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Even AI celebrities can get canceled! Heralded as the first AI artist signed to a major label, virtual rapper FN Meka made headlines when he was signed — and promptly dropped — by Capitol Records. On Aug. 24, Capitol Record dropped FN Meka from its roster following accusations the AI artist appropriated Black culture. FN

It was the summer of 1993: Neon scrunchies were in fashion, the movie theaters were packed with moviegoers eager to watch Jurassic Park and we were shaking our hips to the smash hit song “Macarena” at every party. It was a simpler, more innocent time — well, maybe not that innocent, as Britney Spears would

Why were Måneskin censored at the VMAs? Viewers and fans were confused why the group’s performance of “Supermodel” appeared to be censored at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night (Aug. 28). However, the internet came to the rescue and revealed that the band’s performance was seemingly censored due to a wardrobe malfunction. Lead

Avril Lavigne was at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards to crown Dove Cameron as this year’s Best New Artist Sunday (Aug. 28). It was a fitting passing of the torch during last night’s star-studded awards show — 20 years ago the “Complicated” icon was in the same place as Cameron when she accepted the award

Taylor Swift is entering her Midnights era! The hit-maker has an album’s worth of new material dropping in October. The “Blank Space” superstar teased a major announcement during a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, during which she urged fans to prepare for more news at midnight (Aug. 29). Once the clock struck midnight, her official

Today’s most popular musicians are ready to strut their stuff on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. On Sunday, Aug. 28, the big night will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Fans can tune into the show live at 8 PM ET on MTV with simulcasts on The CW Network, BET,

Victoria’s Secret released a public response to a song about the brand’s history that is currently going viral on TikTok and elsewhere. Victoria’s Secret CEO Amy Hauk shared a public letter addressing singer-songwriter Jax’s hit ”Victoria’s Secret.” In it, Hauk revealed that the song’s message — a critique on how the brand impacted the singer’s impression of

With the release of their third studio album Minutes to Midnight, 2007 was a big year for rock band Linkin Park. The album spawned the group’s smash single “What I’ve Done,” which was prominently featured in the promotions for Michael Bay’s blockbuster Transformers film the same year. Now, 15 years later, the song is at the

Oh baby, baby, Britney Spears is back! The Princess of Pop makes her glorious return to music by joining forces with Elton John on “Hold Me Closer,” out Aug. 26. The track is Spears’ first new material since she unleashed her ninth studio album Glory in 2016. “Hold Me Closer” is an updated, club-friendly spin on

Everyone and their mothers know Evanescence‘s smash hit “Bring Me to Life” from their 2003 debut album Fallen. For some reason though, the track is currently sitting at No. 1 on iTunes, and the internet has questions as to why. Chart Data initially shared the news that the song had topped the chart over 19 years after

It’s almost time for the 2022 MTV VMAs and pop culture stans everywhere are gearing up for the big night. (One fan even created a thread of the show’s most memorable and controversial moments on Twitter. Lady Gaga‘s meat dress, anyone?) The show will air this Sunday (Aug. 28) at 8PM ET. MTV will hold

Madonna‘s daughter Lourdes “Lola” Leon made her first foray into music today (Aug. 24) with surprise debut single “Lock&Key.” The futuristic “Lock&Key” features experimental sounds that build a fresh, hypnotic vibe backed by her ethereal, light vocals. Meanwhile, the music video sees her on a beach, on the top of a car under stormy skies

Demi Lovato has attained a fair amount of rock and metal credibility lately, having recently shared rehearsal footage with Nita Strauss, played a metal-as-hell guitar on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and revealed that she attended a Dimmu Borgir concert in 2007. Now, Demi just added another notch to their belt by confessing that Paramore

Britney Spears sparked controversy straight out of the gate when she landed a Rolling Stone cover at the start of her career. After dancing down a hallway wearing a schoolgirl uniform in the music video for her debut single “…Baby One More Time,” the nascent princess of pop continued to showcase a youthful brand of

You may have heard stories of Frank Sinatra and his famous group of friends, dubbed the Rat Pack. In the ’50s and ’60s, this group of entertainers, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, practically ran Hollywood. They performed together, made films together and participated in some major bad-boy behavior

A musician penned a tribute to Eddie Munson of Stranger Things, and the now-viral song is getting mixed reactions online. Sapphire, a singer and songwriter who posts to TikTok under the handle @sapphireofficial, unveiled the heartfelt ballad “Eddie’s Song” on all streaming platforms last month. “You’re stuck in another place / No you didn’t run away

Earlier this year, Demi Lovato announced a funeral for their pop music career and teased a return to rock. In an exclusive chat with PopCrush Nights hosts Lauryn Snapp and Donny Meacham, the “Skin of My Teeth” singer explains why she decided to return to her pop-rock and pop-punk roots. It started when Demi went

Music can define the soundtrack of our lives. Whenever a band comes out with a hit song, sometimes we can relate to what they’re singing about. However, when they break up, can totally devastate their fans. Whether your a fan of pop or rock, this will shine a light on why these bands fell apart.

One question often nags us as we consider all the possibilities in any given situation: “What if?” That question is now being explored in a Reddit thread that tackles the “what ifs” of pop music. It started when a user posed the question: “What are your biggest pop music what-ifs?” Examples included: “What if Mariah

It’s not just musicians that shaped rock and roll history — so did their guitars. These iconic axes are almost as important as an extra band member and lent their unique sound and look to some of rock’s most talented icons. Randy Rhoads’ Polka Dot V We’re not saying the Polka Dot V is the