Starsplash Music News

Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen recently released a video for her newest single, "Beach House." The Taylor Fauntleroy-directed video, which was filmed at a beach in Malibu, California, depicts the unpredictability of app-based dating. Jaspen's close friends and collaborators make cameos in the visual. They include bassist Bobby Wooten, tour manager Tony Marino, vocalist… ... Continue Reading

The Nashville Songwriters Association International has revealed that Taylor Swift and Ashley Gorley will be their Decade honorees. Swift will be honored as the "Songwriter-Artist of the Decade" and Gorley as the "Songwriter of the Decade" during the 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards to be held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on September 20.… ... Continue Reading

Blackpink, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, and Måneskin are slated to take the stage live, joining an already all-star list of musical guests at this year's MTV Video Music Awards show. Blackpink will mark the first-ever performance of the single "Pink Venom," in what will be their American awards show debut. The K-pop girl group is nominated… ... Continue Reading

Beyoncé's "Break My Soul" has continued its domination of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week. "Break My Soul," a song from her new album Renaissance, drew 65.2 million radio airplay audience impressions and 14.5 million streams and sold 36,000 downloads in the August 5-11 tracking week, according to Luminate. The track also… ... Continue Reading

In a new interview, Adele has opened up about postponing her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency earlier this year. Adele was set to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in January, and on the eve of the show, she posted a tearful video explaining the decision to delay the residency. "It… ... Continue Reading

Hip-hop superstar Drake has paid tribute to his mother by getting a new tattoo on his face. The "God's Plan" rapper inked his mother's initials "SG" right below his left eye, an homage to Sandy Graham, aka "Sandra Gale." The tattoo artist, _n.a.l, shared a brief clip on his Instagram of Drake getting inked. Last… ... Continue Reading

The music video for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus's hip-hop/country crossover blockbuster hit "Old Town Road" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The music video for the breakthrough single by Lil Nas X was released on May 17, 2019. It was directed by Calmatic and features guest appearances by Chris Rock, HaHa… ... Continue Reading

English pop superstar Dua Lipa will perform an intimate show at Melbourne's Palais Theatre. "An Exclusive Evening With Dua Lipa - The Melbourne Theatre Show" is presented by The Victorian Government, Live Nation and Always Live. The singer will perform an exclusive set at the 2,800-capacity venue on Sunday, October 30. She will be joined… ... Continue Reading

Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile are set to headline "Beautiful Noise Live" next month. Live Nation Women partnered with advocacy group The United State of Women to present "Beautiful Noise Live - When All Women Vote Week of Action" in Atlanta, Georgia, during September 19-23. "Beautiful Noise Live" is a week of live event programming… ... Continue Reading

Exercise equipment and media company Peloton has revealed a star-studded lineup for their All for One Music Festival. An epic three-day celebration, the AFO Music Festival will be held from August 19 through 21. AFO 2022 features an incredible line-up of 33 hot artists across Rock, Pop, Country, Dance, Latin, Hip Hop and more. The… ... Continue Reading

Hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj recently released a raunchy new single, "Super Freaky Girl." The track, which sees Minaj showing off her freaky side, samples Rick James' 1981 hit "Super Freak." "I can lick it, I can ride it while you slippin' and slidin' / I can do all 'em little tricks, and keep the d-… ... Continue Reading

Beyoncé has teamed up with The Isley Brothers for a re-work of the band's 1975 The Heat Is On classic "Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2." The new version, "Make Me Say It Again, Girl," is set to appear on the Isley Brothers' upcoming album, which is scheduled to arrive later… ... Continue Reading

Missy Elliott's hometown is honoring the rapper by naming a street in the new entertainment district after her. According to reports, the Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously to change the name of a 1-mile section of McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard. Elliott, born Melissa Arnette Elliott, graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, now Manor… ... Continue Reading

Megan Thee Stallion's highly anticipated sophomore album, Traumazine, dropped on Friday, August 12, via 300 Entertainment and 1501 Certified. Megan had previously released the album's lead single "Sweetest Pie", featuring Dua Lipa, as well as two more singles, "Plan B" and "Pressurelicious." The "Savage" rapper surprised her fans by announcing the release of her sophomore… ... Continue Reading

Normani is clapping back against claims that she has lost the motivation to make music and put her music career on the back burner. "No idea where Normani's motivation (no pun intended) has gone but I just dont see the same passion from her as I used to," one Twitter user wrote in a since-deleted… ... Continue Reading

BTS rapper J-Hope will be releasing a limited edition vinyl of his solo debut album Jack In The Box later this year. Jack in the Box, the debut solo studio album by J-Hope, released on July 15 through Big Hit Music. It contains 10 tracks, including the lead single, "More", which preceded it on July… ... Continue Reading

Machine Gun Kelly, in collaboration with Vevo, has shared another live performance video for the song "God Save Me." "God Save Me" follows his previous Vevo performances of "Fake Love Don't Last," featuring Iann Dor, "More Than Life" featuring Glaive and "Twin Flame." "His enthusiasm at every stage of production was truly infectious - it… ... Continue Reading

Beyoncé has scored triple gold on Billboard musical charts for the first time. The pop star debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100, driven by the popularity of her new album, Renaissance. The LP topped the Billboard 200 chart dated August 13, with 332,000 equivalent album units earned in the July 29-August 4… ... Continue Reading

A star-studded lineup has been unveiled for the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival. Organized by the advocacy organization Global Citizen, the music festival will take place simultaneously in two different parts of the world on September 24: New York City's Central Park and iconic Black Star Square in Ghana's capital Accra. The 2022… ... Continue Reading

Organizers of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival have announced the festival's 2023 edition will take place June 15-18, 2023 on The Farm, located about 60 miles south of Nashville in Manchester, Tennessee. "You heard that right, Bonnaroovians: We are BACK next June 15-18, 2023!" tweeted Bonnaroo. "Before we return to The Farm, sign up… ... Continue Reading