Disney/Frank Micelotta Janelle Monáe and Billy Porter are among the list of stars nominated for music awards at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards, which honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Up for Outstanding Music Artist at the 35th annual show, Monáe is recognized for The Age of Pleasure and Porter for Black Mona Lisa. Victoria Monét earned a…
Jonzing World/Mavin/SMG Music/Virgin/Interscope Records Selena Gomez and Rema will need to “Calm Down” when they hear about the record they just broke. The duet has been on Billboard‘s Pop Airplay chart for a whopping 64 weeks, making it the longest-running song since the chart’s debut more than 31 years ago. The song first appeared on the chart in November 2022…
Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images Bryson Tiller is looking to have some fun with a love interest in his new song, “Sex You Up.” The song was released on his Soundcloud Tuesday, as part of his TillerTuesdays music series. Tiller says he’ll drop a new project every Tuesday that will be made available only on his Instagram, Soundcloud and TikTok. Last week, he delivered “Lost…
Courtesy of Timbaland The 2024 inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced and Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is one of the honorees. Timbaland, born Timothy Mosley, is best known for his work with Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Ginuwine and Aaliyah on songs like “Get Ur Freak On,” “Sexy Back,” “Pony” and “One in a Million,” respectively. He joins a list of other musical icons recognized…
Courtesy of Goldenvoice Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and Lana Del Rey have been announced as headliners for the 2024 Coachella Music and Arts Festival. Concert and music promoter Goldenvoice unveiled the lineup Tuesday, naming a long list of today’s top artists who’ll appear at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends in April. Lil Uzi Vert, Tyla, Tinashe, Brittany Howard and Chlöe will play sets on…
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images André 3000 is continuing to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, with an upcoming listening experience that’ll hit IMAX theaters January 23. The live event, described as a “cinematic experience and live Q&A,” will feature André and director Terence Nance as they take viewers on a “musical exploration” of the album. IMAX, in conjunction…
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTV The Pink Friday 2 Tour hasn’t even started yet and Nicki Minaj is already adding new dates. “BARBZ LOOK!” she wrote on Instagram. “13 NEW shows added to the PF2 TOUR !! Plus MORE on the way.” Additional stops include second shows added in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Amsterdam, Manchester, Cologne and Paris, as well…
Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns Cypress Hill, the pioneering West Coast rap group known for incorporating cannabis culture into their music, will celebrate 4/20 this year on the road with their We Legalized It Tour. The nationwide trek, which kicks off just before the marijuana-related holiday in Boston on April 18, is set to make stops in 13 cities across the U.S.,…
Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage It looks like there’s been changes made to the schedule for Drake and J. Cole‘s forthcoming outing, It’s All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? Originally slated for January 18 and 19 in Denver, the road show will now start next month, according to Ticketmaster.com. Drake and Cole’s first performance will take place in Tampa, Florida,…
Courtesy Live Nation In 2023, Janet Jackson hit the road for her sold-out Together Again Tour. In 2024, she’s bringing it back, “together” with another artist. “Hey u guys! By popular demand, we’re bringing the Together Again Tour back to North America this summer with special guest Nelly!” Janet writes on Instagram. “It’ll be so…
