Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesBeyoncé’s artistic work, specifically from 2013 to 2024, will be the focus of a new class at Yale. Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music will be taught by Daphne Brooks, professor of African American studies and music, as a byproduct of her class at Princeton University,…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Mariah CareyMariah Carey is bringing Christmas cheer — the alcoholic kind — to select cities via a series of pop-up bars in Virgin Hotels locations nationwide.From Nov. 15 to Dec. 29, Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar will offer fans custom cocktails, photo ops and the opportunity to sing along to…… read more »
Daniel PrakopcykA Billboard Hot 100 record isn’t just tipsy — it’s been pushed completely over and shattered into pieces.With 17 weeks on top, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has now claimed the title of longest-running #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist with no guests. The record was previously held by Morgan…… read more »
Disney/Randy HolmesOlivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan are friends: They’ve performed live together and recorded each other’s songs. Now they’re headlining the same U.K. festival.Olivia has just been announced as the headliner for the June 27 date of BST Hyde Park, a weekslong summer festival that takes place each year in London’s famed Hyde Park. Joining her…… read more »
Courtesy Urban OutfittersMonday, Nov. 11 — 11/11 — is apparently Singles Day because it’s 1-1-1-1, and for the fifth year in a row, Urban Outfitters is celebrating with a collection of 11 limited-edition 7-inch vinyl singles.You can get Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” on green bio vinyl; Noah Kahan’s “You’re Gonna Go Far” on cloudy-clear…… read more »
A clip of Britney Spears discussing her conservatorship for the first time has emerged online.Back in 2016, Britney appeared on the U.K. talk show The Jonathan Ross Show to promote her album Glory. At the time, she mentioned the conservatorship, but it was edited out of the final interview — allegedly, according to Page Six, because her…… read more »
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesEven paparazzi deserve to be treated with respect — just ask Taylor Swift.In a video posted on social platform X, Taylor and her mom, Andrea, were see pulling up in a golf cart at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Chiefs/Broncos game on Nov. 10. As Taylor got out of the cart, her security…… read more »
Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom InternationalJust like at the MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2024 MTV EMAs, which took place in Manchester, England, on Nov. 10.Taylor took home Best Video for “Fortnight,” as well as Best Artist, Best Live and Best U.S. Act. Tyla was the second-biggest winner, taking home three…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementTours from Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish are among the nominees for this year’s Pollstar Awards, saluting the best of the live entertainment industry.In the category of Major Tour of the Year, Taylor’s Eras Tour is nominated — duh — as…… read more »
Claire Marie VogelTeddy Swims is celebrating his Grammy nomination.In a post shared to Instagram, the “Lose Control” singer reflected on what it means to be nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards. He shared a video of a phone call with his father after learning the news.”Daddy I love you. You’re the…… read more »
