Country singer Kelsea Ballerini has been battling a severe case of the flu over the past week, which has caused the country star to postpone a series of live performances on her first ever arena tour. The illness also prompted fans to spread intrusive pregnancy rumors, which Ballerini promptly shut down on social media. The…… MORE
After dropping to No. 2 last week (behind Travis Scott’s “4X4”), Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With a Smile’ retakes the top spot on the Hot 100 chart, its fifth total week at No. 1. “Die With a Smile” also jumped to No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart, ending the record-setting 27-week reign…… MORE
Noah Cyrus has shared public support for her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, amidst ongoing tensions within the family. While her brother Trace Cyrus is threatening permanent estrangement from their dad, Noah took to her Instagram Stories on Friday (February 7) to praise Billy Ray’s new single “Lost.” The track – which features Sam Tinnesz and…… MORE
In a new interview with People, Brittney Spencer reflects on her remarkable journey from being a young country music fan singing in church in Baltimore to becoming a Grammy-winning artist featured on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. The 36-year-old singer was one of four Black female vocalists that Beyoncé recruited to sing on “BLACKBIIRD” from the Best…… MORE
In a new interview with People, Shania Twain expressed gratitude for inspiring a new generation of music stars, including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kelsea Ballerini. The country music icon describes their praise as “humbling” and “rewarding,” while also reflecting on her personal admiration for artists who influenced her own journey. “It is…… MORE
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” remained in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a 32nd week, extending the longest residency since the chart was first established 1990. Shaboozey’s crossover hit long surpassed Dustin Lynch’s previous record of 28 straight weeks in the Top 10 for “Thinking ‘Bout You” (featuring MacKenzie Porter) back…… MORE
In preparation for Paramount Global’s major merger, MTV and CMT will be pausing several significant awards shows in 2025, including the CMT Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), and MTV Latin America’s MIAW Awards. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards in Mexico will also be on hold. This decision, announced in a memo by Paramount…… MORE
The Weeknd scores his fifth No. 1 album of his career as Hurry Up Tomorrow debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart this week. Hurry Up Tomorrow garnered the largest sales week for any album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department debuted at No. 1 on the May 4, 2024, while also marking the biggest…… MORE
Music played a major role in the Super Bowl festivities that took place in New Orleans over the weekend. Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show headlining performance was the clear highlight, with the multiple Grammy-winning Compton rapper delivering a medley of hits from his chart-topping album, GNX, including “Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” and his hit Drake diss…… MORE
The family of Toby Keith marked the one-year anniversary of his passing on social media, reflecting on a year without the country music legend who succumbed to stomach cancer at age 62. Krystal, Toby’s daughter, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram accompanied by photos of cherished memories with her father, writing: “It feels like yesterday…… MORE
Bali was adopted into a loving home and his human became unable to care for him. Now this very good boy is looking for his forever home.
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