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K-Pop Powerhouse ATEEZ on Making History at Coachella, Record Store Day and the Grammy Museum

Amidst what is arguably their biggest year yet, the eight-piece boy group shares some behind-the-scenes tidbits on the preparation for their electric Coachella performance.

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Every Song on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Ranked

Every song on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is a work of art and a masterpiece. Let’s get that out of the way first. But, with 31 dense tracks, there’s bound to be some that stand out for various reasons. After all, Swift is known for her storytelling, lyrical prowess and narrative-driven pop songs. […]

Taylor Swift Details Meaning Behind ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Songs

Taylor Swift is breaking down the meaning of some of her new songs. New on Amazon Music, Swift offers a track-by-track experience of some of the songs featured on her newly released album The Tortured Poets Department. Through the playlist experience, the singer revealed the inspiration behind songs “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone, “Florida!!!” with Florence […]

Becky G Joining 2024 Latin American Music Awards as a Host and Performer (Exclusive)

Becky G has been tapped to join the 2024 Latin American Music Awards ceremony as a host and performer. The Mexican-American singer will serve as a host for the show, airing April 25 on Univision and its sibling networks, alongside previously announced talents Alejandra Espinoza, an actor and presenter; Carlos Ponce, a singer-songwriters and TV […]

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class: Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest

The incoming 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class includes superstar acts such as Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton and Kool & the Gang. Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest announced the inductees Sunday during American Idol. […]

15 People Injured in Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Crash, Authorities Say

Fifteen people were injured when a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night, according to authorities. The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared on social media that it responded to the theme park just after 9 p.m. for reports of a crash. “A tram tour was in progress on the Universal Studios Hollywood […]

Patti Smith Thanks Taylor Swift for Her ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Lyric: “I Was Moved”

Patti Smith responded Saturday to Taylor Swift’s recent mention of her in the title track of her album, The Tortured Poets Department. Swift name-drops Smith, a rock poet and artist, alongside poet Dylan Thomas in the chorus of her song “The Tortured Poets Department,” released along with its namesake album Friday. She sings, “I laughed […]

The Spice Girls Reunite at Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party

The Spice Girls reunion we’ve been waiting for? The legendary girl group of the 1990s reunited over the weekend for member Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party. In a video shared to Instagram by David Beckham, Victoria’s husband, all five of the original Spice Girls — Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Mel […]

Post Malone Says He Was “Beyond Honored” to Collaborate With Taylor Swift on “Fortnight”

Post Malone is feeling even better now that his song with Taylor Swift has officially dropped. The singer-rapper, featured on Swift’s track “Fortnight” from her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department, released Friday, shared some sweet words on their collaboration and friendship. “It’s once in a lifetime that someone like @taylorswift comes into this world,” Malone […]

Film Exec Known for His Diversity Efforts Allegedly Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts (Report)

Ryan Millsap, former CEO and owner of Blackhall Studios, made a name for himself in Atlanta as an executive who encouraged diversity. But, per a report published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ProPublica, he may not have been as pro-diversity and inclusion as he appeared. This week, ProPublica staffer Nicole Carr and Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior […]

Mohamed Hadid Apologizes for Sending Racist, Homophobic Messages to Rep. Ritchie Torres

Mohamed Hadid, the father of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, has apologized after allegedly sending New York Rep. Ritchie Torres racist and homophobic messages via Instagram direct message, according to the New York Post. “I need to apologize,” he wrote on Instagram Saturday. “Not for the anger I feel but for the words I used […]

Morgan Wallen Addresses Nashville Arrest for Reckless Endangerment: “I’m Not Proud of My Behavior”

Morgan Wallen addressed his arrest earlier this month for reckless endangerment in Nashville after he allegedly threw a chair off of the roof of Chief’s, a six-story bar owned by fellow country artist Eric Church. The musician took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night to make his first public statement after being taken into […]

Jon M. Chu Among Guest Speakers USC Decided to “Release” From 2024 Commencement

The University of Southern California has decided to “release” guest speakers and honorees from attending this year’s commencement on May 10. Among those who were set to be featured at the main commencement program were Wicked filmmaker Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker, and honorary degree recipient’s tennis star Billie Jean King, Maria Rosario Jackson […]