The election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday was a monumental day for Catholics all over the world — as well as posters everywhere. The former Cardinal Robert Prevost made history as the first American pope, and specifically the first pope from the great city of Chicago. Yes, the new …
Read More »Eminem Stalker Convicted After Second Home Invasion
Eminem’s stalker was found guilty of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking after breaking into the rapper’s home outside of Detroit for a second time last summer, The Detroit News reports. Matthew David Hughes, 32, was convicted earlier this week after a short trial that began Tuesday (May 6) and …
Read More »Grupo Firme Level Up With Anticipated Album 'Evolucion'
Grupo Firme’s new album Evolución is here. On Friday, the Mexican band released their latest studio album offering, which as the title suggests, is a step up for the band. The new LP includes original collaborations with Gloria Trevi, Joss Favela, and Carolina Ross. “The process of creating the album …
Read More »Reba McEntire Opens 2025 ACM Awards With All-Star Medley of Country Classics
The ACM Awards celebrated its 60th anniversary with a trip through history, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the last six decades. The slot made for a tour of the musical and lyrical changes in country music over time and featured some of the genre’s most …
Read More »See the Melvins' Kurt Cobain-Decorated Van's Last Ride Before Auction
More than a decade after the Melvins‘ Kurt Cobain–decorated 1972 Dodge van was listed on eBay, the “Melvan” is headed back to auction. The Kiss illustration that Cobain left on the vehicle, as well as other parts of the van, will be part of Julien’s Auctions’ Music Icons auction, which …
Read More »Keke Palmer Addresses Break-Up and Usher Serenade Drama on 'My Confession'
Keke Palmer drops the whole story behind that infamous dust-up involving her ex and that Usher serenade in Las Vegas in her new song “My Confession.” As the title suggests, “My Confession” is a reimagining of Usher’s classic, “Confessions Part II,” with Palmer fitting new lyrics about the drama that …
Read More »Lil Durk Denied Bail, Accused of Using Phone Accounts of 13 Other Inmates
Lil Durk appeared today in a federal courtroom in downtown Los Angeles, where a judge denied his souped-up bid to be released on bond pending his Oct. 14 trial on charges he orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot that led to a man’s death. Moments after the Grammy-winning “All My Life” rapper …
Read More »Jill Sobule's Final Song Was Titled 'J.D. Vance Is a C-nt'
In mid-March, Jill Sobule arrived at her friend Michelle Lewis’ home in L.A. to write songs with Lewis and her co-writing partner, former Letters to Cleo frontperson Kay Hanley. Calling themselves Sugar Tits, the three had collaborated periodically over the years. As Lewis and Hanley learned right away, Sobule had …
Read More »Fans Believe Harry Styles' Latest Side Quest Sent Him to the Pope Announcement
In this week’s real news that sounds like a Mad Libs game: Harry Styles was apparently spotted in the crowd of people outside of Saint Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, May 8, waiting to see white smoke emerge from the roof of the Sistine Chapel to signal the selection of Pope …
Read More »Eric Church Performs Live Debut of 'Hands of Time' at 2025 ACM Awards
Eric Church gave the live debut of his new single “Hands of Time” at the 2025 ACM Awards, delivering a performance that included a pair of horn players, five back-up vocalists, and his own band. Church kept it cool in his signature sunglasses on the ACM stage. He performed in …
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