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Imagine Dragons Drummer Daniel Platzman Shares Reasons Why He’s Leaving Band

Imagine Dragons Drummer Daniel Platzman Shares Reasons Why He’s Leaving Band

Back in March of 2023, Imagine Dragons drummer Daniel Platzman announced that he was taking a hiatus from the group. But in a heartfelt message that he shared with fans on Instagram on Wednesday (August 21), the 37-year-old musician revealed his permanent departure from Imagine Dragons after more than ten years with the group. “After…MORE

Taylor Swift Publicly Responds To Her Show Cancellations In Vienna For The First Time

Taylor Swift Publicly Responds To Her Show Cancellations In Vienna For The First Time

Taylor Swift just wrapped up the European Leg of The Eras Tour with five sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. Swift has shared a thoughtful post on Instagram, expressing appreciation for her crew and performers, while addressing her canceled Vienna shows for the first time. “Walking onstage in London was a rollercoaster of emotions. Having…MORE

Megan Thee Stallion Revealed As Host Of 2024 MTV VMA’s

Megan Thee Stallion Revealed As Host Of 2024 MTV VMA’s

MTV announced on Thursday (August 22) that rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion will preside as host of the 2024 Video Music Awards ceremony. This will be Meg’s first time hosting the VMAs, following her recent turns hosting Saturday Night Live and co-hosting The Tonight Show. In addition to her hosting duties, Megan is up for…MORE

Niall Horan Releasing Two Live Albums From His 2024 The Show World Tour

Niall Horan Releasing Two Live Albums From His 2024 The Show World Tour

Niall Horan is releasing a pair of live albums from his current The Show world tour. The singer made the announcement on Wednesday (August 21) with a video teaser on Instagram. On August 30, Horan will release a 10-track digital album featuring songs performed at his two recent sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden on…MORE

Janet Jackson Officially Announces Her Upcoming Las Vegas Residency

Janet Jackson Officially Announces Her Upcoming Las Vegas Residency

After rumors began circulating weeks ago, Janet Jackson has finally officially confirmed that she will be performing an upcoming residency in Las Vegas. The shows will all take place at the 5,000-capacity Resorts World Theatre, and will start up at the end of December during New Year’s week. The Janet Jackson: Las Vegas residency will…MORE

Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Blackpink’s Lisa, Benson Boone Set To Perform At MTV’s VMAs

Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Blackpink’s Lisa, Benson Boone Set To Perform At MTV’s VMAs

The lineup of performers at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards just got even more stacked. Blackpink’s Lisa, Halsey, Benson Boone, and Lenny Kravitz have all been added to the music lineup at this year’s awards ceremony, joining the previously-announced list of performers featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Camila Cabello, and Rauw Alejandro. MTV’s…MORE

Taylor Swift Breaks Michael Jackson’s Wembley Stadium Appearance Record

Taylor Swift Breaks Michael Jackson’s Wembley Stadium Appearance Record

On Tuesday (August 20), Taylor Swift performed her eighth show of The Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium. With that show – the final date of the European leg of The Eras Tour – Swift surpassed Michael Jackson’s 36-year-old performance record at the historic stadium.  Jackson performed seven sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium in the…MORE

Shaboozey Is Dreaming Of A Future Collaboration With Noah Kahan

Shaboozey Is Dreaming Of A Future Collaboration With Noah Kahan

During a recent interview with KMLE’s Gunner & Cheyenne, Shaboozey revealed that he really wants to work with Noah Kahan at some point in the future. Based on the six-week stint at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for Shaboozey’s breakout hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” the cross-genre music superstar might just…MORE

Gunna Supporting 30 Georgia Families Through Guaranteed Income Program

Gunna Supporting 30 Georgia Families Through Guaranteed Income Program

Gunna has teamed with the Black Music Action Coalition to start up the Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program. The program will provide a stipend of $1,000/month for thirty families in Fulton County, Georgia, the same Atlanta suburb where Gunna is from. The guaranteed income benefits will continue for one calendar year, and total…MORE

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