Stan wars raged out of control in May. Taylor Swift fans tried to cancel Burger King for a tweet poking fun at her songs about ex-boyfriends. Barbz called for Usher’s head when he downplayed the prospect of a Verzuz battle between Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim, calling the Young Money chart-topper a “product” of the […]
Jane Moss, an impresario who prodded Lincoln Center to evolve from a complacent institution into a spiritual force, will step down this summer after 27 years. The move, effective August 1, leaves her with no specific plans and the organization without an artistic leader at a time when performances have stopped, planning is impossible, and the […]
Don’t dust off those flower crowns just yet. While Coachella is set to take place over two weekends in October, recent reporting gives reason to doubt the country’s largest music festival will be back before 2021. In early March, as the coronavirus had just been declared a pandemic and social gatherings became limited, the festival’s […]
If you’ve been on Instagram at any point during the pandemic — and let’s face it, you have — you’ve probably seen Jordan Firstman’s face. Posts from celebrities like Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Chrissy Teigen about Firstman’s hilarious series of “Impression” videos have catapulted him from 15,000 to 260,000 (and counting) followers on the […]
The world’s in the middle of strange times, and G-Eazy has decided to memorialize his thoughts about it on wax with a project. The Bay Area native has revealed he’s releasing a new effort titled Everything’s Strange Here on June 5. Though his previously announced album These Things Happen Too is still happening, G-Eazy explained […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, DMX said he would take on Eminem on Verzuz, although he’s still aiming for a virtual showdown against JAY-Z. Also, Tekashi 6ix9ine accused Billboard, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber of cheating for the Hot 100 No. 1 spot and got responses from all three parties. Finally, Lana Del Rey […]
Who better for Rihanna to tap for Savage x Fenty‘s Summer 2020 campaign than Thee Savage herself? On Thursday (May 21), the lingerie line rolled out its new ads for their summer styles starring Megan Thee Stallion. Sharing some of the looks to her page, Meg showed off her curves as well as a quote […]
Lana Del Rey became a trending Twitter topic on Thursday (May 21) after she named Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande and Kehlani in an Instagram tirade about double standards in the music industry. Many were offended she listed so many successful black women to make her point, as if she was […]
Benny The Butcher and Entertainment One (eOne) announced a new, global label deal with Benny’s Black Soprano Family (BSF) imprint last month and their plans to release a slew of fresh material this year. Under the deal, Benny first introduced Heem and Rick Hyde with the new BSF single “Da Mob” last month, which comes […]
Veteran Hip Hop producer Robert “Rocky” Ford Jr. died on Wednesday (May 20), according to longtime friend and mentee Russell Simmons. In a statement sent to RealStreetRadio, the Def Jam Recordings co-founder praised Ford for his vision and unrelenting love of Hip Hop. In 1979, Ford left Billboard Magazine where he was working at the […]
Here’s a rare wholesome surprise: Lorde has big hair again and is working on new music. In a recent email, the singer updated fans on her newest album, which was previously delayed due to the death of her dog, Pearl. “I started going back to the studio again in December, just for something to do, […]
Russ has joined the growing list of artists releasing deluxe editions of their albums. After dropping his SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE LP in January, the Columbia Records artist revisits it months later to add seven songs to the tracklist. The expanded version features five brand new cuts along with two previously released joints: “SUMMER AT […]
By the time Summer Walker started to gain mainstream traction, Trey Songz was too late. He’d wanted to sign her in the past but because he couldn’t remember how he came across her music, he missed his opportunity. During a video interview with The Quicksilva Show, Trey revealed he heard Walker’s hit “Girls Need Love” years […]
Does Harry Styles want us dead? On Monday morning — week infinity of quarantine — the singer released the music video for his Fine Line single “Watermelon Sugar.” The visuals conjure all the joys of summer: sun, touching, beaches, bikinis, touching, smiling, friendship, picnics, touching, outdoor games, a watermelon or two being sensually stroked, more […]
The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the sand feels warm underneath your feet. Suddenly, a man appears and you realize — it’s Harry Styles. It feels like a dream, but it’s not: It’s actually the official music video for “Watermelon Sugar.” Long-awaited but arriving in perfect time for summer, Harry Styles has […]
Summer Walker usually turns heads on social media but in a recent clip, the Over It singer had fans wondering if she had done something to her face. Despite her showing off her best assets in the Instagram video, fans looked at her nose and believed that she had done something to her face. One commenter […]
New York City, NY – Fans of Remy Ma have been eagerly anticipating her official sophomore album, originally titled 7 Winters, 6 Summers and teased with a string of singles back in 2018 (“Company” featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and “Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)” featuring Chris Brown). It appears the album will finally drop this […]
Young Thug‘s back-and-forth with French Montana seemingly isn’t over, even after the Coke Boys rapper said their initial issue was a misunderstanding. After the sales numbers came in for Thug’s Slime & B collaborative project with Chris Brown, French pointed out the project’s low album sales projections, which HITS Daily Double says are around 19,000 units. “‘I’ll […]
The Rock’s got moves like Breezy — well, sort of. Having some fun during what looked like a workout routine on Thursday (May 14), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tried his hand at a Chris Brown number from a recent show to the I Heart Memphis’ “track Hit The Quan.” Clear impressed, Brown shared a side-by-side […]
The Jonas Brothers would like a chance at song of the summer, please! The pop band just dropped two new songs: “X,” featuring Latin Grammy award-winner Karol G, and “Five More Minutes.” Fans got a taste of both songs in the band’s concert film and documentary Happiness Continues and, naturally, begged for their release. It’s […]
Pop futurist princess and Vulture friend Charli XCX has a gift for all those languishing in isolation, worried they might not get new music all summer, and it’s a new DIY quarantine album. At midnight on Friday, May 15, Charli XCX released her latest album how i’m feeling now, the follow up to her last […]
Moneybagg Yo revisits his Time Served album to give it the deluxe edition treatment. The Interscope Records artist has added seven songs to the LP following its initial release in January. The expanded version of the album rearranges its sequencing, moving tracks such as the former intro “Speak 4 Em” to the middle of the […]
Gucci Mane walked out of an Indiana federal penitentiary in 2016 after serving three years for federal drug and gun charges. Although he’s more than familiar with how rough prison can be, he’s vowed to never become a government witness in order to receive a lighter sentence à la Tekashi 6ix9ine. The 1017 boss made that […]
Drake’s latest project Dark Lane Demo Tapes has officially made its Billboard 200 debut at No. 2, ending his 10-year streak. On Friday (May 8), HITS Daily Double projected country star Kenny Chesney and his new album Here and Now would take the top spot and evidently, they were right. According to Billboard, Dark Lane […]
Seven months after its release, Summer Walker‘s debut album Over It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s Walker’s second platinum plaque in as many months as her “Playing Games” single achieved the feat in March. Released on October 4, RealStreetRadio’s pick for 2019 R&B Album of the Year debuted […]
In the before times, if you’d wanted to see Taylor Swift perform songs off Lover, you would’ve not only had to shell out hundreds for a stadium show, but also had to drive to Boston or L.A. for one of two Lover Fest dates. With those shows postponed due to the coronavirus, Swift is now […]
New York, NY – Teyana Taylor fans now have the summer to look forward to as the singer just announced her K.T.S.E. follow-up, The Album, will arrive next month. The “We Got Love” songstress made the announcement in an Instagram post with an electric shot of the cover art on Thursday (May 7). “‘The Album”‘ June […]
When Hayley Williams began making music, she insisted on being part of a band, fighting Atlantic after the label wanted to sign her solo. “There was a heated conversation with a team of people in which I said I would be just as happy to play these songs in Taylor’s basement for the rest of […]
Suicide Squad producer Steve Mnuchin has, frankly, had enough of your complaints about the economy and being unemployed and needing more than one stimulus check to survive, and he’s decided to take that out on [checks notes] Axl Rose? On Wednesday night, Guns N’ Roses front man Axl Rose exercised his first amendment right on […]
Joey Bada$$ voiced his disdain for albums with more than 14 songs in a Complex interview, which was published on Tuesday (May 5). While answering a question about what to expect on his next project, the Pro Era rapper stressed his belief in a “less is more” approach when it comes to making an LP. […]