During an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday (March 21), SZA opened up about her desire to collaborate with Taylor Swift, while sharing what the pair talked about when they were photographed together at the Grammy Awards. “It’s so interesting to me. Every time she walks up to me or approaches me, I’m…
Jonas Brothers Announce 20th Anniversary ‘Living The Dream’ Tour
On Sunday (March 23), the Jonas Brothers announced the dates and details of the Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour. The upcoming jaunt is in celebration of their 20th anniversary as a group, and will feature opening acts Marshmello, the All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls at select dates. In addition to featuring hits from the…
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Is First Album With Four Pop Airplay No. 1s Since Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’
Sabrina Carpenter has secured her fifth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, as her current single, “Bed Chem,” claims the top spot on this week’s radio ranking. Carpenter’s current chart-topper follows her previous Pop Airplay No. 1 hits, “Taste,” “Please Please Please,” “Espresso,” and “Feather.” With this accomplishment, Short n’ Sweet becomes the…
Playboi Carti Notches Second Career No. 1 On Billboard 200 With ‘MUSIC’
Playboi Carti has scored his second career No. 1 on the Billboard 200, as his new album, MUSIC, debuts atop the chart this week. The set premieres with 298,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. marking the biggest week of 2025 for a rap album, while also notching the biggest streaming week for a…
Dolly Parton Had Rules For Sabrina Carpenter Before She Agreed To Do The “Please Please Please” Remix
In a new interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton revealed that she set some ground rules before collaborating with pop star Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of the song, “Please Please Please.” “I told her, ‘Now, I don’t cuss,’” Parton recalled. “‘I don’t make fun of Jesus. I don’t talk bad about God, and I…
Marty Callner, Director Of Iconic Aerosmith, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, Poison Music Videos, Dead At 78
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…