The ex factor: Miley Cyrus smashes records with breakup anthem Shakira and SZA have also found recent chart success with songs celebrating female empowerment The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Bjork, Beyonce and Rosalia made some of 2022's best albums; Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush made surprise comebacks What decade is this again? Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022
Sam Ryder heading for number one with debut album There’s Nothing But Space, Man! The singer rose to fame after placing second in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022
Review: On the dazzling 'SOS,' SZA spares no one, least of all herself SZA bookends her enthralling new album with a pair of boom-bappy hip-hop tracks in which the R&B singer — a onetime cult figure who's transformed into a major pop presence in the half-decade since her 2017 major-label debut, "Ctrl" — raps as ferociously as anyone has this year. Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022
SZA: SOS review – R&B innovator’s long-awaited return is an eclectic sprawl The US star’s follow-up to her groundbreaking debut ranges wildly, from pop-punk to traces of Radiohead and a Phoebe Bridgers feature. You’d give it a trim were the quality not so unerringly high The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Keke Palmer announces pregnancy and SZA reveals album release date on 'SNL' Host Keke Palmer and musical guest SZA had some big news to share on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live." Los Angeles Times · Dec 4, 2022
The Guide #62: The best music, TV and film still to come in 2022 In this week’s newsletter: From SZA to I Hate Suzie Too – though we may be a month from Christmas the culture calendar isn’t empty just yet The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022
Meet FLO — the Brit Rising Star winners rumoured to be opening for Beyoncé With viral fame, a Brit win and a slew of celebrity fans, FLO are being touted as the next Gen Z girl super group — even Queen Bey is taking notice. Alexandra Jones meets Jorja, Stella and Renée Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
African Global Citizen patrons urge world to consider continent's giving power Through a sweltering afternoon into a clear-sky night, some 20,000 people descended on Ghana's historic Black Star Square in Accra on Saturday to dance, cheer and sing along to songs performed by some of their favourite stars including Usher, SZA, and Stormzy. Reuters · Sep 24, 2022
From Silly Bandz to bare-breasted warrior: How Doechii became hip-hop's most electrifying new star LOS ANGELES — A glass-walled truck motored its way into a strobing L.A. warehouse in April, careful to avoid the throngs of people who'd gathered for what they presumed to be a typical record release party. Behind that glass was a bare-chested young female rapper, sporting only silver body paint… Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022
God Did: DJ Khaled releases new star-studded album featuring Drake, Rick Ross, SZA, Kanye West and Future John Legend, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Lil Baby, Quavo, Kodak Black, Travis Scott and Gunna also feature Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022
Wireless festival 2022: weekend two review – raunchy, twerk-friendly rap Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, City Girls and Nicki Minaj are all vivacious, while SZA and Rema provide the weekend’s sweetest singing The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022
Wireless festival 2022, review: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj deliver a libidinous weekend of hip-hop hits Grammy-winner SZA and an emotional Summer Walker gave day two a more laidback vibe The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
‘Hold Wireless at the O2, not Finsbury Park’: Group’s anger at Cardi B event SZA and Nicki Minaj set to play at hip-hop spectacular after Haringey Council support for event Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jul 2, 2022 Goldenvoice cancels Day N Vegas fest over 'logistics, timing and production issues' Day N Vegas headliners SZA, J. Cole, Travis Scott and more artists will have to find new Labor Day weekend plans.
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022 Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: Schedule, line up, and how to get tickets Major headliners include Cardi B, SZA, and Nicki Minaj
The Times of India · May 16, 2022 Billboard Music Awards winners' list: Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Kanye West, Taylor Swift win big The Billboard Music Awards were held on Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs, the award show saw artists like Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, The Kid LAROI, and Megan Thee Stallion taking home top honours of the night.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2022 A fan called Kendrick Lamar ‘retired.’ He fired back with an album announcement Rapper Kendrick Lamar revealed the title and release date of his next album on Monday after a fan jokingly accused him of quitting music.
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 The Ivors 2022: Producer Inflo, Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominations Ceremony takes place in London on 19 May
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022 SZA didn’t know her ankle was broken until after the Grammys, singer reveals ‘I thought it was just sprained... I was NOT missing that red carpet’ singer jokes
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022 Grammys 2022: Lady Gaga praised for helping SZA with her dress ‘Gaga was too sweet for being the only one helping Sza,’ one fan said
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022 Lady Gaga hailed Fairy Godmother of Hollywood as she helps SZA to the stage on crutches Lady Gaga fans go wild after she helps SZA as she accepts the award for Best Pop Duo Performance with Doja Cat
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022 The 2022 Grammys got behind the classiest of artists … and the least Prizes for Silk Sonic, Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo showed the awards at their best – which can’t be said for Louis CK’s honour
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 4, 2022 Have A Squiz At All The Fierce, Fab And Fucked-Up Frocks From The 2022 Grammys Red Carpet Let's talk about anything other than the slap pls.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022 Monday briefing: Zelenskiy condemns ‘butchers’ of Bucha Horror at killings of civilians in Kyiv’s surrounds … fines over Downing Street party on eve of Prince Philip’s funeral … and the return of Marine Le Pen