She WillKenTheMan pursued her vision and achieved success. After a major tour and the release of her debut album in 2025, she continues to build on her achievements.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue…
Bruno Mars has been as busy and successful as anybody lately. He had two huge singles in 2024 with the Rosé collaboration “APT.” and the Lady Gaga duet “Die With A Smile.” In 2021, he and Anderson…
We’re just a few days into 2026, but this year’s festival landscape is already starting to take shape: Today (January 6), Governors Ball organizers announced the 2026 lineup. The festival runs from June 5 to 7 at…
YNW Melly’s witness tampering case is scheduled to go to trial in a few weeks. On Monday (Jan. 5), the Florida rapper appeared in Broward County Court for a motion hearing. During Monday’s hearing, both sides filed motions…
Back in June 2025, there were reports that BTS were preparing their long-awaited comeback for March 2026. It turns out the reports were accurate: Over the weekend, BTS announced they are set to release a new album,…
Imagine the excitement of seeing your favorite artists on the red carpet or walking on stage to accept the music’s most important award at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, California on February 1. We’re making this dream…
An entire new generation is coming together as part of the artistic legacies crafted by music icons like Lil Wayne and Ye. In a recent development, the children of the two rappers mentioned came together to make…
Will Smith is being sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by his former tour violinist. On Tuesday (Dec. 30), Brian King Joseph filed suit against the Philadelphia rapper-actor in the Superior Court of California in Los…
Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you need a deeper dive. That’s where…
It usually takes a minute for the gears of the music industry to start spinning again after it goes mostly dormant during the year-end holiday season. The Kid Laroi is kicking things off early, though: He has…
YoungBoy Never Broke Again will not face charges after being the passenger in a vehicle where drugs were discovered during a recent traffic stop in Utah. On Wednesday (Dec 31), a Utah Highway Patrol trooper pulled over…
Rapper and actor WIll Smith, someone known for barely even cursing in the music that he puts out, is now under scrutiny for alleged sexual harassment. According to Variety, the celebrity is facing legal action initiated by…
Uncle Murda is back with the yearly wrap up project titled Rap Up, and has just released the Rap Up 2025 (EP) produced by Great John. The project opens with a lot of rapping about Diddy, how Jay-Z…
2026 is off to a good start, with a new Kendrick Lamar snippet surfacing. Just weeks back, the rapper was heard saying that he “got one,” raising speculation around new music that may be dropping soon. The…
Following a breakthrough year with the smash hit “Solcito,” the future is looking even brighter for Juan Duque. The Colombian heartthrob has positioned himself as the next global pop star with his soulful and sentimental songs that…