Warner RecordsDua Lipa had a great year: She released a new album, launched a world tour, headlined the Glastonbury Festival and got her own CBS-TV special. That’s why she says she doesn’t mind that her new album, Radical Optimism, was snubbed by the Grammys.Speaking to Billboard, Dua says, “I’m so proud of Radical Optimism and…… Read More…
Legacy/ColumbiaMariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” tops the Billboard Hot 100 again, and that puts her within striking distance of breaking her own record.The song has now been #1 on that chart for a total of 16 weeks. That matches the record she set in 1996 with “One Sweet Day,” her collab…… Read More…
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalKelly Clarkson is going to keep on talking into the new year.Her Emmy-winning talk show has just been renewed for a seventh season by NBC-owned TV stations. For the past six seasons, it’s been the highest-rated afternoon show, according to a press release.NBCUniversal’s Tracie Wilson said in a statement, “Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure.…… Read More…
XNY/Star Max/GC ImagesIn between all of her hard work, Dua Lipa seems to be able to fit in multiple vacations and parties, so who better to turn to for advice on how to navigate social engagements in December?Dua spoke with Vogue to reveal a new list of Dua’s Dos and Don’ts for this holiday season. For…… Read More…
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department once again has a lock on the top spot of the Billboard 200, while her opening act Sabrina Carpenter now has not one but two albums in the top 10.Taylor’s TTPD racks up a 17th week at #1, following the physical release of the Anthology version of the…… Read More…
Disney/Frank MicelottaJelly Roll is revealing his newest goal on his health journey.A month after sharing that he was “down, like, 120” pounds on The Pat McAfee Show, the singer announced that he has his sights set on showcasing his body transformation on a magazine cover — and set a timeline of when he wants it…… Read More…
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Shaboozey are getting some precious metal for Christmas this year.The Recording Industry Association of America, which certifies music Gold, Platinum and Diamond, has announced that Taylor received the highest certification level for 2024: Her album The Tortured Poets Department was certified six-times Platinum for sales of 6 million units.Shaboozey…… Read More…
Courtesy AppleTV+The first-ever holiday edition of Carpool Karaoke, A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, is now streaming on AppleTV+ and on Apple Music — but the show looks a little different this time. First of all, instead of James Corden behind the wheel, it’s Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. And he “picks up” his guests in three cities: Lady…… Read More…
The Tyler Twins for iHeartRadioThis past year, Benson Boone put out his debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades. And it looks as though we won’t have to wait long for more music from the “Beautiful Things” artist.At the star-studded Jingle Ball concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, Benson debuted an unreleased song…… Read More…
Big Machine AgencyAkon, who dominated radio in the mid-2000s with hits like “Lonely,” “Smack That” and “Don’t Matter,” has his first hit in minute with the track “Akon’s Beautiful Day.” But in the world of pop music, a few years is forever, so a lot of people who are currently enjoying the song actually think…… Read More…