On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender’s hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of London. Receiving the trophy from broadcaster and DJ Sian Eleri, Fender thanked…… MORE
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off with a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and includes highlights like a horror conversation panel with Danny Elfman…… MORE
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-profile 2023 trial. The film, produced under Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas banner, will delve into Michél’s rise in the music…… MORE
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he’s going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their first child. “I’m about to be a grandfather,” he proudly revealed, while jokingly adding, “That don’t even sound right.” The 49-year-old rapper…… MORE
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer’s new music video for his song, “Changes.” The track is the lead single on Puth’s forthcoming album, Whatever’s Clever!, which is due out March 6 via Atlantic Records. In the video, Brooke, wearing a red sweater, cradles her…… MORE
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and attendees were urged to seek shelter, so Ahlander took refuge in her car. But she…… MORE
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists including Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Jill Scott. Hill, who duetted with D’Angelo on “Nothing Even Matters” from her…… MORE
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a “global superstar, global icon — and an American citizen,” whose performances ignite audiences worldwide. Shaboozey – an NFL halftime show veteran after headlining the 2024 Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show in November before making a high-profile…… MORE
At the Los Angeles stop of his Antagonist 2.0 Tour on Tuesday night (October 14), Playboi Carti delivered a star-studded performance at Crypto.com Arena. The chart-topping Atlanta rapper brought out A$AP Rocky – who signed Carti to his creative agency, AWGE – and Kendrick Lamar, who surprised fans with a guest appearance during the track…… MORE
Sabrina Carpenter is the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live’s October 18 episode, and the pop superstar released a new promo for the show that parodies Sex and the City. In the clip, Carpenter hilariously steps into Carrie Bradshaw’s New York, exchanging witty banter with cast members, and embodying the iconic character’s sass,…… MORE
