Category Archives: CHR/Rhythmic AC
David Ball, Co-Founder Of “Tainted Love” Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dead At 66
David Ball, co-founder and multi-instrumentalist of the influential English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66. According to a tribute posted on the band's official Instagram, Ball "pa...
Oct 23, 2025
Addison Rae Brings Out Charli XCX For Duets On “Von Dutch” And “‘2 Die 4’ During Los Angeles Show
During Wednesday night's (October 22) show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Addison Rae invited her friend and frequent collaborator, Charli XCX, to join her onstage. The pop superstars performed ...
Oct 23, 2025
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Reaches No. 1 On Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart
Alex Warren's breakout hit, "Ordinary," has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, following its record-breaking 16-week run atop the Pop Airplay chart, the longest-ever reign on the t...
Oct 23, 2025
Lauryn Hill Announces 2025 “Artist in Residence” Canadian Tour
Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced a 2025 "Artist in Residence" tour of Canada, featuring an intimate eight-city run from November 19 to December 19. The short jaunt begins in Winnipeg and concludes in Ott...
Oct 23, 2025
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Lead 2026 Class Of Nominees For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan. Swift, who received the Hal David Starlight Awa...
Oct 23, 2025
Streams Of D’Angelo’s Music Surge 796% Following His Death, With Three Songs Reaching Top 10 On R&B Chart
Following D'Angelo's death from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at age 51, streams of his music surged 796% with 16.1 million U.S. on-demand plays over the week of Oct. 10-16. The top hits among fans ...
Oct 22, 2025
Lizzo Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Song Clip She Shared On Social Media That Namechecked Sydney Sweeney
Lizzo is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from the Georgia-based GRC Trust over an unreleased song snippet titled, "I'm Goin' in Till October." The Grammy-winning musician initially shared the ...
Oct 22, 2025
Elizabeth Taylor’s Son Praises Taylor Swift’s Song About His Mom, Says They “Seem Like Kindred Spirits”
In a new interview with People, Christopher Wilding, the son of Elizabeth Taylor andMichael Wilding, praised Taylor Swift's new song inspired by his mother, "Elizabeth Taylor." Wilding says he listene...
Oct 22, 2025
Brandi Carlile Announces 2026 ‘Human Tour’
On Wednesday (October 22), Brandi Carlile announced the dates and details of her 2026 Human Tour, named after a track from her forthcoming new album, Returning to Myself, which is set to be released o...
Oct 22, 2025
Miley Cyrus Will Contribute An Original New Song, “Dream As One” To ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Soundtrack
Miley Cyrus is contributing a new original song titled, "Dream as One," to the soundtrack of James Cameron's upcoming film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The movie is set to be released in theaters on Decembe...
Oct 22, 2025
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