During her Nashville show on Thursday night (September 11), Tate McRae invited country star Megan Moroney onstage for a duet of Moroney’s hit, “6 Months Later.” The surprise collaboration thrilled the sold-out crowd at Bridgestone Arena, with McRae proclaiming “I’m such a massive fan” as she introduced Moroney before their duet. Moroney shared a post-show…… read more »
The soundtrack to Netflix’s hit animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, claims No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the very first time, rising one spot to top this week’s chart, after spending seven nonconsecutive weeks in the runner-up slot. The soundtrack earned 128,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. over the past seven…… read more »
On Thursday (September 11), Gorillaz announced the details of their ninth studio album, The Mountain, which is set for release on March 20, 2026, via their new label KONG. The 15-track record features collaborations with Black Thought, Yasiin Bey, Johnny Marr, The Clash’s Paul Simonon, and the late actor Dennis Hopper, along with a guest…… read more »
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer and co-founder of The Roots and acclaimed filmmaker, will receive the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award at a ceremony at The Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles on October 10. Presented by previous winner Quinta Brunson, the honor recognizes Thompson’s innovative storytelling across music, film, and cultural commentary, including his Oscar and…… read more »
Doja Cat continues her ‘80s-themed rollout for her upcoming album, Vie, by adopting the persona of cult icon Max Headroom in an Instagram video announcing the iTunes exclusive deluxe edition which is available for pre-order. Embracing the retro aesthetic, including neon backgrounds and glitch effects, the promo teases snippets of new songs, exclusive content, and…… read more »
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought to reveal their identities, arguing that they waived their anonymity by attending a press conference wearing…… read more »
Ed Sheeran fueled speculation that he’s moving to America following a recent appearance on The 2 Johnnies Podcast, but he’s taken to his Instagram Stories to clear things up and let everyone know, “I’m not moving.” Sheeran’s prior comments on the podcast had fans wondering if he was leaving the U.K., with the pop superstar…… read more »
The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist was announced on Wednesday (September 10) at a launch event for the British press in central London, in recognition of twelve acclaimed albums released by U.K. and Irish artists over the past year. This year’s nominees include Sam Fender’s People Watching, Fontaines D.C.’s Romance, PinkPantheress’ Fancy That, Wolf Alice’s The…… read more »
Dua Lipa continued her tradition of honoring hometown artists during her Radical Optimism Tour stop in Boston on Tuesday night (September 9), as the pop superstar paid tribute to rock legends Aerosmith by covering their 1998 hit “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” at TD Garden. This follows similar city-specific tributes, including recent performances…… read more »
On Wednesday (September 10), Sabrina Carpenter took to social media to express gratitude to fans for embracing her new album, Man’s Best Friend, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her second chart-topping record and highest debut ever. Sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the recording studio on Instagram, Carpenter credited collaborators Amy Allen,…… read more »