Blood Orange continues to share previews of his first album in six years, Essex Honey, with the release of two new singles on Thursday (July 17): “Mind Loaded” featuring Lorde, Mustafa, and Caroline Polachek, and “Somewhere in Between.” This continues the recent collaboration between Lorde and Blood Orange mastermind, Dev Hynes, who did production work…
Kaytranada And Justice Set To Launch Co-Headlining North America Arena Tour
On Thursday (July 17), Kaytranada and Justice announced the dates and details of their fall 2025 co-headlining North America arena tour. The 13-date jaunt kicks off on October 16 in Vancouver, stopping in major music markets like Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Atlanta, before concluding on November 16 in Miami. The official tour poster includes…
New Kids On The Block Share Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of Their Las Vegas Residency
In a new video shared on Thursday (July 17), New Kids on the Block take fans behind the scenes of their just-completed Las Vegas residency, The Right Stuff. The clip showcases the chart-topping boy band’s blend of nostalgic hits with modern showmanship, including an extravagant Vegas stage show featuring aerial stunts and immersive special effects.…
Bonnaroo Will Return In 2026 With Modifications In Place To Prevent Weather-Related Cancellations
Following the cancellation of this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival due to heavy rains, event organizers initially cast doubts on whether the festival would return next year. Yet on Thursday (July 17), they officially announced that the festival will return to Manchester, Tennessee from June 11-14, 2026, with modifications to the grounds to prevent…
Connie Francis, First Female Artist To Ever Top Hot 100 Chart, Dies At 87
Connie Francis, known for memorable ‘50s And ‘60s hits like “Where the Boys Are” and “Who’s Sorry Now?”, has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death is unknown, Francis had been hospitalized earlier this month due to “extreme pain.” Her career began in the…
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Tops Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Rankings, Alongside Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther”
In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping album, I’m the Problem, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit song, “Luther,” led Luminate’s midyear rankings. I’m the Problem earned 2.562 million equivalent album units, while “Luther” was the most-streamed song with 530.4 million on-demand audio streams. 2025’s Top 5 most popular…
Sabrina Carpenter Celebrates “Special Moments” Surrounding Three Year Anniversary Of ‘Emails I Can’t Send’
On Monday (July 15), Sabrina Carpenter reflected on the third anniversary of her 2022 album, Emails I Can’t Send. The two-time Grammy winner expressed gratitude for the lessons learned and connections made through the music, noting the album’s role in paving the way for her subsequent successes in hit songs like “Espresso” and “Taste” from…
Benson Boone Fills In For Ailing Headliner Sam Fender At Montreux Jazz Festival, Covers “Seventeen Going Under”
After Sam Fender had to withdraw from Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival due to a hemorrhaged vocal cord, Benson Boone was elevated to headliner on Tuesday (July 15), offering a cover of Fender’s 2021 Top 3 UK hit, “Seventeen Going Under,” for the audience. Boone admitted to the crowd that he was “terrified” to be filling…
Nicki Minaj Boasts That She’s More Successful Than SZA, Claiming “I’m An Icon, You’re Not”
Nicki Minaj and SZA got into a heated feud on social media on Tuesday (July 15), with Minaj launching into a lengthy diatribe on X and her Stationhead channel where the Grammy-nominated rapper blasted the chart-topping R&B superstar. “Wait. Does Sza think she’s more successful than me? Lol yall catch me up pls,” Nicki wrote.…
Ariana Grande Reveals She Is “’Working On A Plan To Sing For You All Next Year,” And Isn’t Going To “Abandon” Music
Ariana Grande took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 16) to assure fans that she isn’t quitting music to focus entirely on film. “Very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music!” Grande wrote alongside a video clip of…