Dave Hogan/Getty ImagesBack in 1989, Pope John Paul II condemned Madonna and urged Catholics to boycott her over her use of “blasphemous” imagery in her video for “Like a Prayer. ” In 1990, he denounced her Blond Ambition tour as “demonic” and urged Italian Catholics not to attend. But 35 years later, 20 years after…… Read More…
As promised, Jonas Brothers are out with a new album, Live From the O2 London. In addition to live versions of hits like “Burning Up,” “Lovebug” and “Sucker,” the collection includes a yet-to-be-released song called “When You Know,” which will be on their upcoming album, Greetings from Your Hometown. There’s also a live cover version…… Read More…
Fiona Goodall/Getty ImagesLorde will wrap up her Ultrasound tour in New York City.The “Royals” artist has announced a new show taking place Dec. 16 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. You can sign up now for a presale happening on June 16 at 10 a.m. local time; tickets go on sale to the general public…… Read More…
Island RecordsIt had to happen sometime: Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” was #1 in the U.K. for a record 12 weeks, but he’s just been dethroned by Sabrina Carpenter and her “Manchild.”The success of “Ordinary” made Alex the U.S. artist with the longest-running #1 single in U.K. chart history. Meanwhile, Sabrina now scores her fourth U.K. chart-topper in a little over a…… Read More…
Courtesy of Audemars PiguetAfter teaming up with LISA and Doja Cat earlier this year for the song “Born Again,” RAYE is back with another high-profile collaboration.She and Mark Ronson have gotten together to release a new song and video, “Suzanne.” The “Uptown Funk” super producer says in a statement, “I’ve admired RAYE’s artistry for years now,…… Read More…
Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty ImagesFlorida is one hell of a drug: It makes people who usually cheer for football watch hockey instead.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were in the stands for Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday night, as the Edmonton Oilers took on the Florida Panthers.The game went…… Read More…
Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of FameGracie Abrams received the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction gala on June 12 in New York City. The award, created in 2004, is given to young songwriters “who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.”The…… Read More…
Benjamin EdwardsSinger/songwriter Max McKnown has broken through with his song “A Lot More Free,” which went viral on TikTok before becoming a radio hit. The song is somewhat unusual in that it’s about heartbreak, but it’s not necessarily sad — it’s more about the positive side of going through a breakup.”I think a lot of songs…… Read More…
Will Heath/NBCAriana Grande received an Oscar nomination for her role in Wicked, and she may receive an Emmy nomination for a different project.According to Variety, Ariana’s name was submitted in the guest comedy actress category for her Saturday Night Live hosting stint in October 2024 — the third episode of the show’s landmark 50th season.Ari got…… Read More…
ColumbiaMiley Cyrus is heading overseas to perform a Spotify-sponsored concert in Paris on June 18. But while she’s there, she might also take a side trip to London.Her Instagram feed on Thursday teased, “something beautiful is happening in london. a lost theatrical experience. secret location, london, june 19, 20, 21, 22. tickets are live now on lost.org.…… Read More…