Lady Gaga has revealed that her new album, Mayhem, is deeply inspired by '90s music, drawing influence from bands like Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead.
Set for release on Friday, March 7, Mayhem follows her 2020 album Chromatica and Harlequin, which debuted in September alongside her role in Joker: Folie à Deux. Ahead of the album’s release, Gaga has already given fans a taste of its explosive sound with three powerful singles.
The first, Die With A Smile—a dynamic collaboration with Bruno Mars—shot straight to the top of the charts. It was followed by Disease and Abracadabra, tracks that showcase the album’s intensity and experimental nature. Adding to the......
Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee has filed a $250 million (£194 million) lawsuit against his ex-wife, Mireddys González, accusing her of financial mismanagement and defamation.
According to the lawsuit, González and her sister, Ayeicha González Castellanos, allegedly mismanaged two of his companies, making reckless and self-serving decisions that negatively impacted both the businesses and Daddy Yankee himself.
"Mireddys and Ayeicha González Castellanos assumed powers beyond what was permitted and made decisions that harmed both the companies and Mr. Ayala Rodríguez (Daddy Yankee),” the legal document states.
Following the lawsuit’s......
Calvin Harris is gearing up to release a brand-new song with country influences—one that also features his own vocals.
On March 5, the Scottish superstar producer shared a 30-second teaser of the track, titled Smoke the Pain Away. In the video, Harris sits in a chair strumming an acoustic guitar, his long hair visible as he sings the melancholic anthem. The footage shifts between soft-focus shots and moments of him behind the microphone, fully immersed in the music.
"Too late, I've been up for days, I can't even see straight, no I can't smoke the pain away," he sings, delivering a verse filled with raw emotion.
In the caption, Harris kept it simple, writing “it’s......
The BRIT Awards 2025, supported by Mastercard, have announced Charli XCX as this year’s Songwriter of the Year winner. The avant-pop superstar, who leads the nominations with five nods, has been recognized for her exceptional lyricism and influence on contemporary music.
Charli is nominated in five major categories, the highest number this year:
Artist of the Year
Mastercard Album of the Year
Song of the Year (supported by Mastercard)
Best Dance Act
Best Pop Act
A Prestigious Honor for Songwriting Excellence
The BRITs Songwriter of the Year Award is determined by a select panel of industry experts and honors outstanding songwriting talent. Previous winners include Ed......
Ed Sheeran’s next single, Azizam, is a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Cherry Seaborn.
The Shape of You singer, who shares two daughters—Lyra (4) and Jupiter (2)—with Seaborn, is preparing to release the track, which takes its name from the Persian word for “my beloved” or “my adored one.” The music video, filmed earlier this week in South London, features British comedian Omid Djalili.
A Romantic Tribute
A source told The Sun on Sunday’s Weird column:
“Ed can’t wait for people to hear his new song—especially because it’s inspired by Cherry and their love story.A huge budget has been invested in the video, which......
Drake has made history once again, tying Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most solo No. 1 albums in the 68-year history of the Billboard 200 chart.
The Canadian rapper’s latest project, Some Exy Songs 4 U—a collaborative album with PartyNextDoor—debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated March 1. This marks Drake’s 14th No. 1 album, putting him in elite company.
Only the Beatles Have More No. 1 Albums
With 14 chart-topping albums, Drake, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift now share the second-place record for the most No. 1 albums of all time. The only act with more is The Beatles, who hold the record with 19.
Drake first reached No. 1 in 2010 with Thank Me Later. His......
John Legend has responded to criticism over his recent performance in Rwanda, a country engaged in conflict with the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2022.
The 46-year-old Grammy-winning artist sparked controversy after taking the stage in Kigali earlier this month. However, he defended his decision, arguing that music lovers should not be punished for the actions of their leaders.
“I don’t believe we should punish the people of Rwanda and other countries when we disagree with their leaders,” he told the BBC following his performance.
A Commitment to Music and Humanitarian Efforts
Legend explained that he felt compelled to perform at Move Afrika, a concert......
More than a thousand musicians, including Kate Bush and Yusuf Islam, have released a silent album in protest against proposed changes to British copyright law. The new regulations would allow artificial intelligence companies to train their models using copyrighted music without the creators’ permission.
Artists Speak Out Against AI’s Impact on Copyright
This initiative comes amid growing concerns from artists worldwide about the ethical and legal implications of AI. Many argue that artificial intelligence models are trained on internet-sourced material without compensating copyright holders.
Britain’s AI Plan and the Music Industry’s Response
Under the......
Australia has officially selected Go-Jo to compete in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Switzerland this May. The rising star, who gained fame through TikTok, will perform his song Milkshake Man, co-written with the popular pop group Sheppard.
From TikTok to Eurovision
Go-Jo, whose real name is Marty Zambotto, shot to global fame in 2023 with his viral hit Mrs Hollywood, which amassed over 60 million streams and more than a billion views across digital platforms.
In an interview with Guardian Australia, he revealed that he initially thought his Eurovision selection was a prank.
“I was like, ‘Where’s Ashton Kutcher?’” he joked,......
Just over a week after being acquitted of all charges in his 2021 felony shooting case, A$AP Rocky is now facing renewed legal action in civil court.
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge lifted the stay on the assault and battery lawsuit filed by A$AP Relli (real name Terell Ephron) against Rocky (born Rakim Mayers) and scheduled a trial date for January 12, 2026, according to Rolling Stone.
Relli’s attorney, Melisa Mikhail, attended the hearing virtually and confirmed that her client has no intention of dropping the lawsuit. She emphasized the lower burden of proof required in civil cases compared to criminal trials.
“We intend to continue the legal......
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