- May 14, 2026
Drake Sparks New Tensions with Kendrick Lamar in Leaked Albany Track
Drake reignites his feud with Kendrick Lamar on leaked track "1 AM in Albany," firing sharp verses about religion, fame, and rap supremacy.
- May 14, 2026
Mark Smythe, Acclaimed LA Composer and Educator, Passes Away at 53
Composer Mark Smythe, known for film/TV scores, dies at 53 after collapsing on a hike. Remembered for his talent, mentorship, and leadership.
- May 14, 2026
Ledisi to Star in Her First Leading Broadway Role This Fall in WANTED
Ledisi lands her first principal Broadway role in the new musical WANTED, playing the matriarch Tallulah in this "mostly true" outlaw story.
- May 14, 2026
Rapper BBE AJ Faces Bond Revocation Over Multiple Concert Violations
Prosecutors move to revoke BBE AJ's bond after alleged violations of electronic monitoring and performing at concerts following his April arrest.
- May 14, 2026
Nicki Minaj Details Her Support for Donald Trump and Political Views
Nicki Minaj reveals how her feud with Jay-Z and hip-hop politics drove her support for Donald Trump in a candid new interview.
- May 14, 2026
DaBaby’s Pop Dat Thang Reaches No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart in 2026
DaBaby scores his first Hot Rap Songs No. 1 in nearly six years as “Pop Dat Thang” climbs to the top, boosted by a GloRilla remix.
- May 14, 2026
Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things Video Hits One Billion Views on YouTube
Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" hits 1 billion YouTube views. See the milestone video shot in Utah from his debut album.
- May 14, 2026
Shania Twain Announces Reflective New Album Little Miss Twain for Summer
Five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain announces new album Little Miss Twain, out July 24, plus ACM Awards hosting duties and lead single "Dirty Rosie.
- May 14, 2026
Ye Ordered to Pay $176K in Sampling Case but Calls It a Victory
Ye faces $440K+ loss after federal jury rules against him for uncleared sample in Grammy-winning song "Hurricane.
- May 14, 2026
Katseye Reveals 2026 Wildworld Tour Dates Across Three Continents
Katseye announces the Wildworld Tour for 2026, promoting their Wild EP. See them in Europe, UK, and North America this fall.
- May 14, 2026
Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Reunite for King’s Trust Concert in London
Rod Stewart and Ron Wood reunite at King Charles’ Trust gala, where Stewart’s open-mic jab at Donald Trump steals the spotlight.
- May 13, 2026
Primavera Sound 2026 in Buenos Aires and São Paulo to Star Major Headliners
Primavera Sound returns to Buenos Aires & São Paulo in 2026 with Gorillaz, The Strokes, FKA Twigs, and Lily Allen. Ticket info inside.
- May 13, 2026
Michael Jackson Dominates Billboard Charts Again After New Biopic
Michael Jackson returns to Billboard charts with 4 Hot 100 hits & 2 top 10 albums, driven by the new biopic Michael.
- May 13, 2026
Kacey Musgraves' Middle of Nowhere Debuts No. 1 on Three Billboard Charts
Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere debuts at No. 1 on three charts, hits top 10 on seven, and scores her best sales week ever with 100,000 units.
- May 13, 2026
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Tops R&B/Hip-Hop Chart Again After 40 Years
Michael Jackson's Thriller returns to No. 1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart after nearly 40 years, fueled by biopic streaming surge.
- May 13, 2026
U2 Films Vibrant Music Video for New Single Street of Dreams in Mexico City
U2 films 'Street of Dreams' video in Mexico City atop a graffiti-covered school bus, as drummer Larry Mullen Jr. returns after neck and back surgeries.
- May 13, 2026
FKA Twigs Faces Countersuit from Band the Twigs Over Stage Name Rights
FKA Twigs countersues sister duo Twigs in escalating trademark battle over the name, rejecting a $15K coexistence offer.
- May 13, 2026
Kanye West Ordered to Pay Over Sample Use in Early Donda Demo Trial
A jury found Kanye West liable for copyright infringement over an uncleared sample in his song "Hurricane," ruling he must share revenue from a 2021 listenin...
- May 13, 2026
Elton John Reveals New Album’s Unique Happy Sound After Eye Struggles
Elton John reveals his new album is "so happy" and a creative departure, inspired by a shift in songwriting after a serious eye infection.
- May 13, 2026
Grammys 2027 Set for February with Nominations in November Announced
The 69th Grammys are set for Feb 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena. Nominees drop Nov 16, 2026, with the show moving to ABC, Disney+, and Hulu.