Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing iconic music videos for artists like Aerosmith (“Love in an Elevator,” “Dude Looks Like…
Gracie Abrams Set To Add Songwriter Of The Year Award To Her Growing Accolades
Billboard will be honoring Gracie Abrams as Songwriter of the Year at their upcoming Women In Music ceremony on March 29. This continues a creative hot streak for the 25-year-old musician, who was a Best New Artist nominee at the 2024 Grammy Awards, followed by a coveted opening slot on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Her…
Janet Jackson Cancels Headlining Appearance At Cincinnati Music Festival Due To “Personal Matters”
On Thursday (March 20), Janet Jackson disclosed that she will not be headlining the second night of the Cincinnati Music Festival on July 26 due to “personal matters,” as confirmed in a statement released by promoters. “To all my Cincinnati Music Festival fans…. I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to be with you…
New Documentary Will Explore The Lives Of Nick And Aaron Carter
A new two-part documentary exploring the musical careers of Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys and the late pop singer Aaron Carter is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on April 15. The Carters: Hurts to Love You will be told by the brothers’ sister, Angel Carter Conrad, where she will “unpack the complicated family dynamics that…
Ed Sheeran Reveals That His New Album Is “Done,” While Teasing New Single
On Wednesday (March 19), Ed Sheeran shared a preview of his new track, “Azizam,” on Instagram, while also revealing the exciting news that his upcoming album is completed and a new single is on the way. In the video, he is seen dancing and singing along to the unreleased song in the studio with producer…
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 rapper that was leaked online in January. Strange, who worked as a sound engineer for Eminem from 2007 to 2021, reportedly sold the music to various individuals, leading…
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, “Neverwannago,” which was written by the Portland, Oregon, musician Andrew Harmon, and is accompanied by a Matthew Ober–directed music video co-starring musician August Nandé.…
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 was planned. The diva-filled trio were going to take part in an updated rendition of the Annie Get Your Gun classic, “Anything You…
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 previously-announced cast members Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, and Trew Mullen. The movie is based on Charli’s original idea and features the Brat…
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-winning 2019 doc Leaving Neverland – look ahead to their trial against Michael Jackson’s companies. The upcoming film, directed by Dan Reed (who also…