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Madonna Celebrates Discovery That She Is A Distant Cousin To Pope Leo XIV
A genealogical study by noted genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr. featured in a recent New York Times article has revealed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is distantly related to a variety of celebrities, including Madonna, who is his dist...
Jun 19, 2025
Noah Cyrus Announces New Album, 'I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me,' Plans North American Tour
On Monday (June 16), Noah Cyrus announced details of her sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, which is due out on July 11 via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track record was produced in partnership with Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, an...
Jun 18, 2025
Addison Rae Announces 2025 'The Addison Tour' Dates
On Tuesday (June 17), Addison Rae announced the dates and details of her first headlining world tour, The Addison Tour. The 24-date jaunt features scheduled stops throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia, to showcase the pop star's deb...
Jun 18, 2025
Mariah Carey Claims Landmark 50th Billboard Hot 100 Hit With "Type Dangerous"
Mariah Carey reached a new career milestone with her 50th hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as her latest single, "Type Dangerous," debuts at No. 95. The track, which she co-wrote and co-produced, serves as a preview for her upcoming 16th studio albu...
Jun 18, 2025
Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney For "Writing One Of The Best Songs Ever Made" Following Her London Shows
On Monday (June 16), Beyoncé took to Instagram to personally express her gratitude to Paul McCartney for his legendary songwriting, particularly praising the Beatles' classic, "Blackbird," that she covered on her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter album and ...
Jun 18, 2025
SZA And Chappell Roan Make Personal Connection While Discussing The Demands of Stardom
In a new conversation in Interview, SZA and Chappell Roan engaged in a candid conversation where they discussed the challenges of fame and the emotional toll of public perception. SZA asked Chappell if she cares at all about the backlash and criticism ...
Jun 18, 2025
R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdose, Claims Prison Officials Gave Him Near-Lethal Dose Of Medication
R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, claiming that he suffered an overdose caused by prison officials giving him a near-lethal dose of medication while in solitary confinement. "Bureau of Prisons officials administered an amount of med...
Jun 18, 2025
K-Pop Superstar G-Dragon Announces North American And European Dates On His 'Übermensch' World Tour
On Monday (June 16), G-Dragon announced North American and European dates on his 'Übermensch' World Tour. This ongoing series of live shows marks the K-pop superstar's highly anticipated return to the stage after an eight-year hiatus, and will hit majo...
Jun 17, 2025
