Renée Fleming has become the latest high-profile performer to withdraw from scheduled appearances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, amid ongoing turmoil following a major leadership overhaul tied to President Donald Trump. The Grammy-winning soprano canceled her planned performances set for late May, where she was... Read More »
Francis Buchholz, the bassist whose steady, understated playing anchored the Scorpions through their most commercially successful era, died Thursday following a private battle with cancer. His family confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media. He was 71. “He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love,” the statement... Read More »
Drake has formally appealed the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, arguing that a federal judge’s ruling shielding Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” sets a troubling legal precedent for the music industry. In a 60-page appellate brief filed this week with the U.S. Court of... Read More »
Eagles have set a new benchmark in recorded music history. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Thursday that the band’s 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) has been certified quadruple diamond, marking more than 40 million units sold in the United States. With that milestone, the album is... Read More »
Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer, a milestone that places her among the youngest honorees in the institution’s history and underscores the breadth and durability of her songwriting career. Swift, 36, will be honored as part of the Hall’s Class of 2026, alongside... Read More »
Heather Taylor has refiled a civil lawsuit accusing musician Tommy Lee of sexually assaulting her during a helicopter flight more than two decades ago, relying on a new California statute that reopened the door for previously time-barred claims. Taylor initially brought the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that Lee assaulted her... Read More »
Kesha has publicly expressed support for Kim Petras after the pop artist accused her record label of delaying the release of her next album and restricting her creative autonomy. On Tuesday, Petras shared a series of posts on X stating that her forthcoming album has been finished for six months... Read More »
Soulja Boy has signed an exclusive partnership with Kick, aligning himself with the rapidly growing streaming service as it continues to challenge Twitch’s long-standing dominance. The deal was announced Tuesday, Jan. 19, with Soulja Boy confirming the partnership through a video posted on social media. While financial details were not... Read More »
Poison’s long-anticipated 40th anniversary tour will not move forward, according to comments from drummer Rikki Rockett, who says the band was unable to reach an agreement over how touring revenue would be divided. Rockett addressed the issue candidly in a recent interview with Page Six, confirming months of speculation that... Read More »
Florida prosecutors have dropped all witness tampering–related charges against YNW Melly just days before jury selection was set to begin, marking a significant development in the long-running legal case surrounding the rapper’s alleged involvement in a 2018 double homicide. On Monday, the Broward County State Attorney’s Office dismissed four felony... Read More »
Brooklyn Beckham has publicly stated that he does not intend to reconcile with his parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, alleging years of personal conflict that he says intensified following his marriage to Nicola Peltz. In a series of Instagram Stories posted Monday, Brooklyn said he felt compelled to address... Read More »
Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice on Jan. 17 to criticize policies of the Donald Trump administration and the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns over civil rights, environmental policy, and the treatment of marginalized communities. The... Read More »
Apollonia is pushing back against efforts by Prince’s estate to assert control over the stage name she has used for more than four decades, arguing that the late musician explicitly wanted her to continue performing and working under the identity he helped create. In a declaration filed Friday in federal... Read More »
Roger Waters has stood by controversial comments he made about the late Ozzy Osbourne, saying he does not regret the tone or substance of his remarks despite backlash from Osbourne’s family and fans. The renewed attention follows a recent interview in which Waters was asked to address statements he made... Read More »
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has reached a milestone that places him at the very top of rap’s modern record books: the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed this week that the Baton Rouge rapper now holds more Gold and Platinum certifications than any other rapper in history, surpassing figures... Read More »
