Music notes: Teddy Swims, Taylor Swift and more

Music notes: Teddy Swims, Taylor Swift and more

Teddy Swims would like to thank the academy, because The Recording Academy — the folks who hand out the Grammys — has invited him to join as a voting member.  If he accepts, he’ll have the power to help decide who will win Grammys in the future. He says in a statement, “I am truly humbled to…Read More…

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is now Diamond-certified

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is now Diamond-certified

Neil Mockford/WireImageRihanna’s “Diamonds” is living up to its name. Roc Nation announced Monday that the song has officially reached Diamond status from the Recording Industry Association of America. That means it has sold 10 million equivalent song units since its release in 2012.“Diamonds” marks Rihanna’s third song to be certified Diamond, following 2010’s “Love the Way…Read More…

Lizzo lets fans know she is not quitting music

Lizzo lets fans know she is not quitting music

ABCWe have apparently not heard the last of Lizzo.On Friday, March 29, Lizzo shared a post on social media in which she appeared to tell fans that she was quitting the music business, but now, she’s clearing up her statement. “I wanna make this video because I just need to clarify. When I say I quit,…Read More…

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Zayn Malik and more

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Zayn Malik and more

Olivia Rodrigo just released the deluxe version of her sophomore album, GUTS, and now, she’s announced a new music video for one of those deluxe tracks. A video for the song “obsessed” is coming on Thursday. “obsessed video comes out tomorrow at 9pm pt!!!!!!” Olivia wrote on her Instagram Story alongside a link to YouTube…Read More…

Beyoncé drops two new tracks, announces ‘Act II’ release date

Beyoncé drops two new tracks, announces ‘Act II’ release date

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyAnother Renaissance is upon us. After announcing new music in a Verizon Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, Beyoncé dropped two new surprise tracks: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” The tracks are the first taste of Act II, the follow-up to her 2022 Renaissance album. Act II, which appears…Read More…