Connie Francis, known for memorable ‘50s And ‘60s hits like “Where the Boys Are” and “Who’s Sorry Now?”, has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death is unknown, Francis had been hospitalized earlier this month due to “extreme pain.” Her career began in the…… MORE
In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping album, I’m the Problem, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit song, “Luther,” led Luminate’s midyear rankings. I’m the Problem earned 2.562 million equivalent album units, while “Luther” was the most-streamed song with 530.4 million on-demand audio streams. 2025’s Top 5 most popular…… MORE
On Monday (July 15), Sabrina Carpenter reflected on the third anniversary of her 2022 album, Emails I Can’t Send. The two-time Grammy winner expressed gratitude for the lessons learned and connections made through the music, noting the album’s role in paving the way for her subsequent successes in hit songs like “Espresso” and “Taste” from…… MORE
After Sam Fender had to withdraw from Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival due to a hemorrhaged vocal cord, Benson Boone was elevated to headliner on Tuesday (July 15), offering a cover of Fender’s 2021 Top 3 UK hit, “Seventeen Going Under,” for the audience. Boone admitted to the crowd that he was “terrified” to be filling…… MORE
Nicki Minaj and SZA got into a heated feud on social media on Tuesday (July 15), with Minaj launching into a lengthy diatribe on X and her Stationhead channel where the Grammy-nominated rapper blasted the chart-topping R&B superstar. “Wait. Does Sza think she’s more successful than me? Lol yall catch me up pls,” Nicki wrote.…… MORE
Ariana Grande took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 16) to assure fans that she isn’t quitting music to focus entirely on film. “Very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music!” Grande wrote alongside a video clip of…… MORE
Taylor Swift’s father, Scott, recently underwent successful quintuple bypass heart surgery after a routine check-up revealed a need for the procedure. No other specific details were provided, though the surgery was not precipitated by a heart attack. The 73-year-old is said to be recovering well, with support provided by Taylor, her brother Austin, and Scott’s…… MORE
On Tuesday (July 15), Ashe and Finneas announced that they will be embarking on An Evening With the Favors Tour in support of their debut collaborative album, The Dream, which is set for release on September 19. The headlining tour – the duo’s first proper shows as The Favors – is scheduled to kick off…… MORE
Drake’s recent surprise release track, “What Did I Miss?,” debuts at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week. This achievement marks a record-extending 31st chart-topper for the Toronto rapper, while solidifying his place as the act with the most weeks at No. 1 with 140 total weeks. The song also earns Drake…… MORE
The first trailer has been shared for the upcoming Eminem documentary, Stans, which delves into the rapper’s career and music, while also exploring the stories of some of his most passionate fans. The film, directed by Steven Leckhart and co-produced by Eminem himself, will screen at participating AMC Theatres in a limited run beginning on…… MORE
