Drake has officially filed a notice of appeal following the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping song, “Not Like Us.” The case was dismissed on October 9 by District Judge Jeannette Vargas, who ruled the track as a “nonactionable opinion” made in the context of…… read more »
Seventeen new performers and presenters, including Jim Carey, Janelle Monáe, Avril Lavigne, Donald Glover, Mick Fleetwood, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Perry, Mike McCready, and Nancy Wilson, have been added to the lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles, boosting the roster of special guests participating in the…… read more »
On Monday (October 27), Miguel announced the dates and details of his 2026 North American and European tour in support of his latest album, Caos, which dropped on October 23, coinciding with the Grammy-winning R&B singer’s 40th birthday. The international jaunt will kick off on February 10 in Atlanta, hitting major cities like Philadelphia, New…… read more »
Flavor Flav has been named the official hype man and sponsor for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, bringing his high-energy support and financial backing to the athletes. “The partnership is a blessing. It’s cooler than ‘Cool Runnings.’ It’s Coolest Runnings,” Flav said while referencing the 1993 comedy…… read more »
Drake is facing a class-action lawsuit in Missouri accusing him and influencer Adin Ross of promoting the “deceptive” and allegedly illegal online casino Stake.us, which misled consumers by marketing itself as a harmless social casino despite operating as a real-money gambling platform. The complaint, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, alleges that Stake.us’s dual-currency system…… read more »
Chappell Roan and The Killers have been announced as guests at the 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. While Roan herself won’t be eligible for induction until 2042, she will be on hand to induct Cyndi Lauper into the Rock…… read more »
Jack DeJohnette, the acclaimed jazz drummer known for his work with Miles Davis during his influential “electric period,” died on Sunday (October 26) at the age of 83 from congestive heart failure. “He was very comfortable and at peace,” said Joan Clancy, DeJohnette’s longtime assistant, who confirmed the musician’s death, while adding that “he was…… read more »
On Sunday (October 26), Reneé Rapp announced that she has postponed two of the final North American dates of her Bite Me Tour due to illness. The 25-year-old pop star revealed in an since-expired Instagram Story that doctors advised her to prioritize resting her voice and giving her body time to recover. Rapp postponed her…… read more »
On Monday (October 27), Demi Lovato announced the dates and details of her 2026 North American It’s Not That Deep Tour. The 23-date arena tour is in support of Lovato’s ninth album, It’s Not That Deep, which dropped on Friday (October 24). The jaunt will feature opening act Adéla, and will stretch from April 8…… read more »
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced on October 3 to 50 months in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, with his release expected on May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, factoring in time served and good behavior. Acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, Combs has…… read more »