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Cover of Rihanna’s ‘Music of the Sun’/ (Def Jam Recordings) Twenty years ago Friday — Aug. 29, 2005 — Rihanna released her debut album, Music of the Sun, featuring her first hit, “Pon de Replay.” To celebrate her two-decade music career, she’s put some special merch up for sale and also announced a vinyl box set. The […]
The Weeknd performs in Atlanta, August, 2025 (Prince Williams/WireImage) The Weeknd, who has more songs that have reached 1 billion streams on Spotify than any other artist, is reportedly hoping someone is willing to give him a billion dollars for a share of those songs. Bloomberg reports that the singer is in talks to raise […]
MTV Video Vanguard Recipient Mariah Carey (Ethan James Green) Mariah Carey will return to the MTV VMA stage for the first time in two decades to accept the show’s Video Vanguard Award in September. In winning the award, Mariah joins past honorees Katy Perry, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Beyoncé. Mariah will perform […]
Alicia Keys ‘Unplugged 20th Anniversary’ (Legacy Recordings) It’s been 20 years since Alicia Keys released her #1 album documenting her 2005 MTV Unplugged performance, so she’s celebrating the milestone with a special vinyl release. Unplugged 20th Anniversary will arrive Oct. 3 as a two-LP black vinyl set, now available for preorder. The special edition includes two […]
The Weeknd performs in May 24, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) The Weeknd‘s current After Hours Til Dawn tour isn’t just successful — it’s historic. According to Billboard, the global trek, which started back in 2022, has now grossed $635.5 million and sold just over 5 million tickets, making it the biggest R&B […]
SZA‘s love of Vans has resulted in a multi-year partnership with the brand. The singer has been tapped as Vans’ first artistic director, a role that will require her to bring her vision into the reimagining of campaigns and the creation of exclusive collections. “I’ve been wearing Knu Skools and other styles for years, they’ve always had an […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Mariah Carey has a storied past that includes her marriage to Columbia Records exec Tommy Mottola. In the past she has discussed her feelings about their troubled marriage, and alleged he was controlling and emotionally abusive, among other things. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, she opened up about how she’s dealt with her feelings […]
Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Beyoncé brought the house down Saturday night at the final show of her Cowboy Carter tour in Las Vegas, surprising fans with a Destiny’s Child reunion. […]
Dennis Leupold After releasing her single “Type Dangerous,” Mariah Carey has now officially announced her new album. Called Here For It All, the album will drop Sept. 26. It’s available for preorder now. Mariah announced it with a video of herself strutting in a black outfit with black high-heeled boots; you can hear a brief snippet […]
Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images Eminem has produced a documentary chronicling the trajectory of his career through the lens of his superfans, Deadline reports. Named after his 2000 song “Stan,” about an unstable and obsessed fan, the film by investigative journalist Steven Leckart features archival footage, throwback interviews and recreations in an effort to explore the relationship between his public […]
