Music News

October 19, 2018

Philadelphia songwriter wins $44M in suit over Usher song

A Philadelphia songwriter who claims he was cut out of profits and credit from song that was recorded by R&B star Usher has ...

October 19, 2018

Britney Spears returns to Vegas with new residency in 2019

Britney Spears will return to Las Vegas with a new residency next year. MGM Resorts International on Friday said the pop ...

October 19, 2018

Ambassadors for Motown sound seek more of it in hometown

From the auditorium of Detroit's main library on a recent weeknight emerged the sound of Motown: Spirited takes of tunes that ...

October 19, 2018

Old-school R&B group The O'Jays get into a political groove

The iconic R&B group The O'Jays has always made music for the heart. Now the group is going for the jugular on what it says ...

October 19, 2018

Cardi B hands out free winter coats in New York

Hundreds of people have lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B handed out free winter coats. The Bronx-born rapper met ...

October 18, 2018

Rapper's motion for drug charge dismissal denied

A judge in South Dakota has denied a motion to dismiss a drug charge against rapper Chief Keef. The rapper, whose legal name ...

October 18, 2018

Country women lift each other up at CMT Artists of the Year

This one's for the girls, during a night when CMT honored all female stars, from Loretta Lynn to Carrie Underwood and Kelsea ...

October 18, 2018

3 members of Machine Gun Kelly's entourage wanted in assault

Three members of rapper Machine Gun Kelly's entourage are wanted in connection with an alleged attack on an actor in Atlanta ...

October 18, 2018

Pistons play recording of Aretha Franklin singing anthem

The Detroit Pistons honored Aretha Franklin before their season opener Wednesday night by playing a recording of her singing ...

October 17, 2018

Michael Buble shuts down rumors of retirement from music

Michael Buble is shutting down rumors that he's going to retire from music, saying he was misquoted in a recent interview.

October 17, 2018

Gustavo Dudamel wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel has been named the recipient of a top arts prize worth approximately ...

October 17, 2018

Chaka Khan named 2019 Rose Parade grand marshal

Chaka Khan has been named grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade, which will feature the theme, "The Melody of Life.

October 17, 2018

Tauren Wells wins 4, including new artist, at Dove Awards

Christian artist Tauren Wells won four awards including new artist and contemporary Christian artist of the year at the 49th ...

October 16, 2018

Quavo on cutting collaborations, solo album, Migos and Drake

Quavo may be one-third of the uber-successful hip-hop group Migos, but he's also a rapper in high demand, appearing as a ...

October 16, 2018

Review: Jason Isbell's live album from the Ryman falls flat

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Live from the Ryman" (Southeastern) Jason Isbell has been on a roll of late, finding ...

October 16, 2018

Chance the Rapper weighs in on Chicago mayoral race

Chance the Rapper is weighing in on the Chicago mayor's race. The Grammy Award-winning artist from Chicago on Tuesday ...

October 16, 2018

Review: Frehley ready for 3rd trip through space with Kiss

Ace Frehley, "Spaceman" (Entertainment One) Ace Frehley may or may not be returned to the fold when Kiss launches their ...

October 16, 2018

A broken heart reignites Steve Perry's love for music

In the years after Steve Perry left Journey, he didn't sing for anyone — not even for himself. No songs in the shower, ...

October 16, 2018

Lady Gaga getting married? She thanks 'fiance' during speech

Lady Gaga apparently is getting married. The 32-year-old singer and "A Star is Born" actress thanked her "fiance" Christian ...