Oasis’ former Christmas single, “Whatever,” is on track to secure its first UK No.1, thirty-one years since it was originally released in December 1994. The re-issued standalone single – which was just released on a limited-edition colored vinyl 7-inch – is competing with Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” for…
John Lydon Bashes Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, And “Karaoke” Sex Pistols In Combative New Interview
In an interview with NME, John Lydon criticized Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and the Sex Pistols reunion tour. The punk legend called Swift “incredibly dull” while speculating that “she’s going to be another one of those that ends up in Vegas, because that’s the only place left and that’s no future at all, is it?”…
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Shakira’s concert in Medellín, Columbia on Monday (February 24) was postponed due to safety concerns after the stage roof at Estadio Atanasio Girardot was damaged “during the assembly process of the show.” Shakira took to social media to express her regret, while saying the safety of performers, crew, and the audience comes first. Plans for…
Rihanna Shares Status Of Long-Awaited New Album, Says She Can’t Release “Anything Mediocre”
In a new cover story feature for Harper’s Bazaar, Rihanna reflects on her highly-anticipated ninth album and expresses optimism and pride in finally creating music that aligns with her artistic vision after a nine-year hiatus following 2016’s chart-topping, Anti. “This feels right,” Rihanna says of her new project, which fans have dubbed, ‘R9.’ “It feels…
Thousands Of Pitbull Fans Wear Bald Caps To His London Gig, He Says “It’s Amazing To See”
During his London gig at the O2 Arena on Friday night (February 21), Pitbull expressed his gratitude to the thousands of fans who showed up to the show wearing bald caps, aviators, and suits. In a fan shot TikTok video, Mr. Worldwide said the show of support from the crowd was “amazing to see, and…
Lady Gaga Announces Massive Free Concert At Brazil’s Iconic Copacabana Beach
On Friday (February 21), Lady Gaga announced on Instagram that she will be performing a free concert at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Copacabana Beach on May 3. The concert will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo. Gaga returns to Rio following…
Drake Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, Knocking Kendrick Off Top Spot
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuts at No. 1 on this week’sBillboard 200 chart. It’s the first chart-topper for PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the fourth Top 10 record of his career. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is the 14th career No. 1 album for Drake, among 17 total Top 10s, as…
Drake Gives Pregnant Concertgoer VIP Upgrade And Offers Her $30K
During his performance at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Wednesday (February 19), Drake made generous offers to a pregnant concertgoer. After learning that there was a fan in the pit who was 20-weeks pregnant, Drake presented her with a VIP upgrade and offered the woman $30,000. The Canadian rapper’s kind gesture was captured in…
Travis Scott Honors His Grandmothers With New Cactus Jack Garden
Travis Scott just unveiled his 11th Cactus Jack Garden, and the Grammy-nominated rapper honored both of his grandmothers by naming the space the Sealie Flood + Bernice Webster Corner garden. Alongside Highland Heights Elementary School students – who also planted a tree to pay tribute to Scott’s grandmothers – Scott unveiled the garden as part…
Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ Named As 2024’s Top-Selling Single In The World
Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” has been named the 2024 top-selling single in the world by IFPI, the global recorded-music industry trade organization. In addition to earning the IFPI Global Single Award, Boone was also recognized as Variety’s Hitmakers Newcomer of the Year alongside Shaboozey, whose crossover smash hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” came in at…