On the bubblegum-pink cover of his eighth studio album, Play, Ed Sheeran clearly lays out his goals for the project in a written message. “Play is leaving the past behind. Play is colorful. Play is dancing. Play is nostalgic,” the mission statement reads. Can an album leave the past behind …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Leads BET Awards Nominations, Doechii, Drake, Future, GloRilla Tie Behind Him
Though it’s been over a year since Kendrick and Drake’s Great Rap War, the remnants are everywhere, including in the 2025 BET Awards nominations. Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations including Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year for “Not Like Us,” Viewer’s Choice Award nominations …
Read More »Teddy Swims' Stylist Apologizes for Grammys Outfit That 'Mirrored' Designer Label Windowsen's Work
Teddy Swims attended the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday evening as a first-time performer and Best New Artist nominee. Before he took the stage to perform “Lose Control” in an eccentric, flower-covered white trench coat, the musician walked the red carpet in a tan suit-and-hat combo covered in gold, …
Read More »Doechii, Shaboozey, and Other Best New Artist Nominees Perform Back to Back at Grammys
After performances from Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan earlier in the evening, the six additional Best New Artist nominees took the stage for a fiery medley of their biggest songs. Shaboozey, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Raye, Doechii, and Khruangbin performed back to back at the 2025 Grammys for a highlight …
Read More »Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe Will Lead Grammy Tribute to Quincy Jones
Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe will headline an in-memoriam tribute to legendary producer Quincy Jones at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, joined by Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, and other, yet-to-be-announced artists. The tribute to Jones, who died in November at 91, has been in the works …
Read More »Teddy Swims Showcases Hit Single 'Bad Dreams' on 'Fallon'
Teddy Swims stopped by The Tonight Show to perform his recent single, “Bad Dreams.” Appearing with a live band and several back-up singers, the musician gave the soulful tune an impassioned performance, complete with a dapper white suit. “Bad Dreams” comes off the singer’s new album,I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan Among 2025 Grammy Performers
The Grammy Awards have started to roll out the performers for this year’s ceremony, taking place on February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena. Among the confirmed performers are Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Shakira. Joining them will be most of the Best New Artist nominees: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, …
Read More »Teddy Swims Is an Old-School, Old-Soul Charmer
Pop quiz: Who had the Number One song of 2024? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t guess that it was the big-voiced yet tender-hearted Atlanta crooner Teddy Swims, whose desperation-tinged soul ballad “Lose Control” has been on the Hot 100 singles chart for a staggering 74 weeks as of this …
Read More »How Teddy Swims Poured His Pain Into His Hit 'Lose Control'
Just a few years before his lovesick anthem “Lose Control” shot to Number One all across the planet, Teddy Swims was an unknown singer in Atlanta, posting covers of Amy Winehouse and Michael Jackson songs on YouTube that showed off his incredible vocal range, and moonlighting as the singer of …
Read More »Quavo Taps Luke Bryan, Teddy Swims for Country Single 'Georgia Ways'
Quavo has dropped a new single, “Georgia Ways,” featuring Luke Bryan and Teddy Swims. The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers. The rousing track was released alongside a music video directed by Wyatt Spain, which was shot in the Georgia backcountry. …
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