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Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of ...
Oct 17, 2025
Janelle Monáe's Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off wi...
Oct 17, 2025
Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder's Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-...
Oct 17, 2025
Ja Rule Is Going to Be a Grandpa, As His Daughter Brittney Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Tevin Aitken
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he's going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their first child. "I'm about to be a grandfather," he prou...
Oct 17, 2025
Charlie Puth And Wife Brooke Reveal They're Expecting Their First Baby In His New Music Video
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer's new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth's forthcoming album, Whatever's Clever!, which is due out March 6 via Atlan...
Oct 17, 2025
Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and att...
Oct 16, 2025
Shaboozey Declares "There's No Better Choice" Than Bad Bunny For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a "global superstar, global icon - and an American citizen," whose performances ignite audiences worldwide. Shaboozey - an NFL halftime sho...
Oct 16, 2025
Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, And Missy Elliott Lead Online Tributes to D'Angelo, "The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul"
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D'Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists including Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, ...
Oct 16, 2025
