Usher will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th commencement on May 12. The Grammy-winning R&B legend will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the university during the ceremony. “I have spent my life following my spark — my passion — and trying to support young people as they find…… MORE
At the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 2), Queen Latifah will lead a special tribute to the late Quincy Jones during the ceremony. “One of the most exciting things that we’ve worked on this year is a musical performance that will tribute Quincy Jones,” says Oscars executive producer Raj Kapoor. “We’ve planned and…… MORE
On Thursday (February 27), Halsey released their new punk rock-influenced single, “Safeword,” accompanied by a daring dominatrix-themed music video directed by Lana Jay Lackey. Halsey teased the release of “Safeword” on X throughout the week, building the anticipation for their first new material since the October 2024 release of the musician’s fifth studio album, The…… MORE
Sabrina Carpenter is expanding her Short n’ Sweet Tour with a series of new North American dates later this year. The two-time Grammy winner just announced that she will perform multiple-night stands in Pittsburgh, New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Los Angeles this fall. The shows will feature special guest opening acts Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae,…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 25), Lauryn Hill took to Instagram to pay an affectionate tribute to the late Roberta Flack, whose iconic rendition of “Killing Me Softly With His Song” inspired the Fugees’ Grammy-winning version. In the post, Hill recalled that “Whitney Houston once said to me that Roberta Flack’s voice was one of the purest…… MORE
During a recent interview with Hit Network while on tour in Australia, Billie Eilish revealed her future plans to return to the studio while suggesting she might add more dates to her ongoing Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. The multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning pop superstar was asked about her creative plans for 2025, and…… MORE
The sequel to the award-winning 2019 documentary, Leaving Neverland, titled Surviving Michael Jackson, will soon be available on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Little Dot Studios, an All3Media company, has obtained the exclusive U.S. and Canadian rights to the sequel, which will debut on Real Stories, their premium documentary YouTube channel. The hour-long follow-up,…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 26), the initial list of performers and presenters were announced for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. The lineup of live performers features Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, Tyla, Megan Moroney, Ángela Aguilar, aespa, and Muni Long, with each artist set to be honored with various WIM awards during the ceremony. The event…… MORE
Drake has unexpectedly cut short his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia and New Zealand, canceling the final four performances due to an undisclosed “scheduling conflict.” A representative for the rapper says, “we are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” while assuring fans that previously purchased tickets will remain…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 25), over 1,000 artists, including Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Tori Amos, joined forces to release a 47-minute silent album titled, Is This What We Want?, to protest AI using their work illegally due to proposed changes in the UK’s copyright laws. The titles of the 12-tracks on the album…… MORE
