For a while, Abel Tesfaye has been planting the seeds of the idea that his forthcoming studio album will be his last as the Weeknd. Hurry Up Tomorrow, the record set for release in January as the conclusion of his latest trilogy, looks to speed up the separation. He’s already …
Read More »Charli XCX Channeled 'Desire, Chaos, and Destruction' in 'Brat' Mission Statement
In 2025, Pinterest manifestation boards are out, and sprawling declarations of success and artistic visions written in all caps are in. After all, it worked for Charli XCX. On her private Instagram account, the musician revealed the mission statement she created for Brat in 2023, one year before the blockbuster …
Read More »SZA Says a Fresh Version of 'Lana' Will Arrive Next Week With New Songs
SZA has promised fans that an updated version of Lana, featuring fresh mixes and new songs, will arrive next Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The musician released the long-awaited Lana — at once a new album, but also technically an expansion upon 2022’s SOS — on Dec. 20. But not only …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Is Shaking That 'Espresso' in Dunkin Signature-Drink Commercial
Say you can’t sleep, baby, I know that’s that Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter‘s signature drink. Closing out a year that has been amped up on caffeine, the pop phenom has teamed up with Dunkin for a fated collaboration. In a new commercial, Carpenter takes another innuendo-filed victory lap …
Read More »Karol G Announces 2025 Documentary: It's a 'Dream Come True'
Bichota season continues. Karol G will share her inspiring story in a Netflix documentary next year. The Colombian superstar announced the news with an Instagram post. “A story born from dreams that seemed impossible, fueled by unwavering faith,” Karol G wrote in the caption. “My life, my work, my truth, …
Read More »Liam Payne Died After Trying to Escape via Hotel Balcony, Says Judge
Liam Payne didn’t “lose his balance” before falling from a hotel balcony; he was trying to escape the building while in a drugged state, according to the judge handling his death investigation. In a ruling today obtained by Rolling Stone, Judge Laura Bruniard shared new information on what led to …
Read More »Jack Harlow Is Not 'Looking for No Hip-Hop Credibility' on 'Tranquility'
Jack Harlow is ending 2024 by setting the record straight: “I ain’t lookin’ for no hip-hop credibility.” On Monday, the Kentucky rapper dropped a new single, “Tranquility,” an introspective track about his place in rap culture and why he thinks the best is yet to come. “My prime’s in full …
Read More »Watch Snoop Dogg Take Over the Arizona Bowl
In perhaps the second-most viral game of the 2024 college football season behind the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Snoop Dogg served as host of this year’s Arizona Bowl, with the rapper taking over all aspects of the matchup, from sponsor to bandleader to play-by-play announcer. Officially dubbed “the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl …
Read More »Mark Ronson Remembers Quincy Jones: He 'Radiated Generosity'
Mark Ronson is remembering the late producer and legend, Quincy Jones. On Thursday, the eight-time Grammy winner shared a tribute for Jones through The Guardian, calling Jones a “benevolent cheerleader for the wonder of music.” “Losing Quincy is like a black hole swallowing part of the musical universe,” Ronson wrote. …
Read More »Hayley Williams Hints That First-Ever Solo Tour Might Finally Happen in 2025
Five years after Hayley Williams’ first-ever solo tour was canceled amid the Covid pandemic, the Paramore singer has hinted that she might embark on the trek next year. In an Instagram story marking the singer’s 36th birthday, Williams looked forward to 2025, telling fans, “I’m going to try and finally …
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