Mark Ronson surprised to learn that Billie Eilish had “no intention” of writing Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie’ song

Mark Ronson surprised to learn that Billie Eilish had “no intention” of writing Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie’ song

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice AssociationBillie Eilish has said in multiple interviews that when she and FINNEAS agreed to write their newly Oscar-nominated Barbie song, “What Was I Made For?,” she was miserable and depressed and they both had writer’s block. But producer Mark Ronson says that when he met with the siblings about writing the song, they didn’t mention any…Read More…

Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani booked for Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends festival

Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani booked for Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends festival

Courtesy Lovers & FriendsBackstreet Boys, Janet Jackson and Super Bowl halftime performer Usher will headline the third edition of the Lovers & Friends festival, scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 4. The lineup for the festival also includes Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, TLC, 98 Degrees, Sean Paul and Nelly. Usher will be performing his megaselling Confessions album in honor of its…Read More…

Music notes: Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish and more

Music notes: Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish and more

Lil Nas X is celebrating his new single “J Christ” debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 chart — specifically, it reaching spot #69. “we did it boys! we reached the funny number. be very proud of yourselves. this is our moment!” Lil Nas X wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Billie Eilish and Finneas are celebrating their second career Oscar nominations, this time for…Read More…

After JoBros tour, Lawrence is focusing on ‘Family Business’

After JoBros tour, Lawrence is focusing on ‘Family Business’

Deanie ChenAfter opening for Jonas Brothers on their 2023 stadium tour, Lawrence is ready to hit the road on their own. The band, fronted by brother and sister Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, will kick off their Family Business Tour in July in Europe; the North American leg starts in Philadelphia on September 17 and includes a show at New York’s legendary Radio City Music…Read More…

Selena Gomez muses on body image: “Proud to be who I am”

Selena Gomez muses on body image: “Proud to be who I am”

Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSelena Gomez has been open about her struggles with body image over the years, and she contemplated that topic once again in a recent Instagram Story. In one slide, Selena posted a photo of herself when she was much younger, wearing a tiny zebra-stripe bikini. “Today, I realize I will never look like this again…,” she…Read More…

Taylor Swift stalker arrested again outside her NYC home

Taylor Swift stalker arrested again outside her NYC home

This is why Taylor Swift doesn’t want people to know where she lives. New York City police arrested a Seattle man for the second time in three days as he loitered outside Taylor’s building. David Crowe, 33, was charged with two counts each of harassment and stalking after he was picked up near the building just after…Read More…

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS react to Best Original Song Oscar nod: “So cool!”

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS react to Best Original Song Oscar nod: “So cool!”

Atlantic/Darkroom/InterscopeOn January 23, Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS received their second Best Original Song Oscar nomination: It’s for co-writing “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie. Billie and FINNEAS called into ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday morning to accept congratulations from ABC’s Lara Spencer and tell her how they’re feeling about the nod. “Thank you so much!” Billie exclaimed. “Ohmigod, we’re feeling…Read More…