Jhené Aiko has finally secured her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200.
The singer's new album, Westside Whimsy, debuted atop the chart dated Sept. 26 after earning 74,000 equivalent album unitsin the U.S. during the week ending Sept. 17, according to Billboard.
The milestone arrives nearly 13 years after Aiko first appeared on the Billboard 200 with Sail Out, which debuted and peaked at No. 8 in November 2013.
Aiko came close to the top spot with her previous studio album, Chilombo. Released in 2020, the project debuted at No. 2 and later earned an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys. Westside Whimsy now becomes her sixth project to crack the Billboard 200's top......
Ed Sheeran became emotional during his concert in Philadelphia Saturday night as he reflected on what he described as a difficult week.
The singer performed at Lincoln Financial Field without his scheduled supporting acts after they withdrew following Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Sheeran also addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict from the stage, telling the audience he felt there were questions he needed to answer.
Closing the show, Sheeran fought back tears as he thanked the crowd and said gatherings like the concert gave him hope.
Dancehall artiste Shenseea has scored another massive career milestone as her hit single, "Hit & Run," officially surpassed 200 million views on YouTube.
Featuring fellow Jamaican deejay Masicka and producer Di Genius, the track stands as Shenseea’s most-viewed YouTube music video in which she is credited as the lead artiste.
Originally released on January 26, 2024, the official music video racked up over 108 million views in its initial release year and has maintained consistent daily streaming numbers across global markets.
The track's continuous momentum cements "Hit & Run" among the highest-performing Jamaican dancehall visuals released within the last decade,......
Plans for I Am Legend 2 are still moving forward despite several obstacles delaying the project.
Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman says the team remains determined to get the sequel made, although he did not reveal what issues have slowed production.
Will Smith is expected to return for the sequel, with Michael B. Jordan also attached to the project. Smith previously confirmed that the two have met to discuss their characters.
The sequel was first announced in 2022, but no release date has yet been confirmed.
Cardi B says work is already underway on her next album, as she prepares for another major year of music and touring.
Speaking ahead of her performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Cardi revealed she currently has two songs completed for the project.
The rapper says she plans to dedicate herself fully to recording beginning in November and wants to release the album as soon as possible.
Her next project will follow Am I the Drama?, which was released in September 2025, seven years after her debut album Invasion of Privacy.
Pop icon Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, marking her first live performance on the telecast in 23 years.
The appearance marks her fifth time opening the show, breaking out of a tie with Rihanna for the artist with the most opening performances in VMA history.
Her last VMA performance occurred in 2003 when she opened alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott.
The announcement comes during a major year for the entertainer, who leads all 2026 VMA nominees with a career-high 11 nominations, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Her latest studio effort, Confessions II, earned her a 10th......
Selena Gomez knows some fans would happily keep her frozen in 2016. But at 34 years old, she has no intention of cooperating.
Speaking to People for its latest cover story, Gomez addressed the fascination with photos from her mid-20s that continue circulating online, particularly her smoky-eye looks from 2016. While Gomez can enjoy the nostalgia, she said the conversation sometimes crosses into expecting her to look exactly as she did a decade ago.
“I always make this joke where I think people want to freeze me in time to that period of my life,” Gomez said. “I think people always want me to look the way I did, and it’s not gonna happen.”...
Drake’s short film FOMO has returned to YouTube after briefly disappearing from the platform following its release earlier this week.
The hour-long film premiered on Tuesday, September 15, but was removed shortly afterwards. Drake announced its return on Instagram Thursday.
The rapper describes FOMO as a self-funded project centred on making the most of one summer and navigating relationships, trust and life decisions.
Drake previously teased the project as a “not so short film,” directed and scored by members of his team.
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Colin Kaepernick has revisited his criticism of Jay-Z’s 2019 partnership with the NFL while promoting his new memoir, The Perilous Fight.
Kaepernick says he believes the league’s deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was intended, at least in part, to ease criticism surrounding its handling of player protests against racial injustice.
Jay-Z had publicly supported Kaepernick before entering the partnership with the NFL.
Kaepernick also responded to Jay-Z recently mentioning him during a freestyle, saying he was surprised to still be part of the conversation seven years after the Roc Nation deal.
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has taken to social media with a direct public service announcement aimed at guiding the next generation of Jamaican recording artistes.
Addressing upcoming talent, the veteran deejay highlighted the lucrative financial opportunities available within the global music industry, while issuing a stern warning about the destructive risks of street culture and "badness."
Kartel urged young musicians to stay locked in on their purpose and creative dreams, noting that certain struggles and legal troubles can be avoided with discipline and self-awareness.
"Small warnings prevent BIG mistakes," Kartel captioned the video statement, reiterating that there......
