The B-52s are to receive the 2,861st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The band behind Love Shack will be officially honoured with the star on 29 October.
"The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the B-52s to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer said in a statement.
"Honouring The B-52s with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of their unforgettable music, fearless spirit and the nostalgia they've created for generations of fans. Their unique sound and energy have truly become part of Hollywood's musical history."
SiriusXM presenter Richard Blade will host the ceremony. Members of The Go-Go's, who were awarded their own star in 2011, and musician, actor and comedian Fred Armisen are scheduled to deliver speeches during the livestreamed event.
The band's star will be situated at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, outside Amoeba Music.
The B-52s reached a career high in 1989 with Cosmic Thing, which climbed to No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 and spent 65 weeks on the chart. The record produced two consecutive hit singles, Love Shack and Roam.
The original members were Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland. Ricky Wilson died from an AIDS-related illness in 1985, while Strickland ceased touring with the band in 2013.
After announcing farewell tours on several occasions, the group is preparing to conclude its current Cosmic De-Evolution Tour, co-headlined with Devo, in Palm Desert, California, on 31 October.
Dolly Parton has spoken about the sexism she has faced throughout her career.
The country music legend revealed that she learned early on not to let outside opinions affect her, particularly when she began taking on acting roles in Hollywood during the 1980s.
Speaking to People in a recent interview, Dolly said people often assumed she did not know what she was doing simply because she was a woman.
"You have to grow into things, and you have to grow out of things; that's how I handled my career," she shared. "I needed to try things. A lot of people think because you're a girl, you don't always know what you're doing."
The Jolene singer added, "I don't care about what other people are doing. I only care about what I need to be doing."
Dolly, 79, explained that her faith, instincts and determination have always helped her find her own path.
"I don't try to tell other people how to do it, how to be, but I know who I am," she told the publication. "I'm a star to everybody but me. I'm just a working girl. I always just say that I'm a workhorse that looks like a show horse."
During the interview, the 11-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 100 million albums, also made it clear that she sees herself as her only competition.
"I'm not trying to outdo anybody except me. I just want to be my best self at all times and try to improve every day," she stated. "It wasn't about just being rich; it was about being successful at what I love to do. Dreams nor wishes come true without a lot of hard work."
BTS has secured five nominations at the 2026 MAMA Awards.
The K pop group is in the running for Artist of the Year and Best Male Group, alongside Album of the Year for Arirang, Best Vocal Performance Group for Swim and Best Music Video for 2.0.
Meanwhile, BTS member J-Hope has picked up two nominations for his feature on Le Sserafim's Spaghetti, which is shortlisted for Best Collaboration and Best Dance Performance Female Group.
Fellow K pop act BigBang has earned four nominations, with another four going to solo projects by members Taeyang and G-Dragon.
BigBang is nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Male Group, as well as Best Music Video and Best Dance Performance Male Group for BiiiG.
Taeyang has received three solo nominations, including Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist and Best Dance Performance Male Solo for his track Live Fast Die Slow.
G-Dragon, who took home Artist of the Year at the 2025 ceremony, has also been nominated for Best Collaboration for his appearance on Aespa's WDA (Whole Different Animal).
Tomorrow X Together has also picked up three nominations.
The MAMA Awards nominees were announced on Monday, coinciding with the opening of first round voting for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The upcoming Grammys will introduce a dedicated Asian pop category for the first time.
Previously known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, the MAMA Awards are among Asia's most prominent annual music ceremonies. This year's event will be held across two nights on 20 and 21 November in Osaka, Japan.
Drake’s spokesperson has denied speculation that the rapper is the father of Keshia Chanté’s baby.
The Canadian singer and songwriter revealed in a Hello! Canada interview on Tuesday that she is pregnant with a boy and expects to welcome him next summer.
Although Keshia kept the father’s identity private, she suggested that he works in music.
Her announcement soon prompted social media users to speculate that Drake could be the father.
The rapper’s representative moved quickly to dismiss the claim.
Speaking to People, the spokesperson said: "It's false."
Drake, 39, and Keshia, 38, previously had a brief relationship and have stayed friends. She is also reportedly the woman who inspired "Kiki, do you love me?", the memorable lyric from his 2018 track In My Feelings.
Keshia’s representative has yet to address the speculation surrounding the Unpredictable singer.
During her conversation with Hello!, Keshia described herself as "unavailable" when the subject of her relationship status came up.
Discussing her pregnancy, she said: "I'm very free-spirited, and whatever the universe wants for me, I'll have. But (the baby's dad) said he was ready. He set up the play and he nailed it! God bless him... He's brilliant and super creative and just constantly doing things that I'm inspired by. So I would love to see my son have his mannerisms and his swag."
Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, is already a father to Adonis, whom he welcomed with former partner Sophie Brussaux in October 2017.
Black Sabbath guitarist and heavy metal pioneer Tony Iommi MBE has helped bring in more than £15,000 to establish a new scholarship for emerging musicians in Birmingham.
The money was raised through An Evening with… Tony Iommi, which filled Bradshaw Hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Fans made the journey from North America, South America and Europe for the event, which opened with Conservatoire student ensemble Jezt performing Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" as a string quartet.
Sports broadcaster Gary Newbon MBE, a longtime friend of Iommi, guided the conversation as the guitarist looked back on his life and musical career. Iommi explained how a factory accident at 17, which took the tips of his fingers, led him to develop his distinctive playing style. Inspired by jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, he made his own replacement fingertips and adjusted his approach to the instrument, helping shape the sound of heavy metal.
Iommi also revisited Back to the Beginning, Black Sabbath’s final concert at Villa Park in July 2025, when he shared the stage with Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. He spoke about what he is working on next, including his upcoming solo record, From the Dark.
Toyah Willcox, Robert Fripp and Bev Bevan were among the familiar faces in attendance. Conservatoire Principal Stephen Maddock OBE welcomed the scholarship, explaining how financial support can help young musicians from different backgrounds make the most of their education.
Through his support for Birmingham’s rising musicians, Iommi is helping the city’s bold musical traditions live on while giving new talent the chance to build a future of its own.
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