AI-driven artist Xania Monet, created by poet Telisha Jones, has made history by debuting on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with her song, “How Was I Supposed to Know?,” the first known instance of an AI artist charting on a Billboard radio airplay list. The track – which reached No. 30 on this week’s chart…… Continue Reading
During Sabrina Carpenter’s Halloween show on her Short ‘N Sweet Tour at Madison Square Garden – which she dubbed Short ‘N Spooky for the holiday – the Grammy-winning pop superstar dressed up as Margot Robbie’s Barbie while performing a cover of Aqua’s 1997 worldwide chart-topper, “Barbie Girl.” Carpenter also donned two other playful costumes during…… Continue Reading
During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Megan Thee Stallion recalled being mistaken for Hudson at the 2021 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Venice, Italy, where Hudson’s security repeatedly tried to escort Megan away, despite her protests. “Your security kept snatchin’ me up, and I was like, ‘Where is my security?’…… Continue Reading
Mariah Carey officially kicked off the 2025 holiday season with a playful new ad in partnership with Sephora. The spot was released on Halloween to signify the transition from Spooky Season to Christmas, and it co-stars Billy Eichner as an overworked elf who steals Carey’s new holiday line of beauty products while threatening to cancel…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has spent its first month atop the Billboard 200 chart, marking its fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the strength of 146,000 equivalent album units sold in the week ending October 30. It is the second 2025 album to achieve a month-long reign at No. 1, following…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney recognized Taylor Swift’s talent early on when she was just a teenager slated to open for him on his 2007 Flip-Flop Summer Tour. Swift ultimately had to be removed from the lineup due to an alcohol sponsorship that prevented the underage artist from joining the tour, leading Chesney to compensate her with a…… Continue Reading
On Thursday (October 30), Gracie Abrams shared a video capturing her cathartic live performance of “I Told You Things” at Red Rocks Amphitheater during her The Secret of Us Tour. The clip is featured in the newly released concert special, Apple Music Live: Gracie Abrams, which is currently streaming exclusively on Apple Music. “‘I Told…… Continue Reading
Becky G’s new documentary, Rebbeca, which chronicles her personal journey of love, loss, healing, and artistic growth, will have a two-night-only theatrical release on December 10 and 13 through Live Nation Studios, with tickets available November 6. “I couldn’t be prouder to share my story with you. This film is my truth,” says Becky G.…… Continue Reading
Selena Gomez hosted her third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (October 29). The event raised over $600,000 for mental health charities with support from performers Laufey and The Marías, and host Jimmy Kimmel. The benefit was attended by Gomez’s husband Benny Blanco and other notable figures, with the yearly…… Continue Reading
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G,…… Continue Reading