Backstreet Boys are set to make history by becoming the first pop act to perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The chart-topping boy band – featuring Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough – have announced a 9-show Sphere residency titled, Into the Millennium, which will run every Friday through…… more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 performer nominees were announced on Wednesday (February 12). This year’s list features a total of 14 candidates, which includes eight first-time nominees: Outkast, Billy Idol, the Black Crowes, Phish, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, and Maná, the first primarily Spanish-language nominee. The other six…… more
In a new Vogue cover story, Sabrina Carpenter credits Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour for inspiring her Short n’ Sweet Tour. Carpenter opened 25 shows on The Eras Tour, and Swift’s stadium performances influenced her approach to her own arena shows. “Her stadiums make my shows look like clubs,” Carpenter admits, praising Swift’s ability to “keep…… more
Mariah Carey fans are expressing concern over a viral video capturing her recent performance in Las Vegas, with some viewers questioning her well-being due to her slow and seemingly stiff movements on stage. The five-time Grammy winner is currently taking part in her Celebration of Mimi residency at Dolby Live, and the fan-shot Instagram video…… more
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry broke her silence about her volatile relationship with the late One Direction alum. Recalling their on-and-off relationship from 2018 to 2022, Henry admitted that “it was the drug use and addictions that tore us apart.” She described the challenges of being with an…… more
A$AP Rocky has decided not to testify in his own defense in his firearm-assault trial. The rapper is facing charges of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and after discussions with his lawyer, Rocky opted to invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to testify. His defense case then rested, with closing arguments scheduled…… more
Ye, formerly Kanye West, is facing backlash after his Yeezy website sold a swastika T-shirt, which eventually was removed by Shopify on Tuesday (February 11) for violating their terms. “All merchants are responsible for following the rules of our platform,” a spokesperson for Shopify said of the incident. “This merchant did not engage in authentic…… more
In a new cover story feature in Billboard, Travis Scott expressed interest in potential future collaborations with pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as Houston psych-rock trio Khruangbin. Scott has proven throughout his chart-topping career that he is open to collaborate with anyone, and he has a history of blending his own…… more
Taylor Swift attended the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. When Swift’s image appeared on the jumbotron during the game, some fans in the crowd booed the pop superstar. Following the disapproval voiced by boisterous Philadelphia Eagles fans, Serena Williams and Flavor Flav came…… more
Ed Sheeran has publicly addressed Sunday’s (February 9) incident in India where police abruptly ended his planned street performance. The pop superstar reassured fans on Instagram that he received approval from the proper authorities for his makeshift street concert, writing “We had permission to busk btw, hence us playing in that exact spot, was planned…… more