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Tone Stith talks inspiration for ‘The Edge,’ how life shaped album’s meaning

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Tone Stith is a huge fan of Michael Jackson and the movie-esque feel of his album titles, so he wanted to create a name that similarly captured that mood. The result was his newly released album, The Edge."I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan. And... Read More.

Rihanna, Chance the Rapper, Idris Elba make ‘TIME’100 Philanthropy list

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Rihanna has landed on the TIME100 Philanthropy list honoring the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers." She made the cut thanks to her Clara Lionel Foundation, founded in 2012 after her grandmother's death and... Read More.

Drake releases ‘Iceman,’ plus two more brand-new albums

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Fans thought Drake was preparing one album, but he ended up releasing three. During the fourth episode of his Iceman series, he announced he'd be dropping two more albums alongside Iceman - Habibti and Read More.

Schoolboy Q explains why he quit smoking weed

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Schoolboy Q said he quit smoking weed because he wanted to lead by example. While explaining his decision on the Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon, he credited his kids for the decision."Me, personally, I feel like... Read More.

New Music Friday: Mýa, GIVĒON and more

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

GIVĒON has released the deluxe edition of his 2025 album, Beloved. Beloved: Act II features the 19 original tracks plus five new ones. Kehlani, Teddy Swims, Leon Thomas and Sasha Keable appear on the album. "if you thought the story was over... listen... Read More.

Madonna unveils album track list with poster campaign in London

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Imagine Madonna putting up posters on a random wall in London with a glue brush. Turns out, you don't have to imagine it: You can see her doing it in a video she shared on Instagram.In the video, a couple... Read More.

If you’re betting on Blake Shelton’s ACM performance, ‘Gamble’ on this one

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

What could be more appropriate for a performance in Las Vegas than "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em"?Well, Blake Shelton's done his version of a Kenny Rogers classic, and it could very well be what he's performing during Sunday's Academy... Read More.

Ed Sheeran makes ‘Sunday Times’ Rich List, drops long-awaited collab, co-writes World Cup anthem

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran is currently out on his LOOP tour, but while he's entertaining fans in person, he's also raking in the bucks and dropping new material.Ed is included on the annual Sunday Times Rich List, which is put out by... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo reveals who named her new album

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Unlike her first two albums, SOUR and GUTS, Olivia Rodrigo's upcoming third album has a long title: you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. But it turns out Olivia didn't come up with that title herself.Olivia's official fan Instagram account, @LiviesHQ,... Read More.

Little Big Town serves up hope and healing with ‘Hey There Sunshine’

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Little Big Town will deliver the debut performance of their new song, "Hey There Sunshine," on Sunday's 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on Prime Video.Their first new music in two years, "Hey There Sunshine," follows 2024's The Christmas Record and 2022's Mr. Sun,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Tone Stith talks inspiration for ‘The Edge,’ how life shaped album’s meaning

Drake releases ‘Iceman,’ plus two more brand-new albums

Schoolboy Q explains why he quit smoking weed

New Music Friday: Mýa, GIVĒON and more

If you’re betting on Blake Shelton’s ACM performance, ‘Gamble’ on this one

Olivia Rodrigo reveals who named her new album

Little Big Town serves up hope and healing with ‘Hey There Sunshine’

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