Music

As a new generation grows older, there are new artists being represented in the world of music. With the example of Destiny’s Child making history, among many more iconic women who used the RnB platform to represent their skills, it is safe to say that many new artists today want to continue that legacy.

The Weeknd says that he will continue to boycott the Grammys despite the changes they’ve made to their process. Last year, he expressed his disapproval with the academy after receiving no nominations. He called the Grammys “corrupt” and said that he will no longer be submitting his work for future consideration.

Billie Eilish is once again breaking the internet with her picture features in Vogue. While Billie is breathtaking in these photos, we cannot overlook the fact that she is both open about how she is changing and ready to raise awareness about some pressing topics.

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards are set to be hosted by Nick Jonas on Sunday May 23rd. There are a few artists who are currently nominated for several categories, like The Weeknd and DaBaby. The Weeknd has 16 nominations and DaBaby has 11. Country star Morgan Wallen is a finalist in five categories, but due to his recent conduct, including saying the n-word on video, he will not be appearing.

The Grammy-winner announced the album in a post on Instagram. “This is my favorite thing I’ve ever created, and I am so excited and nervous and EAGER for you to hear it. I can’t even tell you,” Eilish wrote in the caption. “I’ve never felt so much love for a project than I do for this one. Hope you feel what I feel.”

On April 16, 2021, hip-hop fans raved over the release of the album Slime Language 2, as well as its deluxe version. With an already successful rapping career, Young Thug started his YSL (Young Stoner Life) label in 2016. Since then, he has brought on fresh new artists who have reached the top charts, such as Gunna and Lil Keed, among others.

A KISS biopic is in the works with Netflix, as reported by Deadline and confirmed by a tweet from band member Paul Stanley.

Deadline reports that, according to their sources, Netflix is nearing a deal after bidding to produce the film.

The BBC announced a release date for the upcoming documentary “The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship” which will delve in to the details of her recent court appearances and her long journey with conservatorship.

On Tuesday, a $2 million class-action settlement was reached between the organizers of the infamously disastrous Fyre Fest and 277 ticket holders in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy court.

Scott Rudin, the Broadway and Hollywood director who has been accused of abuse, broke his silence on Saturday, saying he is “profoundly sorry” and will move away from his work in theater.

Taylor Swift released the re-recorded version of her Fearless album from 2008, and the re-release has become the UK’s number one album. This achievement has broken a previous record, held by the Beatles for 54 years.

Roots drummer Questlove will be publishing a new book in October called Music Is History, where he will explore one song a year since 1971.