The summer single, one of several to come from a feud with fellow rapper Drake, was one of the biggest songs of 2024, hitting the top of Billboard’s Hot 100.

Some people have surmised that Aubrey's legal tactic is a way to get the NFL and Apple Music, who sponsor the halftime show, to make Kendrick not include that song in his set. Drake's lawsuit only ups the ante on the Super Bowl banning the performance of the song in order to possibly avoid being thrown into the court case.

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter were the most-streamed U.S. pop artists of 2024, according to a year-end report from Luminate.

David Lynch, renowned filmmaker, has died at 78. Drake sues Universal Music for defamation over a Kendrick Lamar song. An assailant in Mumbai remains at large after stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. Musicians like Lady Gaga support wildfire relief concerts.

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The global music industry reached 4.8 trillion streams in 2024, with Taylor Swift's album topping U.S. sales at 3.491 million. Shaboozey had the top song.

Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.

Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash to proceed as scheduled amid the devastating California wildfires, with a charitable focus.

The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the Recording Academy has refocused its aim to support relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Grammy Awards 2025 will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here’s what to expect - The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto

Police officers responding to a 911 call in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood that evening said a 50-year-old man told them he was arguing with another man who punched him in the face multiple times. The victim was taken to the hospital with swelling on the left side of his face, according to police.

Three former All Blacks players will be eligible to represent the Flying Fijians this year, providing a boost to Fiji’s rugby prospects. Pita Gus Sowakula, 30, will be eligible to represent Fiji after completing his three-year stand-down period following his last All Blacks appearance in July 2022.