Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era reins in London - But not without a fight
Beyoncé is back in London, and she’s not here to play it safe.
Ditching the silver sequins of Renaissance for rhinestone fringe and cowboy boots, the global superstar has taken over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with her Cowboy Carter residency.
Four out of six dates to go. One of music’s most decorated performers. And yet - despite the spectacle, the soul, and the show-stopping vocals - there’s been an unexpected wrinkle: tickets aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.
Live music review: James at Piece Hall in Halifax - Tim Booth’s voice as good as ever
Since its grand reopening some years ago, Halifax’s iconic Piece Hall building has been revitalised in purpose and experience as it was filled with various shops and high-end bars.
Along with this, the Piece Hall has since been repurposed as a venue for concerts, with names like Johnny Marr, Underworld, Weezer and more - a range of styles and artists are available.
As far as a venue goes, the experience offered was fantastic, writes Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner, who saw the band strut their stuff on Saturday night.
Eminem’s publishing company files copyright lawsuit against Meta
Legendary rapper Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, suing the company for $109 million.
According to E! Entertainment, Eight Mile Style is accusing the tech giant of violating the copyright of 243 songs from his catalogue through the “unauthorised storage, reproduction and exploitation” of the tracks on their platform, writes Music News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
Radio 2 in the Park news: Def Leppard and Bryan Adams set to headline, line-up revealed
Radio 2 in the Park is a music festival that has been going on every year since 2011 and has had many huge names over the years performing at the show.
This year the festival will be held in Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex from Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7 and the lineup has been released ahead of the event.
Bryan Adams and Def Leppard have been set to headline Radio 2 in the Park 2025 along with other artists featured in the lineup to also perform, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
Beyoncé's 'COWBOY CARTER' Tour: Chart-topping triumphs and a historic UK tour
Released in March 2024, COWBOY CARTER marked Beyoncé's foray into country music.
The project stands as a testament to her versatility and willingness to challenge musical boundaries. Blending country, rock, R&B, and Americana.
Ariana Grande returns to the big screen in 'Meet the Parents 4'
Ariana Grande is set to star in the upcoming sequel to the Meet the Parents franchise, joining original cast members Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.
Bryson Tiller announces 'Solace & The Vices': A double album signalling a new chapter
Bryson Tiller is preparing to release his first double album, Solace & The Vices, marking a significant evolution in his musical journey.
Following the release of his self-titled album in April 2024, Tiller is set to delve deeper into his artistry with this ambitious project, writes Music News Blitz’s Nicole Powell.
American Music Awards 2025: Billie Eilish wins all seven of her nominations
This year marks the 51st Annual American Music Awards that was held on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas and it has been a year to remember.
The Award show has over 30 categories which consist of Artist of the year, Song of the Year, Favourite Pop Song and many more, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
Seven wins were achieved this year by 23-year-old female artist Billie Eilish, making her the most awarded artist of the night.
Kehlani poised to launch a bold new era following 'Crash' Tour
Kehlani stands on the cusp of a transformative phase in their career.
Following the conclusion of the expansive 'Crash World Tour', the Oakland-born R&B artist is signalling the dawn of a new creative chapter.
Radio 1 Big Weekend Headliners - Touching tributes and Sam’s faulty Fender
Radio 1’s Big Weekend is one that rarely disappoints; the event, that is available to watch either in person or streamed through the BBC themselves, has in recent years provided viewers with the company of artists such as Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Charli XCX.
This year the Big Weekend has been hosted in Liverpool, with Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons headlining among other headliners and surprise acts.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner provides a rundown on some of the memorable moments from each day this time around.
Ariana Grande keeps the ‘eternal sunshine’ era alive by releasing a new music video for her song ‘supernatural’
Following the recent release of her deluxe album, eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead, Ariana Grande has delivered a new music video following the recent blow-up of her song “supernatural,” and Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa is here to tell us all about it.
Disney Channel’s golden-age hits: Still hitting the right notes in 2025
Even in 2025, one listen to those infectious Disney Channel melodies and the nostalgia hits hard.
Victoria Monét’s moment: Chart-topping hits, award wins, and building an empire
Victoria Monét isn’t just riding the wave - she’s creating the tsunami.
Tyla returns with sultry new single “Bliss”
Grammy-winning South African star Tyla has returned with the sultry new single “Bliss,” released May 9, 2025.
It’s her first solo single since last year’s chart-topping debut album, TYLA.
Music News Blitz’s Mic Drop podcast kicks off with a Taylor Swift vs Ariana Grande debate
Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are two of the most talked about artists in the music industry and their fan bases have been debating for years over who is better than the other.
From albums to playlists: Music just hits different now
These days, most people listen to music through streaming. But before all that, albums were how you really got into an artist.
Whether it was on CD or digital download, people would play the whole thing through, track by track, and get a feel for the full vibe of the project, writes Music News Blitz’s Lamiya Huda.
The rise of TikTok musicians
TikTok's impact on the music industry is very prominent. Its algorithm pushes creative videos and audio that are proven popular, allowing even unknown artists to reach a large audience.
Viral trends frequently include snippets of songs that rapidly ascend streaming charts on social media daily.
For many, TikTok has served as a launchpad, making it easier to access success without having to struggle as much as artists in the past, writes Music News Blitz’s Lamiya Huda.
Beyond the bars: What the Kendrick-Drake beef says about pop culture
In 2024 and early 2025, the music industry witnessed one of the most high-profile rap feuds in recent memory: Drake vs Kendrick Lamar.
What began as subtle jabs and veiled shots escalated into a lyrical arms race that captivated fans, flooded social media, and reshaped the modern hip-hop landscape.
But beyond the headline-grabbing diss tracks, this beef tapped into something deeper - the enduring power of rap battles to shape not just the genre, but pop culture as a whole, writes Music News Blitz’s Lamiya Huda.
Bedroom pop: The antithesis of studio production
Throughout history, the arts have been a token of the wealth divide and something that remained inaccessible to the common man.
Music was a showcase of wealth, of influence and of power; it recognised and signified education and, more than anything, superiority.
Many factors worked in tandem to provide more and more people access to instruments and even musical education.
While music was claimed by more and more social demographics, the concept of music was perceived and experimented with differently, shifting the way it sounded, the way it was engaged with and the way it was distributed all in varied ways.
The birth of genres like soul, classical and jazz all as subsections of a greater world diversified the music scene and the amount of people who were listening to it, writes Music News Blitz’s Isaac James.
A masterful ‘Sinners’ soundtrack - Why Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster was as impressive to the ear as it was on the eye
Set in 1930s Mississippi, Sinners has stolen every headline on its surge to success on our screens and as with any brilliant film, the music is wonderfully crafted to match, writes Gabriel Mills for Music News Blitz.