- May 14, 2020
Swizz Beatz Says Rappers Should Pay 'Taxes' to Hip-Hop Founders
The producer husband of Alicia Keys wants rappers to pay a million dollars each to the hip-hop pioneers like Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash, and Sugarhill Gang.
- May 13, 2020
Kelly Rowland Talks About the Time Destiny's Child Was Boo-ed in 2001
The one third of the 'Say My Name' hitmaker reveals in a YouTube video that prior to hitting the stage, they were like, 'Are we going to do this, are we going to go out here?'
- May 13, 2020
Rihanna Beats Elton John for Third Place on Britain's 2020 Richest Musicians List
Raking in almost $576 million in 2019, the 'Umbrella' hitmaker falls behind Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul McCartney, but dominates over the likes of Mick Jagger and Ed Sheeran.
- May 13, 2020
Cardi B Shares New Snippet of Unreleased Song Dedicated to Daughter Kulture
In honor of Mother's Day, the 'Bodak Yellow' raptress unveiled over the weekend another part of the track she wrote for her daughter that samples Eve's 'Love Is Blind'.
- May 13, 2020
Beyonce Forced to Call Off Cardi B Duet Due to Leak
Beyonce Knowles was ready to collaborate with the 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker but the latter's producer ruined it by prematurely announcing the project on social media.
- May 12, 2020
Gwen Stefani Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut With Blake Shelton Duet
Though she was not billed to perform during the virtual show, the No Doubt frontwoman accompanies her singer boyfriend in singing 'Nobody But You' from his Oklahoma farm.
- May 12, 2020
Rae Sremmurd Settles Fyre Festival Lawsuit by Agreeing to Pay Back $18,000
In addition to hip-hop duo Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, Migos has also reached out a deal to hand back $30,000 of the $100,000 they were paid to perform at the disastrous event.
- May 12, 2020
Spain's Primavera Sound Festival Gets Official Push Back to 2021 Over COVID-19 Pandemic
Two months after they postponed the Barcelona event to late August, organizers come out with an announcement that the 20th anniversary edition will no longer take place in 2020.
- May 12, 2020
Snoop Dogg Urges Tidal to Stop Pushing 6ix9ine's 'Gooba'
After Tekashi's new single smashed YouTube's record for the most-watched hip-hop video in a 24-hour span, Snoop rants online, 'All these media outlets making snitching cool.'
- May 12, 2020
Nicki Minaj Remix Boosts Doja Cat's 'Say So' to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The collaboration has given the 'Anaconda' hitmaker and the 'Juicy' rapper their first number one on the chart, denying Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce Knowles' 'Savage' the top slot.
- May 11, 2020
Halsey Collaborates With DJ Marshmello to Donate Tips for Postmates' Delivery Drivers
Continuing to spread kindness amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 'Be Kind' duo encourage app users to 'use the code BEKIND to get a $5 credit + $10 tip for your driver.'
- May 11, 2020
Idris Elba Lends Voice to a Mental Health Song Created for COVID-19 Relief
'Kings', the debut single from musician Kosine, encourages fellow men to openly embrace their emotions, and is promoted by the 'Thor' star as a track that 'looks at mental enrichment.'
- May 11, 2020
Katy Perry Delivers Gut-Wrenching Cover of 'Baby Mine' in Dumbo Costume for 2nd 'Disney Singalong'
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the star-studded 'Disney Family Singalong: Volume II' also presents mesmerizing duets from John Legend and Jennifer Hudson as well as Idina Menzel and Ben Platt.
- May 11, 2020
Kenny Chesney's 'Here and Now' Debuts No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
This week's Billboard 200 chart also sees Doja Cat's latest album "Hot Pink" spending its first week in the top 10 after pleasantly jumping 19-9 with 37,000 equivalent album units.
- May 11, 2020
Artist of the Week: Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton tops the country music chart for the umpteenth times while giving his girlfriend Gwen Stefani her first No. 1 country song with their latest collaboration.
- May 11, 2020
Bono Reveals 'Songs That Saved His Life' on 60th Birthday
The U2 rocker celebrates his 60th birthday by posting a list of songs by the likes of David Bowie, John Lennon, and Kanye West that inspired him over the years
- May 11, 2020
Britney Spears Leaves Little to Imagination in New 'Glory' Artwork
The 'Toxic' hitmaker debuts a steamy alternative artwork for her 2016 studio album after it jumped to the top spot on the iTunes chart following fan campaign.
- May 10, 2020
Brandy Loves Seeing Growing LGBTQ Representations in Hip Hop and R&B Music
The 'Boy Is Mine' hitmaker promises to 'never stop' fighting for LGBTQ+ quality and finds it great to see the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ artists in hip-hop and R&B music.
- May 10, 2020
Chris Martin and Mike Shinoda to Perform at Music Festival in Honor of Chester Bennington
The music festivity is launched by Talinda Bennington in honor of her late husband and Linkin Park frontman in a bid to raise awareness of mental health issues.
- May 10, 2020
Rita Wilson Celebrates Coronavirus Frontline Workers in New Song
The 'Sleepless in Seattle' singer pays tribute to the frontline workers risking their lives amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic in her latest single.