How did fans manage to connect that My Chemical Romance is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe without the band actually appearing in a Marvel film or television show? On Friday (Feb. 19) the seventh episode of the original Disney+ series Wandavision aired which gave fans the clue they needed. Warning: Wandavision spoilers ahead. Each episode
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Can you believe it’s been a whole decade since Ed Sheeran released his first album? Aptly titled “+,” the long play peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was certified double platinum with sales of 1.21 million. Three years after “+” came out, Sheeran dropped his second album, followed three years
No matter how they come to music or what genre they fall into, almost every recording artist privately shares the same dream: to become an icon in the industry, transforming the face of music along the way. And while there are hundreds of talented and successful artists out there, very few will end up doing
Have you ever heard of YouTube’s “Billion View Club?” The name refers to videos that have exceeded one billion views on the platform, a feat that was first achieved in 2012 with the music video for “Gagnam Style.” In 2015, “Baby” by Justin Bieber became the second video to ever reach the milestone. Since then,
On February 5th, Cardi B dropped her latest single, “Up.” The track serves as the second single from her upcoming album and is already a massive hit after debuting in the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She would have claimed the top spot, too, if it weren’t for Olivia Rodrigo’s smash
On February 5th, Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams released Flowers for Vases/Descanso, her second solo album. The long play was met with critical praise for the soul-bearing work. New Musical Express wrote, “‘Flowers for Vases/descansos’ rakes back the debris and leaves Hayley Williams exposed. Sowing new seeds, it’s an approach that reaps rewards.” Fans of
Taylor Swift officially finished re-recording her Fearless album — and is even dropping a song, tonight! But what does the secret message hidden in her album announcement mean? On Thursday (February 11), the “Lover” singer announced that she will release her re-recorded version of “Love Story” at midnight ET tonight. She appeared on Good Morning America
Did Claudia Conway make it to Hollywood on American Idol? On Sunday (Feb. 14), the then-15-year-old (now 16) auditioned in front of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the Season 4 premiere of Idol. Her performance started off shaky, with Claudia first singing Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” to a lukewarm reception. After Katy
How does Gwen Stefani inspire Olivia Rodrigo‘s songwriting? On Thursday (Feb. 11), the “driver’s license” singer spoke about her songwriting inspiration during an appearance on The Travis Mills Show. During the interview, Rodrigo revealed that the reason the No Doubt lead singer is one of her favorite songwriters is because Stefani isn’t afraid to tell a personal story that
Taylor Swift revealed the reason why she chose to re-record her sophomore album, Fearless, first instead of her self-titled debut record. On Thursday (Feb. 11), Swift announced that she will be releasing her first re-recorded record. However, some fans were surprised to learn that her first re-release will be her sophomore album, not her self-titled debut
Lady Gaga arguably made the transition from pop star to living legend on the night of Sept. 12, 2010 at the MTV Video Music Awards. There, she wore the iconic meat dress that made fashion history… and teased the chorus of her then-upcoming single, “Born This Way.” The former moment may have made more headlines
Cardi B‘s catchy “Up” chorus lyric (“If it’s up, then it’s stuck”) seems to be getting stuck in everyone’s heads—but that’s not the only thing having trouble getting, um, dislodged. On Thursday (Feb. 11) the “WAP” hit-maker explained the unexpected meaning behind the line in her new single, “Up,” during an appearance on The Tonight
Pokemon was originally created in Japan in 1995, and the first video game entries, Red and Blue, were released in February of 1996. American rapper and music superstar Post Malone was born in 1995 and must feel a bond with the still popular Nintendo franchise since he’s teaming up with the brand in 2021. On
Taylor Swift‘s re-recording of “Love Story” has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. On Friday (Feb. 12), the “Evermore” singer debuted “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” — a recording that she now owns the rights to. Swift first teased a short clip of the re-recording in a Ryan Reynolds-produced Match.com commercial in December 2020. The updated version of “Love Story”
Hoobastank are not a perfect band—and quite frankly, they don’t give a damn. Twenty years since making their eponymous major label debut in 2001, the American rock group with the curious moniker have experienced their fair share of triumphs and tribulations. But oh, what a ride it’s been, and their latest (albeit accidental) accomplishment—going wildly
In 2019, Scooter Braun famously bought Taylor Swift’s music catalog, taking control of the rights of the performer’s first six albums. When Swift tried to buy back her music, Braun made over the top demands she was unwilling to meet. As a result, she announced she would re-record her music to take back control her
The Weeknd took the stage at the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday (February 7) in Tampa, Florida. The Weekend, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, performed without any special guests, a rarity in Super Bowl Halftime history. The show began with a futuristic choir member descending from the ceiling
Rebecca Black was just 13 years old when she uploaded a song called “Friday” to YouTube. The innocuous, Auto-Tuned pop jam — a playful anthem about looking forward to the weekend — became an overnight viral smash, racking up millions of views and becoming the fast-growing viral song in 2011. Black was suddenly a web
February 10, 2011, seemed like every other Friday. Kids were waking up and getting ready for school. Parents were getting ready for work. And then… it happened. ARK Music Factory released “Friday,” the debut single from then 13-year-old Rebecca Black. The song, which saw Black ponder which seat she was going to take, became an
Phoebe Bridgers, the 26-year-old Grammy-nominated indie singer songwriter, recently performed on Saturday Night Live and smashed a guitar at the end of her performance. The stunt has since been the center of outrage, as if smashing a guitar was the most wasteful act a celebrity or Hollywood has ever committed, and drew criticism from notoriously crass