Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son, Niko, Passed Away at Age 32
The "Back at One" singer and his son were candid about their torn relationship before Niko died.
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Why Were Concerts at Fenway Park Canceled? Inside the Scary Situation
Fenway Park stadium has been the home field of the Boston Red Sox Since 1912.
The Tragic Story Behind What Happened to Anne Wilson's Brother
"Hearing just how much my songs have impacted fans makes me feel like his tragedy wasn’t wasted and that it was used for good."
Why Did Trump Pardon NBA Youngboy? Here's The Reason Behind the Seemingly Random Move
NBA Youngboy has a crime rap sheet and a music rap sheet, but neither explain why the President would pardon him.
What Happened to Chingy? The "Right Thurr" Rapper Who Suddenly Disappeared
Chingy was a rapper on the rise during the early 2000s, what happened to him?
What Is The Meaning Behind "My Boy" by Neil Young? He Recently Performed the Song After 42 Years
The song was first heard by fans on Neil's 1985 album "Old Ways."
Does Rock Artist Neil Young Have Any Children? Inside His Family Dynamic
Neil began his career in the 1960s, working with such popular artists as Joni Mitchell, and as a member of the band Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Rick Derringer Had a Career That Spanned Decades, but His Net Worth Doesn't Show It
Rick Derringer was a bit of a Renaissance man.
Shaboozey Side-Eyes Megan Moroney at AMAs Over Country Music Inventor Claim
"Shaboozey wrote a whole damn essay with that look."
Why Did My Spotify Playlist Disappear? The Explanation Behind This Frustrating iOS Glitch
"Yo Spotify fix your app Please tryna fall asleep to my rainfall music."
Why Did the 2025 American Music Awards End Early? Fans Speculate Online Regarding the Show
The American Music Awards began back in 1974, and quickly became the second most popular music-based award show, only behind the Grammys.
Patti Lupone Said Audra McDonald Is "Not a Friend" in a Recent Profile
Patti Lupone and Audra McDonald have apparently been feuding for years.
Musician Freddie Aguilar Married His Second Wife When She Was Only 16 — He Was 60 at the Time
"This is not goodbye, just farewell for now."
"I'm Sincerely Sorry to Disappoint Our Audience" — Why Did Billy Joel Cancel His 2025 Tour?
Billy Joel thanked his fans for understanding and says he looks forward to the day he can perform again.
Former TDWP Drummer Daniel Williams Left the Band Before He Died in a Fatal Plane Crash
"No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever."
What Happened to Detroit Rapper Skilla Baby? Inside the Details
Skilla (born Trevon Gardner) burst onto the music scene in 2019 courtesy of fellow Detroit rapper Sada Baby.
Dropout Kings Singer Adam Ramey Dies at 31 — His Cause of Death Revealed
Adam Ramey was a founding member and singer of the band Dropout Kings.
What Happened to Rod Wave? Inside the Singer’s Recent Legal Issues
Rod Wave, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, is known for his “trap soul” music and released his debut album in 2019.
Kid Cudi Recalled Wanting to “Fight” Diddy After He Violated His Dog
"I didn’t want to talk to him. I told him, 'You broke into my house and messed with my dog, I don’t want to talk to you.'"
Foreigner Was Formed Back in 1976 — So Where Are All the Original Band Members Now?
Sadly, two of the founding band members passed away from cancer.
Kelly Hansen Is Leaving Foreigner — Is His Health a Factor in the Decision?
Kelly Hansen has openly discussed the physical toll of life on the road.
It's the End of an Era! Kelly Hansen Shockingly Announces He's Leaving Foreigner
Kelly Hansen will be leaving Foreigner after the summer 2025 tour.
Is Diddy Really Behind Kid Cudi’s Car Being Blown Up? Cassie Says He Threatened to Do It
"Kid Cudi's car really got blown up. Cudi was in another state when it happened." — DJ Vlad
Did Sheila E. Actually Testify in Diddy's Trial, or Is Someone Drumming up Rumors About Her?
Sheila E. is not part of this.
Will Taylor Swift Write a Song About the Body Found Near Her Beach House?
The remains have led to plenty of fervent speculation, because of course.
Chris Brown’s 2025 Arrest Stems From His History of Abuse Allegations
The singer was arrested in London in May 2025 ahead of his "Breezy Bowl XX World Tour."
Rock Star Bruce Springsteen Has Made It Very Clear He Does Not Like Trump
The America I love... is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration."
Where Is Singer Connie Francis Now? An Update Following Her Classic Hit Going Viral
Connie is an actor and singer who experienced the bulk of her popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.
Luke Bryan Is Raking in Big Bucks From 'American Idol' — But What’s His Net Worth?
'American Idol' is paying Luke a pretty penny, but he has other streams of revenue, too.
‘American Idol’ Runner-up John Foster Dodged Rumors He Had a Record Deal in the Works
"For the sake of all of my family (followers) getting to know me better, I'd like to clear up some misinformation."
An Alleged Recording Made by Prince About Diddy Has Gone Viral — Is This the Real Deal?
You can't believe everything you see online.
Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day Has a Net Worth That's Definitely Worth Singing About
Aubrey O'Day always knew she was a star.
Why Is Bruce Springsteen Called the Boss? A Look at the Nickname That Stuck for Life
"I hate bosses. I hate being called the Boss."
Did Bruce Springsteen Dodge the Military Draft? Inside the Rumors
Getting his start in the mid-'70s, releasing his debut album, Bruce Springsteen officially garnered mainstream success in the 1980s
Why Did Vocalist Brian Burkheiser Leave Rock Band I Prevail? Inside the Decision
Initially formed in 2014, I Prevail released their debut album in 2016 and in the years since have earned two Grammy nominations
Did Suge Knight Kill Eazy-E? A Wild Conspiracy Theory Started by a Surprising Person Says Yes
"There’s no going to prison for inner-city things like that."
Did Kelsey Harris Shoot Megan Thee Stallion? New Evidence Suggested Tory Lanez Is Innocent
"This further iterates Mr. Peterson did not shoot Ms. Pete, did not shoot at Ms. Pete and did not assault Ms. Pete."
There's a Rumor That Justin Bieber Is Testifying Against Diddy at His Trial — Is It True?
Justin Bieber had a very close-knit relationship with Diddy throughout his career.
Why Did Flo Rida Sue Celsius and Win $82 Million? The Backstory Behind the Lawsuit
Why did Flo Rida file a lawsuit against the energy drink company Celsius?
A Petition Demanding Tory Lanez Be Pardoned by Governor Gavin Newsom Is Circulating Online
"Sworn affidavits and eyewitness accounts that contradicted the prosecution’s narrative were ignored or suppressed."
Roger Bonds Worked for Diddy for Nearly a Decade — Where Is He Now?
Roger started working for Diddy in 2003.
Diddy Reportedly Had a Lot Control Over Cassie — How Did She Get Away?
"I would get my car taken away. I got kicked out of the house, my apartment. I had jewelry taken away."
ScarLip No More — Rapper Is Getting Her Signature Lip Scar Removed
"Guys, I made a decision. I'm going to get my scar removed this week."
Does Blake Shelton Write His Own Songs? A Look at His Songwriting Journey
Does Blake Shelton write his own songs or does he outsource the job to someone else?
What Is Blake Shelton’s Net Worth? Inside His Entertainment Fortune
Blake Shelton began his professional music career in 2001 with his debut album "Austin," and several other albums followed after.
Cassie Recalls Four-Day "Freak Off" in Diddy Trial: "No Time to Do Anything Else"
Cassie testified that some of the alleged "Freaks Offs" lasted for days.
Who Is Cardi B Dating? All the Details About Her Rumored New Relationship
Cardi B and Offset were secretly married in September 2017, which wasn’t confirmed until almost a year after in June 2018.
"Both of His Lungs Collapsed" — Tory Lanez Was Stabbed 14 Times While in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
The reason for the stabbing remains unclear.
Pop Icon Sabrina Carpenter Credits Her Sisters for Shaping the Woman She Is Today
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has always been open about her bond with her sisters.
“I Owe You” — The Game Has Made Several Posts Honoring His Baby Mothers on Social Media
"We were both 1st time parents…you were scared."