insert_link News On This Day In Music History (13 June 2024) Taylor Swift Fan Made The Earth Move. Thousands of Taylor Swift fans made the earth move by cheering and dancing at her three Edinburgh concerts last weekend. Fans took the singer's encouragement to 'Shake It Off' literally, with monitoring stations detecting seismic activity from 6km (3.73 miles) away. It was also reported how Swift's three-night stint at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh in Scotland had an "unbelievable impact" on the city's hospitality industry with thousands of Swifties swamping cafes, […] today 79
insert_link News Jay-Z Loses $1 Million NBA Finals Bet After Oklahoma City Thunder Loss. Jay Z might have made a lot of sound business decisions over the years, but he's just lost some big money on the NBA Finals. Reports emerged last week that the rapper and businessman placed a $1 million bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the Finals in five games against the Indiana Pacers with +230 odds. According to Yahoo Sports’ Ben Fawkes, Hov officially lost that wager. He would […] today 110
insert_link News Grammy Awards introduce two categories ahead of 2026 The Recording Academy has announced the addition of a new category ahead of the 68th GRAMMY Awards, set for 2026: Best Traditional Country Album. This will be the only new category introduced for the upcoming ceremony and reflects the Academy’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving landscape of the music industry while preserving its rich heritage. The new category is designed to specifically honor albums that embody the foundational […] today 67
insert_link 2 News Fela Kuti inducted into 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Legendary Afrobeat singer, Fela Kuti has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his groundbreaking 1976 album, Zombie. The Grammy Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy’s National Trustees in 1973 to honour recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. Inductees are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of […] today 418 2
insert_link News On This Day In Music History (11 June 1988) Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Freedom fest Music Concert At Wembley Stadium On This Day In Music History (11 June 1988) Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Freedom fest Music Concert At Wembley Stadium On this day in music, June 11, 1988, the star-studded Freedomfest concert took place at London’s Wembley Stadium. The event, which marked the 70th birthday of the then-imprisoned anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nelson Mandela, was organized to raise awareness of apartheid (institutionalized racial segregation) in South Africa and called for the country’s […] today 382
insert_link News Jane Doe Asks ‘How Much Does My Body Cost?’ During Tense Exchange With Diddy’s Lawyer. Jane Doe Asks 'How Much Does My Body Cost?' During Tense Exchange With Diddy's Lawyer. Diddy’s ongoing Trail took a tense turn on Tuesday during a back-and-forth between Teny Geragos, a lawyer for the Bad Boy Records founder, and a former romantic partner identified only as Jane Doe. The tense exchange in question broke out during a cross-examination conversation about a text conversation between Diddy and the unnamed woman. In […] today 100
insert_link News Kevin Hart roasts Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kanye West at 2025 BET Awards Kevin Hart roasts Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Kanye West at 2025 BET Awards. Kevin Hart left no prisoners during his opening monologue at the 2025 BET Awards. The comedian, 45, roasted Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kanye West, and Cardi B while hosting the award show at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday. After saying he was “shutting down after-parties,” Hart shaded Combs, 55, by telling the crowd, “That’s where […] today 89
insert_link 5 Featured On This Day In Music History (10 June 2007) R. Kelly’s Double Up Was #1 On The US Album Chart On This Day In Music History (10 June 2007) R. Kelly's Double Up Was #1 On The US Album Chart R. Kelly was at No.1 on the US album chart with Double Up. His eleventh studio album featured guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Nelly, T.I., Usher, Huey, Ludacris and Kid Rock. today 206 5
insert_link Featured On This Day In Music History (10 June 2004) Ray Charles Dies At The Age Of 73. On This Day In Music History (10 June 2004) Ray Charles Dies At The Age Of 73. On this day in music, June 10, 2004, the singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles passed away at the age of 73. One of the most influential artists of all time, Charles (also known as “The Genius”) pioneered the sound of soul music with his blend of R&B, jazz, blues, and gospel. A […] today 205