Behind the Music

Maddie & Tae are stepping back from performing together after 15 years, with plans for solo paths ahead

Opening night of the Zac Brown Band's Love and Fear residency created buzz online for its hell-themed imagery

Timothée Chalamet dances to Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” during a Marty Supreme promotional appearance at CCXP

The Jonas Brothers share their enthusiasm for BTS’ upcoming 2026 return during a BuzzFeed Puppy Interview

Further withdrawals are predicted amid heightened tensions as the contest’s 70th anniversary in Vienna approaches

Gwen Stefani performed her new holiday song Hot Cocoa at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting on Dec. 3

Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles will close Jan. 4 after facing critical reviews

Blues guitarist Steve Cropper, Stax Records legend, passes at 84

Backstreet Boys spark online speculation after sharing a cruise-themed countdown video hinting at a new announcement

Ju Haknyeon shares his account of events leading to his dismissal from The Boyz and lawsuit set for trial this week

Burna Boy pledges full funeral support for four young Stockton shooting victims

YouTube introduces its new Recap feature and publishes its annual lists of 2025 creators, trends and songs

Liam Gallagher’s cryptic tease on X reignites Oasis tour rumours, with fans anticipating new dates

Dua Lipa sparked debate at her Brazil concert after returning a fan’s Android phone and choosing an iPhone to record

After Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and more, the White House social media team uses Carpenter's song on their page

Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LX ahead of Bad Bunny’s halftime show

Nigel Lythgoe denies Paula Abdul’s allegations again as he moves on after their lawsuit settlement

Central Cee jokes that Drake’s wealth dwarfs his own

JoJo Siwa says burst ovarian cyst led to severe pain and hospital visit before her Mall of America performance

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is nearing its release after last year’s AI issues and algorithm problems. Here's when it drops

FKA twigs discusses working with North West on her album Eusexua and the influence the collaboration had on her

Chase Rice says he will pause touring in 2026 and is considering applying for a sixth year of college football

Olivia Dean secures refunds for fans charged inflated ticket prices and triggers a wider debate about power

Linkin Park has added singer Emily Armstrong their first female frontwoman, as 2026 plans take shape

As Spotify eyes higher US prices in early 2026, users voice anger and vow to switch services in flood of online posts.

Tiny Elliot attends grandpa Eminem’s live performance as Hailie Jade shares the family moment on Instagram

Dua Lipa’s new Winter Olympics ad leaves viewers surprised as she appears in a frozen world with a bold sporting twist

EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI's live performance captivated viewers as Netflix's mega-hit movie dominates charts

Organized by Sudanese-Canadian artist Mustafa, the concert is set to take place on January 10 at Fonda Theatre in LA

Katseye paused their Atlanta ‘Beautiful Chaos Tour’ show after a fan fell ill mid-concert prompting immediate aid

Ticketmaster responds to Olivia Dean’s criticism by capping resale prices for her 2026 tour

Muni Long shared a skit with a Mariah Carey impersonator, sparking debate over whether it was playful or shade

Michelle Yeoh admits she was terrified to sing live in ‘Wicked: For Good’ but found confidence with co-stars’ support

Rihanna was reportedly seen in the crowd at Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 as festivalgoers shared video clips online

Lenny Kravitz loses four dreadlocks to an overzealous fan yet promises his crowd walk tradition will continue

Doechii brings Ayo Edebiri on stage for a lap dance during her Camp Flog Gnaw performance of “Crazy”

Hilary Duff addresses fan theories that her new song “Mature” subtly nods to Leonardo DiCaprio’s history of dating

Debby Ryan and Josh Dun mark their upcoming parenthood with a star-studded baby shower hosted by Skye and Mark Hoppus

Guns N’ Roses will tour Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and North America in 2026, including the Rose Bowl return

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, with his family citing pneumonia following a seizure

Donald Glover says he suffered a stroke & heart complications that led to his tour cancellation

Swift's rumoured 'Opalite' music video was shot in Croydon after a discreet week-long UK visit

Hilary Duff has announced her new album ‘luck … or something’ will drop February 20, sparking excitement online

Olivia Dean asked Ticketmaster to limit resale prices for her tour and fans are stunned it can actually happen

AKMU has left YG Entertainment after 12 years, choosing to continue their music career independently

Zara Larsson’s new documentary ‘Up Close’ lands on Amazon Prime, offering an unfiltered look at her rise to fame

Lily Allen has announced a new 2026 Glasgow show at the OVO Hydro after high demand for her previously confirmed date

Vince Gill accepts the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, reflecting on family, career and longtime peers

Eminem seeks to cancel Swim Shady’s trademark, arguing it creates a false association with his Slim Shady name

Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards 2025 with multiple wins as Ella Langley, Riley Green and Zach Top