On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, aespa, and Muni Long, with each artist set to be honored with various WIM awards during the ceremony. The event…… MORE
Drake has unexpectedly cut short his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia and New Zealand, canceling the final four performances due to an undisclosed “scheduling conflict.” A representative for the rapper says, “we are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” while assuring fans that previously purchased tickets will remain…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists, including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Tori Amos, joined forces to release a 47-minute silent album titled, Is This What We Want?, to protest AI using their work illegally due to proposed changes in the UK’s copyright laws. The titles of the 12-tracks on the album…… MORE
Isley Brothers songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Chris Jasper has died at the age of 73. Jasper’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post on Monday (February 24), one day following his death, which was a result of cancer that the musician was diagnosed with in December. Jasper, a Juilliard School of Music alum, joined…… MORE
Tickets for Fyre Festival II, which is organized by convicted fraudster Billy McFarland, are now on sale, with extravagant ticket and hospitality packages available ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million. McFarland served nearly four years of prison time after being convicted of fraud charges related to the infamous first Fyre Festival in 2017, which was…… MORE
Gracie Abrams is set to receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on June 12 in New York City. This award honors “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.” It was established in 2004,…… MORE
A judge in England has cleared all members of the 1975 from personal liability in the dispute with a Malaysian festival over an onstage kiss between frontman Matty Healy and bassist Ross MacDonald. The judge tossed out the claims targeting the four members of the group, ruling that the charges were “bad as a matter…… MORE
Beyoncé has once again partnered with Levi’s for Chapter 2 of their REIIMAGINE campaign, which showcases the 35-time Grammy winner clad all in denim and taking part in a high-stakes pool match against Timothy Olyphant. Beyoncé is sporting Levi’s new line in the clip, including the Ribcage Wide Leg jeans, Braided Vest, and Spade Trench,…… MORE
On Monday (February 24), the American Music Awards announced that they are making a comeback this year after being on a hiatus since 2022. The 2025 AMAs are set to take place on Memorial Day, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET. The award show will be relocating to Las Vegas this year for the first…… MORE
In a new interview with InStyle, Lady Gaga shared some creative insight into her highly-anticipated new album, Mayhem, during a chat with Spotify’s Head of Global Editorial, Sulinna Ong. Gaga previewed two new songs in their candid discussion, “The Beast” and “Perfect Celebrity,” with the Grammy-winning singer revealing how ballroom culture inspired her new material.…… MORE
