Nate GriffinSince singer/songwriter Max McNown went viral on TikTok with his song “A Lot More Free,” it’s become a hit at radio and even Kelly Clarkson covered it on her talk show. But Oregon native Max says he wasn’t trying to get the song to take off — it just happened.”I went to the Columbia…… Read More…
Lady Gaga has unveiled a new line of merch specifically designed around her upcoming appearances at Coachella. The bad news is that unless you’re actually going to the festival, you won’t be able to buy 90% of the items, which include tees and hoodies. The good news is that there is one item you can preorder…… Read More…
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesTracy Chapman reissued her self-titled debut album on vinyl on April 4, which is why the reclusive artist is doing some interviews. And while the socially conscious album, which originally came out in 1988, still seems relevant today, Tracy tells The New York Times that she wishes it wasn’t.”There’s a part of me that wishes certain songs…… Read More…
Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesOver the years Elton John has publicly said numerous nasty things about Madonna. But the two have finally made up — and may even collaborate in the future.To recap: In 2012 Elton told an interviewer that Madonna looked like a “fairground stripper,” adding, “She’s such a nightmare. Her career is over.” He…… Read More…
Epic GamesSabrina Carpenter has played many actual festivals in her career, but starting April 8 she’ll be featured in one of the biggest virtual ones.The “Espresso” singer is the featured artist in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which allows fans to “perform” artists’ music virtually, as those artists, using a themed avatar. Hits like “Please Please Please,” “Espresso,” “Taste,” “Feather,”…… Read More…
Justin Bieber and Drake in 2011; Jag Gundu/Getty ImagesWho knows if he was serious, but on Sunday Justin Bieber posted on Instagram, “Dm me if u wanna make music together.” Now a fellow Canadian artist is claiming Biebs didn’t get back to him.Drake wrote in the comments, “I DM’d but no reply.” Drake’s comment appears to…… Read More…
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicKaty Perry and Sia, along with Oscar-winning actors, were among those who turned out Saturday night in California for an event sometimes called the “Oscars of science”: The Breakthrough Prize ceremony.The Breakthrough Prize, created by tech titans including Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, gives six awards of $3 million annually to those doing outstanding work in…… Read More…
Disney/Eric McCandless; Disney/Eric McCandlessWe’re guessing fans in the audience of Papa Roach’s concert in Las Vegas Saturday were losing their sight and losing their mind when Carrie Underwood made a surprise appearance. The American Idol winner and country star showed up during the show to rock the Roach’s signature single, “Last Resort,” as well as their collaborative song…… Read More…
RepublicAriana Grande is “eternally” number one.The expanded edition of her 2024 album eternal sunshine, called eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead, has returned the album to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The original version of the album was currently at #87, but since all versions get combined for charting purposes, it’s now jumped from…… Read More…
Petros StudioNow that Ed Sheeran has released “Azizam,” the first single from his new album, Play, you’d think the album wouldn’t be too far behind. But it turns out we’re going to have to wait quite a while for it.In an interview with London’s Hits Radio, Ed revealed, “The album will come after summer, and I…… Read More…