David Archuleta’s coming-out memoir due in February

David Archuleta’s coming-out memoir due in February

Robert Ascroft/Simon & Schuster/Gallery BooksWe finally have a release date for David Archuleta’s memoir: Devout is due Feb. 17.The book traces the American Idol star’s journey from his early years as a religious, closeted Mormon teen to his current life as an openly queer man. The book details Archie’s struggle with fame, faith and identity, and reveals what’s described in a press…Read More…

Madame Tussauds launches 13 — of course — Taylor Swift wax figures

Madame Tussauds launches 13 — of course — Taylor Swift wax figures

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ wax figure in NYC/Courtesy Madame TussaudsAfter unveiling eight Lady Gaga wax figures in 2011 and seven Harry Styles wax figures in 2023, Madame Tussauds is now upping the ante, rolling out no less than 13 — naturally — figures of Taylor Swift at its museums worldwide.The 13 figures, each modeled after one of…Read More…

Miley Cyrus’ ‘Billions Club Live’ concert is now on Spotify

Miley Cyrus’ ‘Billions Club Live’ concert is now on Spotify

Kevin Mazur/Getty for SpotifyMiley Cyrus took the stage at an intimate Paris club for a Spotify-sponsored concert in June, and now it’s live on the streaming platform for you to listen to — and watch.Billions Club Live with Miley Cyrus: A Concert Film is a celebration of Miley’s hits that have passed 1 billion streams, as well…Read More…

Lady Gaga pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Mayhem Ball show

Lady Gaga pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Mayhem Ball show

Larry Busacca/WireImageDuring her Mayhem Ball show in San Francisco Tuesday night, Lady Gaga paid tribute to the late heavy metal icon and reality show star Ozzy Osbourne, whose death was announced on Tuesday afternoon.The Chase Center in San Francisco posted footage of Gaga onstage, opening up her black leather jacket to show off her Ozzy…Read More…

Justin Bieber floods ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 with ‘Swag’ songs

Justin Bieber floods ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 with ‘Swag’ songs

Def Jam RecordingsJustin Bieber’s new single “Daisies” debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, but further down, the chart is packed with tracks from his new album Swag.As Billboard notes, a total of 16 songs from the album debuted on the chart, including “Daisies.” They range from “Yukon” at #17 to “405” at #86. In between…Read More…

Music notes: Maroon 5, Charli XCX and more

Music notes: Maroon 5, Charli XCX and more

In addition to LISA, who joins them on “Priceless,” Maroon 5 has revealed features on their upcoming album, Love is Like. Lil Wayne joins the band on the album’s title track, while rapper Sexyy Red is included on the song “I Like It.” Following the news that Charli XCX’s film 100 Nights of Hero will premiere at the Venice Film…Read More…

Sam Smith to release new song ‘To Be Free’

Sam Smith to release new song ‘To Be Free’

Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesSam Smith is returning on Thursday with new music.Sam wrote on Instagram Tuesday, “To Be Free. Thursday, 5pm BST / 12pm ET. … It’s one vocal and guitar take from start to finish, made complete by the beautiful injection of the incredible choir we’ve been working with across this new project. To Be Free was written 5…Read More…