The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Go’ Sees 429% Streaming Surge After ‘Apex’ Synch
The Chemical Brothers‘ 2015 track “Go” has gotten a major streaming bump following a synch in the recently released Netflix thriller Apex. The song saw a 429% streaming boost in the week following the film’s April 24 release, getting 92,000 total U.S. on demand streams in the period of April 17-23 and then 487,000 total […]
Ye Testifies at ‘Donda’ Copyright Trial: ‘A Lot of People Try to Take Advantage of Me’
Ye (formerly Kanye West) testified in federal court on Wednesday (May 5) that he followed the right steps to clear a sample for his chart-topping 2021 album Donda and is “very generous” with giving credit to collaborators. The rapper took the stand in an ongoing Los Angeles trial over early versions of his songs “Hurricane” […]
Jason Derulo Spars With Opposing Lawyer Over ‘Savage Love’ Credits at Copyright Trial
Jason Derulo sparred with an opposing trial lawyer on Tuesday (May 5) about who deserves credits and royalties for his 2020 chart-topper “Savage Love.” The singer faced cross-examination in an ongoing Los Angeles federal trial over the credits for “Savage Love,” a viral TikTok hit from August 2020 that later hit No. 1 on the […]
Linda Perry to Receive Ivor Novello Awards’ Prestigious Songwriting Prize
Linda Perry will collect a prestigious songwriting prize at the upcoming Ivor Novello awards in London. The 4 Non Blondes leader will be recognized with the special international songwriter prize in recognition of her work with the band and as a songwriter for several major artists. Perry’s career includes songwriting credits on 4 Non Blondes’ […]
Shakira Adds Five New U.S. Dates to 2026 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour: See Full Schedule
Following her historic performances in Brazil over the weekend — which drew an estimated two million people to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro — Shakira announced on Tuesday (May 5) five additional U.S. dates for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Due to overwhelming demand, the limited U.S. run offers fans another […]
Live Nation Reports $3.79 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Nearly Tying First-Quarter Record
Live Nation’s revenue rose to $3.79 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 12% from the same period last year, the company revealed in its earnings report on Tuesday (May 5). That nearly matches the company’s Q1 2024 revenue of $3.8 billion, which marked the company’s highest-ever revenue total in the first quarter. The promoter’s adjusted […]
The Rolling Stones ‘Paint It, Black’ Owner Settles With Paint Company Over Instagram Ad
ABKCO Music & Records has reached a settlement with Behr Paint over an in Instagram advertisement that allegedly featured an unlicensed version of The Rolling Stones’ 1966 chart-topper “Paint It, Black.” Lawyers for Behr and ABKCO, which owns The Rolling Stones’ early catalog, filed a joint notice of settlement ending the lawsuit on Monday (May […]
2026 Met Gala Red Carpet: See the Best Photos
It’s the first Monday in May and the stars have pulled out their best looks for the year’s biggest night in fashion: the Met Gala. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, the 2026 Met Gala dress code was “Fashion Is Art,” a theme that left attendees with […]
Sam Smith Wears Custom Look by Their Partner, Designer Christian Cowan, to the 2026 Met Gala
What’s better than walking the Met Gala red carpet with your partner? Wearing something they designed for the occasion. Sam Smith and their partner, designer Christian Cowan, attended the 2026 Met Gala together — both in custom looks by none other than Cowan himself. Smith and Cowan’s matching black couture was inspired by the 1920s pioneer […]
The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American PCD Forever Tour Dates: ‘Difficult & Heartbreaking Decision’
The Pussycat Dolls announced on Monday (May 4) that the newly reunited group — which returned as a trio — has canceled all but one of their North American PCD Forever Tour dates. Adding to a plethora of tour cancellations across the industry, The Pussycat Dolls were set to take over arenas and amphitheaters throughout […]