Texas rapper BeatKing has died at the age of 39.

The rapper and producer behind tracks like “Then Leave” and “Scream,” born Justin Riley, was a driving force in Houston’s underground scene. BeatKing’s passing was confirmed on Aug. 15, by his manager, Tasha Felder, in a statement posted to Instagram.

“Today, Aug. 15, 2024, we have lost BeatKing,” Felder wrote. “BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters, his music, and his fans. We will love him forever.”

The Houston, TX native was a staple in the city’s music scene, with his tracks often becoming the soundtrack for club-goers.

BeatKing’s influence extended beyond Houston, as he collaborated with notable artists like 2 Chainz, Moneybagg Yo, and Erica Banks. His distinctive style and ability to craft hits made him a beloved figure in the rap community.

BeatKing is survived by his daughters, who were often mentioned in his music and social media posts. Details about the cause of his death have not been released.

BeatKing’s most recent chart success came with “Then Leave,” which reached No. 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and No. 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Post Malone officially enters his country era, as his debut country album, F-1 Trillion has released.

Nearly a decade ago, the Texan was already predicting his country music journey, in a tweet that declared, “When I turn 30 I’m becoming a country/folk singer.” Now 29, Post Malone is already well underway with his plan. He’s posted covers of country classics for years, but now, he makes his full coronation into the country space with his new album.

He teamed with Morgan Wallen for the six-week Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “I Had Some Help,” and his collaboration with Blake Shelton, “Pour Me a Drink,” is at No. 14 on the Country Airplay chart.

Both of those songs are included on F-1 Trillion, alongside collaborations with Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Tim McGraw, Ernest, Hank Williams Jr., Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Sierra Ferrell, HARDY and Chris Stapleton. A few weeks ago, Combs joined Post Malone as they filmed a video for their song “Guy For That” atop a flatbed trailer as it rolled through downtown Nashville (Combs has two collabs on F-1 Trillion, “Guy For That” and “Missin’ You Like This”). Prior to that, he was joined by Wilson, Ernest and songwriter Ashley Gorley to perform a show at Nashville’s famed songwriter stomping grounds, The Bluebird Cafe, and then welcoming fans to a show at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, where he played more songs from the album, including the tender ode to his daughter, “Yours,” while HARDY joined him for “Hide My Gun,” Shelton teamed up with Post Malone for “Pour Me a Drink,” and Sierra Ferrell joined for “Never Love You Again” (Post Malone also performed with Joe Nichols during the event).

Earlier this week, Posty made another debut–his Grand Ole Opry debut–as he played a mix of his own songs from the album and other artists’ country songs that he loves. Paisley joined him for “Goes Without Saying” from F-1 Trillion, while Wilson joined for “Nosedive” and The War and Treaty joined him for “California Sober” (Chris Stapleton performs the song on Post’s album). Meanwhile, Vince Gill and John Michael Montgomery also collaborated with Post on the Opry stage.

Stream Post Malone’s debut country album F-Trillion below:

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Mariah Carey’s favorite time of year is almost here, and the Queen of Christmas wants to get you in the holiday spirit with a concert spectacular celebrating the holiday and the 30th anniversary of her Merry Christmas album and her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Carey’s Merry Christmas Time tour, presented by Live Nation, kicks off in November with performances in Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, Houston, Washington, D.C. and more. Tickets went on sale Aug. 9 via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Luckily for fans, there are multiple ticketing options — fans can still access tickets to Carey’s Christmas tour at Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Seat Geek and StubHub in addition to Ticketmaster.

General admission tickets are currently priced at approximately $100-$300 while VIP tickets can cost more than $1,000 depending on the concert location and the dates of the concert. Currently, GA passes are available for less than $100 at Seat Geek, although most of the tickets fall in the $100-$500 range.

Carey announced the tour in a festive Instagram post on Aug. 2. “It’s not time yet, but I have exciting news‼️ Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time, my biggest holiday tour to date, is coming to 20 cities starting November 6, 2024! Tickets go on sale next Friday, Aug 9! 🎄🎙️ (link in bio)…… TIME!!! 🎃🧊🎄 #MariahSZN.”

Carey is all about the holidays. Last year, she released a collection of cozy, family pajamas with The Children’s Place and debuted a Mariah Carey Barbie Doll along with the Merry Christmas One and All tour.

As if she’s not already busy enough, Carey launched her Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in April, and it’s doing so well that she has extended it until 2025.

The Christmas tour launches Nov. 6 at the Yaamava’ Casino in Highland, Calif. Carey will also perform at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden. Carey will bring her Christmas Time tour to several other cities including Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Nashville and St. Louis.

With the holidays just a few months away, Carey’s 1994 holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” is expected to make its seasonal return to the charts. After landing in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 and 2018, the holiday single went on to top the Hot 100 for the last five years in a row.

Carey opened up about writing the song in a 2021 interview with Parade.com. “I started writing that on a little DX7 or Casio keyboard that was in this little room in the house that I lived in at the time in Upstate New York lifetimes ago,” she said at the time. “Just writing down everything that I thought about. All the things that reminded me of Christmas that made me feel festive that I wanted other people to feel.”

Besides concert tickets, “lambs” can get T-shirts, hats, hoodies and more gear from Carey’s Amazon Merch shop.

LISA is a “New Woman,” and she’s bringing Rosalía along for the ride.

The BLACKPINK superstar teamed up with the Spanish artist to drop a fun, Y2K-inspired single, “New Woman,” on Thursday (Aug. 15), along with an equally colorful music video. “Hit it when I serve/ B—-, you better swerve/ Revving up my, uh-uh-uh-uh-aura/ Focus on my mind/ Taking my time/ I’m a new woman,” LISA declares on the catchy chorus.

For her verse, Rosalía adds a bilingual element to the track by musing: “Nací pura, sí/ Ni una era será un flop en mi porvenir/ P—, soy la Rosalía, solo sé servir,” which translates to “I was born pure/ There won’t be a flop era in my future/ W—-, I’m Rosalía, I only know how to serve.”

The new song comes a little over a month after the K-pop icon stepped into a new phase of her solo career outside of BLACKPINK with “Rockstar,” which debuted at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200, as well as became LISA’s first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

“Rockstar” and “New Woman” also mark LISA’s first releases since signing with RCA Records to support her solo endeavors, inking a deal in partnership with her own LLOUD company that will allow her to retain ownership of her master recordings. “I’m super excited to be joining the RCA family, and I am confident they are the best team to create a bigger movement in my solo career,” she said in a statement in April. “Looking forward to showing the world everything we have been preparing.”

Watch LISA and Rosalía’s “New Woman” music video below.

Sublime, the iconic ska-punk rockers from Long Beach, CA., recently took to the stage on The Howard Stern Show for an exclusive performance.

The band, featuring Jakob Nowell—the son of the late Bradley Nowell—on vocals and guitar, delivered a powerful four-song set that included their timeless classics “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,” and “What I Got,” as well as “Feel Like That,” their first new song in 28 years.

Jakob’s inclusion in Sublime is more than just a tribute to his father; it’s a continuation of the band’s legacy. During their Howard Stern performance, Jakob’s vocals echoed his father’s emotional depth while bringing his own distinct style to the mix. His confident delivery, alongside original members Eric Wilson on bass and Bud Gaugh on drums, created a nostalgic yet fresh experience.

Bradley Nowell, the original frontman of Sublime, tragically died of a heroin overdose on May 25, 1996, just two months before the release of their self-titled album.

Despite his passing, the album went on to achieve tremendous success, cementing Sublime’s place in music history. Recently, Jakob spoke with Conner Coffin on the 805 Cold Beer Surf Club, reflecting on the weight of carrying his father’s legacy.

“I wouldn’t have these opportunities without the sacrifices my father and others made. The goal isn’t just about playing big shows; it’s about bringing people together and honoring their legacy. I’m focused on relaunching Skunk Records with my father’s best friend, Miguel, to support the next generation and tie together the SoCal alternative scene. It’s about having a purpose and giving back to the music community.”

He added, “It feels like having a purpose for sure.”

Sublime’s appearance on The Howard Stern Show is just the latest highlight in Sublime’s recent resurgence.

Fresh off a triumphant set at Coachella, which introduced them to a new generation of fans, the band has embarked on an extensive tour that’s drawing large crowds across the country. Their new single, “Feel Like That,” has also made waves, debuting at No. 35 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, marking the band’s first entry on this chart in 26 years.

Meanwhile, “Santeria,” one of the band’s most iconic tracks, originally peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart in 1997, becoming a defining song of the era and continuing to be a fan favorite decades later.

Check out Sublime’s recent performance of “Santeria” on The Howard Stern Show below.