HighRise PRGrammy-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels is kicking off 2025 with a new song, “Scissors,” a collaboration with her friend Maren Morris. They sing in the chorus, “You wanna say goodbye? I’m not crying rivers/ If you wanna cut ties/ I’ll get the scissors, baby.” Julia explains how she got the idea for the metaphor.”I’ve had…… Read More…
Disney/Scott KirklandSure, Noah Kahan has had award nominations, multi-Platinum records and sold-out tours in the last couple of years, but they all pale in comparison to the ultimate honor: a guest spot on Sesame Street.Noah will guest star on the new season of the iconic children’s show, which premieres Jan. 16 on Max, with new…… Read More…
Big MachineAs part of its ongoing recap of the first 25 years of the 21st Century, Billboard has compiled a chart of its Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century. It’s based on chart performance from 2000 through the end of 2024, and as you might imagine, Taylor Swift features prominently on it, but…… Read More…
InterscopeSelena Gomez had planned to mark the fifth anniversary of her last full-length studio album, Rare, with a special pop-up in LA on Friday, but has now postponed those plans in light of the deadly wildfires spreading through the city.A message on her Rare Beauty brand’s Instagram Story reads, “We are devastated to see the impact…… Read More…
Taylor Hill/WireImageA day after Teddy Swims wished his girlfriend Raiche Wright a happy birthday, she’s confirmed that the couple is expecting their first child.Wright, who’s also a singer, posted a photo showing herself and Teddy in a chair on a beach; she’s wearing a bikini and showing off a baby bump, which the “Lose Control” singer is…… Read More…
ABC/Paula LoboEd Sheeran often visits schools to speak about the importance of music education and now he’s putting his money where his mouth is: He’s established the Ed Sheeran Foundation to help kids not only learn how to play music, but also gain the skills they’d need to enter the music industry in other capacities.He…… Read More…
Disney/Scott KirklandTeddy Swims’ new album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), is out in a couple of weeks, and it’s safe to say that the songs on this one will be a bit different — because he’s in love.Teddy has been dating his girlfriend, fellow musician Raiche Wright, since last year and posted a gushing…… Read More…
Courtesy Sabrina CarpenterSabrina Carpenter has been releasing music since 2014 and her current, hit-packed album Short n’ Sweet is actually her sixth full-length release. Despite that, she’s up for best new artist at the Grammy Awards in February — but she doesn’t mind how long it’s taken to get the recognition.Sabrina, who has six Grammy nods this…… Read More…
Kate Green/Getty ImagesSince it’s now 2025, Billboard has recapped the first 25 years of this century — from 2000 to the end of 2024 — with a new Top Artists of the 21st Century chart. It won’t surprise anyone to learn that Taylor Swift ranks #1 on that chart.Even though Taylor didn’t debut on any…… Read More…
Venla Shalin/Redferns; ABC/Paula LoboCradle of Filth’s new album has a title and a release window. One thing it doesn’t have, though, is a collaboration with Ed Sheeran.As previously reported, the extreme metal vets teamed up with Sheeran for a song after the pop star was quoted as wanting to record a metal album of his own.…… Read More…