Music News

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance Sets Viewership Record Despite the controversy, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show broke viewership records, becoming the most-watched Super Bowl performance of all time with 133.5 million viewers. The performance featured cameos from SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, and Serena Williams.
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Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Feud Escalates with New Diss Tracks The longstanding feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has intensified. Drake's latest track "Gimme a Hug" includes lines mocking Lamar's height and lyrical style, referring to him as a "small fish" like "Nemo." This follows Lamar's Super Bowl performance, where he took jabs at Drake.
The US Sun

NFL's 'Regret' Over Super Bowl Halftime Show Selection The NFL has expressed regret over choosing Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl halftime show instead of Lil Wayne. League officials believe they made a mistake and have issued an apology to Lil Wayne, who is a renowned rapper from New Orleans.
The US Sun

Hans Zimmer's Electrifying Live Performance Renowned composer Hans Zimmer captivated audiences at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on February 6 with a dynamic three-hour concert. The performance featured a 50-piece band delivering powerful renditions of scores from films like "Dune 2," "Inception," and "Gladiator." Zimmer's immersive show concluded with memorable pieces from "Interstellar" and "The Lion King." While no additional North American dates are currently scheduled, Zimmer hinted at future tours with new music and arrangements.
New York Post

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Bold Photoshoot Selena Gomez and her fiancé, producer Benny Blanco, posed for a daring photoshoot featured in Interview magazine. The couple announced their collaboration on a new joint album titled "I Said I Love You First," which includes the track "Scared of Loving You." This project marks Gomez's first full-length album since 2020's "Rare."
The Sun

Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2025 Lineup Revealed The 2025 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair is set to take place from March 14-16 at Hemisfair in San Antonio, Texas. The free event will showcase performances by prominent Tejano artists, including Michael Salgado, Stefani Montiel, and Siggno. With stages operating from noon to midnight, the festival is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans nationwide.
San Antonio Express-News

New York City Dominates Billboard's Top Music Venues List New York City has been recognized as the U.S. "beacon of live entertainment experience," with multiple venues topping Billboard's 2025 Top Music Venues list. MetLife Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Forest Hills Stadium, and the Brooklyn Paramount were honored in their respective categories. The city's rich musical heritage and diverse venues continue to solidify its legendary status in the live music scene.
New York Post

Golden State Warriors Launch Record Label and Album The Golden State Warriors have become the first NBA team to establish their own record label, Golden State Entertainment. Their debut album, "For the Soil," features top Bay Area artists such as E-40, Too Short, and Saweetie. This innovative project aims to blend basketball and music, creating a unique cultural intersection. AP News

New Music

Popular artists and chart-topping tracks.

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – "Scared of Loving You"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~35M Genre: Pop

Drake – "GIMME A HUG"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~30.6M Genre: R&B

ROSÉ (BLACKPINK) – "Number One Girl"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~16.2M Genre: Pop / K-Pop

Sabrina Carpenter (feat. Dolly Parton) – "Please Please Please"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~10.7M Genre: Pop / Country-Pop

JISOO (BLACKPINK) – "Earthquake"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~5.86M Genre: K-Pop / Dance-Pop

Addison Rae – "High Fashion"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~4.25M Genre: Pop

Alok & Kylie Minogue – "Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~1.45M Genre: Dance/Electronic Pop

The Offspring – "Ok, But This Is The Last Time"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~1.97M Genre: Punk Rock

Isabel LaRosa – "Home"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~627K Genre: Dark Pop / Alt-Pop

Riley Green – "Worst Way"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~368K Genre: Country

Sam Fender – "Remember My Name"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~259K Genre: Indie Rock

Lacuna Coil – "I Wish You Were D3AD"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~202K Genre: Gothic Metal

Our Lady Peace – "No Angels in This Town"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~82.3K Genre: Alternative Rock

Stela Cole – "Stereoqueen"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~52.8K Genre: Pop / Alt-Pop

Kate Hudson – "Right On Time"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~45.2K Genre: Pop Rock

Mallrat – "My Darling, My Angel"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~35.9K Genre: Electropop / Indie Pop

Luvcat – "Love & Money"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~35K Genre: Indie Pop

Night Tapes – "TELEVISION"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~34.1K Genre: Dream P

Found Music

Artists with smaller followings on YouTube.

Magic City Hippies – "Enemies"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~20.6K Genre: Indie Funk / Alt-Pop

Hazlett – "Doing My Best"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~18.6K Genre: Indie Folk/Pop

Deadly Apples (feat. Richard Patrick & Danny Lohner) – "Volatile"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~3.03K Genre: Industrial Rock/Metal

unpolished* – "sucker"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~2.09K Genre: Rock/Pop Punk

rusbro. – "4am"

🔗 Watch Here Subscribers: ~397 Genre: Electronic/Downtempo

Covers & Remixes

Not always from this week, but always fabulous

Tenacious D covers "Wicket Game" 🔗 Watch Here 

The Warning covers "You Oughta Know" 🔗 Watch Here 

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