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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its nominees for the 2026 induction class. The list includes 17 artists that span pop, rock, and hip-hop. Lauryn Hill and the Wu-Tang Clan appear on the ballot for the first time. Notably, Hill joins as one of the only hip-hop acts nominated this year. Their inclusion continues a gradual shift toward recognizing rap’s long-standing influence on popular music. Hill’s nomination centers on her 1998 solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a re

The nine-song set marks his first solo release since 2016's 24K Magic. After a decade-long gap between solo studio albums, Bruno Mars has unveiled the tracklist for his fourth LP, The Romantic, due Feb. 27. The nine-song set marks his first solo release since 2016’s 24K Magic. Mars revealed the full lineup Monday (Feb. 16), confirming that the album will be led by “I Just Might,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — his first career No. 1 debut and his 10th Hot 100 chart-topper ov

KPop stars delivered the world's most popular songs of 2025, new music industry figures show. Blackpink singer Rosé scored the year's biggest worldwide hit, with her Bruno Mars collaboration APT notching up more than two billion streams.  It is the first time a song featuring non-English lyrics has topped the annual global chart published by industry body the IFPI.  The year's second biggest hit of 2025 was Golden, performed by Huntr/x, the animated girl group from Netflix smash KPop Demon Hu

Kanye West’s recent touring plans suggest a renewed effort to reestablish his global stage presence. After facing international booking challenges in recent years tied to past antisemitic remarks, the artist has returned to live performances abroad. He opened 2026 with back-to-back concerts in Mexico City. Now, he is scheduled for a one-night show in India this spring, marking an important step for West. According to an announcement circulated by the NFR Podcast, West will perform on March 29 a

It began, as many music conversations now do, with a single post. On February 19, an X user proposed that SZA, H.E.R., and Ella Mai form a trio called S.H.E., a tidy acronym that seemed almost too fitting to ignore. H.E.R. responded briefly but warmly: “Thank you,” followed by a prayer hands emoji. The other two artists have not addressed the suggestion. The idea quickly evolved in the replies. Some fans imagined adding Ari Lennox to expand the lineup, while others playfully suggested entirely

With the release of The Fall-Off, J. Cole has prompted fans to reconsider how his catalog fits together. In a recent installment of his “Trunk Sale” tour vlog, he spoke candidly about where the album sits in the larger arc of his career. The project, he suggested, serves as the culmination of a story he has been telling since his early mixtape days. In that framing, some of his midcareer releases function less as central chapters and more as creative departures. “If you hear the whole progressi

Miley Cyrus will commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Hannah Montana,” the Disney Channel sitcom that launched her acting and singing career, with a special set to air in March, featuring an interview with “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Cyrus said in a statement “Hannah Montana” will “always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, a

Kelly Rowland and PJ Morton joined forces for a very special performance at the 26th Annual NBA Legends Awards this past 2026 All-Star Weekend. Together, the R&B favorites put their own unique spin on Nat King Cole‘s ‘Unforgettable’ during the ‘In Memorium’ tribute segment. The showing follows Rowland’s run as a special guest on ‘The Boy is Mine Tour’ with Brandy and Monica, and arrives on the heels of her #1 movie, ‘Relationship Goals.’ It also follows Morton’s recent GRAMMY win for Best Gos

CJ Wallace, the son of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., is pressing ahead with a defamation lawsuit against music publicist Jonathan Hay. However, the case has stalled over procedural challenges. According to reports, Wallace recently told a judge that repeated efforts to formally serve Hay with court papers have been unsuccessful. Without proper service, the case cannot move forward. Hay has not publicly commented on the matter. The legal dispute stems from allegations Hay has made against Wa

Kanye West’s career has been shaped as much by shifting relationships as by music. His collaborations have produced landmark albums, but his public breaks with figures like Jay-Z and Pusha T have also become part of his story. Now, a recently surfaced extended interview offers another glimpse into how he sees the current rap landscape. The footage, from a conversation with Justin Laboy on The Download, first aired last year but has reemerged online in a longer cut. During the interview, Laboy