Steve Albini Produced Some of the Biggest Records — and Won Two World Series of Poker Bracelets
"Everything in my life comes in pieces, in parts. Poker is one part of my life,” said Steve after winning a tournament.
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Charlie Puth Isn't the Biggest Artist, but He Has Faced Several Controversies
Charlie Puth has said some dumb things over the years, and Taylor Swift has reminded everyone of them.
You Know Who Didn't Give Love a Bad Name? Jon Bon Jovi's Sassy, Forward-Thinking Mother
"What I got from my parents was the ability to make the dream reality," said singer Jon Bon Jovi about his childhood.
Kid Rock Was Critical of Beyoncé's Success in 2015 — Now She's Going Country
In response to backlash about his Beyoncé comments, Kid Rock posted an image of a can of Raid, meaning that he was going to go after the Beyhive.
What Happened to Ahna Mac's Face as 'Baddies: Caribbean' Kicks Off Season 5?
Rollie shouts at her castmate, “Where you injured at though, what happened?” Ahna says, “In my face, it’s fractured in three places.”
Here's What "BBL Drizzy" Means — All About the Metro Boomin Drake Beef
Metro Boomin sampled a beat and then took to X to announce a giveaway to the person who submits the best verse to go along with it.
Mick Jagger Has a Massive Net Worth, but He Isn't Giving Any of It to His Kids
Mick Jagger has a massive net worth, but he wants to give it all to charity when he dies.
August Moon Is a Fictional Band, but They Were Inspired by a Real Group
August Moon was inspired by One Direction, but the band itself isn't real. Fans have spotted connections between the two bands.
Who Are Ruben Studdard's Kids? All About the 'American Idol' Alum's Family
Ruben and his wife just welcomed a new addition to their family in March 2024. Now, Ruben is a dad of two!
Salt-N-Pepa Get Candid About Growth, Grandkids, and Getting Back in the Booth (EXCLUSIVE)
Salt "Cheryl" James and Sanda "Pepa" Denton are back in the booth together for the first time in years for a special project.
What Is Gene Simmons's Net Worth? The Kiss Singer and Bassist is one of the Richest Rockers
"I like being part of a rock and roll band, but I love being part of a rock and roll brand," said Gene.
Spotify Is Restricting Lyrics and Only Offering the Feature to Premium Users
"Some tests end up paving the way for our broader user experience and others serve only as an important learning," said a Spotify rep.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Beef Goes Back More Than a Decade
"I'm the biggest hater. I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk. I hate the way that you dress. I hate the way that you sneak diss."
Afrobeat Stars Davido and Wizkid Restarted Their Beef on Twitter
There were insults about age, shoe size, endorsement dollars, and more.
Where Is Roddy Ricch? Fans Want Answers About the Rapper
Fans are wondering whether Roddy Ricch is still making music or whether he has “caught the yips.”
Over a Decade Later, Richie Sambora Discusses His Departure From Bon Jovi
"I don't regret leaving the situation, but I do regret how I did it, " Richie said in 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.'
What Happened to Fan Favorite Just Sam After 'American Idol'?
"...I was the only American Idol in history to win at the beginning of COVID, and everything was shut down."
Kid Rock's Assistant Died in 2016 and Newly Released 9-1-1 Audio Leads to Outrage
"He was a member of our family and one of the greatest young men I have ever had the pleasure to not only work with, but also to become friends with."
Who Are Ne-Yo's Kids? His Ex Accused Him of Neglecting Their Sons
"Why cant you just be at home with your kids?" Sade Bagnerise asked him on Instagram Live.
Soulja Boy Has Offered to Buy TikTok to Avoid Looming U.S. Ban
"You maybe don’t see it now but TikTok is more important than any other platform right now that’s why they’re trying to ban it trust me."
What Does "FE!N" Mean? We Decode the True Meaning of Travis Scott's Song
"FE!N" is a single off of Travis Scott's Grammy-nominated album "Utopia."
Why Did Saweetie and Quavo Break Up? The Hip-Hop Exes Still Have Drama After Years Apart
Saweetie blasted Quavo for sliding into her DMs in April 2024 in response to his feud with Chris Brown.
Rapper Chris King Killed at 32 — Close Friends Justin Bieber, Trippie Redd Pay Tribute
"Chris was rare," said friend Machine Gun Kelly.
DJ Khaled Is Looking for America’s Next Rap Superstar on Season 2 of ‘Rhythm and Flow’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I just don't sleep on nobody because I know people slept on me. And that was a big mistake for them to do that.”
Kane Brown FaceTimes His Wife and Kids Half a Dozen Times Per Day When He's on the Road (EXCLUSIVE)
Country singer Kane Brown described his wife, Katelyn Brown, as his best friend. "She's such a great wife, such a great mom."
Chris Brown and Quavo Are Taking Shots at Each Other Over Who Slept With Who
"RIP Takeoff, he the only real one that got true respect / Crazy how when he died, everybody really wished it was you instead."
Is the Lead Singer of Limp Bizkit Related to the Subject of 'The Jinx'?
Not all Dursts are real estate heirs, convicted murderers, and the subjects of HBO documentary series.
"Stick Season" Singer Noah Kahan Keeps His Relationship With Brenna Nolan Private
Thanks to some Instagram deep diving, some Noah Kahan fans think he's engaged to fellow New Englander Brenna Nolan.
Taylor Swift's New Album Is Mostly About Exes, but Some Songs Are About Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift's only singing good things about Travis Kelce on her latest album.
The Subject of Taylor Swift's 'thanK you aIMee' Isn't All That Well Hidden
Taylor seems ready to revisit the most famous feud of her storied career.
Matty Healy Has More Than 20 Tattoos, Each With a Different Meaning and Backstory
Some people love Matty Healy. Others hate him. But The 1975 frontman isn’t just a controversial guy — he’s a tattooed guy.
Who Is Taylor Swift's New Single "Fortnight" About? It's Set in the Future
Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poet Departments" is very personal, but "Fortnight" is more about the future.
Dickey Betts, "Ramblin' Man" and Family Man, Has Died at 80 Years Old
Allman Brothers Band singer-guitarist Dickey Betts passed away at 80 years old. Luckily, he’s leaving more than his legacy behind.
Billy Joel's a Girl Dad — What We Know About His Three Daughters
"They're his biggest fans," Billy Joel's wife, Alexis Roderick, said of the singer's two youngest daughters.
Charli XCX's Dating History: From Her Longtime Boyfriend to Her New Fiancé
"Now that I’m in a relationship with another musician, he’s influenced me a lot with his process and how he and his band work."
Singer Brian McKnight Is Often Criticized for His Questionable Parenting Choices
On Instagram, McKnight only acknowledges Julia, Jack, Kekoa Matteo, and Brian Kanoa Makoa as his kids, but he has four others.
NBA YoungBoy Isn't as "Untouchable" by the Law as His Hit Songs Suggest
NBA YoungBoy has been arrested … again. It’s his seventh time being in trouble with the law, but it won’t stop his fans from supporting him.
Future's Manager, Ebonie Ward, Is Also Thinking About the "Future" of Women in the Music Industry
Rapper-producer Future is on the road again and with his manager, Ebonie Ward, by his side, there’s nothing he can’t do.
Things Are Getting Heated Between Lil Tay and JoJo Siwa — Let's Break Down the Beef
Lil Tay and JoJo Siwa are beefing with each other over X, and the internet is taking sides.
Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Rico Wade Died at 52 Years Old
Rico Wade led the underground scene of hip-hop in Atlanta (literally) with his Dungeon studio. But in 2024, he died unexpectedly.
'Infinite Craft' Lets You Make Taylor Swift in the Game — Here Are the Steps People Found
Players are discovering how to make Taylor Swift in 'Infinite Craft'. Here are the key ingredients you'll need.
Keyshia Cole Is Embodying Her "Love Hard" Tour With Her New Controversial Beau
Keyshia Cole is 42 years old, but that hasn’t stopped her from dating whoever she wants, including an up-and-coming 24 year old rapper.
Keyshia Cole Is the Proud Mother of Two Boys — and Maybe a Future Daughter?
“Don’t waste that time. Gotta be there for them babies, man. Gotta be there for them babies,” said Keyshia.
Jelly Roll and His Wife Wed in a Courthouse — and Have Been Happy Ever Since
Jelly Roll and his wife got married in August 2016 after "stumbling" into the courthouse together "drunk."
Blueface's Untold Family Story — From Homelessness to Hip-Hop Stardom
Blueface, born Johnathan Jamall Porter, had a tumultuous childhood marked by frequent moves between his separated parents.
Dua Lipa's Relationship History: A Look at the Singer's Love Life
Dua Lipa has had some long-standing public relationships with other celebs. She started dating someone new in 2024.
Sheryl Crow Adopted Two Sons and Has Raised Them as a Single Parent
"Watching my kids grow into the people that they’re turning into is the greatest joy I have ever experienced."
J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Went Toe-to-Toe Through Their Music — the Rap Beef Explained
J. Cole called his and Kendrick Lamar's beef his "lamest, goofiest" one and it was practically Drake's fault.
Did JoJo Siwa Write 'Karma'? There's a Surprising Connection to Miley Cyrus
One of your favorite Disney stars has a connection to JoJo Siwa's newest song — and JoJo didn't write it.
Inside Rihanna’s History as a Bravo Fanatic and ‘Housewives’ Hot Takes
Everyone’s favorite “Avon Lady” has strong opinions about all things Bravo, and will always make time for ‘Housewives.’