On her fan-favorite Ctrl song “Drew Barrymore,” SZA sings about feeling insecure and lonely — but the track’s real-life namesake makes her feel the exact opposite.

With the music industry quite literally defrosting after the holidays, much of this week’s chart resembles where we left it in 2024. However, the few big acts who chose to fit new music into the historically quiet period are very much reaping the benefits.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” scores its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This marks Gaga’s second longest chart-topping reign of her career, tying the three-week run at No.

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Jewel Wicker interviews the always-awkward Atlanta-based comedian as he embarks on 10-city tour and launches a Bleacher Report series.

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen are the leading contenders for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, with 10 nods each. They are followed by Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter, with nine nods each. All five artists are nominated for artist of the year, as are Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, SZA and Teddy Swims.

Radio news: 87.7 is now R&B the Vibe; Laura Dickerson is now mid-day host and assistant director at Q99.7; David Abel takes over as CMG Atlanta market manager.

BTS’ V took to social media to share some songs with his fans from his current playlist. The singer listed out I Want by Mk.gee, Crybaby by SZA, Mama by Kim Pil Sun, Funny Papers by Mac Miller, The Dress by Dijon and Rose’s stay a little longer as his recent favourites.

The nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards have been revealed, with Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen leading the pack.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards will return on Monday, March 17, to celebrate their station’s most-played artists and songs of 2024. The nominees for the 2025 awards were announced Wednesday, and Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead with ten each for their inescapable hit songs this year.

Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone also scored multiple nominations at the March 17 event that will pay tribute to the rebuilding of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires.