THE YEAR IN MUSIC, 2024: Albums of the Year
SABRINA CARPENTER Short n’ Sweet (Island Records) It seems like Sabrina Carpenter came out of nowhere. Of course, she didn’t. She was on a few Disney Channel shows from 2014…
THE YEAR IN MUSIC, 2024: The Fyre Award for Crappiest Festival of the Year Goes to …
Capulet Fest 2024 was meant to be three summer days of “rock and metalcore mayhem” at a 13,000-capacity speedway in Thompson, Connecticut, in June. Boasting more than 50 bands including…
THE YEAR IN MUSIC, 2024: Don’t Call It a Comeback (But It Is)
LINKIN PARK Resurgent: Linkin Park with Emily Armstrong are burning up the charts and filling stadiums. Here they play London’s O2 Arena in September on their From Zero tour. (Credit:…
THE YEAR IN MUSIC, 2024: EDM
In 2024 musicians such as Charli XCX improbably topped worldwide charts with a cheeky remix album, and U.K. upstart Fred again sold nearly 78,000 tickets for a stadium show in…
Swifties Are Not Happy About a Controversial Taylor Swift Pop Star Ranking
After weeks of listing its picks for the 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, Billboard is close to naming its No. 1— and the rankings have some fandoms up in…
Adele Uncertain of Stage Return After Vegas Residency Ends
Adele has poured her heart into her music over the past three years, from her 2021 album 30 to her Weekends With Adele residency, and now she is ready for a break. She wrapped…
The Weeknd Celebrating New LP With Rose Bowl Concert
The Weeknd‘s new album finally has a release date, in tandem with major concert celebration. The artist’s Hurry Up Tomorrow will arrive Jan. 24 on XO/Republic, and will be followed…
Michelle Williams Would Love a Destiny’s Child Reunion on Broadway
Michelle Williams is thriving in her Broadway run, but she says her time on stage could be even better if two of her sisters were there too. The singer and…
Dolly Parton Wanted This Miley Cyrus Song for Herself
Miley Cyrus has reflected on growing up in the spotlight through her music, sharing personal anecdotes in her songs. However, Dolly Parton, Cyrus’ godmother, believes one of Cyrus’ more vulnerable…
‘The Ultimate Goal Is to Rock the Mic’: Ice Cube and the Strength of Street Knowledge
Ice Cube popped up at our virtual meeting wearing an Ice Cube hat with the name of his new album, Man Down, emblazoned on the front. A framed poster for…