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Beyoncé is ‘Pollstar”s #1 touring artist in the world and North America

Friday, December 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Yee-haw! Beyoncé is the #1 touring artist in the world and North America, according to Pollstar, a trade publication for the concert and live music industry. She secured the top position thanks to her 2025 Cowboy Carter tour, grossing nearly $400 million worldwide with... Read More.

It’s t-i-i-i-me — for Mariah Carey to return to #1 on the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

Monday, December 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Is it even the holiday season if Mariah Carey isn't #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?Her ubiquitous song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has returned to the top of the chart for a 19th week overall, which means... Read More.

‘3,2,1’: Tucker Wetmore has his second #1

Monday, December 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Tucker Wetmore's enjoying the second #1 of his career as "3,2,1" tops the Mediabase country radio chart. That makes him the 14th artist in chart history to collect his first two number ones in the same calendar year, following in... Read More.

Christmas songs flood the Hot 100 top 10, but ‘Ophelia’ is still #1

Monday, December 1 by Lakes Media Music News

It's the most wonderful time of the year - if you love Christmas music. The Billboard Hot 100 top 10 has been invaded by holiday favorites, except for the top spot, which still belongs to Taylor Swift.Taylor's "The Fate of... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 1, 1944: The Doors drummer John Densmore is born

Monday, December 1 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Dec. 1, 1944...John Paul Densmore, drummer of the rock band The Doors, was born in Los Angeles, California.Densmore co-founded The Doors in 1965 along with frontman Jim Morrison, guitarist Robby Kreiger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek. They released their self-titled debut in... Read More.

K-pop K.O.: Stray Kids replace Taylor Swift at #1

Monday, December 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl has been knocked out of the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart by the group with the most number-one albums this century.DO IT, the new album by K-pop group Stray Kids,... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 26, 1994: Eagles hit #1 with ‘Hell Freezes Over’

Wednesday, November 26 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Nov. 26, 1994 ...The Eagles hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart with the live album Hell Freezes Over, the first record they released following a 14-year break.Band members Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Don Felder, Joe Walsh and Timothy B.... Read More.

The Paley Museum to hold special screening of ‘The Beatles Anthology episode 1’

Thursday, November 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Paley Museum in New York has announced a special screening of the first episode of The Beatles Anthology, the '90s docuseries that is being rereleased on Disney+.The Anthology: Episode One screening will take place Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET. It will be... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 20, 1995: The Beatles released ‘Anthology 1’

Thursday, November 20 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Nov. 20, 1995 ...The Beatles released the 60-track compilation album Anthology 1, featuring rarities, outtakes and live performances recorded from 1958 to 1964.It also included the first new Beatles song in 25 years, "Free as a Bird," which featured audio from... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 19, 1988: Bon Jovi scored their third #1 with ‘Bad Medicine’

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Nov. 19, 1988 ...Bon Jovi topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Bad Medicine," the lead single from their fourth album, New Jersey.The song, written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, was the band's third #1 single following... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 18, 1978: Billy Joel lands first #1 album with ’52nd Street’

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Nov. 18, 1978...Billy Joel landed his first #1 album with 52nd Street, his sixth studio album. The record spent eight weeks on top of the charts.The album, one of the first to be commercially released on CD, featured three top-40 singles:... Read More.

Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over $1 million for research to treat opioid use disorder

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Melissa Etheridge helped raise over $1 million for her Etheridge Foundation at the nonprofit's inaugural Rock Jam fundraiser, which featured performances by Etheridge, co-host Hugh Jackman and country star Ashley McBryde.The gala event took place Oct. 30 at VEA in Newport Beach, California, with... Read More.