While Pearl Jam plots its next move following the summer departure of longtime drummer Matt Cameron, frontman Eddie Vedder is making his maiden solo voyage across the Pacific. Vedder will play four theater shows in Japan this spring on April 14 in Nagoya (Forest Hall), April 16 in Osaka (Festival Hall), April 17 in Kyoto…
A$AP Rocky has unveiled yet another Don’t Be Dumb single ahead of the record’s release this Friday. “Helicopter$” is written and produced by Rocky and Kelvin Krash, with co-production from Soufien 3000. Rocky also directed its Playstation-coded throwback video alongside Dan Streit, conjuring a dystopian diorama of rooftop riots, cop-car collisions, robot wars, and swarming…
50 Cent just locked down the biggest entertainment development deal Louisiana has seen in decades and the timing couldn’t be more strategic for both sides. G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana finalized its $124 million agreement with the state on Monday (January 12), creating a three-venue entertainment complex in downtown Shreveport that positions Louisiana as a…
South Korean label ADOR and K-pop group NewJeans have been embroiled in a heated legal saga for over a year, and it took an unexpected turn last month when the label terminated and sued Danielle, one-fifth of the crew. The member addressed NewJeans fans (aka Bunnies) for the first time since then in a nine-minute…
Image Credit: Netflix Owen Cooper emerged as one of 2025’s breakout stars after Adolescence premiered on Netflix in March 2025 to critical acclaim. His gripping performance as Jamie Miller — a seemingly well-behaved 13-year-old whose arrest for the murder of a classmate sets the story in motion — earned rave reviews from critics and audiences…
Look, I may be one of the few holdouts who still thinks that Meta’s metaverse concept isn’t dead, and that the company remains focused on bringing its VR social worlds to fruition for the next generation, even if it’s not discussing those plans publicly at the moment. But Meta’s own cost-cutting efforts don’t support that,…
Meghan Trainor I’m Not In The Toxic Mom Group, I Swear Published January 12, 2026 5:57 PM PST Meghan Trainor is doubling down on distancing herself even further from Ashley Tisdale‘s “toxic mom group” allegations … Meghan says she’s not involved in any way, shape, or form. The singer took to TikTok for a second…
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has come, and the no-rollout era may finally be coming to an end.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. There…
Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” is officially the biggest country song of all time in terms of sales. His rendition of the modern country standard—written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove in 1981—has sold over 20 million units in the United States, making it only the third single ever to be certified double diamond by the…
Mary J. Blige just dropped major news that has Las Vegas buzzing with excitement about her upcoming Strip debut. The nine-time Grammy winner announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, marking a historic moment for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, who has never headlined a Vegas show before. “I’ve been…
