Katia Temkin/RepublicAriana Grande has multiple Platinum awards for her many hits, but she apparently never ceases to be amazed by them.She shared a post on her Instagram Story from the Recording Industry Association of America — the folks who certify Gold and Platinum releases — announcing that her latest album, eternal sunshine, has gone Platinum, and…… Read More…
Anthony WilsonShawn Mendes will be one of the performers at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 11, and it turns out he’s going to treat viewers to a song we haven’t heard yet.Rather than play “Why Why Why” or “Isn’t That Enough” — the two songs we’ve heard so far from his upcoming album, Shawn — he’s going…… Read More…
Courtesy Brisk Iced TeaDoja Cat has feet of clay — actually, an entire body made of clay — in a new commercial for Brisk Iced Tea.The singer is depicted via claymation in the ad, which is a throwback to the brand’s stop-motion animation ads of the ’90s and ’00s. In it, Doja and a guy…… Read More…
Live NationI’ve gotta feeling … that Black Eyed Peas are going to shut it down in Las Vegas.The group has announced that early next year they’ll take over PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for a show called Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency. The title is inspired by a lyric…… Read More…
Jean Catuffe/GC ImagesThe Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has shared a response to the video of Taylor Swift singing along to “I Believe in a Thing Called Love.”The pop superstar was filmed rocking out to the English rockers’ 2003 hit alongside her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, while attending the U.S. Open tennis tournament.In a post…… Read More…
Inez & VinoodhAnyone who’s had the kind of rocket ride to fame Chappell Roan has had this year would likely have problems dealing with it, so maybe it’s not so odd that part of her wishes she could return to obscurity.Covering the October issue of Rolling Stone, Chappell says she’s feeling the pressure of trying to…… Read More…
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Ariana Grande recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her sophomore album, My Everything, by offering a 10th anniversary edition, plus vinyl versions of the album’s singles. One of them was “Break Free,” a collaboration with Zedd that hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Zedd tells ABC Audio he never…… Read More…
Blair CaldwellWhen the 2024 CMA Awards nominations were announced Monday, one artist who took over the country charts this year was notably missing: Beyoncé.Fans immediately noticed that Beyoncé, whose album Cowboy Carter won over fans and critics this year, was entirely absent from the list of nominations.Morgan Wallen is the top-nominated artist for the 58th annual CMA Awards, earning seven…… Read More…
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ImagesJC Chasez is putting out his first album in 20 years, and it marks his first foray into musical theater.The *NSYNC member is releasing Playing with Fire, a musical theater concept album based on Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein. Made in collaboration with Golden Globe-winning songwriter Jimmy Harry, the album is…… Read More…
Disney/Jennifer PottheiserElton John has had hits collaborating with artists like Dua Lipa and Britney Spears in recent years, and he now says he’d be open to working with even more young female pop stars.In an interview with Variety connected to the Toronto Film Festival premiere of his documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, Elton mentioned…… Read More…