Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” has been named the 2024 top-selling single in the world by IFPI, the global recorded-music industry trade organization. In addition to earning the IFPI Global Single Award, Boone was also recognized as Variety’s Hitmakers Newcomer of the Year alongside Shaboozey, whose crossover smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” came in at…
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii were among the winners at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards. Beyoncé won Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for Cowboy Carter, while Lamar received the award for Outstanding Song – Hip-Hop/Rap for “Not Like Us.” Doechii was named Outstanding New Artist, two weeks after winning a Grammy…
Liam Payne’s friend Roger Nores and two hotel workers at CasaSur Palermo have been acquitted of all charges in the former One Direction singer’s death investigation. Argentina’s Court of Appeals confirmed that the panel of judges ruled that Nores did not contribute to Payne’s alcohol consumption or have the ability to prevent his death. “Glad…
Sabrina Carpenter had a fangirl moment over Dolly Parton during the behind-the-scenes peek of their collaboration on Carpenter’s track “Please Please Please.” In a TikTok video shared by Parton, the two blonde singers bonded on set as they filmed the music video for their country version of Carpenter’s Billboard No. 1 hit. The footage captured…
Prince’s iconic 1984 film, Purple Rain, will return to select Dolby Cinema locations for one night only on March 5. The screenings will feature an enhanced viewing experience with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive audio, with the film digitally restored from an 8K scan of the original 35mm camera negative, and featuring a…
Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed a second performance at the BST Hyde Park concert series in London this summer, following her previously announced – and already sold-out – July 5 show. Carpenter’s additional show will take place on July 6 will feature openers Clairo and Olivia Dean, and will serve as a substitute for Hugh Jackman’s…
Tate McRae has expanded her 2025 “Miss Possessive Tour” in support of her upcoming album, So Close to What. The pop star has added 20 more US shows and 3 additional UK dates to her sprawling 80-date world tour, which kicks off on March 18th in Mexico City, and will span South America, Europe, the…
Tyla has made music history by becoming the first African solo artist to reach one billion Spotify streams with her hit song “Water.” The track was initially released in July 2023, and it quickly found international success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart before going on to win the inaugural Best…
The murder trial of Tupac Shakur, originally scheduled to commence next month, has been delayed to 2026 following the emergence of new evidence suggested by attorneys representing the suspect, Duane “Keffe D” Davis. The defense claims that they may be able to demonstrate that someone else orchestrated the killing, and they need to interview additional…
On Wednesday (February 19), Blackpink announced that they are embarking on their highly anticipated 2025 world tour this summer. The K-pop girl group have 10 dates scheduled on their upcoming run, spanning across nine major cities in North America, Europe, and East Asia, beginning with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in their hometown of…