The Latest Breaking News on Music

Selena Gomez leaves Instagram again after confirming Benny Blanco relationship

‘I also have a crush on someone, so I’m kind of really happy,’ pop singer previously said on cooking show

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 review – ‘You’re never far from a glowing endorsement of her own vagina’

Stepping away from Barbie-Girl pop towards her strengths as a rapper, this is the sound of a more mature artist in fierce command of her talent

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

"How can anybody stand up and say ‘save the planet’? Artists are awful for hypocritical bandwagonery": Music exec hits out at musicians for continuing to make physical records during the climate crisis

A senior record industry exec thinks that physical records should be banned and that global live shows should be screened online to combat the climate crisis

Louder · Dec 8, 2023

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says

Taylor Swift's incomparable year has reached another milestone — the concert trade publication Pollstar says Swift’s Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Francis Dunnery's It Bites will release new studio album Return To Natural early next year

Francis Dunnery's It Bites announce Return To Natural January live dates

Louder · Dec 8, 2023

Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster review – a bargain baritone that can get properly heavy

The Squier Paranormal range’s only baritone offers some unusual sounds for explorative players at a bargain price, but is it more jack of all trades than master of one?

Guitar World · Dec 8, 2023

10 incredible metal bands who sadly split in 2023

From Palisades to Sharptooth, we bid adieu to tons of powerhouse bands in 2023

Metal Hammer · Dec 8, 2023

Why Shane MacGowan’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ could still not make Christmas No1

Fans of The Pogues are hoping for ‘Fairytale of New York’ to top the Christmas charts following MacGowan’s death on 30 November – but it’s already battling Wham!

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Dublin Crowds Bid Farewell To Irish Songwriter Shane MacGowan

Crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Friday to their pay respects to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan, who died last month at the age of 65.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

Nicki Minaj review, Pink Friday 2: Queen of rap rests on her laurels instead of proving why she still deserves the crown

While some moments of interpolation are more inspired, the musician’s increasing reliance on recognisable samples can start to feel like cruise control

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023