The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu: 1. Ari Lennox, “Shea Butter Baby”: A message to the Grammy Awards, in the words of pop music philosopher Mariah Carey: “Them chickens is ash and I’m lotion.” Them is the Grammys, and the lotion is Ari Lennox’s “Shea Butter Baby,” a product that’s clearly...

Post Malone will carry a leading seven nominations into Sunday night’s presentation of the American Music Awards, but Taylor Swift — who will be named “Artist of the Decade” during the ceremony — could set a record for most AMA wins of all time.

Millions of revelers flocked to grab a spot on either side of the East River Thursday, hoping to get the best view of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks that lit up the New York City skyline

Apple Music is taking its “Up Next” program and playlist on the road. The streaming service announced Monday that a live series featuring artists from its playlist and its program highlighting breakthrough acts, from Bad Bunny to Khalid, will perform on the “Up Next Live” tour. Seven artists will each perform one date on the seven-city trek, which kicks off...

Cardi B and Post Malone marked major breakthroughs in the last year, but the rap stars won’t compete for best new artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

U2 and Elton John are headed to the Grammys to help the organization celebrate its 60th awards show.