Music
Coco Jones Confronts Her Self-Imposed Doubts About Grammy Nods Coco Jones, a Grammy-winning artist, is up for her eighth career nomination at the 2026 Grammys in the Best R&B Album category for her debut full-length project, “Why Not More?” The album features collaborations with YG Marley, Future, Alicia Keys, and others. Jones reflects on her […]
Eminem Was 2025’s Most Streamed Rapper on YouTube Eminem ended 2025 as the most streamed rapper on YouTube worldwide, with over 4.51 billion views. Despite YouTube withdrawing its streaming data from Billboard’s chart count in 2026, Eminem’s global fanbase continues to grow. His massive visual footprint on YouTube includes iconic videos like “Without Me” and […]
Top 5 Most Played New Year’s Eve Songs of All Time No matter where or how you ring in the New Year, there are certain songs that always seem to play when the clock gets close to midnight. They’re the tracks that show up at parties, on the radio, on TV countdowns, and in living […]
Leon Thomas on His 6 Grammy Nominations and Lessons from Stevie Wonder Leon Thomas, a chart-topping R&B star, received six Grammy nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. This recognition marks a significant milestone in his career, as he reflects on the challenges he faced in the industry. From his early acting days to producing […]
Mariah Carey’s Christmas Empire: The Millions Behind Her Iconic Hit Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to dominate the Christmas music scene, reaching historic milestones such as becoming the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history. The song has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and […]
Secrets Behind the Iconic ‘Single Ladies’ Dance Moves: Beyoncé Reveals All Choreographer Frank Gatson revealed on a dance podcast that Jay-Z invented the iconic hand gesture from Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” music video during a conversation about women wanting a ring. Gatson incorporated the move into the choreography for the 2008 […]
Barack Obama’s 2025 Music Picks Span Genres and Continents Former President Barack Obama has released his annual favorite music playlist for 2025, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres such as Olivia Dean, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy, and BLACKPINK. The compilation showcases a mix of familiar favorites and newer voices, reflecting Obama’s broad cultural […]
Dionne Warwick Faces Backlash Over Alleged Royalty Deal Dispute Legendary singer Dionne Warwick is at the center of a new legal dispute connected to Doja Cat’s hit Paint the Town Red, which samples Dionne’s classic Walk On By. A rights company claims Warwick backed out of a decades old agreement after royalties surged following the […]
Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin to Be Honored at Recording Academy Honors Pharrell Williams is among several artists that are set to be honored at the 4th annual Recording Academy Honors. Along with Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin will also be celebrated for their music careers. Pharrell will receive the Dr. Dre Global Impact […]
Nas Recalls Story Behind Eminem Turning Down Feature on ”Life is Good” album Nas recently revealed that Eminem declined to be featured on his 2012 album “Life Is Good,” specifically on the track “Daughters.” Eminem reportedly declined the collaboration due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, as he had already released songs about […]
Nipsey Hussle docuseries ‘Hussle’ set for 2026, with unreleased music A new docuseries titled “Hussle” chronicling the life of late rapper Nipsey Hussle is set for release in 2026. Directed by One9, will feature never-before-heard music and intimate insights into Nipsey’s life. It is narrated by the rapper himself and his brother, Blacc Sam. The […]
Beyonce achieves major music milestone post ‘Cowboy Carter’ Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour topped Billboard’s 2025 year-end touring report, earning $407.6 million from 32 shows and drawing 1.6 million attendees. The tour, which followed a residency-style format across nine cities, is now the highest-grossing country tour ever recorded. Beyoncé’s achievement places her among a select group […]