Victoria Monét and Janelle Monáe Are Not Related, in Spite of Their Similar Last Names
The two singers aren't actually connected by blood.
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The “6-7” Song on TikTok Is Actually off This Track From an Up-and-Coming Philadelphia Rapper
"Shades on so I roll with the glasses."
The Weeknd’s Grammys Performance Came After He Boycotted the Awards in 2021 — Here’s Why
The Weeknd called the Grammys "corrupt" four years before his return to the awards show.
That "House" Jaden Smith Wore on His Head Is Actually a Castle and Available to Buy!
You can buy the "Vampire Castle” headpiece Jayden wore for about $4,600.
Bruno Mars Jokes About Gambling Debt After Hitting Massive Spotify Streaming Milestone
MGM denied gambling debt rumors.
Once Crunk Kings, The Ying Yang Twins Are Back and Better Than Ever!
"Lil Jon is always family. Never say never to a new collab."
The Ying Yang Twins Are "Brothers in Spirit" — Open to New Collab With Lil Jon (EXCLUSIVE)
"We met, we clicked, and the rest is history."
Why Did Rod Wave Cancel His Concert? Inside His Last Lap Tour’s Many Setbacks
Rod Wave canceled his rescheduled December 2024 show in Nashville just an hour before it was supposed to start leaving his fans furious.
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Remain Close Following Justin Baldoni Drama
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are still close, despite what you may have heard.
Is Music Producer Scott Storch Still Married? His Baby Mama Has a Lot To Say
Scott Storch married his wife in 2011.
Cher Lloyd Started Dating Her Now-Husband Craig Monk When She Was Just 17 Years Old
Cher and her husband share two daughters, Delilah-Rae and Eliza Violet.
'X-Factor' Star Cher Lloyd Claims She Was Told as a Teen to Seduce Justin Bieber
"Was I not good enough to invest in, that you would rather use me in that way?"
Why Did COIN Break Up? The Unexpected Announcement That Some Fans Saw Coming
On Jan. 28, 2005, COIN announced they could no longer continue to move forward as a band via Instagram.
Kendrick Lamar Likely to Perform "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl: "He Won't Back Down"
"He won't back down... Kendrick won't be silenced or shut down."
‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ Star Florence El Luche’s Net Worth Doesn’t Add Up
The reality star's estimated earnings don't match her multiple businesses.
Is Carrie Underwood Really Suing 'The View'? Joy Behar Made Some Controversial Comments
It's time to set the record straight.
Rick Ross’s Relationship History: From Lastonia Leviston to Tia Kemp and Beyond
Rick Ross's dating history might just have more chapters than his music catalog!
Jaafar Jackson Plays Michael Jackson in the King of Pop’s Latest Biopic, but, Can He Sing?
Jaafar, son of Jermaine Jackson, has an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle.
SZA and Kendrick Lamar Have Created Some of the Most Memorable Songs Together
SZA and Kendrick Lamar's collaborations have earned them many accolades.
Billy Ray Cyrus' Family Reveals They've Been "Worried" About Him for Years
"Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed all of us away," Trace Cyrus wrote.
Kodak Black Has Reportedly Been On-Again/Off-Again Dating Maranda Johnson Since 2017
Kodak's romantic relationship timeline is a little complicated, but we think we know where he stands these days.
ASAP Rocky’s Mom Doesn’t Play About Her Son — Let’s Meet Her!
The "Sundress" rapper's mom was called "beautiful" by a judge during his January 2025 firearm trial.
Billy Ray Cyrus Criticized for Monotone Tone and Lifeless Performance at Inauguration
"I've learned through all these years when the producer says, 'You're on,' you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell.".
Carrie Underwood Looks Different These Days — What Happened to Her Face?
"I'll spare you the gruesome details, but I ended up with 40 to 50 stitches."
Justin Bieber Re-Follows Hailey Bieber and Insists His Account Was Hacked
"Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife. S--t is getting suss out here," Justin said on Jan. 21.
Carrie Underwood’s a Capella Performance at Trump’s Inauguration Wasn’t Planned
The "Before He Cheats" singer enlisted the inauguration's crowd to "help me out" during her impromptu performance,
“What’s the Issue?” Lil Kim Doubles Down on Praying for a “Monsoon” in LA Amid Wildfires
"I’m so happy to see that everyone is staying so positive during such a tragic situation," the rapper sarcastically said on X (formerly Twitter).
Why Did Lil Mama Go Onstage? The Rapper Routinely Gets Asked About Her 2009 VMAs Moment
The "Lip Gloss" rapper admitted to being "depressed" during the backlash from her crashing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's performance.
Why Wasn’t Prince in "We Are the World"? The Truth About His Controversial Absence
Prince reportedly never regretted his decision despite often being painted in a bad light for it.
Aaliyah’s Legacy Lives on Through Her Barbie — Here’s How To Get the Hot-Ticket Doll
The Barbie that highlights Aaliyah's signature style sold out in 30 minutes on Mattel's website.
Why Did South Park Mexican Go to Jail? The Story Behind Carlos Coy's Case
Rapper SPM is in jail for committed a very serious crime!
Irish Singer and Actress Linda Nolan Dies at 65 — A Look at Her Net Worth and Legacy
Linda Nolan accumulated the bulk of her wealth through her music and acting career.
Why Did Drake Withdraw His UMG Lawsuit? The Feud With Kendrick Isn’t Over Yet
Despite dropping a lawsuit, Drake's feud with UMG and Kendrick is far from over.
Irish Singer Linda Nolan Dies at 65 — What We Know About Her Cause of Death
Linda Nolan, a member of pop girl group The Nolans, died on Jan. 15, 2025.
Who Are the Village People Original Members? Pop Group Returns for Trump's Inauguration
The Village People are making headlines again after agreeing to perform at Donald Trump's second inauguration.
Justin Bieber Unfollows Former Mentor Usher on Instagram, Sending Fans into a Frenzy
Usher is known as the person who helped put Justin Bieber on the map.
Hilary Duff and Carrie Underwood Have Long Had a Rumored Feud, but Was It Real?
The feud was only every a rumor, but many want to know if it's real.
Robbie Williams Has Been With His Wife for Over a Decade Despite Horrible First Date
"The energy was weird."
What Happened to Beanie Sigel's Voice? Rapper Uses Creative Approach to New Music
"When you lay down, you stay down."
Lana Rhoades Faces Backlash for Saying Megan Thee Stallion Isn’t Her New Bf’s “Type”
Lana discussed Megan Thee Stallion dating her '3 Girls, 1 Kitchen' co-host's ex, Torrey Craig, on their podcast.
Carrie Underwood's Politics Questioned Due to Trump Inauguration Performance
Carrie Underwood will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
A New R. Kelly Song Is Being Shared Online — Did the R&B Singer Release Music From Prison?
The video is clearly AI-generated.
Spencer Pratt's Support for Heidi Montag's Music Moved It High up the Charts After Wildfires
Heidi Montag released her album Superficial in 2010.
Billy Strings Is Happily Married to Ally Dale — Here’s How They First Met
Billy said it was "love at first sight" when he saw Ally for the first time.
Big Sean and Jhene Aiko’s Love Story Was Built on Their Insane Chemistry in the Booth
The 'Twenty88' collaborators have been dating since 2016.
Jhene Aiko’s Net Worth Comes From a Lengthy Career in the Music Industry
Jhene discussed not having "Paris Hilton money" after losing her and her family's home in January 2025.
Matt Stell Is Married — Country Singer’s 24-Hour Engagement and Wedding Stun Fans
"I’m not joking. She married me on Saturday. How about them apples?"
SZA’s “BMF” Has Many Nostalgic References — What Does the Song Mean?
SZA's "BMF" is one of the singles from the Grammy winner's SOS deluxe album, 'Lana.'
'Puff, the Magic Dragon' Has Been Debated for Years Due to Its Perceived Double Meaning
Peter Yarrow spoke about the meaning of 'Puff, the Magic Dragon' before his death.
Late Singer Peter Yarrow and His Wife Both Shared a Passion for Political Activism
Peter is survived by his wife and kids.