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Tito Jackson , founding member of iconic family band The Jackson 5 along with brothers Michael , Jermaine , Jackie and Marlon , has passed away at the age of 70. News of his was death initially reported by Entertainment Tonight , and said to come from former Jackson family manager, Steve Manning . Per ET , Manning told the outlet that while the cause of death was officially undetermined, he believed Tito suffered a heart attack while driving on a road trip. The singer and guitarist’s sons, Taj , Taryll , and TJ , confirmed their father’s death, sharing a message on the IG page of their R&B group 3T. Relaying they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken” by their father’s sudden death. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken," the message read. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5 , some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’" “Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.” Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on Oct. 15, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, Tito was the third of 10 children to Katherine and Joe Jackson . Two of which of course include worldwide superstars Michael Jackson , and sister Janet Jackson . After seeing his son Tito’s promising skills as a singer and guitarist at a young age, Joe Jackson created the group the Jackson Brothers in 1964, consisting of Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie. The Jackson 5 topped the charts with hits like “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” and “I Want You Back,” and were eventually all inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Though never officially called it quits as a band, Michael left the band in 1984 after his album, Thriller , became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Tito went on to have a solo career, releasing two studio albums, 2016’s Tito Time , and  Under Your Spell in 2021. Tito had recently been performing with brothers Marlon and Jackie, with a show as recently as one week ago in England. While on tour in Europe, on September 11, just days before his death, Tito posted on Facebook about visiting a memorial to Michael Jackson in Munich, Germany, with his brothers. “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” Tito wrote. “We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.” The brothers were next scheduled to appear in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on October 25, and in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 1.

Stop hunting for this week’s new releases all over the place. Each week, we scour the soundscape to bring together a playlist of the hottest new tracks spanning Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative, and Country. Listen to  Audacy All New   on the free Audacy app Press play for the latest from Miranda Lambert , Snow Patrol , The Weeknd , FINNEAS , Tate McRae , Shawn Mendes , and more this week on Audacy All New . New this week (September 13): Armadillo - Miranda Lambert Santa Fe - Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum This Is The Sound Of Your Voice - Snow Patrol Everything's Here And Nothing's Lost - Snow Patrol Dancing In The Flames - The Weeknd Cleats – FINNEAS It's Ok I'm Ok - Tate McRae I'm His, He's Mine - Katy Perry, Doechii Nobody Knows - Shawn Mendes Icing – BRELAND Talk Talk - Charli XCX, Troye Sivan The Girl That I Call Home - Tears For Fears This Is What Forever Feels Like - JVKE, Nick Jonas Backroads Of My Mind - Chase Matthew Paradise - Fat Joe, Anitta, DJ Khaled Tattoos - Brantley Gilbert Bad Dreams - Teddy Swims Kyrie & Luka - Eminem, 2 Chainz World Tour (Aquafina) - Juice WRLD Feel Like Home – Foushee Model, Actress, Whatever - Suki Waterhouse In My Dreams - Four Tet, Ellie Goulding Bye Bye Bye – Dasha Invisible – Knox Anything For You – Jordana Off White Rozay - ASAP Ferg You And I - London Grammar All Red - Playboi Carti First Heartbreak – Lauv Break My Love - RuFuS DU SOL You'll Be Ok, Kid - Demi Lovato When The Light Goes - Marcin, Portugal. The Man Kickin – IDK Heartbeat - 2Rare, Lakeyah, Ann Marie Sexy 4ever - INJI, Nile Rodgers Along For The Ride – Coin Bread Believer – Porches Driver - Soccer Mommy Waiting On The Right Time - Thee Sacred Souls Blessings - Yolanda Adams Black And White - Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler What A Woman Can Do - Maddie & Tae What Kinda Man - Parker McCollum He's My Man – Luvcat Everybody Die - Ray Vaughn, SiR Passenger Princess (Jibbitz) - Monaleo, Stunna 4 Vegas Mindless Creatures – Dayglow More Than Enough! - Jordin Sparks Audacious - Franz Ferdinand Sentimental - Thomas Day Casamigos - Koe Wetzel Green Light - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Vince Gill I'd Miss The Birds - Joy Oladokun Anxiety – Hulvey Perfume – DWLLRS Dead Giveaway – Nemahsis Eusexua - FKA Twigs Feminine Adornments – Julie Husk - Men I Trust Don't Hurt Me So Bad! – BabyJake Far Fetched - Leon Thomas, Ty Dolla Sign Had Enough – Duckwrth Tell Me - Joey BadaSS, Chloe Thinking About You - Pale Waves Silverado Blue - Tucker Wetmore Soft Spot - Keshi

Jordan Chiles got her moment to shine (literally) at the 2024 MTV Video Music Award s on Wednesday night, September 11. LISTEN NOW : Flavor Flav calls in from Paris to the Klein.Ally.Show at KROQ ' The Olympian took the VMAs stage with rapper Flavor Flav to present the award for BEST COLLABORATION and before announcing the winner , Flav took a moment to make sure Chiles got some love. After calling it an “honor” to stand next to the Olympian, Flav reached in his back pocket and pulled out a blinged out bronze clock resembling the one he is famous for wearing and hung it around Chiles’ neck. The gesture comes weeks after the 23-year-old was stripped of her hard-earned bronze medal after the Summer Olympics in Paris. Flavor Flav had mentioned recently he wanted to replace Chiles ’ medal with a tricked-out clock as he took to X during the height of the Olympic drama telling Chiles, “I gots yo back.” “USA gonna Fight The Powers that be… but in the meantime between time I gots yo back, [Jordan Chiles]” he wrote on X a few weeks back. “Hit me up.” Flavor Flav has been an avid supporter of the Olympics and attending athletes this year most notably by sponsoring the USA Women’s Water Polo Team, Helping a Track & Field athlete with rent and now, presenting Chiles with a one-of-a-kind Bronze “medal.” “Everybody wants to feel like they got their back covered, like somebody has their back, you know what I'm saying?” Flav explained of his next-level support “And when they feel that it makes them feel more powerful, it makes them feel more better.” Following the medal moment, Flav and Jordan got to present the award for BEST COLLABORATION to Taylor Swift and Post Malone for “Fortnight,” which got Flavor Flav even more hype. Check out the moment below. Featured Image Photo Credit: Manny Carabel/Getty Images

Hosted by Houston Hottie Megan Thee Stallion , the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have officially arrived with a night full of the brightest stars, big-time awards -- and of course, major music moments. Take a look at this year's winner's list below! Listen to  Music Awards Radio  and more on the free Audacy app Taylor Swift and her pal  Post Malone stepped into this year's ceremony leading the impressive pack of nominees which also includes Pop sensations Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande , as well as Hip-Hop icon  Eminem , each with six nominations a piece. Additionally, this year's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award was bestowed upon Pop icon Katy Perr y Take a look at our real-time winner's list below to find out whose nods turned into wins -- and congratulations to all of this year's spectacular nominees. IDEO OF THE YEAR WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records Billie Eilish – “Lunch” – Darkroom / Interscope Records Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records BEST NEW ARTIST WINNER: Chappell Roan – Island Gracie Abrams – Interscope Records Tyla – Epic Records ARTIST OF THE YEARWINNER: Taylor Swift – Republic Records WINNER: Taylor Swift – Republic Records Ariana Grande – Republic Records Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment Eminem – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records Sabrina Carpenter – Island SZA – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records BEST POP WINNER: Taylor Swift – Republic Records Camila Cabello – Geffen / Interscope Records Dua Lipa – Warner Records Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records Sabrina Carpenter – Island Tate McRae – RCA Records SONG OF THE YEAR WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records Jack Harlow – “Lovin On Me” – Generation Now / Atlantic Records Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records Teddy Swims – “Lose Control” – Warner Records VMAs Most Iconic Performance WINNER: Katy Perry – “Roar” (2013) Beyoncé – “Love on Top” (2011) Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Missy Elliott – “Like a Virgin” & “Hollywood” (2003) Eminem – “The Real Slim Shady” & “The Way I Am” (2000) Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi” (2009) Madonna – “Like a Virgin” (1984) Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me” (2009) BEST COLLABORATION WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy “ – OVO / Republic Records GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones” – Columbia Records Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven” – Bighit Music / Geffen Records Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud SONG OF SUMMER WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather” – Darkroom / Interscope Records Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!” – Amusement Records / Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” – Atlantic Records Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That” – Wilburn Holding Co. / Boominati / Epic / Republic GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records Hozier – “Too Sweet” – Columbia Records Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – American Dogwood / EMPIRE SZA – “Saturn” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records Tommy Richman – “Million Dollar Baby” – ISO Supremacy / PULSE Records / Concord BEST HIP-HOP WINNER: Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy “ – OVO / Republic Records GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!” – CMG / Interscope Records Gunna – “Fukumean” – Young Stoner Life Records / 300 Entertainment Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti – “FE!N” – Cactus Jack / Epic Records BEST R&B WINNER: SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records Alicia Keys – “Lifeline” – AK Records / Gamma Muni Long – “Made For Me” – Def Jam Tyla – “Water” – Fax Records / Epic Records Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good” – Mega / Gamma Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” – Lovett Music / RCA Records BEST K-POP WINNER: Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven” – Bighit Music / Geffen Records NCT Dream – “Smoothie” – SM Entertainment / Virgin Music Group NewJeans – “Super Shy” – ADOR / Geffen Records Stray Kids – “Lalalala” – JYP Entertainment / Imperial / Republic Records Tomorrow X Together – “Deja vu” – Bighit Music / Imperial / Republic Records BEST LATIN WINNER: Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment Bad Bunny – “Monaco” – Rimas Entertainment Karol G – “Mi Ex Tenia Razon” – Bichota / Interscope Records Myke Towers – “Lala” – Warner Music Latina Peso Pluma & Anitta – “Bellakeo” – Double P Records Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment Shakira & Cardi B – “Puntería” – Sony Music US Latin BEST ALTERNATIVE WINNER: Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit Hozier – “Too Sweet” – Columbia Records Imagine Dragons – “Eyes Closed” – KIDinaKorner / Interscope Records Linkin Park – “Friendly Fire” – This Compilation / Warner Records Teddy Swims – “Lose Control (Live)” – Warner Records BEST ROCK WINNER: Lenny Kravitz – “Human” – Roxie Records Inc. / BMG Rights Management Bon Jovi – “Legendary” – Island Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records Green Day – “Dilemma” – Reprise Records / Warner Records Kings of Leon – “Mustang” – Capitol Records U2 – “Atomic City” – Interscope Records BEST AFROBEATS WINNER: Tyla – “Water” – Fax Records / Epic Records Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song” – Mavin / Republic Burna Boy – “City Boys” – Spaceship / Bad Habit / Atlantic Records Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational” – Chris Brown Entertainment / RCA Records Tems – “Love Me JeJe” – Since ’93 / RCA Records Usher, Pheelz – “Ruin” – mega / gamma. BEST TRENDING VIDEO WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba – “Mamushi” – Hot Girl Productions Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records Camila Cabello feat. Playboi Carti – “I Luv It” – Geffen / Interscope Records Chappell Roan – “Hot to Go!” – Amusement Records / Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Charli XCX – “Apple” – Atlantic Records Tinashe – “Nasty” – Nice Life Recording Company VIDEO FOR GOOD WINNER: Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For (From the Motion Picture “Barbie”)” – Darkroom / Interscope Records Alexander Stewart – “If Only You Knew” – FAE Grp Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll – “Best for Me” – Twenty Nine Music Group RAYE – “Genesis” – Human Re Sources Tyler Childers – “In Your Love” – Hickman Holler Records / RCA Records BEST DIRECTION WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Directed by Taylor Swift Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Directed by Christian Breslauer Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Directed by Alex Lockett & Margaret Qualley Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Directed by Rich Lee Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Directed by Daniel Iglesias Jr. Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island – Directed by Bardia Zeinali BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER: Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records -- Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov Charli XCX – “Von Dutch” – Atlantic Records – Cinematography by Jeff Bierman Dua Lipa – “Illusion” – Warner Records – Cinematography by Nikita Kuzmenko Olivia Rodrigo – “Obsessed” – Geffen Records – Cinematography by Marz Miller Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment / Cinematography by Camilo Monsalve Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto BEST EDITING WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Editing by Chancler Haynes Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment – Editing by Nick Yumul Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Editing by Luis Caraza Peimbert Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Editing by David Checel Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Editing by Nik Kohler Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island – Editing by Jai Shukla BEST CHOREOGRAPHY WINNER: Dua Lipa – “Houdini” – Warner Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Choreography by Margaret Qualley Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment / Choreography by Felix ‘Fefe’ Burgos Tate McRae – “Greedy” – RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead Troye Sivan – “Rush” – Capitol Records – Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro Van De Kerkhof BEST CHOREOGRAPHY WINNER: Dua Lipa – “Houdini” – Warner Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Choreography by Margaret Qualley Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment / Choreography by Felix ‘Fefe’ Burgos Tate McRae – “Greedy” – RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead Troye Sivan – “Rush” – Capitol Records – Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro Van De Kerkhof BEST VISUAL EFFECTS WINNER: Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post Ariana Grande – “The Boy is Mine” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Digital Axis Justin Timberlake – “Selfish” – RCA Records – “Selfish” – RCA Records – Visual Effects by Candice Dragonas Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Visual Effects by Mathematic Olivia Rodrigo – “Get Him Back!” – Geffen Records – Visual Effects by Cooper Vacheron, Preston Mohr, Karen Arakelian, Justin Johnson Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Parliament BEST ART DIRECTION WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Art Direction by Brittany Porter Charli XCX – “360” – Atlantic Records – Art Direction by Grace Surnow Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloyd Co. / RCA Records – Art Direction by Pongsan Thawatwichian Olivia Rodrigo – “Bad Idea Right?” – Geffen Records – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Island – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Art Direction by Ethan Tobman Stay tuned for Audacy's continuing coverage of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards -- airing live from Long Island's UBS Arena in Elmont, NY on Wednesday, September 11 at 8PM ET and tape-delayed at 8PM PT on MTV's network of stations. Featured Image Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Frankie Beverly , soul singer and founder of the legendary funk band Maze , has passed at the age of 77. His family has asked for privacy during this period of mourning. Listen to Urban Hang Suite and more on the free Audacy app News of Beverly’s passing the previous day was announced on Wednesday, September 11, by his family in a Facebook post. "Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way,” the statement reads. “This period for is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly known to the world as Frankie Beverly," it continues. "He lived his life with pure soul as one would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, family and friends. Love one another as he would want that for us all.” After changing the name from Raw Soul at the behest of iconic singer Marvin Gaye , who took them on the road with him, Beverly's Maze -- aka Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly and Frankie Beverly & Maze -- formed in Philadelphia, PA in the early '70s, went on to score massive hits with the singles "Before I Let Go," "Back in Stride," "Can't Get Over You," "The Morning After," and more.

Beyoncé is letting her music speak for itself. Listen to  Beyoncé Radio  and more on the free Audacy app In a recent interview with GQ , the icon shared she’s held back on creating music videos at this stage in her career and will continue to do so for the forseeable future to keep “focus on the voice.” “I thought it was important that during a time where all we see is visuals, that the world can focus on the voice,” Bey told the outlet. “The music is so rich in history and instrumentation. It takes months to digest, research, and understand. The music needed space to breathe on its own.” The music she’s referring to are the tracks included is her latest releases —  RENAISSANCE  and  COWBOY CARTER — both part of her  Renaissance  series. None of the included tracks have received the music video treatment. “Sometimes a visual can be a distraction from the quality of the voice and the music,” she continued. “The years of hard work and detail put into an album that takes over four years! The music is enough. The fans from all over the world became the visual. We all got the visual on tour.” While she may be taking a break from the visuals for now, she’ll still be known more some of the most iconic videos of this generation including “Single Ladies,” “Hold Up,” and “Formation.” Watch all three below.

The Weeknd has revealed the release date for his new single, “Dancing in the Flames,” arriving along with a unique music video filmed entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro. Listen to The Weeknd Radio and more on the free Audacy app Just a week after revealing his next album, Hurry Up Tomorrow -- the third and final release in his After Hours trilogy – was on the way, The Weeknd [ Abel Tesfaye ] is getting set to drop the album’s first single, “Dancing in the Flames,” this Friday, September 13. The new track, first debuted on stage in Brazil last week, will arrive along with a music video shot on the brand new iPhone 16 Pro, directed by Anton Tammi with help from his director of photography, Erik Henrikkson . Fans can take a look at a special behind-the-scenes clip that was previously shown during a live Apple event below. Blurring the lines between professional and amateur, “I think this is really really going to help young filmmakers coming up,” says Henrikkson of the phone’s capabilities, "impressed with how iPhone 16 was able to pick up the strong highlights, the deep blacks, because we were shooting with very bright HDMI backlights hitting the rain and that was something I was worried about. ‘How will the iPhone pick these lights up, how will the contrast be managed, how will this look on the Weeknd’s face?’ And when I saw the results, I was blown away to be honest.” The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow will join his previously released offerings After Hours and Dawn FM as the last installment of the trilogy and "represents the creative apex of the project," he says. No official release date for the full album has been revealed just yet.

Taking to socials with the unfortunate news, Donald Glover let his fans and followers know that he’s pressing pause on the remainder of his Childish Gambino New World Tour in order to focus on his health. Listen to  Audacy All New  and more on the free Audacy app “Hey everyone,” Glover began, “Unfortunately i have to postpone the rest of the North American tour to focus on my physical health for a few weeks. Hold onto your tickets. ALL tickets will be honored for the upcoming dates in North America when they are rescheduled. Thanks for the privacy. Thanks for the support. Thanks for the love.” Glover , whose North American tour has a month of dates remaining, didn’t elaborate any further on his reasons for the postponement. The tour’s next scheduled date would have been on Tuesday, September 10 in Austin, TX, then it was off to the West Coast and Midwest before a final date in Chicago on October 3. Donald is also scheduled to take his tour overseas in November, with shows across Europe, New Zealand, and Australia through February 2025. So, if that leg still occurs as planned, it seems likely the postponed U.S. dates will be rescheduled for next year. Donald’s New World Tour is one of the “final” few offerings to come from his  Childish Gambino  persona, along with his latest album, Bando Stone and the New World , a forthcoming film of the same name, and a re-release of his leaked 3.15.2020 album reworked and retitled ATAVISTA.  His most elaborate production to date, Donald’s New World Tour employs complex technology, lighting, lasers, and more. "Designed by Tobias Rylander ( Beyoncé , The 1975 ), the technology for the show is truly next-level," Variety  wrote of the show's production, noting that the event in “Connecticut over the weekend was canceled because the venue apparently couldn’t present it properly.” Going on to detail the layout, the outlet explained, “There were two stages and two tall vertical lighting towers on either end of the arena, as well as big cube-shaped video screens on either side of the stage and a long walkway leading out into the audience; there was also a more conventional horizontal lighting rig and banks of laser lights that could pierce the air individually or shoot from one tower to another, forming perpendicular curtains of light. Most dazzling of all, above the end of the walkway was a sort of giant crystal cloud comprised of a couple hundred icicle-like rods that lit up in synchronized sequences — and even featured a giant mosaic-like video of Glover’s face — and rose and descended throughout the show. The audience was warned, by both a voiceover and later, Glover himself, not to look directly into the lasers or ultra-bright lights.” See Donald’s postponement announcement above. Featured Image Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images

EGOT status is a rare feat as only 21 individuals have earned the highly-respected award presented to individuals who have won an Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar, and a Tony. Benj Pasek and Justin Pau are the newest individuals to celebrate the prestigious award following their recent 2024 Emmy win for best song, “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” from Only Murders in the Building . Find out more about their previous awards below along with the other 19 talented individuals they join who have also secured EGOT status in years past. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul  This duo became the 20th and 21st, as well as most-recent members of the EGOT family with their 2024 Emmy win for best song, “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” from Only Murders in the Building . Prior to 2024 the collaborative duo secured a Tony and Grammy for their work on  Dear Evan Hansen and an Oscar for  La La Land ’s “City of Stars.” Elton John The most recent entertainer to reach EGOT status  after snagging a win at the 2024 Emmy Awards for Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium . Sir Elton earned his first award counting towards EGOT status in 1987 when he took home his first GRAMMY. He continued on to win his first Oscar as a co-writer for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from  The Lion King and won his Tony Award in June 2000 for  Aida.  Listen to Elton John Radio and more on the free Audacy app Viola Davis Viola Davis sealed the deal at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards after winning  Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling Recording  for her memoir,  Finding Me . Additionally, she has two Tonys, for  King Hedley II  and  Fences , an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as housewife Rose Maxson in  Fences  and won an Emmy for her role of Annalise Keating in  How to Get Away with Murder . She is one of three Black women to achieve EGOT status. Jennifer Hudson Hudson became an EGOT achiever at the 75th annual Tony Awards as she took home the trophy for  Best Musical  as a result of her work as co-producer of  A Strange Loop . Hudson's EGOT journey began in 2006 when she won an Oscar for  Best Supporting Actress  in  Dreamgirls . Additionally, she received two GRAMMYs,  Best R&B Album  for her self-titled debut in 2009 and  Best Musical Theater Album  for  The Color Purple  in 2017. Additionally, she won a Daytime Emmy as an executive producer of  Baba Yaga  in 2021. Alan Menken The Disney composer secured EGOT status in 2020 after winning an Emmy for “Waiting in the Wings” from Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure . As the mastermind behind several Disney compositions, he’s also achieved 11 GRAMMYs, 7 Oscars, and 1 Tony Award for songs from Disney movies including The Little Mermaid , Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast and more. John Legend True to his last name, John Legend’s EGOT achievement was legendary as he became the first Black man to achieve the status in 2018. Helping him reach EGOT were his three GRAMMY wins for his debut album, Get Lifted, his Tony win as a co-producer of Jitney , his Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert and lastly, his 2015 Oscar for his song with Common , for their song, "Glory," in the film  Selma . Listen to John Legend Radio and more on the free Audacy app Tim Rice  Tim Rice achieved his EGOT alongside John Legend and Andrew Lloyd Webber as they all received an Emmy for their work with Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert in 2018. Rice, alongside Webber, wrote the original 1970 Broadway musical. Additionally, he’s worked on several other musicals including Aladdin , The Lion King and Aida which earned him a Tony, GRAMMY and Oscar, essentially qualifying him for EGOT. Andrew Lloyd Webber Webber was one of three to earn the esteemed EGOT award in 2018 after completing the four-part acronym with an Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. He’s also composed music for Evita , Cats and Phantom of the Opera which helped him fulfill his additional requirements with a Tony, GRAMMY and Oscar. Robert Lopez Robert Lopez made history with his EGOT win as the very first double EGOT winner. His first EGOT achievement was solidified in 2014 and just four years later, he added multiple awards to his collection qualifying him for the very first double EGOT. By 2018, he’d earned two Oscars (for “Let It Go” from Frozen and “Remember Me” from Coco ), three GRAMMYs (2 for Frozen and one for Book of Mormon ), two Daytime Emmys (for songs in Wonder Pets ) and three Tonys (one for Avenue Q , and two for Book of Mormon ). Scott Rudin Rudin’s EGOT journey was 28 years in the making after starting with an Emmy win in 1984 for  He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin. He celebrated full EGOT status in February 2012 after winning a GRAMMY for The Book of Mormon :  Original Broadway Cast Recording . In between, he snagged an Oscar for No Country for Old Men and a Tony for the musical, Passion . Whoopi Goldberg Goldberg was the very first Black performer to achieve EGOT status after completing the acronym in 2002. Her accolades at the time of her achievement included 2 Emmy’s (one for Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel and one for The View ); a GRAMMY for Whoopi Goldberg: Original Broadway Show   Recording ; two Oscars (one for Gone With The Wind and one for Ghost ) and a Tony as a producer of  Thoroughly Modern Millie.  Mike Nichols Nichols’ 2001 GRAMMY win for An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May secured his EGOT. 2001 was a big year for him as he also took home two Emmys that same year for the televised adaptation of Wit . Also adding to his EGOT are his Oscar win in 1968 for The Graduate and his first Tony in 1964 for multiple projects including Annie  and  Death of a Salesman . Mel Brooks Mel Brooks took 34 years to achieve his EGOT with his first Emmy arriving in 1967 and finishing it off with three Tonys in 2001 for The Producers . In between, he earned an Oscar for The Producers  in 1969 and a total of three GRAMMYs — one for The 2000 Year Old Man in 2000 and two for The Producers in the following years. Jonathan Tunick  Tunick began his EGOT journey in 1978 with an Oscar for A Little Night Music. He continued to work toward the highly-coveted award with an Emmy win in 1982 for music in Night of 100 Stars and a GRAMMY as an arranger for “No One is Alone” on the album  Cleo Laine Sings Sondheim. He achieved EGOT in ’97 with a Tony for his musical work with Titanic, the Broadway show. Marvin Hamlisch  Hamlisch clinched EGOT in 1995 by rounding out his wins with two Emmys for his work on  Barbra: The Concert . He started his EGOT journey with just as much momentum as he won three Oscars in one night. In between, Marvin secured four GRAMMYs in 1975, one of them being for Best New Artist . Also adding to his EGOT was his win for a Chorus Line in 1976. Audrey Hepburn The late Audrey Hepburn sadly passed before being awarded EGOT status as she was awarded her Emmy and GRAMMY after she passed. Hepburn earned EGOT in March 1994 after being awarded a GRAMMY for her narration of Audrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales . Her Emmy came just eight months after her passing for Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn. Her EGOT journey first started in 1954 with an Oscar win for Roman Holiday and three months later got her Tony for Ondine . John Gielgud Gielgud made history as the first EGOT born outside the United States. The England native was also the first LGBTQ EGOT. His work in Big Fish, Little Fish ; Arthur; Ages of Man; Readings from Shakespeare and Summer’s Lease all helped him secure EGOT status across 30 years. He is currently the oldest EGOT achiever at 87 years and four months. Rita Moreno Moreno clinched EGOT in September 1977 and in doing so became the first person of Latin origin to achieve the award. She started her 15-year EGOT journey winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1962 for  West Side Story . She finished up the acronym with an Emmy win in 1977 for an episode of The Muppet Show . Helen Hayes Helen Hayes won the first of four awards in EGOT in 1932 with an Oscar for her role in The Sin of Madelon Claudet. She was awarded EGOT in 1977 with a GRAMMY for  Great American Documents . In her 45 year journey she also took home an Emmy in 1953 for Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and a Tony for the play, Happy Birthday and Time Remembered.  Richard Rodgers Richard Rogers secured EGOT status before EGOT was known. He achieved all four awards by 1962 and the acronym was not recognized as an award until 1984. Unfortunately, Rodgers passed before he was able to be honored for his high accomplishment, but he remains the first to ever accomplish the status. His first win was in 1946 for “It Might as Well be Spring” from  State Fair and he secured the status at the Emmys in 1962 for his original music in Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years. Featured Image Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images (Emmy), GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images (Grammy), Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images (Oscar), Jemal Countess/WireImage (Tony)

Continuing our efforts to spread mental health awareness by advocating and elevating impactful stories, our annual I’m Listening  broadcast special is set to air on Wednesday, September 25, at 7PM local time on  Audacy stations across the country . In partnership with the  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) , this year’s  I’m Listening  special will feature artists, athletes, medical experts and more, highlighting why having open and honest conversations around mental health is important, while discussing how they manage their own daily struggles. Audacy’s I’m Listening serves as a safe space for those struggling with mental health, encouraging them to call in with their experiences and learn about mental wellness tools, showing them that they are never alone. This year, radio personality and co-host of NBC’s TODAY and The Voice , Carson Daly , and Audacy’s nationally syndicated Country host, Katie Neal , will return to host the broadcast alongside psychologist, author, scientist, and founder of the mental health nonprofit, The AAKOMA Project , Dr. Alfiee “Dr. Alfiee” M. Breland-Noble , and AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Yu Moutier. The group will set aside time during the special to shine a spotlight on several areas, including adolescents and children, the election and news cycle, veterans and first responders, and postpartum depression. “Reaching people with authentic stories that resonate and that highlight resiliency are known to increase help-seeking, connection and save lives. The ‘I’m Listening’ initiative provides an incredible platform to reach people with the message that they are not alone and that their mental health matters. We are honored to be partners with a media company like Audacy that values our expertise and our voices in shaping our culture’s narrative toward uplifting mental health and suicide prevention,” said Bob Gebbia , Chief Executive Officer, AFSP. “We are also incredibly thankful to be beneficiaries of proceeds from the 'We Can Survive' concert, which fuels our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.” Beyond broadening the mental health conversation, Audacy has raised over $2 million in support of national and local organizations by collaborating with partners like AFSP on events and experiences, including the upcoming annual We Can Survive concert starring Justin Timberlake, New Kids On The Block , Tate McRae and more at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Saturday, September 28. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit AFSP, and fans can donate to the nonprofit using the digital fundraising platform Fandiem for a chance to win tickets to the show. Listeners can tune in to the I’m Listening live stream on-air across all Audacy stations, with limited exceptions, on the Audacy app and website . Follow the conversation on X and Instagram using the hashtag #ImListeningLIVE . Audacy's  I’m Listening  aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal, and share their own stories. The  I’m Listening  initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources  here .

GRAMMY-winning artist, Kendrick Lamar , will perform at this season's Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Listen to Kendrick Lamar Radio on the free Audacy app Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced on Sunday that the Hip-Hop star would take the stage during the season’s championship game, which airs on FOX this year. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” Lamar said in the announcement. Lamar has built an impressive resume since his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city in 2012, including 17 GRAMMY wins, a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN , and more. Most recently, Lamar has made headlines over his very public beef with fellow artist Drake . The two musicians have released several songs going at one another, leaving the internet dissecting lyrics and arguing over “who won.” In June, Lamar’s song “Not Like Us,” which was targeted at Drake, spent two weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Top 100. Roc Nation founder and Rap legend, JAY-Z , praised the selection of Lamar for the halftime show, calling him a “once-in-a-generation” performer. “His deep love for Hip-Hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come,” Carter said.

Stop hunting for this week’s new releases all over the place. Each week, we scour the soundscape to bring together a playlist of the hottest new tracks spanning Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative, and Country. Listen to  Audacy All New   on the free Audacy app Press play for the latest from Linkin Park , Halsey , Jon Pardi , Royel Otis , Camila Cabello , Paris Hilton , blink-182 , Amy Allen, and more this week on Audacy All New . New this week (September 6): The Emptiness Machine - Linkin Park Ego – Halsey Godspeed - Camila Cabello Til The Morning - Royel Otis Friday Night Heartbreaker - Jon Pardi Everyone Everywhere - blink-182 Every Other Weekend - blink-182 Someone In This Room - Jessie Murph, Bailey Zimmerman It Ain't Right - Jessie Murph Reason To Forgive - Amy Allen Even Forever - Amy Allen Fear Less - Fred Again.., Sampha Just Stand There - Fred Again.., SOAK Ashe – Ashe Please Don't Fall In Love With Me – Ashe ADHD - Paris Hilton BBA - Paris Hilton, Megan Thee Stallion Neva Play - Megan Thee Stallion, RM Ruby Rosary - ASAP Rocky, J. Cole No Face – Drake Runnit Back - LL COOL J 2008 - Rex Orange County Moi - Central Cee, RAYE U Kno What To Do (UKwtd) - Sexyy Red Let's Go Back – Jungle Troubled Waters - Alex Warren Wristwatch - MJ Lenderman Texas – keshi Wet Dreams - Flo Milli All Night - The Dare Don't Mind If I Do - Riley Green, Ella Langley Good Girls Finish Last - Queen Naija Thick Of It All - Alan Walker, Joe Jonas, Julia Michaels Never Going Home Tonight - David Guetta, Alesso, Madison Love Can't Hold Me Down - Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, Pharrell Williams, Doodles, Kyle Richh If I Fall - Quavo, Ty Dolla Sign, ARE WE DREAMING Madonna - Toro Y Moi, Don Toliver Sad Boiii – BENEE Laredo - Leon Bridges Lock Me Up - Mercer Henderson Stranger - Hinds, Grian Chatten Or What - NLE Choppa, 41 No One Else - Lola Brooke, Jeremih Get There When I Get There - Caleb Hearn Damn Good Country Song - Corey Kent The Situation - mxmtoon, Kero Kero Bonito Don't Lie - The Chainsmokers, Kim Petras Hate Me If You Want – ALEXSUCKS Glimpse - Future Islands I Walk - Mount Eerie Body Type - Badger, Icona Pop 4am – Cochise Knights - Sarah Kinsley Country Song Came On - Luke Bryan You Keep Me Up At Night - THE DRIVER ERA You Could - Danielle Bradbery Far Away – RINI Real Real - Jackson Dean Jailbreak - Waylon Wyatt, Bayker Blankenship Homewrecker - Willow Avalon Think I Wanna See You Again - Grace Enger Closer To God - Fat Dog Golden Child - Meghan Patrick Silverado - Tanner Adell Drummer - Storm Orchestra