Jelly Roll will be American Idol’s first-ever “artist in residence” for the upcoming season, joining the show during “Hollywood Week” and continuing to be a permanent fixture throughout. As a previous guest mentor and performer on the show, Jelly Roll will offer direct guidance to the Idol hopefuls. This news coincides with Carrie Underwood replacing…… MORE
Elton John has hinted that a new album is on the way through a series of personalized letters sent out to fans. The letters detail Sir Elton’s plans for the future, as well as teasing a forthcoming album that features collaborations with Brandi Carlile and producer Andrew Watt, along with his longtime songwriting partner Bernie…… MORE
In a new interview on The Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter podcast, Ariana Grande credits her chart-topping 2019 album, Thank U, Next, with seeing her through a low point in her life. “I was doing so much therapy, and I was dealing with PTSD and all different kinds of grief and depression and anxiety,” Grande shared.…… MORE
Killer Mike is suing the security company S & S Labor Force over his citizen’s arrest at the 66th Grammy Awards last year. The Run the Jewels rapper alleges that they degraded and physically hurt him following his Grammy wins at the pre-show ceremony, while claiming the incident caused “unnecessary public embarrassment, distress and professional…… MORE
Chance the Rapper is set to kick off NBA All-Star Weekend by headlining the “NBA on TNT American Express Road Show Fan Experience” on February 13 at Pier 48 in San Francisco. “NBA All-Star Weekend is always a major moment, and I’m honored to be a part of it with NBA on TNT’s American Express…… MORE
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday (February 4), Usher shared his advice to Kendrick Lamar ahead of his headlining performance at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (February 9). Usher, who headlined last year’s halftime show, imparted some words of wisdom to the Compton rapper ahead of his performance,…… MORE
During the broadcast of the Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 2), Lady Gaga premiered her music video for her new single, “Abracadabra,” the third track shared from her new album, MAYHEM, due out on March 7. The video debut was sponsored by Mastercard, and Gaga has partnered with the company to offer her fans a…… MORE
Travis Scott’s new single, “4X4,” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track – which the Houston rapper debuted during the halftime show of the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20 – becomes Scott’s fifth Hot 100 chart-topper of his career. Another notable achievement this week comes from…… MORE
Drake already has big plans for Valentine’s Day. The Canadian rap superstar and PartyNextDoor are set to release $ome $exy $ongs 4 U on February 14, marking Drake’s first multi-track project since his 100 Gigs EP in August 2024. The collaborative album was first teased last year, with Drake announcing on stage in Toronto, “On…… MORE
Fresh off her Grammy win for Album of the Year on Sunday (February 2), Beyoncé finally revealed the dates for her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter 2025 World Tour. The 22-show run kicks off on April 28 with a four-night stand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and will continue on to Chicago, Paris, Washington, D.C.,…… MORE
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…