Danny Gokey on Faith, Patriotism, and New Album ‘Sound of Heaven’
Grammy-nominated artist Danny Gokey’s new album features his usual upbeat and hopeful songs, but also songs that warn of the deceptive nature of evil and urge the church to “wake up” to the lies that society has accepted. “Evil disguises itself to deceive people,” Gokey told Crosswalk Headlines. LP with 11 songs, Heavenly Soundswas released […]
Crowder on ‘The Exile’ Album and Christians Living Faithfully in Dark Times
Grammy-nominated artist Crowder says the message of his latest album is simple but necessary for Christians living in a dark culture: “Everything’s going to be okay.” The cover of the album is Exilefeatures photographs of arid, desolate land; the album’s 30-second intro includes an ominous audio warning: “In case of nuclear or radioactive fallout, take […]
Rihanna Denies Retirement Rumors, Says She’s ‘Starting Over’ With Highly Anticipated Album
Rihanna denied retirement rumors and said she’s “starting over” on her highly anticipated album “R9” in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET). The famous singer shut down the rumors Monday night at the launch of her new brand, Fenty Hair, in Los Angeles, according to ET. Rihanna sparked retirement speculation after stepping out in […]
Martin Shkreli copied Wu-Tang Clan album: lawsuit
Martin Shkreli is being sued in New York by a digital art collective that claims it paid $4.75 million for a one-of-a-kind album by hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, only to find that a convicted pharmaceutical executive made copies and released the music to the public. Shkreli paid $2 million for Once in Shaolin in 2015 […]
Bon Jovi drops album ‘Forever’ 40 years after debut: review
When Bon Jovi debuted 40 years ago with their 1984 self-titled album, which featured the hit “Runaway,” they were compared to bands like Loverboy. A review in The Washington Post described their music as “distinct” and “characterless” and Jon Bon Jovi’s singing voice as “a high-pitched, hysterical shriek.” The review went on to slam his […]
Pop star Meghan Trainor to release new album ‘Timeless’ with more mature empowerment anthems
On June 7, 2024, songwriter and pop performer Meghan Trainor will release her sixth studio album, “Timeless.” Trainor was excited to record the album’s first single, “Been Like This,” with her idol T-Pain. She says she’s still writing songs about self-love just like she did when she first started, but now with the perspective of […]
Travis Kelce reveals his favorite song from Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ album
I’m proud of my boyfriend! Travis Kelsey has finally shared his favorite song from his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. The 34-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion was asked to choose one of Swift’s 31 songs released on April 19, and apparently the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end play was his favorite. […]
Dua Lipa’s new album ‘Radical Optimism’ brings a new sound and new outlook
Dua Lipa is floating in the ocean as the sun begins to set behind her. She looks strong and calm, except for the looming threat of a giant shark whose fins break through the water just a few feet away. The image is the cover of her third album, “Radical Optimism,” which will be released […]
Album is no ‘Future Nostalgia’
music review radical optimism “Radical optimism” is solid. Had Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, or any of the other up-and-coming pop girlies released this album, it would certainly have made them star makers. But Dua Lipa, a bona fide dance floor diva, set the bar too high for herself with 2020’s Future Nostalgia, one of the […]
Taylor Swift fans share raw reactions to her new album as psychologist weighs in: ‘Explores dark places’
Taylor Swift released her long-awaited 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, a few days ago, and the pop star’s fans are going wild. A search for “TTPD reactions” brings up thousands of videos on TikTok in which the Swifties share their first thoughts and feelings about their 31 new songs. Amid the live reactions across […]