From China via Thailand to Los Angeles: The Journey That Shaped Music Producer Yichao Liu
His song, "Set Me Free," achieved international success, reaching No. 1 on Canada's Pop chart.
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Clive Davis’s Controversies Have People Questioning His Legacy
"So far I've seen people talk about Clive Davis's terrible treatment of Phyliss Hyman and Whitney Houston but man there's so much more."
Clive Davis's Legacy Goes Beyond Music — Meet His 4 Children and 8 Grandkids
"I’m most proud of my four children... and of my eight grandchildren, two from each child!"
Lil Nas X Smells the Roses on the Way Back From Rehab
He also confirmed new music is coming but he's not ready to return to pop stardom "just yet."
Oliver Tree’s Net Worth Reflects a Career Cut Tragically Short
"The idea is when I die, all the money is gonna go back to artists."
Grammy-Winning Musician Talay Riley Killed at 35 — What Happened?
"This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream."
Why Is Taylor Swift a Knicks Fan? Singer's Connection to New York Explained
"She's a huge fan of the Knicks and really wants to be there to support them."
Bill Cody's Cause of Death — Grand Ole Opry Announcer Dies at 67
"A trusted voice, a generous friend, and a constant companion to generations of listeners."
Lizzo Speaks on Alleged Nicki Minaj Beef: 'She’s Never Done Anything Personally to Me'
"Yeah, she’s never done anything personally to me where I feel like I have an issue with her."
Why Is Justin Moore Taking a Break From Touring? Country Singer Shares Health Update
"I've made the decision to take some time to focus on my health."
Country Singer Morgan Wallen Throws Phone Amidst a Weekend of Concert Controversies
Fans know that if they throw an item onstage during one of Morgan's concerts, they'll never get it back.
Who Is Rapper Sauce Walka's Baby Mama, and Why Is She Making Headlines?
The pair had a child together in 2023, but their relationship with each other has grown increasingly volatile.
Taylor Swift May Have Her Eyes on the Coveted EGOT — And 'Toy Story 5' May Be Her Way In
"Taylor understood the assignment!"
The Hits Keep Coming! Rapper Lil Durk Is Facing New Charges in Murder-For-Hire Case
Lil Durk's case just got more difficult to resolve.
Country Radio Icon Bill Cody Faces Life-Threatening Health Crisis as Family Requests Prayers
"Friends. Prayer warriors. I believe in the power of prayer and my daddy needs prayers."
What Happened To Rosalía? Singer Postpones Miami And Orlando Shows
"She is sorry to disappoint her fans, but the circumstances have left her with no other choice."
Is Ella Langley MAGA? The Country Singer’s Politics Explained
"Assume country singers are MAGA until explicitly stated otherwise. "
Cassie Reportedly Left the U.S. After Receiving Diddy's $20 Million Payout
Reporters found clues in recent court documents.
'Love Island USA' Star Olandria Just Relased the Song of the Summer
"Can’t wait for a Nic dance remix."Lil Durk Has Been in Jail Since October 2024, so When Is He Getting Out?
Lil Durk was in solitary confinement for five months.
A Wild New Garth Brooks Conspiracy Theory Claims He’s a Serial Killer
Garth had an alter ego in the late ’90s, whom he called Chris Gaines.
Grammy-Winning Singer Peabo Bryson Leaves Behind Wife, Two Children After Untimely Passing
Peabo's wife is also a singer.
Celine Dion Breaks Silence After Peabo Bryson's Death, Says She's "Heartbroken"
"His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance."
What Was Peabo Bryson's Cause of Death? Grammy-Winning Singer Dies at 75
Peabo experienced a stroke shortly before his death.
Britney Spears Debut New Look Thanks to Kim Kardashian's Hair Stylist Chris Appleton
"It’s so good to see Britney taking care of herself."
"You’re No Maniac" — Jay-Z References Past Stabbing, Disses Kanye West in Latest Freestyle
"Them crackers got you publishing checks."
Bruce Springsteen Calls Out Trump White House And Announces Protest Festival
Freedom 250 wanted a patriotic moment, but artist exits and Springsteen’s festival changed the whole vibe.
'Britain's Got Talent' Star Susan Boyle's Net Worth Is Impressive
Her debut album, "I Dreamed a Dream," has sold more than 9 million copies globally.
Zac Brown Is a Proud Dad and Stepdad to Several Kids From His First and Third Marriages
"You gotta just soak that in while they're little because they grow up so fast."
With Pearl Jam in the Spotlight Again, People Wonder — What Does Their Band Name Mean?
Prior to being called the rather ambiguous name of 'Pearl Jam,' the band went by something else altogether.
The Chicks Lead Singer Natalie Maines Takes Swipe at Trump — "This Fugly S--t"
"But don't worry about it. I'm sure posting selfies will fix everything."
"My Hair Is the Longest It’s Been Since the '70s" — Does Rod Stewart Wear a Wig?
"I have still got it, unlike a couple of my mates in the music business."
Kylie Minogue Reveals Major Health Update — "I Knew That Cancer Wasn’t Just a Blip in My Life"
"I don’t feel obliged to tell the world, and actually I just couldn’t at the time because I was just a shell of a person."
Lizzo Calls Out Her Label Ahead of Album Release — "I’m Fighting for My Life"
"I feel like there’s not any marketing money being put toward my ideas."
How Many Children Does Rod Stewart Have? Meet the Singer’s 8 Kids
"Seeing all my kids and my wife with big smiles on their faces" is what "makes me happiest."
Why Are Tank and Durand Bernarr Beefing? Inside Their R&B Misunderstanding
The brief R&B tension ended with love, laughs, and a possible collaboration fans did not see coming.
Devlin Hodges Net Worth: Did His and Lainey Wilson’s Wedding Ceremony Break the Bank?
Wilson called her Ruskin Cave ceremony a "dream" wedding.
Why Did The Spotify Logo Change? The New Disco Ball Icon Has Fans Talking
Spotify’s classic green logo is not gone for good, even if the app briefly stepped into its disco era.
Drake Dropped Not One, Not Two, But Three Albums — Here's the Order to Listen to Them
According to 'Dazed,' only five songs from all three albums are worth listening to.
The Spotify Logo Is Now a Disco Ball — Users Are Divided Over the New Look
"It’s ugly but I like it. Everything is so perfectly sterile and over-considered lately."
Drake's New Album 'ICEMAN' Features a LeBron James Diss
"Please stop asking what’s going on with 23 and me."
Taylor Holder Abruptly Canceled His Tour To Focus On His Mental Health
"I’m sorry." — Taylor
SAINT SATINE Is Officially Here, and Fans Want to Know What the Name Means
SAINT SATINE officially debuted as a girl group in May 2026 with members Sakura, Lexie, Emily, and Samara. Here’s the meaning behind the group’s name.
Bonnie Tyler’s Family Shuts Down Rumors as Health Battle Continues
The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” legend is facing a scary chapter, but her team says hope is still there.
Pitchfork Shared Its Review of Chris Brown's "BROWN" Album, and the Hitmaker Has Responded
"We ain't stopping!"
Chase Matthew's Band Member Arrested Over Shocking Allegations — Here's What Happened
"The situation has honestly been one of the most shocking and heartbreaking things I have ever experienced."
Michael Jackson Said "Shamone" Often in the 1987 Hit Song 'Bad,' but What Does It Mean?
Come on or "shamone?"
Latto Has Announced That She Is Retiring After the Release of Her 'Big Mama' Album
"Thank you for everything."
Show Me the Money! Dua Lipa Has Filed a Lawsuit Against Samsung for Copyright Violation
"Ms. Lipa did not allow and would not have allowed this use."
'RHOBH' Star Brandi Glanville Accuses Singer LeAnn Rimes of Copying Her
"I mean, she got everything else of mine ... She might as well just be a housewife and finish it off once and for all."