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Quavo Named ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at Variety Hitmakers Brunch

Quavo has been honored as the ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at the eighth annual Variety Hitmakers Brunch, held on Dec. 7 at Nya Studios in Hollywood. The accolade recognized the GRAMMY-nominated rapper and philanthropist’s transformative advocacy against gun violence, a mission he embraced following the tragic 2022 loss of his nephew and fellow Migos member, […]

Iron Maiden Name Simon Dawson As New Touring Drummer

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer, fresh off the back of longtime percussionist Nicko McBrain’s decision to stop performing live with the band. News of McBrain’s departure was announced on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the 72-year-old musician announced that he is retiring from the road, making Saturday’s concert at Allianz Parque in São […]

Clockenflap 2024 Unites East and West with Jack White, Creepy Nuts, and More

In the final week of November, Clockenflap 2024 transformed Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbor into a gathering point for music lovers, blending the city’s history and cultural energy with a lineup that crossed genres and borders. More than 60,000 fans came together from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 to witness headliners Jack White, Central Cee, […]

Charli XCX Labels ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ Album The ‘Apex Of Fine Art’

The culture-affecting Charli XCX has revealed her fondness for the culture-defining Velvet Underground, praising their 1967 debut at Variety’s Hitmakers Awards. Appearing at the Awards on Saturday (Dec. 7), Charli XCX was on hand to receive the Hitmaker of the Year honor, predominantly thanks to the massive global success of her Brat album throughout 2024. […]

Matthew Sweet Says He ‘May Never Play Guitar Again’ Following Stroke

Close to two months after suffering a debilitating stroke while on tour in Toronto, alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet has given fans an update into his current condition. News of Sweet’s condition was confirmed longtime manager, Russell Carter, in a statement on Oct. 22, which noted that the musician faced “a long, difficult road to recovery” […]

Jay-Z Accused In Civil Lawsuit of Raping 13-Year Old Girl With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Jay-Z (Sean Carter) was accused in a civil lawsuit filed Sunday of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs — allegations that he immediately called a “blackmail attempt” filed by a “fraud” lawyer. Related A Timeline of Diddy’s Sexual Misconduct Allegations 10/22/2024 In a complaint filed in New York federal court, the unnamed […]

Selena Gomez Receives Apology From Eugenio Derbez After ‘Emilia Pérez’ Criticism Backlash

Eugenio Derbez is walking back his harsh comments about Selena Gomez‘s performance in the Netflix musical movie Emilia Pérez. During a recent appearance on the Hablando de Cine podcast, the Mexican actor and comedian criticized Gomez’s attempt at speaking Spanish in the film, calling her performance “indefensible.” Related How the ‘Unbelievable’ Story of ‘Emilia Pérez’ […]