesite in Paris nearly forty years ago has been located. On Friday, the Paris Regional Judicial Police Directorate announced on...
Entire Kanye West Album Has Been Leaked On Discord, And The Leakers Have Stated That The Proceeds Will Be Donated To The U.S. Holocaust Museum
Yesterday, an entire Kanye West album was released onto the internet, which prompted the rapper to respond. WW3, the previously announced album, was renamed to CUCK by the rapper, who declared it on Twitter. According to leakers, the U.S. Holocaust Museum received a...
Jessica Simpson’s Revival Performance On “American Idol” Was A Travesty, And She Refused To Participate: “It’s A No From Me, Dawg”
On Sunday, Jessica Simpson's performance on "American Idol" 2025 left viewers in awe, but not in a positive sense. During the ABC show's finale episode over the weekend, the singer was criticized for her first television performance in 15 years. Simpson, 44, initially...
Elton John Criticizes The AI Policy Of The UK Government
The British Labour government's stance on copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn criticism from Elton John. The Tiny Dancer composer said he feels "incredibly betrayed" by the government's plans to exempt large tech companies studying AI from some...
Soulja Boy And Ray J Drag DDG Through The Mud After He Responds To Their Insults
Soulja Boy accused DDG of being abusive to Halle Bailey, while Ray J has his own issues with the rapper and broadcaster. DDG became embroiled in a dispute with Soulja Boy and Ray J after he was accused of domestic violence by his former partner, Halle Bailey. However,...
Chris Brown Has Been Detained In Custody In Connection with An Alleged Nightclub Attack
Chris Brown was detained in custody following his court appearance on Friday regarding an alleged nightclub assault. The U.S. singer was apprehended at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday and subsequently charged with grievous...
Before The $200 Million Sale Of His Music Catalog, Justin Bieber Was On The Brink Of Financial Ruin
As the world's most successful musical star, Justin Bieber earned between $500 million and $1 billion. However, he ultimately lost it all and found himself in such dire financial straits that he was compelled to sell his music catalog for $200 million. "TMZ...
A Classic Rock Performer Collaborates With A Country Legend To Record A New Rendition Of A Popular Song
A contemporary rendition of an iconic rock song is being released, featuring a country music influence. Steve Perry, the original lead vocalist of Journey, collaborated with the legendary Willie Nelson to release a cover of "Faithfully" on Wednesday, more than four...
Sony Music Announces A Double-Digit Full-Year Revenue Increase And A 4.8% Streaming Growth In Q1 2025
The most revenue recorded for any Sony Music release during Q1 2025 and the 12-month period ending March 31st. While Sony Music Entertainment (SME) experienced a double-digit year-over-year revenue increase in fiscal 2024, recorded music streaming revenue only...
Janet Jackson Is Scheduled To Receive The Icon Award At The 2025 American Music Awards
The Icon Award is scheduled to be presented to Janet Jackson at the 2025 American Music Awards. The accolade will be bestowed upon Jackson in recognition of her cultural and global impact on the music industry. The star will also perform live from the Fontainebleau...
SoundCloud’s AI Policy Has Been Revised In Response To Public Criticism; CEO Eliah Seton Maintains That AI Should Serve As An Asset To Artists Rather Than Replace Them
SoundCloud was the subject of an online uproar over the weekend when critics discovered an amendment to the platform's terms of service that pertains to AI training. The policy update, which was implemented in February 2024, stipulated that "You explicitly consent to...
“Iz It A Crime?” Is The Surprise Album That Snoop Dogg Has Announced
As of late, Snoop Dogg has been on a rampage, and he also released a gospel album last month in honor of his late mother. This year, Snoop Dogg is certainly living up to his prolific standards. The West Coast icon has already released one project, which was released...
Morgan Wallen Responds To His Abrupt Departure From Saturday Night Live
Morgan Wallen has finally addressed his abrupt departure from the Saturday Night Live set. Immediately following her appearance as the musical guest on the late-night sketch comedy show in March, the country music star was observed leaning against guest presenter...
Kendrick Lamar Is Sued Again On A Drake Diss Track, This Time For The Future And Metro Boomin Song “Like That”
Rodney O is suing over allegedly unpaid royalties for Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That," while Kendrick Lamar is embroiled in another Drake diss track lawsuit. Rapper Rodney O is suing Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar for unjustly underpaid royalties from...
A Little Earthquake Is Caused By Crowds At The Metallica Show In Virginia
When it came to getting the most out of Metallica's set, fans at their performance at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, this past Wednesday did not mince words. Twice during the band's performance, the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory recorded vibrations,...
A Old-Out Virginia Tech Concert Featuring Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” Causes Seismic Activity
When Metallica performed their debut show at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on Wednesday, the Richter scale was triggered by the enthusiastic response of the audience to "Enter Sandman," which has served as the Hokies football team's opening song for the past 50 years....
Singer Brad Arnold Of 3 Doors Down Reveals A Diagnosis Of Stage 4 Kidney Cancer
Brad Arnold, the lead vocalist of Three Doors Down, has disclosed that he has been given a stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis. "I've been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out," the musician said in a video posted on his Instagram...
Metallica Finally Hits Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium On Tour, Sets Off Richter Scale For ‘Enter Sandman’
There are many spectacular college football entrances, but few are as electrifying or loud as Virginia Tech going out to Metallica's "Enter Sandman" for a huge game. When Virginia Tech launched its new video board in 2000, fans were given the option of three songs:...
Cash App Collaborates With A$AP Rocky For A Special AWGE Release
Cash App has announced an exclusive cooperation with A$AP Rocky to commemorate the introduction of Afterpay for qualified US consumers. This collaboration includes a limited-time drop from Rocky's current AWGE collection, with select pieces available to Cash App...
Stevie Wonder And Usher Perform The 2025 Met Gala Concert
Stevie Wonder and Usher provided the musical entertainment for this year's Met Gala on Monday night. The gala's post-dinner musical spectacle kicked out with actor and co-chair Colman Domingo taking the stage beside the Temple of Dendur within the Metropolitan Museum...