Beyoncé’s “Blackbiird” uses original Beatles backing track

Beyoncé’s “Blackbiird” uses original Beatles backing track

Blair CaldwellOne of the standout songs on Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, is a cover of The Beatles’ 1968 classic song “Blackbird.” Bey has changed the title to “Blackbiird” with two “i”s, but she literally hasn’t changed much else about the song.Variety reports that according to a rep for Paul McCartney, the backing track of her take on…Read More…

Taylor Swift’s a new addition to ‘Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires

Taylor Swift’s a new addition to ‘Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires

Rich Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty ImagesIn October, Taylor Swift technically became a billionaire, and now her newfound status has been cemented with an appearance on Forbes’ 2024 World’s Billionaires List.Forbes notes that there are currently 2,781 billionaires in the world — 141 more than last year — and they’re richer than ever, worth…Read More…

Adele reschedules postponed ‘Weekends with Adele’ dates

Adele reschedules postponed ‘Weekends with Adele’ dates

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ADAt the end of February, Adele put her Weekends with Adele residency in Las Vegas on hold after doctors advised her to rest her voice. She has now rescheduled the final five weekends of this leg of the residency, which were originally supposed to take place in March.The rescheduled dates have…Read More…

Noah Kahan, Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers & more sign open letter denouncing “irresponsible” use of AI

Noah Kahan, Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers & more sign open letter denouncing “irresponsible” use of AI

Burak Cingi/RedfernsJonas Brothers, Billie Eilish, Noah Kahan, Sam Smith, Katy Perry and Camila Cabello are among the more than 200 artists who’ve signed an open letter decrying the “irresponsible” and “predatory” use of artificial intelligence in music.The letter, issued by the Artists Rights Alliance, calls for AI developers, technology companies, platforms and digital music services…Read More…

Are these billboards teasing a new Billie Eilish album?

Are these billboards teasing a new Billie Eilish album?

Disney/Randy HolmesWe might be closer than ever to a new Billie Eilish album announcement.As reported by Variety, people on social media have been sharing photos of billboards featuring phrases including “She’s the headlights I’m the deer” and “Did I cross the line?” The signs also include Eilish’s “blohsh” logo.Notably, the billboard sightings come just days…Read More…

AJ McLean is upset “Paradise” isn’t a Backstreet Boys song

AJ McLean is upset “Paradise” isn’t a Backstreet Boys song

ABC/Paula LoboDuring his and Joey Fatone’s A Legendary Night tour, AJ McLean sings a number of *NSYNC songs, while Joey sings Backstreet Boys tunes. But AJ admits there’s one song by the *NSYNC guys that he really wishes his group could’ve recorded.Speaking to People, AJ says he’s jealous of “Paradise,” the song on Justin Timberlake’s new album…Read More…

Knox reveals what The 1975 thinks of his song “Not The 1975”

Knox reveals what The 1975 thinks of his song “Not The 1975”

Chase Denton/Working Holiday”Not The 1975,” the breakthrough hit by singer/songwriter Knox, was inspired by a girl telling him, “You’re never going to be Matty Healy” — the lead singer of the British band The 1975. So, how does The 1975 feel about Knox’s tribute? He says he actually heard from Matty, who slid into his…Read More…