Nicki Minaj took her voice from the stage to the global arena at the United Nations in New York, where she joined a panel focused on the deadly persecution of Christians in Nigeria and aligned herself with former President Donald Trump’s call for action. The Hip-Hop superstar appeared at the high-profile event titled “Combating Religious…
Geese’s new album Getting Killed is undoubtedly awesome, but in this economy, you don’t become the buzziest band in Brooklyn just by putting out an awesome album. Amid the Getting Killed hype, Cameron Winter and company have also earned a reputation for their covers over the past few months, whether they’re doing a Springsteen hit…
Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses will round out the headliners for the 2026 edition of Welcome to Rockville, which, as previously reported, will also feature My Chemical Romance and Bring Me the Horizon when it returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl., on May 7-10. Turnstile, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Staind,…
Despite speculation that hip-hop may be in decline, several rappers have had remarkable years, with chart-topping singles and critically acclaimed projects. So, who will be crowned the MVP of 2025? XXL is inviting fans to cast their votes! We have partnered with VAZA, the leading online monetized opinion market, to present the Most Valuable Rapper…
Image Credit: NBCUniversal Wicked fans knew this day would come — the end of the Yellow Brick Road. As we approach the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, rumors about the second movie’s conclusion have already spread, and some fans are wondering whether there is a post-credits scene after the film. Co-stars Cynthia Erivo…
Is AI fundamentally changing human behavior in ways that might surprise you? Wondering how your marketing should change? In this article, you’ll discover how AI is transforming human behavior and learn how to prepare your content marketing for a rapidly changing reality. Why Understanding AI’s Impact on Human Behavior Matters for Marketers The rise of…
Kicking yourself. That’s usually the feeling. When you finally sit down with an album that changes your life, you think “Why wasn’t I listening to this the whole time?” So many wasted hours of not hearing the harmonies of early-era Bee Gees, or the otherworldly inventive sounds of Os Mutantes, or the genre-defining sampledelic grooves…
Ariana Grande One Last Tour Before A Grande Farewell!!! Published November 18, 2025 8:40 AM PST Play video content Good Hang with Amy Poehler Ariana Grande’s already plotting her next chapter … and it sure sounds like she’s ready to pump the brakes on music, especially when it comes to hitting the road! The “Wicked”…
Matt Pryor holds on to a lot. That fact becomes clear as the Get Up Kids/New Amsterdams frontman and I settle into a video chat on Halloween to discuss his new solo album, The Salton Sea. In just a couple hours, costumed kids will ring the doorbell of his Lawrence, Kansas house, probably not even…
B Green was struck 17 times in the back outside a Buckhead bar, according to a Fulton County autopsy report that has reignited public scrutiny over his fatal shooting by an off-duty Atlanta police officer. The 44-year-old Atlanta rapper was a member of the influential Hip-Hop collective Duct Tape Entertainment, which included Alley Boy, Big…
