Spotify has revealed that Taylor Swift is the streaming platform’s most-streamed artist of the year. Musically, 2023 was defined by the return of major female pop stars, led by Swift, who dominated the global music atmosphere. Swift won nine awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and received six nominations for the Grammy Awards,…… MORE
Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” featuring Sexyy Red and SZA has topped Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, extending the hip-hop superstar’s record for most No. 1s on the tally. Drake has now earned his 39th career No. 1 with “Rich Baby Daddy.” The song jumped from No. 3 to the top spot on the chart dated December…… MORE
Diamond-certified Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being among one of the most-streamed creators in the organization’s 20-year history. “Imagine Dragons is one of those bands that you know will be around a long time,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Since their 2012…… MORE
Chris Brown, who faced backlash for dancing to Kanye West’s controversial track “Vultures” at a party in Dubai, has denied being anti-Semitic. Brown was accused of being anti-Semitic specifically for dancing to the controversial line, “How I’m anti-Semitic, I just f**ked a Jewish b*tch.” The performance triggered widespread condemnation on social media, garnering reactions from…… MORE
Bruno Mars and the legendary Bellagio Resort & Casino have joined forces to introduce The Pinky Ring, a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge and jazz bar in Las Vegas Strip, early next year. Moody lighting, live music, DJs spinning vinyls, a specialty bar program and best-in-class audio will be the backdrop at The Pinky Ring. Located centrally…… MORE
The third annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction featuring items donated by a range of A-list artists and songwriters has kicked off online. The donors include Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Travis Barker, Tenacious D, Steve Aoki, Chris Stapleton, Renee Rapp, Big Daddy Kane, Stephen Schwartz, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis,…… MORE
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has topped Billboard’s Holiday 100 for the 58th total week. The hit Christmas song has come in at No. 1 for the vast majority of the chart’s 63-week history. The song earned 22 million streams, 15.6 million radio airplay audience impressions and 3,000 copies sold in…… MORE
Taylor Swift has extended her record for the most weeks as the top musical act in the United States to 87. Swift once again topped the Billboard Artist 100 chart dated December 2. Swift is riding high on the success of her latest re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which is currently ranked at No. 2…… MORE
Jack Harlow’s new single “Lovin on Me” has climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, earning the rapper his third No. 1 on the list. The song debuted at No. 2 a week earlier. “Lovin on Me,” which arrived via Generation Now/Atlantic, is the 1,160th No. 1 in the Hot 100’s…… MORE
Pop punk icon Avril Lavigne has announced two outdoor shows in the U.K. for the next summer. The “Sk8er Boi” singer will perform at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday, July 2, and at Manchester Castlefield Bowl on Wednesday, July 3. Simple Plan will be the special guest at both concerts. “UK!” says Avril. “I’m playing at…… MORE
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