Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul and R&B vocalist known for hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” has passed away at 88. Elaine Schock, Flack’s representative, confirmed the singer’s death was due to cardiac arrest, following her ALS diagnosis in 2022 which “made it impossible…
On Monday (February 24), Wu-Tang Clan announced the initial dates and details of their upcoming “Final Tour.” The legendary Staten Island hip-hop crew has dubbed their 27-date trek, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, which marks the beginning of their farewell journey on the road together. The tour kicks off in Baltimore on June 6 and…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s collaboration “Luther” claims the top spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. The joint track rises one spot to reach No. 1, replacing Lamar’s chart-topper from the previous week, “Not Like Us,” which drops to No. 2. “Luther” becomes SZA’s third No. 1 hit of her career, while it’s Lamar’s sixth…
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…
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?”…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…