Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News

Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco’s Deluxe Album Features GloRilla And Cigarettes After Sex
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are set to release a deluxe edition of their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, on May 2. The expanded version - titled I Said I Love You First...And You Said ...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025

Ed Sheeran Shares Nostalgic New Single, “Old Phone” Reveals ‘Play’ Release Date
On Thursday (May 1), Ed Sheeran revealed details about his upcoming eighth album, Play, a 13-track record that is set to be released on September 12 through Gingerbread Records/Atlantic Records. Along...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025

Lorde Says Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ “Gave Me A Kick” While Making New Album, ‘Virgin’
In a new interview with BBC Radio 1, Lorde credits Charli XCX's recent album, Brat, for inspiring her to elevate her own creativity on her upcoming record, Virgin, which is due out on June 27. "Brat c...
Erik Thompson May 01, 2025

Sheryl Crow Praises Songwriting Of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, And Phoebe Bridgers
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female mus...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025

Charli XCX Set To Star In And Produce Takashi Miike’s Next Film
Charli XCX is teaming up with Japanese horror director Takashi Miike for an as-yet-untitled film, the second under her new Studio365 banner. While the plot is currently unknown, the collaboration with...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025

Barbra Streisand’s New Duets Album Features Collaborations With Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande And Mariah Carey, And More
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, features duets with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Laufey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Josh Groban, Sea...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025

Lorde Announces Her Long-Awaited Fourth Album, ‘Virgin’
On Wednesday (April 30) Lorde revealed details of her highly-anticipated fourth album, Virgin, which is set to be released on June 27. The Grammy-winning pop superstar co-produced the record - her fir...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025

Michael Bolton Gives Update On His Brain-Cancer Battle During Rare Interview
In his first major interview since undergoing emergency surgery to remove a glioblastoma tumor over a year ago, 72-year-old singer Michael Bolton spoke with People about his ongoing fight against brai...
Erik Thompson Apr 30, 2025

Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to...
Erik Thompson Apr 29, 2025

Neil Diamond Set To Receive Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award During 2025 Carousel Ball
Neil Diamond will be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at the 39th Annual Carousel Ball in Denver on October 11, benefiting the Children's Diabetes Foundation. Diamond will bec...
Erik Thompson Apr 29, 2025



