Robert Zimmerman Changed His Name to Bob Dylan, but Why Did He Make That Change?
Dylan went through a number of names before landing on the one he's known for.
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Beyoncé Reportedly Earned a Jaw-Dropping Paycheck for Netflix’s NFL Halftime Show
Beyoncé was reportedly paid $20 million for Netflix's NFL halftime show.
What Is Singer Josh Groban's Religion? You Might Be Surprised By the Answer
Josh wrote, "'Faith' is a word I’ve been discovering and evolving with a lot the last couple years."
Kendrick Lamar Shares His Take on "Not Like Us," While Fans Offer Their Own Interpretations
"They not like us/They not like us/ They not like us."
Chance the Rapper's Wife Wants an Undisclosed Amount of Child Support Amid Divorce
Chance and his estranged wife, Kristen Corley, have two daughters together, Kenslii and Marli.
SZA's "Lana" Album Didn't Release on Midnight as Expected — Here's When Fans Can Hear It
SZA promised fans, "All songs are delivered and ingesting into the system as we speak. Pls be kind."
What Does Billie Eilish's Logo, a Genderless Stick Figure Tied to Her Blohsh Line, Even Mean?
"I've tried googling this and can't really find an answer so I was hoping y'all would know." Well, we do!
Daddy Yankee Sues His Estranged Wife Claiming She Withdrew $100M From His Business Accounts
Daddy Yankee announced Mireddys divorced him just days before filing a lawsuit against her.
Distracted With... Viktoria Modesta (EXCLUSIVE)
"Space, Earth, and metaverse is my jam."
Is Lesley Nicol Mormon? Here's What We Know as She Performs with the Tabernacle Choir
Lesley Nicol and Michael Maliakel make the Choir's Christmas performances special, but their religious affiliations may surprise you.
Zakir Hussain and His Wife Had a Somewhat Scandalous Start to Their Love Story
"I wanted to round off my education because I was pretty much a scholar and a seeker."
Britney Spears's Brother, Bryan Spears's Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him of Drugging the Singer
The pop star's brother has been criticized by fans over his role in her conservatorship.
Indian Actor Allu Arju Was Arrested and Released on Bail Hours Later — What Happened?
The actor's arrest came one week after a fatal crush accident occurred during the premiere of his film, 'Puspa 2.'
Benny Blanco's Net Worth: The Astonishing Fortune of a Hitmaking Genius
Benny's net worth is not just a number — it’s a reflection of his impact on the music world.
Exploring Papoose’s Net Worth: A Closer Look Into His Earnings and Career Ventures
Papoose released just shy of 30 mixtapes before releasing his first album in 2013.
Swifties Claim Luigi Mangione Was at the Eras Tour Before UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
Swifties are convinced Luigi Mangione attended the Eras Tour before he was charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Remy Ma’s Net Worth Is "All the Way Up" — The Bronx Rapper Is Worth Millions!
Remy Ma has every right to be conceited — her net worth is stacked!
"Your Spotify Wrapped Is Lying to You" — Folks Complain Spotify Wrapped Is Inaccurate
"Mine said Taylor Swift was my third artist even though I have her blocked lol."
50 Cent Just Wants To Know About the 2025 Super Bowl Amid Jay-Z's Allegations
50 Cent posted on X about Jay-Z and the Super Bowl.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Have Weathered Many Storms — Inside Their Relationship Timeline
The power couple met for the first time when the Destiny's Child bandmate was a teenager.
Fans Hoped for a "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" Announcement on the Last Night of the Eras Tour
"Wake me up when the 'Reputation (TV)' album has been announced," one fan said.
The Age Gap Between Beyoncé and Jay-Z Is Pretty Significant
The age difference between Jay-Z and Bey has people wondering if this is a case of grooming.
Jay-Z's Alleged Victim's Lawyer, Tony Buzbee, Says His Client "Never Demanded a Penny"
The "99 Problems" rapper was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000.
Before Beyonce, Jay-Z Was Apparently Very Interested in Dating Aaliyah
The two never dated, in spite of Jay-Z's apparent desire to.
Jay-Z Calls Allegations Against Him a "Blackmail Attempt" in a Statement From Roc Nation
"You have made a terrible error in judgment thinking that all "celebrities" are the same."
Sabrina Carpenter's Career Success Has Given Her More Than Just a Taste of Wealth
Please, please, please spare us some cash?
How to Get Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast in Just a Few Simple and Easy Steps
Thanks to AI technology, you can enjoy a podcast curated to detail your musical preferences of 2024.
Some Spotify Users Are Having Problems With Seeing Their Year-End “Wrapped”
A bunch of Spotify users are asking the same question: Why does my Spotify Wrapped not work? Here's what the issue might be.
Kelly Clarkson's Fur Coat During Her Rockefeller Center Performance Received Mixed Reviews
Fans have said the singer and host's coat at the annual event was giving poodle chic.
Roddy Rich Receives Backlash After Recovering His Grammy From a Storage Auction YouTuber
"YOU WRONG for how you doin THAT BOY WIT THE GRAMMY."
Flavor Flav Accused NBC of Making Him Leave an Area of the Rockefeller Center Lighting
"I deleted the tweet… but my spirit is broken."
In a Heated Online Exchange, Matty Healy Threatened to Slap Azealia Banks — Details
"I’ll f--king slap you so hard I’ll get a Guinness world record."
Amy Grant Has Been Married to Her Husband, Vince Gill, for Nearly 25 Years
Amy and Vince will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in 2025.
The Story Behind Ashley McBryde's Horse Accident and Her Inspiring Comeback
"When I landed, I assumed I had hit my shoulder as did the rest of the party. Sadly, I had landed on my head."
Who Is Cody Johnson Married To? A Closer Look at the Country Star’s Love Life and Family
Cody and his wife Brandi have been together since they first met when they were teenagers.
Are Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks Still Together? A Look at Their Love Story
Trisha and Garth have been married since 2005.
Lil Wayne's "Uncle Bob" Story Is a Tear-Jerker That Shows the Depth of Human Compassion
Lil Wayne was dying when Uncle Bob scooped him up and rushed him to the hospital.
Eminem Raised His Younger Brother After He Was Taken out of Their Mother's Care
The rapper's younger brother addressed their mother, Debbie Nelson's death on his Instagram on Dec. 3.
Are You Emotionally Ready to Musically Revisit 2024? Here's How You Find Your Spotify Wrapped
That's a Wrapped on 2024!
Eminem and His Late Mother Debbie Nelson Had a Complicated, Turbulent Relationship
Eminem rapped about killing his mom, but before her passing he shared a different perspective.
Eminem's Mom Debbie Nelson Dies at 69 Years Old — Details on Her Cause of Death
Eminem's mom, Debbie Nelson, has died from complications related to lung cancer.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour Offers Presale Tickets to Cash App Users
The rapper and singer's co-headlining tour begins in Minneapolis on April 19, 2025.
Fan Tributes Pour in as Rumors of P Yungin's Death Spread Across Social Media
Rumors on social media claim that rapper P Yungin has passed away.
BTS Army Rally Around V in Support Following the Death of His Dog Yeontan
On Dec. 2, 2024, BTS member V announced the death of his beloved dog, Yeontan.
What Happened to Bob Bryar? Inside the Former My Chemical Romance Band Member's Tragic Death
Reports indicate Bob was last seen alive on Nov. 4.
Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar Faced Serious Criticism Before His Death
Bob Bryar left My Chemical Romance in 2010.
Hozier's "Take Me to Church" Has a Meaning That's Bordering on Unholy
"There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin."
Drake Filed a Defamation Petition Against Kendrick Lamar and UMG For "Not Like Us" Claims
Kendrick's viral diss track made serious allegations against the Canadian rapper's personal life.
Kendrick Lamar's "Mustard!" Shout-Out Has Become a Meme
The rapper is just giving a shoutout to one of his most frequent collaborators.
Drake's New Celebrity Beef Explained — This Time It's With Steve Lacy
Drake has added a new beef to his portfolio, this time with musician Steve Lacy. Here's what started it all.