01 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 9
BLACK SABBATH’S FINAL STAND: THE GREATEST SHOW EVER?
Brace yourselves, metalheads, because the Gods of Heavy Metal are descending upon Birmingham for one last, earth-shattering, earsplitting night.…
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LEAD STORY • Feb 9, 2025
Bush, the Tour, and a Night in Boston We’ll Never Forget
Few bands from the ‘90s hit quite like Bush. Rising out of London’s grunge scene in the mid-90s, they became one of the defining rock acts of their era, with a signature mix of…
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
The Silent Cry: Chester Bennington and the Neglect of Men’s Mental Health
Chester Bennington didn’t just sing his pain—he screamed it. His voice was a lifeline, not just for himself but…
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03 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
Elyanna: The Angelic Voice Poised to Become Music’s Next Global Superstar
There are voices that command attention, voices that captivate, and then there are voices that transcend—voices so hauntingly beautiful,…
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04 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
Linkin Park Scores 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart With “Heavy Is the Crown”
Linkin Park continues to prove their dominance in rock music, securing their 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock…
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05 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
50 Cent Faces Backlash for Mocking Irv Gotti’s Death in Controversial Instagram Post
The passing of Irv Gotti, the co-founder of Murder Inc. and a pivotal figure in shaping early 2000s hip-hop,…
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06 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Legal Battle Against Pro-Tory Lanez Blogger
Megan Thee Stallion has secured a major legal victory against controversial blogger Milagro Gramz, who has been a vocal…
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07 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 8
A$AP Rocky’s Star Defense Witness Claims Alleged Victim Taunted Him: ‘Shoot That Fake-Ass Gun’
A$AP Rocky’s felony assault trial just got a whole lot more intense, with A$AP Twelvyy taking the stand as…
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08 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Kanye Drops ‘FREE DIDDY’ Merch Under Yeezy – Bold Move or Tone-Deaf Stunt?
Kanye West is back at it again, and this time, he’s making headlines for dropping official Sean John “FREE…
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09 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Charlamagne Says Ye’s Recent Rants Are Fueled by Jealousy Over Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Moment
Charlamagne Tha God isn’t holding back when it comes to Kanye West’s latest public outbursts. The radio personality and…
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10 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine Drop Long-Awaited “Toot It Up” Music Video
It’s finally here! After years of teasing, leaks, and endless speculation, Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine have officially dropped…
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11 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
A$AP Twelvyy Testifies in A$AP Rocky’s Gun Assault Trial
A$AP Twelvyy Testifies in A$AP Rocky’s Gun Assault Trial The high-profile felony assault trial of A$AP Rocky took a…
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12 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Rachel Chinouriri Announces First-Ever North American Headlining Tour for Spring 2025
Emerging indie sensation Rachel Chinouriri is set to embark on her first-ever North American headlining tour, marking a significant…
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13 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Def Leppard Releases Emotional Music Video for “Stand By Me” in Support of FireAid
Rock legends Def Leppard have unveiled the official music video for their heartfelt cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand…
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14 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
SPIRITBOX Unleashes Blistering New Single ‘No Loss, No Love’ Ahead of Upcoming Album
Spiritbox has unleashed their latest single, “No Loss, No Love,” a blistering track that further cements their status as…
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15 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
K-Pop Sensation NewJeans Rebrands as NJZ Amid Industry Shakeup
One of the hottest acts in K-pop, NewJeans, has officially rebranded as NJZ, marking a significant shift in their…
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16 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Chappell Roan Fires Back at Criticism Over Grammys Speech with a Bold Challenge
Chappell Roan made a bold statement at the 2025 Grammy Awards, using her Best New Artist acceptance speech to…
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17 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Kelsea Ballerini Cuts Buffalo Show Short Due to Illness, Reschedules Tour Dates
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini was forced to cut her show short at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New…
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18 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Kanye West’s Latest Hate-Fueled Rant Proves He’s Beyond Redemption
Kanye West, once celebrated as a visionary artist and cultural icon, has plunged to new depths of controversy with…
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19 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
The Most Wanted Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Setlist and Guest Performers, According to Fans
As the anticipation builds for Super Bowl LIX, speculation is already buzzing around who will take the stage for…
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20 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
John Lennon’s Final Solo Concerts: Unreleased Live Performances
Fans of John Lennon will soon have the opportunity to hear never-before-released performances from his final full-length solo concerts.…
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21 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Spandau Ballet Reunion? Gary Kemp Opens the Door for Talks with Tony Hadley
Could one of the most iconic British bands of the ’80s be heading toward a long-awaited reunion? Fans of…
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22 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Donny Osmond’s AI-Generated Performance: How AI is Changing the Future of Live Music
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the music industry, and Donny Osmond’s latest Las Vegas residency is a prime example…
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23 / MUSIC NEWS • Feb 7
Kanye West’s Delusional Defense of Diddy: A Disturbing Pattern of Abuse, Control, and Hypocrisy
Kanye West has always thrived on controversy, but his latest stunt—demanding Donald Trump “free” Sean “Diddy” Combs from prison—crosses…
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