Category Archives: Pop/CHR Music News

Taylor Swift Is No.1 On Billboard’s Top Artists Of The 21st Century Chart
As 2025 gets underway, Billboard has taken a thorough look back at the top charting artists of the first 25 years of the 21st Century. Based on her performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and th...
Erik Thompson Jan 08, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, And Hozier Headlining 2025 Bonnaroo Festival
The lineup for this summer's Bonnaroo Festival was announced on Wednesday (January 8), and the high-profile music festival in Manchester, Tennessee will feature headlining sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Ty...
Erik Thompson Jan 08, 2025

Jelly Roll Believes That He Can End The Feud Between Eminem And Machine Gun Kelly
During a recent episode of the Flagrant podcast, Jelly Roll shared his plans to eventually bring an end to the longstanding feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly. Jelly has previously worked with ...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

Lady Gaga’s “So Incredibly Grateful” As Bruno Mars Duet ‘Die With A Smile’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
Lady Gaga took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to share a post and a video reel celebrating her recent duet with Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile," reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Gaga...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

Chappell Roan Set To Perform At Elton John’s 2025 AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
On Tuesday (January 7,) Elton John's AIDS Foundation announced via Instagram that Chappell Roan will perform at their 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party set to take place on March 2. The event -...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

Spotify Releases The Weeknd Concert Film To Celebrate His 25 “Billions Club” Songs
On Tuesday (January 7), Spotify launched their first-ever concert film featuring a live performance from one of their most-streamed artists, The Weeknd. The 45-minute film is titled, Billions Club Liv...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Doechii Lead 2025 NAACP Image Awards Nominees
Following a breakout 2024 that included the release of her Billboard Top 5-charting debut album Glorious in October, and a high-profile opening slot on Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour, GloR...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

Bad Bunny To Serve Double-Duty By Performing And Co-Hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ Alongside Jimmy Fallon
On Monday (January 13), Bad Bunny is set to make a special appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The reggaeton superstar will serve as both a musical guest and co-host of the late-nigh...
Erik Thompson Jan 07, 2025

SZA Hints That Once She Completes Her Record Contract She Might “Go Be A Farmer”
While SZA's newly released SOS Deluxe: Lana currently sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, the Grammy-winning R&B superstar is thinking about her future plans once she completes her rec...
Erik Thompson Jan 06, 2025

Kesha Pays Tribute To 15th Anniversary Of Her Life-Changing Debut Album ‘Animal’
Kesha took to Instagram on Sunday (January 5) to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her career-making debut album, Animal. The 37-year-old pop star also lovingly paid tribute to the ambition of the art...
Erik Thompson Jan 06, 2025



