American Music Awards 2025
Kendrick Lamar leads the AMA nominations with 10 nods, including Artist and Album of the Year. Post Malone follows with eight, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey each earned seven. The show, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, airs live from Las Vegas on May 26.
Carlos Santana Health Update
Carlos Santana postponed his San Antonio concert due to dehydration. His manager confirmed he’s recovering well, and the show will be rescheduled. Full statement here: Ultimate Classic Rock
Phish Tops Rock Hall Fan Vote
Phish won the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 fan vote with 330,000 votes. Bad Company and Billy Idol followed, but the fan vote is symbolic and doesn't guarantee induction.
Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78
Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker, known for his work with Queen, has passed away.
YouTube Music Dominates in South Korea
YouTube Music leads in South Korea with 9.53M monthly users. Melon, though smaller in user base, maintains the highest percentage of paid subscribers due to exclusive K-pop content and fan engagement strategies like video calls and meetups.
A24 Expands Into Music
Indie film studio A24 is diving into music, launching A24 Music with projects like The Moment starring Charli XCX and a tribute to Stop Making Sense.
K-Pop Legal Battle: Min Hee-Jin vs HYBE
Min Hee-Jin’s legal team claims HYBE must prove it lawfully terminated a $70.5M shareholder agreement after her dismissal as CEO of ADOR.
Kanye West Confession & A$AP Ferg Support
Kanye West revealed he molested a male cousin during childhood in a song and X post. A$AP Ferg responded by supporting West and sharing his own trauma in his album DAROLD.
Seth MacFarlane to Release Sinatra Album
Seth MacFarlane will drop Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements on June 6, featuring 12 previously unreleased arrangements from the Sinatra vaults.
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