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Whitney Houston’s iconic costumes and jewelry head to charity auction for the legacy foundation

Rare stage outfits, platinum awards, and personal memorabilia celebrate 40 years of Whitney’s career while supporting scholarships for arts students Whitney Houston’s extraordinary legacy will be honored this year in a way that blends fashion, music history, and philanthropy. The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation has announced an exclusive charity auction featuring a breathtaking collection of the star’s personal and professional treasures. From iconic stage costumes and glittering jewelry to platinum awards and memorabilia, the auction offers fans and collectors alike the chance to own a piece of music history while supporting a cause close to Houston’s......

Morgan Wallen, SZA, and Kendrick Lamar dominate 2025 album sales as rock makes a stunning comeback

The music industry sees a 3.9% growth in consumption as shifting genre dynamics put rock back in the spotlight alongside hip-hop and R&B heavyweights The music industry is in a state of evolution as 2025 hits its midpoint, with Morgan Wallen, SZA, and Kendrick Lamar leading the charge in album sales across the United States. According to Luminate’s latest mid-year report, total album consumption in the U.S. has grown by 3.9% compared to the same period in 2024, signaling a resilient and dynamic market. Total album sales have climbed to 558.9 million units, up from 537.9 million last year, showing that even amid shifting listening habits, fans remain deeply engaged with their......

Bono’s heartbreaking confession: How he survived after losing his mother

The U2 frontman opens up about grief, growing up on canned food, and how loss shaped his music and his life Bono has long been celebrated as one of rock’s most powerful voices, both on and off the stage. But in a rare moment of vulnerability, the U2 frontman shared how the death of his mother when he was just 14 years old left him in a state of survival—one marked by grief, simplicity, and a hunger for something more than food. Speaking to Ruth Rogers on her Apple podcast Ruthie’s Table 4, Bono reflected on that painful chapter of his youth in Dublin. His mother, Iris Hewson, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm at just 48, an event that would forever alter the trajectory......

Usher becomes the face of Ralph Lauren’s “Ralph’s Club New York Eau de Parfum” in a dream collaboration

The Grammy-winning artist brings timeless elegance and modern edge to Ralph Lauren’s latest fragrance campaign, redefining what it means to embody style Usher has spent decades at the intersection of music and style, and now he’s stepping into a new role that feels like the culmination of his lifelong journey. The multi-award-winning artist has been unveiled as the face of Ralph Lauren’s latest fragrance, Ralph’s Club New York Eau de Parfum. This marks his first time leading a fragrance campaign—an achievement he describes as the fulfillment of a childhood dream. For Usher, the connection to Ralph Lauren runs deep. Growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, luxury......

Bruce Springsteen’s record-breaking tour surpasses $700 Million, cementing his place in rock history

“The Boss” proves once again why he’s the gold standard of live music, delivering an unforgettable global tour that shattered records and hearts alike Bruce Springsteen has done it again. The man they call “The Boss” has just wrapped up his 2023-2025 global tour with numbers so staggering they feel almost mythical: $730 million in gross revenue, nearly five million tickets sold, and 129 shows across two continents. At 74, the rock icon has not only outperformed himself but joined an elite group of artists whose touring careers have surpassed $2 billion in total earnings—a club reserved for legends like the Rolling Stones and Beyoncé. The tour,......

Lewis Capaldi shocks fans with revelation about panic attack in Chicago

The Scottish singer opens up about the terrifying episode that forced him off stage weeks before his Glastonbury collapse—and how it became a turning point for his career and life Lewis Capaldi has always been celebrated for his raw, heart-wrenching ballads and self-deprecating humor, but his willingness to speak candidly about his struggles with mental health might be his most powerful legacy yet. In a recent appearance on Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend,” the Scottish singer shared a harrowing story that even his most devoted fans hadn’t heard before. Weeks before his highly publicized collapse on stage at Glastonbury in 2023, Capaldi experienced what......

Ariana Grande teases concerts and fresh music for 2026

The pop icon opens up about her next chapter, balancing Hollywood success with her first love—music—as fans gear up for her long-awaited comeback Ariana Grande might be dominating Hollywood with her spellbinding performances and star power, but she’s reminding the world that music has always been her heart. In a candid Instagram post that lit up timelines worldwide, the Grammy-winning superstar gave fans the reassurance they’ve been craving: she’s not done with singing, and she’s working on a plan to perform live again in 2026. For the millions who have followed her journey from chart-topping albums to blockbuster roles, this update felt like the......

Dua Lipa – "Radical Optimism Tour": The pop queen’s global takeover hits $110 million before the U.S. leg

The chart-topping superstar turns her latest world tour into a cultural phenomenon with sold-out shows, viral moments, and record-breaking merch sales The Radical Optimism Tour isn’t just another global trek for Dua Lipa—it’s a full-on pop culture moment redefining what a live music experience can be in 2025. With over $110 million in gross revenue from Asia, Europe, and Oceania alone, the British-Albanian superstar has once again proven she’s in a league of her own. And with the North American leg about to kick off in September, excitement is reaching fever pitch as fans anticipate what’s being hailed as “the live show of the decade.” Launching......

Temple University launches course on Kendrick Lamar: A deep dive into hip-hop and the black experience

The class will explore Kendrick’s music, cultural legacy, and his role as a voice for social change This fall, Temple University is breaking new ground in its Africology and African American Studies Department by introducing a course dedicated entirely to the artistry and impact of Kendrick Lamar. Titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City”, the class will examine the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper’s body of work as a lens through which to understand the evolution of Black expression, politics, and identity in America. Professor Timothy Welbeck, the driving force behind the course and director of Temple’s Center for Anti-Racism, describes Lamar as......

Karol G and Tiesto win “Don’t Be Shy” lawsuit as judge slams plaintiff’s claims

The Florida court ruled there was no evidence of copyright infringement, dismissing the $50 million case over lack of merit Karol G and Tiësto have officially walked away victorious from a high-profile copyright lawsuit surrounding their global dance hit “Don’t Be Shy.” The case, which alleged the track bore “substantial similarities” to a 2000 Cuban song titled “Algo Diferente” by Rene Lorente, has been dismissed by a Florida judge who found the claims unsubstantiated and the plaintiff’s expert witness “unreliable.” The legal battle began when Lorente accused the duo of copying elements from his lesser-known track,......