Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne in Bray, Ireland, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He gained international recognition with his debut single “Take Me to Church,” released in 2013. The song features a soulful, bluesy instrumental with powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that criticize organized religion and its role in society. Hozier’s self-titled debut […]
Abel Tesfaye — better known as The Weeknd — might be the most popular artist in the world by the numbers, but he isn’t immune to criticism — and he certainly seems not to be ignoring it, at least when it comes to the pending release of his hotly anticipated HBO show The Idol. After […]
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actor who has sold over 170 million records worldwide. He was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. Iglesias began his music career in the mid-1990s and quickly became known for his smooth, romantic ballads and […]
At April’s halfway point, new music is springing up left and right from multiple facets of the rap game. This week, a Memphis spitter on a current tear drops an album full of hot singles, an Alabama-bred rap-crooner delivers a sequel to a popular project, an incredibly talented multihyphenate comes through with a new EP […]
Newsboys are one of the most iconic Christian bands of all time, with a career spanning over three decades. With a high-energy and uplifting style, they have produced numerous hits that have become staples of Christian music. From their early days in the late 1980s to their most recent releases, the Newsboys have always been […]
Lil Nas X celebrated his 24th birthday last Sunday, April 9, by posting a Playboy-inspired photo featuring him as “Batty Boy,” a Jamaican Patois slur weaponized against gay men. Even someone as confident and empowered as Lil Nas X has to repeatedly defend his sexuality against homophobic trolls. He’s keenly aware of the uphill battle […]
MercyMe is one of the most successful and beloved Christian rock bands of all time. With over 9 million albums sold, the band has left a lasting impact on the Christian music scene since their formation in 1994. Their music has resonated with listeners across the globe, inspiring hope and faith through their powerful lyrics […]
It looks like Wiz Khalifa got feet-shamed so much he decided to get his toenails painted. On Monday (April 10), Wiz Khalifa debuted his rehabilitated hooves on TikTok after getting dragged for photos of his flagrant phalanges last month. In the clip (below), Wiz is taking a selfie video in a mirror while wearing only […]
Wilson Pickett was an American soul singer who became known as one of the most important figures in the history of soul music. Born in 1941 in Alabama, Pickett rose to fame in the 1960s with hits such as “In the Midnight Hour,” “Land of 1,000 Dances,” and “Mustang Sally.” His music was characterized by […]
It looks like the long-delayed HBO original series The Idol is finally imminent. The upcoming series tells the story of a pop star named Jocelyn (Lily Rose Depp) who falls in love with a cult leader named Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye). Today (April 12), The Weeknd, who co-created the series with Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson, […]