Music

10 Music Industry Predictions for 2026: AI, Live Nation, K‑Pop & More

For an industry still reeling from its last existential crisis: two decades ago, when streaming platforms disrupted the music business - the threat today is artificial intelligence. AI has moved from backstage to the very center stage after years of experimentation,...

From the Screen into the Sound: KPop Demon Hunters Still Shwings the Movie-Song Charts After Four Months

When the Netflix premiere of the animated musical fantasy KPop Demon Hunters started in June 2025 last, few viewers or pundits would have possibly foretold that it would not only dominate the streaming rankings with its hit song album, but also outshine movie songs on...

In 2025, the MTV VMAs showered honors on ROSÉ, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, et al.

When darkness fell upon the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Sunday evening, the VMAs showed the world why they are among the most unpredictable, exciting, and talked about stages in pop culture. The 2025 VMAs celebrated the year of genre-less hits, viral...

Katy Perry Leads Prayer After Fan Collapses on Stage at Detroit Concert

Aug. 4, 2025 - Sunday evening's show at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena turned somber when a young girl fan, brought on stage by Katy Perry, fainted just as the singer was about to start singing "The One That Got Away." Perry stopped the concert at once, knelt...

Justin Bieber’s Swag: Stunning R&B Production Undermined by Lightweight Lyrics, Critics Claim

Justin Bieber's surprise-released album Swag presents rich, nostalgia-infused R&B production but is marred by lyrical superficiality - according to most critics, the textbook case of style without substance. A Bold and Cohesive Sound Made in collaboration with a...

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ed Sheeran ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Copyright Case Appeal

New York, NY - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a petition by Structured Asset Sales (SAS) to resurrect a lengthy copyright lawsuit against singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The firm claimed Sheeran's 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud" copied aspects of Marvin...

Sheryl Crow Debuts New Single “I Know” in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, nine-time Grammy Award recipient and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow has introduced her new, emotional single, "I Know." The track, available now on May 23, 2025, through The Valory Music Co., explores the dilemma of...

All-Star Panel of Hosts for the 2025 American Music Awards Revealed

The 51st American Music Awards (AMAs) will leave audiences starstruck with the impressive list of presenters, fueling the excitement for the event on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The ceremony this year is a turning point, as this is the first time...

Ed Sheeran Constructs ‘Old Phone’ Tavern in Ipswich, Massachusetts, for New Music Video

In a poignant testament to nostalgia and community, Ed Sheeran, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, revealed a pop-up pub in Ipswich, Massachusetts, to film the music video for his newest single, "Old Phone." The temporary venue, fittingly titled "The Old Phone...

Justin Bieber Encounters Paparazzi: “This Has to Stop”

Singer Justin Bieber has gone public with his annoyance at aggressive paparazzi coverage, posting a video on Instagram that documents a recent encounter with photographers. The 31-year-old pop star posted the video late Thursday evening, showing a cluster of...