Legendary singer, rapper and songwriter Lauryn Hill has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a prestigious recognition that honours artists who have made a lasting impact on music and culture. The announcement comes as part of the Rock Hall’s Class of 2026 nominees, placing Hill alongside a diverse slate…

A powerful coalition of artist rights advocates has launched an open campaign urging the music community to reject Suno, an AI-driven music generation platform that has sparked intense controversy over copyright, compensation and creative ownership. In an open letter titled “Say No to Suno,” a group of organisations and creators called out the generative AI…

Genre-blending star Shaboozey is deepening his partnership with Empire Distribution, officially signing with the company’s publishing division in a move that further strengthens their growing business relationship. Already aligned with EMPIRE on the recorded-music side, Shaboozey’s new publishing deal signals a strategic expansion that will see the company handle his songwriting catalog, creative placements, and…

Hip-hop icon Jay-Z has released the original version of his classic track “Dead Presidents” on streaming platforms for the very first time, celebrating the song’s 30th anniversary. The move has sent waves through the music world, giving longtime fans and new listeners alike access to a version of the song that has been notoriously hard…

Jennifer Lopez has announced an exciting new musical collaboration with global DJ-producer David Guetta, teaming up for their upcoming single “Save Me Tonight.” The track marks another bold step in Lopez’s ever-evolving career, blending her signature pop-R&B sensibilities with Guetta’s high-energy dance production to create what’s expected to be a summer anthem. Lopez shared the…

R&B superstar Chris Brown has stirred up serious excitement among fans after taking to Instagram to tease new music and confirm that his upcoming album entitled Brown is set to drop this summer. In the social-media post, Brown shared a brief audio snippet of new music and wrote: “Stepping on SHT ALL SUMMER. Be patient…

Bruno Mars has officially revealed the full tracklist for his highly anticipated album (The Romantic), his first solo project in nearly a decade. The announcement comes just days before the album’s February 27, 2026 release via Atlantic Records, and fans are buzzing about the return of one of pop music’s most celebrated voices. The Romantic…

Willow Smith has quietly delivered her most adventurous musical statement yet with the release of Petal Rock Black, her seventh studio album, which arrived on February 17, 2026, via Three Six Zero Recordings. The project arrives less than two years after her previous album, Empathogen, and reflects Willow’s commitment to artistic evolution blending experimental jazz,…

Legendary pop and R&B icon Janet Jackson has officially announced her 2026 Japan Tour, thrilling fans across Asia with a slate of confirmed concert dates that mark her return to the region’s live music scene. The announcement comes as part of Jackson’s ongoing global touring cycle, and it reaffirms her status as one of the…

Universal Music Group has struck a new multi-year partnership with Even a direct-to-fan platform aimed at helping artists build stronger connections with their most dedicated supporters while boosting sales and engagement beyond traditional streaming. This deal is one of the company’s latest moves to expand how artists interact with their audiences and monetise their fanbases…