Friday, May 3, 2024

Music

The Weeknd Made Over $1 Million Last Week from Streaming, Same Songs Earned $50K from Downloads

As streaming has become the province of hip hop, rap and urban artists, it's also the only place anyone's making any money in pop. Last...

Mariah Carey Says She’s Been Battling BiPolar Disorder Since 2001, Explains Erratic Behavior

Mariah Carey tells People magazine she's been battling bipolar disorder since 2001. She was diagnosed when she had her "breakdown" during the release of...

RIP The Great Yvonne Staples of the Famed Staples Singers Passes Away at Age 80

Everyone knows the name Mavis Staples these days, which is great. But Mavis grew up singing with her family-- her dad, Pops Staples and...

Buckingham Nix: Fleetwood Mac Writer-Guitarist Leaves Group, Won’t Tour This Summer

Lindsey Buckingham has left the building. He won't tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer after they finally got Christine McVie back. You know Fleetwood Mac....

Judge Rules in Christina Grimmie Family vs. AEG, Orlando Philharmonic: Case May Proceed NOT Dismissed for Murdered Singer from “The Voice”

After rising pop singer Christina Grimmie-- who'd competed on "The Voice" --  was murdered on June 10, 2016 after a show at the The...

Pop: The Weeknd Steals the Week with Surprise Release, Lands at Number 1

The Weeknd won the week. A surprise release last Friday sent the R&B star to the top of the charts today. "My Dear Melancholy," sold...

Rock Hall Induction Concert in Dire Straits as Group’s Leader, Mark Knopfler, Will Be a No Show

The Sultans of Swing will be without their chief at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next week in Cleveland. Mark Knopfler,...

Original Dreamgirls Jennifer Holliday and Sheryl Lee Ralph Reunited for Project Angel Food

Sheryl Lee Ralph, dynamic and talented as she is, reunited after 37 years with her “Dream girl” Broadway co-star, the equally stupendous Jennifer...