The Weeknd and Shakira headlining NYC’s annual Global Citizen Festival

The Weeknd and Shakira headlining NYC’s annual Global Citizen Festival

Courtesy Global CitizenThe Weeknd and Shakira are headlining this year’s Global Citizen Festival, the advocacy organization announced on Tuesday. The festival, which will take place on the Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park on Sept. 27, will also feature performances by Tyla, Mariah the Scientist and Ayra Starr, with more artists to be announced in the coming…Read More…

Charli XCX’s movie to close Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week

Charli XCX’s movie to close Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week

Joseph Okpako/WireImageOne of the many films that Charli XCX has been involved with over the past year will see the light of day as part of this year’s Venice Film Festival, which runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 6.The film, 100 Nights of Hero, will close the festival’s Critics’ Week, which is for directors on their first or second films. Charli…Read More…

Music notes: Lola Young, Kelly Clarkson and more

Music notes: Lola Young, Kelly Clarkson and more

Elton John recently told Lola Young that he’d “bet my house” on the fact that the track “d£aler” on her upcoming album will be a #1 hit. You’ll get to judge for yourself very soon: She’s releasing it on Friday.Kelly Clarkson posted footage from her Las Vegas show, during which she sang a cover version of The White Stripes’ classic “Seven Nation…Read More…

Report: Demi Lovato to release electronic/pop album later this year

Report: Demi Lovato to release electronic/pop album later this year

Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesDemi Lovato has been teasing a new pop/dance direction for her new album — and according to Rolling Stone, that’s exactly what we’ll be getting from her.A source tells the publication, “Over the past few years, Demi has found love, joy, and newfound confidence, making the choice to approach life…Read More…

Colbie Caillat reteams with Jason Mraz, covers Post Malone on new duets album

Colbie Caillat reteams with Jason Mraz, covers Post Malone on new duets album

Patrick TracyColbie Caillat and Jason Mraz have gotten back together to recreate their Grammy-winning duet “Lucky” for Colbie’s latest project.The album, This Time Around, is due Aug. 29 and is available for preorder now. It features Colbie duetting with various artists on new versions of her biggest hits, plus new songs and one cover. “I’ve…Read More…