Max McNown (Benjamin Edwards)A singer/songwriter tries out for American Idol, makes it to Hollywood and then drops out. His decision to do so turns out to be correct, because he then goes on to score a big hit. No, we’re not talking about Benson Boone and “Beautiful Things” — we’re talking about Max McNown and “A…… Read More…
Ian West/PA Images via Getty ImagesJessie J is ready to release new music amid her breast cancer recovery.In a candid Instagram post, the singer teases she’ll be releasing music on Aug. 29 and explains how she’s balancing recovery, motherhood and her career.“I can rest, parent AND release new music,” she writes. “I didn’t leave a major label after…… Read More…
Ariana Grande at the 2025 Oscars (Disney/Eric McCandless)Ariana Grande helped change one young fan’s life “for good” — by sending her a care package as she battles cancer.On Instagram, the little girl, Brie, says she’s received two packages from her “favorite person in the world” — Ariana — and when she opens them, she finds…… Read More…
Amusement/Island RecordsChappell Roan has yet to top the Billboard Hot 100, but across the pond, she’s now managed to do it twice.The Grammy-winning star debuts at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with her new single, “The Subway.” It’s her second chart-topper of the year, following “Pink Pony Club,” which hit #1 back in…… Read More…
Jonas Brothers have released their seventh studio album, Greetings from Your Hometown. The album features Dean Lewis on the track “Loved You Better,” rock band Switchfoot on the title track and Marshmello on the previously released “Slow Motion.” The JoBros’ JONAS 20: Greetings from Your Hometown tour kicks off Sunday with a hometown show at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.In addition to the Jonas…… Read More…
Island RecordsSabrina Carpenter has unveiled what she says will be the final alternate version of the cover of her album Man’s Best Friend — and it comes with a little something extra.The artwork shows Sabrina dressed up at a dinner party, talking to a variety of men in tuxedos. The vinyl comes with what she describes…… Read More…
Meghan Trainor; Disney/Eric McCandlessMeghan Trainor has lent her voice to animated projects in the past, and now she’s taking on another project that both her young sons can watch.HEY A.J.! is a new series debuting on Disney Jr. and then Disney+ in 2026. It’s described as a “whimsical and music-filled family comedy” about a young girl…… Read More…
Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams perform during The Eras tour November 2024 (TAS2024/Getty Images)Covering a song you like in concert isn’t unusual, but when that song is 10 minutes long, you’ve set quite a challenge for yourself. Gracie Abrams managed to pull it off, though.Performing her second show at LA’s KIA Forum, Gracie busted out a…… Read More…
Jonas Brothers; Anthony MandlerJonas Brothers launch their Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour Sunday at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, and Nick Jonas says they’ve built into the show several ways for their devoted fans to be involved.Speaking to People, Nick teases, “We have a few moments incorporated into the night where we’re including the fans in the…… Read More…
Brent Smith of Shinedown performs at The Kia Forum on August 03, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesShinedown’s recent show in Milwaukee featured a special guest: frontman Brent Smith’s son.The younger Smith joined his dad’s band for a performance of the song “Second Chance.” You can watch footage of the father-son moment on Shinedown’s…… Read More…