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Luminate Names “Dreams,” “Mr. Brightside” as Some of the Most-Listened to Tracks Per Decade in 2025
SummaryLuminate’s year-end report identified the most-listened-to songs in the US for every decade since the 1960sClassic rock staples like "Fortunate Son" and "Dreams" continue to dominate due to viral social media trendsThe 2020s category saw a surprising upset, with Alex Warren’s 2025 track "Ordinary" beating out earlier chart-toppersMusic consumption is often viewed through the lens of "what's new," but a recent deep dive by data powerhouse Luminate proves that nostalgia is a driving force in the streaming era. In its comprehensive year-end report for 2025, the analytics firm broke down the most-listened-to tracks in the US across the last seven decades, offering a fascinating look at how platforms like TikTok and film syncs are cementing the legacy of specific anthems.The breakdown be...
A$AP Rocky Reveals Full ‘DON’T BE DUMB’ Tracklist
SummaryA$AP Rocky has confirmed the 15-track list for his long-awaited fourth album, DON’T BE DUMB, releasing this Friday, January 16. The project features production from a "who's who" of heavyweights, including Pharrell Williams, Madlib, Metro Boomin, The Alchemist, and Mike DeanThe album is a cross-media collaboration with legendary filmmaker Tim Burton, who designed the cover art and inspired the project's "German Expressionist" aesthetic, while his longtime composer Danny Elfman scored several tracksSetting a massive commercial pace, the album has officially broken the record for the most pre-saved hip-hop album in Spotify history, surpassing 1 million pre-saves and moving over 130,000 units in physical pre-sales (including a limited-edition "Shirthead" vinyl)Multi-hyphenate artist an...
Everything We Learned From The ‘Resident Evil’ Showcase
Resident Evil Requiem offers diverse difficulty settings, new gameplay mechanics, and exciting collaborations, promising a thrilling survival horror experience.
Bruno Mars Sets Ticketmaster Record for Most Tickets Sold in a Single Day
"The Romantic Tour" sold 2.1 million tickets in its first day on sale. Bruno Mars Sets Ticketmaster Record for Most Tickets Sold in a Single Day Scoop Harrison
Disneyland Bringing OG ‘Star Wars’ Characters To Galaxy’s Edge
In a move that honestly should have happened a long time ago, Disneyland is finally bringing characters from the original Star Wars movies that were in theaters between 1977 and 1983 to Galaxy's Edge, the area of the amusement park dedicated to the movie franchise, beginning April 29.
Lil Wayne’s ‘Lollipop’ Was Originally Made For Dem Franchize Boyz, Group Confirms
Dem Franchize Boyz are opening up about the biggest bag they ever missed. The Bankhead, GA-based group made their mark during a pivotal era in Southern Hip-Hop, delivering timeless records like “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It,” “I Think They Like Me,” and “White Tee.” But there’s one song that got away. Back in March […]
Johnny Knoxville Avoiding Concussions for Jackass 5: “I Just Can’t Get Hit in the Head Anymore”
He's still up for getting hit anywhere else. Johnny Knoxville Avoiding Concussions for Jackass 5: “I Just Can’t Get Hit in the Head Anymore” Liz Shannon Miller
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Dave Filoni Takes Over Creative Direction
Kennedy gave updates on pending projects from Donald Glover and Taika Waititi as a parting gift to fans. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Dave Filoni Takes Over Creative Direction Eddie Fu
Muse Abruptly Cancel Upcoming Concerts Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances”
The band called the cancellations a "very difficult decision." Muse Abruptly Cancel Upcoming Concerts Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances” Spencer Kaufman
Rolling Loud Announces 2026 Lineup With Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver
SummaryRolling Loud is relocating its flagship event to Camping World Stadium in Orlando for its only US appearance of 2026, scheduled for May 8 to May 10The festival features a trio of first-time or milestone headliners: Don Toliver (Friday), Playboi Carti (Saturday), and YoungBoy Never Broke Again (Sunday), who is making his headlining debut for the franchise during his "MASA Tour"The 75+ artist lineup includes heavyweights like Chief Keef, Sexyy Red, and Pooh Shiesty, alongside rising stars like EsDeeKid, Nettspend, and OsamaSon, with 3-day general admission tickets starting at $279Rolling Loud is ushering in a new chapter by moving its flagship operations to Orlando for its sole United States appearance of 2026. Scheduled for May 8 through May 10 at Camping World Stadium, the festival ...
A Rare Tupac Shakur Demo Cassette From 1988 Is Up for Auction at Wax Poetics
SummaryWax Poetics is hosting a landmark auction of the GE-OLOGY Collection, featuring a rare 1988 demo cassette — one of the earliest known recordings of Tupac Shakur (then performing as MC New York) alongside his group, Born BusyThe archive includes a curated selection of unrecorded handwritten lyrics, a 1986 Jada Pinkett birthday invitation, and a signed graduation banner from the Baltimore barbecue held just before Ge-ology’s move to New YorkBidding for the collection officially opened on January 14, and is scheduled to close on February 11Wax Poetics has launched a landmark auction featuring an extraordinary archive from the personal collection of producer and artist Ge-ology. This selection centers on one of the earliest known recordings of Tupac Shakur, captured around 1988 when the...
Verizon Offers Customers $20 Account Credit Following Massive Wireless Service Outage
On Wednesday, Verizon suffered "technical issues" that led to a massive service outage lasting hours for thousands of its customers across the country.
