RepublicLorde is preparing to release one more song before her new album Virgin arrives.The “Royals” artist has shared an Instagram post teasing the record’s opening track, “Hammer,” which will be the final advanced offering off Virgin before it is released in full on June 27.”An ode to city life and horniness tbh,” Lorde says of “Hammer.””Hammer” doesn’t have an exact release…… Read More…
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SpotifyMiley Cyrus’ recent promotional appearances haven’t featured that much singing, but she actually performed for an hour during her exclusive show in Paris June 18 as part of Spotify Billions Club Live concert series.During the show, which will be released later this summer on Spotify, Miley sang some of the songs…… Read More…
‘Man’s Best Friend’: Island; ‘Playing Possum’: Elektra/RhinoSabrina Carpenter’s getting backlash for the cover of her new album Man’s Best Friend, which some feel is degrading to women. But a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who faced similar controversy 50 years ago thinks everyone should just calm down.Back in 1975, Carly Simon released Playing Possum, whose…… Read More…
Ed Sheeran will release “Drive,” his song from the soundtrack of the new Brad Pitt film F1, on Friday, he announced on Instagram. Ed’s already debuted the song live in concert, but the version from the soundtrack features John Mayer on guitar and Dave Grohl on drums. The soundtrack, which also features Tate McRae, Doja…… Read More…
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesA video that purports to prove that Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are enemies has been making the rounds — but you should know by now not to believe everything you see online. This particular video involves a famous Nashville venue called the Bluebird Cafe, where Taylor was discovered at age 14. In the video, an…… Read More…
Courtesy CNNNoah Kahan, The Fray and Nelly are among the musical acts who’ll be ringing in Independence Day this year on CNN.The cable network’s fifth annual special The Fourth in America will air starting at 7 p.m. ET live on CNN. The special will feature coast-to-coast firework shows from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago,…… Read More…
Island RecordsLola Young teased an announcement on Tuesday with a video that looked like she was blowing up a balloon, but it turns out we had it wrong — it was actually a blowup doll.The blowup doll, with Lola’s face Photoshopped onto it, is the singer’s co-star on the cover of her new album, which is called…… Read More…
Steve Jennings/FilmMagicIf you’ve got kids, their favorite song will inevitably become your favorite song. Just ask Scarlett Johansson.At the U.K. premiere of her movie Jurassic World on Tuesday, Johansson was asked by MTV UK what her favorite Chappell Roan song is. “I mean, my son’s favorite Chappell song is H-O-T T-O G-O, ‘HOT TO GO,'” she…… Read More…
Disney/Randy HolmesBenson Boone was a contestant on American Idol in 2021 and made it to the top 24, but then dropped out of the show. Considering that he’s now a global pop superstar, it’s no surprise that Katy Perry — who was a judge on the show at the time and even predicted he’d win —…… Read More…
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe long-awaited BTS reunion is one step closer to happening.The group’s label, Big Hit, announced that Suga, the only member of the group who is in the middle of his mandatory national service, will “soon be discharged.” Due to a priory injury, Suga didn’t serve in the military; instead, his service is described…… Read More…