ABC/John FleenorMeghan Trainor says her new album, Takin’ It Back, symbolizes a rebirth of her music career after her confidence was shattered by the pandemic. The Grammy winner appeared on Smallzy’s Surgery to explain how going back to her doo-wop roots helped her out of her funk. She revealed she views her new album as an updated version of her debut…… Read More…
LaFace Records/Legacy Recordings/SMEIt’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter century since Usher released his sophomore 1997 album My Way, which made him a star. Now, he’s marking that milestone with a special 25th anniversary edition of the release. The special edition features the original album, plus three “reimagined” versions of the album’s three monster…… Read More…
Dove Cameron is rocking a new hairstyle: blunt mini bangs. The “Boyfriend” singer showed off her new ‘do on Instagram, captioning the reveal, “we can talk about it in the morning.” Selena Gomez shared a few bloopers from her Selena + Chef series. Two clips shows Gordon Ramsay accusing her of lighting her food on fire and swearing at her in exasperation. Overall, it…… Read More…
Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesThe Weeknd’s acting debut is being teased to the world again via another peek into his upcoming series The Idol. Shared on his socials Sunday, the clip doesn’t offer much. The Weeknd’s character — a self-help guru, club owner and cult leader — is spotted answering a phone call, while costar Lily-Rose Depp — an up-and-coming pop artist — is…… Read More…
Kevin Mazur/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueMore than a decade into her career, Nicki Minaj is still breaking records: The rapper has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her newly released single “Super Freaky Girl,” simultaneously earning the rapper a slew of other notable accomplishments. According to Billboard, “Super Freaky Girl” is Nicki’s first solo hit to debut…… Read More…
Joseph Okpako/WireImageMany people who decide to pursue a music career have to struggle to pay the bills, while others have supportive friends or relatives who help them out until they make it big. But “10 Things I Hate About You” singer Leah Kate went a different route: She was bankrolled by multimillionaire Alexis Ohanian, who co-founded Reddit.…… Read More…
Carlijn JacobsBeyoncé‘s “Break My Soul” has risen to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The single, which debuted at #15, is the #1 song on the all-genre chart. “Break My Soul” officially lands Bey her first solo hit since 2008’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and eighth solo #1 overall. She previously topped the charts with “Crazy…… Read More…
MTVWith the VMAs just days away, MTV is gradually revealing details about the forthcoming event. The latest update: Nicki Minaj is set to receive the 2022 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The honor is typically given as a lifetime achievement award or recognition of an artist’s contributions and impact on music video and pop culture. “Nicki has broken barriers…… Read More…
Carlijn JacobsIt’s time for a Renaissance. At midnight Friday, Beyoncé’s long-awaited seventh studio album, Renaissance, was released, despite a leak just two days prior. Even though the project got out a bit early, the singer’s dedicated fans stood by her side, waiting until the official drop to immerse themselves in the music, something the R&B icon expressed gratitude…… Read More…
Carlijn JacobsIt’s time for a Renaissance. At midnight Friday, Beyoncé’s long-awaited seventh studio album, Renaissance, was released, despite a leak just two days prior. Even though the project got out a bit early, the singer’s dedicated fans stood by her side, waiting until the official drop to immerse themselves in the music, something the R&B icon expressed…… Read More…