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Will Smith was honored in his hometown of Philadelphia on Wednesday (March 26), as a portion of 59th Street was renamed “Will Smith Way” to pay tribute to the Oscar and Grammy-winning star. Smith, 56, expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post, sharing photos from the ceremony where he was joined by city officials and…

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance on February 9 apparently drew 125 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its political iconography, explicit language, and alleged racism. Viewers criticized the show as inappropriate for all ages and politically provocative, with some calling for more family-friendly, non-politically-centered entertainment. While complaints about obscene gestures and cursing…

Billy Ray Cyrus took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 25) to express his immense pride in his daughters Miley and Noah as they enter new phases in their music careers. The 63-year-old “Achy Breaky Heart” singer shared an emotional outpouring of admiration and support for his two girls, praising Miley’s upcoming album, Something Beautiful, and…

Tomorrowland and Insomniac are collaborating to put on a new EDM festival called UNITY, which will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas from August 29-31. While the music lineup has not yet been revealed, the 3-day event promises that each night will end with an exclusive closing set from a “world-renowned artist” who…

Sabrina Carpenter is rumored to be the next headline act for Fortnite Festival, after the current season featuring virtual popstar Hatsune Miku comes to an end next month. Fortnite has yet to officially reveal who their next headliner will be, but players have discovered a series of Sabrina Carpenter-inspired cosmetics within the game, including her…

In a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Chappell Roan reflected on her journey from indie pop darling to Grammy award-winning pop superstar. Roan expressed pride in maintaining her authenticity throughout her meteoric rise while also refusing to compromise her identity for success. “I did not kiss the ring,” Roan said of her…

Lady Gaga is bringing her Mayhem Ball Tour to North America this summer, marking her first arena tour in seven years. The Mayhem Ball dates will differ considerably from Gaga’s past stadium shows, as the pop superstar promises “a different kind of experience—something more intimate—closer, more connected—that lends itself to the live theatrical art I…

Chappell Roan makes a big splash in the country genre as her new single, “The Giver,” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week. The track garnered impressive numbers with 22.3 million official U.S. streams, 2.2 million audience impressions, and 6,000 units sold in its debut week. Notably, this marks Roan’s…

Martyn’s Law, named in memory of a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bomb attack at an Ariana Grande concert, is reportedly just weeks away from being passed by Parliament in the U.K. The legislation aims to enforce stricter anti-terror measures at live music venues, requiring staff to undergo more training and implementing enhanced security…

In a new interview with The Guardian, LISA from BLACKPINK revealed that a Hannah Montana song, “Ice Cream Freeze (Let’s Chill),” was the track that forever changed her life. LISA chose to perform the song by Miley Cyrus’ Disney alter-ego during her audition for BLACKPINK in Thailand, and ultimately got selected for the K-pop girl…