A genealogical study by noted genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr. featured in a recent New York Times article has revealed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is distantly related to a variety of celebrities, including Madonna, who is his distant cousin. Other notable relations on the pontiff’s family tree include Hillary Clinton, Justin…… MORE
On Monday (June 16), Noah Cyrus announced details of her sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, which is due out on July 11 via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track record was produced in partnership with Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, and features collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan,…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 17), Addison Rae announced the dates and details of her first headlining world tour, The Addison Tour. The 24-date jaunt features scheduled stops throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia, to showcase the pop star’s debut album, Addison, which debuted at No. 4 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. “THE ADDISON…… MORE
Mariah Carey reached a new career milestone with her 50th hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as her latest single, “Type Dangerous,” debuts at No. 95. The track, which she co-wrote and co-produced, serves as a preview for her upcoming 16th studio album, marking her first release since 2018’s Caution. Carey performed “Type Dangerous”…… MORE
In a new conversation in Interview, SZA and Chappell Roan engaged in a candid conversation where they discussed the challenges of fame and the emotional toll of public perception. SZA asked Chappell if she cares at all about the backlash and criticism she receives. “I didn’t, until people started hating me for me and not…… MORE
On Monday (June 16), Beyoncé took to Instagram to personally express her gratitude to Paul McCartney for his legendary songwriting, particularly praising the Beatles’ classic, “Blackbird,” that she covered on her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter album and subsequent tour. “Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made,” she wrote. “Every…… MORE
R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, claiming that he suffered an overdose caused by prison officials giving him a near-lethal dose of medication while in solitary confinement. “Bureau of Prisons officials administered an amount of medication that significantly exceeded a safe dose and caused Mr. Kelly to overdose, putting his life…… MORE
On Monday (June 16), G-Dragon announced North American and European dates on his ‘Übermensch’ World Tour. This ongoing series of live shows marks the K-pop superstar’s highly anticipated return to the stage after an eight-year hiatus, and will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Newark, and Paris this fall. The announcement comes after…… MORE
On Saturday (June 14), Remi Wolf creatively turned the cancellation of Bonnaroo into an unforgettable music experience at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, hosting a star-studded Superjam featuring surprise guests like Hayley Williams and Mt. Joy. Wolf and her guest artists performed a variety of covers of classic hits and special collaborations, while also paying…… MORE
On Saturday (June 14), Katy Perry surprised attendees at a Melbourne nightclub by crashing the ‘Club Katy’ night while on her Australian tour. The event was part of the club’s LGBTQIA+ ‘Poof Doof’ night, which also included a celebration of the music of the pop icon. “You guys raised me,” Perry told the crowd at…… MORE