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Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat. Top Country Albums Designed by Lyanne Natividad Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time logs its 68th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (dated Jan. 11), which ups Wallen’s …
Beloved soul vocalist and songwriter Brenton Wood died today (Jan. 3) at his home in Moreno Valley, Ca., his manager Manny Gallegos confirmed to Variety. The artist, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, La., was best known for hits such as “The Oogum Boogum Song,” “Gimme Little Sign” …
Over the last 30+ years, there’s been considerable debate regarding how good Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was as a musician, and in a recent chat with Classic Rock magazine (for the January 2025 issue), iconic axman Joe Satriani shared why he thinks Cobain was truly a “great” guitarist. Satriani on Cobain …
Jack Nicholson may still be a household name, but his public appearances are becoming more and more rare. Now less of an on-the-town movie star and more of a “I’d rather sit under a tree and read a book than act” retiree, it’s been two years since he has been …
Bad Bunny has shared a new short film ahead of his imminent new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. The clip stars legendary Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales as a man reflecting on his life in his native country—and showing his treasured photographs to a frog voiced by Kenneth Canales. Bad …
Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault by a man who claims the rapper physically attacked him following a concert in Detroit last April, according to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday (Jan. 3). In the complaint, the plaintiff, Brandon Garrett, claims that while working as a …
Live music continues to captivate audiences around the world, and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. With demand for unforgettable live performances higher than ever, key players like ASAP Sound and Nerdmatics are stepping up to meet the challenge. Jordan Stilwell, co-founder of ASAP Sound, believes the …
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has no plans to change its name, despite a steady influx of artists from outside the genre. In recent years, the organization has displayed a broad interpretation of “rock & roll,” welcoming in an array of hip-hop acts (Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called …
Ticket pricing has been a hot button issue in the music industry as of late. New dynamic pricing models have been implemented to meet demand and combat resellers — with the intention of putting more money in the pockets of artists. It’s resulted in higher prices for concertgoers — especially …
Jane Remover has announced a new album. Revengeseekerz is the singer-producer’s proper follow-up to 2023’s Census Designated. A release date and tracklist for the record, due out from DeadAir later this year, have not been shared yet. Lead single “JRJRJR” is out today, though, alongside a music video directed by …
In July 2024, Ado kicked off her roughly three-month-long Profile of Mona Lisa tour with a performance at Osaka’s Osaka-jo Hall. On October 13, she ended the tour with a grand finale at Kanagawa’s K-Arena Yokohama. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news …
A lot of changes made for a pretty great year. My January promotion to Executive Editor meant leading online site editorial. Aside from some input by our Acting Editor-in-Chief, SPIN Founder Bob Guccione Jr., I managed the editorial staff, the stories, and the overall site strategy. So it was a …
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have shared some of their holiday merriment with the extended Kardashian family and their pics include some of the first photos that we’ve seen of their youngest child Rocky. Posting to Instagram, the first slide showcases some of Kourtney’s extended family. She’s viewed with her …
Jason Momoa spent years portraying Aquaman in the pre-James Gunn DC cinematic universe, and it now looks like Gunn and company will bring him along as they attempt to restart the franchise — albeit as a different character. As confirmed by Deadline, Momoa will play the role of Lobo in …
James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States, has died, the Carter Center announced. He had been in hospice care since February 2023, and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, died in November 2023. The former president was 100 years old. “My father was a hero, not only …
Neil Young has dug deep into his archives for the latest addition to his Fireside Sessions, pulling out “Pardon My Heart” for its first performance in over 50 years. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The live rendition was shared to his …
Name Corey Feldman Best known for Truth. More from Spin: Outtakes: 2Pac Every Bob Dylan Album, Ranked The 5 Best Overlooked Films of 2024 Current city Los Angeles. Really want to be in Egypt and Israel. Excited about The Birthday . My current music collection has a lot of EDM. …
What big rock and metal albums of 1995 are turning 30 in 2025? One thing is for certain, rock was definitely thriving in a variety of ways. Alanis Morissette, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis and No Doubt all released huge records in 1995. We also saw a wealth of new bands (Foo …
The vibes on your media shelves are about to get very cool, as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, and Jackie Brown will all receive 4K Ultra HD SteelBook releases on January 21st, 2025. The third and “fourth” films made by Tarantino (he counts both volumes …
OG Maco, the influential Atlanta rapper whose debut single, “U Guessed It,” was a landmark in mid-2010s trap, died yesterday (December 26) in a Los Angeles hospital, TMZ reports. He was admitted on December 12 after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be self-inflicted, according to …
Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. He was 76. Parsons, who died at his Manhattan home, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work …
It was a night of firsts at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Christmas (Dec. 25), as Beyoncé performed songs from her hit country album Cowboy Carter for the first time as part of Netflix’s maiden foray into broadcasting live NFL games. The superstar was in her hometown element during a seven-song …
In a recent conversation with Music Interview Corner, Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has looked back on the job he held after being let go from the thrash band in 1992, calling it an enjoyable experience while he carried on with music in a low key fashion. The Job Joey Belladonna Had …
Earlier this year, Beyoncé embraced her country side for her new album COWBOY CARTER, the follow-up to Renaissance and one of the best projects of 2024. As a victory lap, the pop icon stopped by the Christmas Day matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans for a commanding halftime …
Tyler, the Creator has a new video: “That Guy” finds the Californian rapping over the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s GNX cut “Hey Now.” The video, directed by Tyler, features three Odd Future alumni, Jasper Dolphin, Travis “Taco” Bennett, and Lionel “L-Boy” Boyce. Watch it below. Tyler doesn’t often rap over …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. One of the country’s favorite Christmas traditions is back for another year, as the 2024 edition …
How does The Cure always know what we’re feeling, even before we do? It would be euphemistic to say that 2024 was transformative: war, death, struggle, strife. And near the end of it all, on November 1st, The Cure delivered Songs of a Lost World, released 16 years after 2008’s …
Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan Lee detailed their very different hygiene routines during a recent podcast episode she was featured as a guest on. While discussing zodiac signs on Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, Furlan noted that most of the men she was in relationships with prior to Lee were …
Casey Chaos, frontman and founding member of Los Angeles metal/punk outfit Amen, has died at the age of 59. Confirmation of the sad news came via the band’s official Facebook page. In a statement in the social media post, the band mourned the loss of its singer and mastermind, revealing …
Hozier returned to Saturday Night Live for the NBC program’s final pre-Christmas episode of 2024. He first played “Too Sweet,” which former President Barack Obama recently named one of his favorite songs of the year. The Irish musician then did the Pogues’ holiday classic “Fairytale of New York.” Watch Hozier’s …
