Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News

Eminem’s Ex-Employee Charged With Stealing And Selling Rapper’s Unreleased Music
Former Eminem employee Joseph Strange has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly stealing and selling unreleased music from the Detroit ra...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025

Barbra Streisand Nearly Collaborated With Madonna And Bette Midler On Her 1993 Album
In a new interview with Barbra Streisand's A&R rep, Jay Landers, he revealed that during the making of Babs' 1993 Back to Broadway album, a remarkable collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler w...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Shamir Announces Final Album, ‘Ten,’ Shares Lead Single, “Neverwannago”
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Shamir has announced the upcoming release of his final solo album, Ten, which is due out this spring via Kill Rock Stars. Shamir also shared the collection's lead single...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Filming Begins On Charli XCX’s Upcoming “Mockumentary,” ‘The Moment’
Filming has commenced in London for Charli XCX's new A24 film, The Moment, with four new actors joining the project including Rish Shah, Isaac Cole Powell, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou. They join...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Michael Jackson’s Accusers Envision Their Day In Court In New Clip For ‘Leaving Neverland 2’
In a new clip from Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, Wade Robson and James Safechuck - the two men whose sexual abuse allegations against Jackson were highlighted in the Emmy Award-winni...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Erykah Badu Is Working On Her First New Album In 15 Years
In Billboard's current Women In Music feature, it's revealed that Erykah Badu is currently working on a new album, which would be her first since 2010's New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Not...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Queen, Herbie Hancock, And Barbara Hannigan Have Been Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Htel i...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

John Legend Announces ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary World Tour
John Legend is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Lifted. The tour will visit over 40 cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, including stop...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

J. Cole Unveils Final Dreamville Festival Lineup, Featuring Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Ludacris, And More
J. Cole has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dreamville Festival, which will take place on April 5 and 6 at Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park. Joining him at the North Carolina fest are fellow headliners L...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

Ed Sheeran Gives Surprise Performance At Boston Pub For St. Patrick’s Day
Ed Sheeran surprised a St. Patrick's Day crowd at a Boston Irish pub with an impromptu acoustic performance alongside the Irish folk band Beoga. Sheeran shared clips of his celebratory set on Instagra...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025



