ABC/Paula LoboEd Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Elton John are among the artists who’ve signed an open letter published in The Times calling out plans to change U.K. copyright laws to benefit AI companies.The letter contends that the planned changes “represent a wholesale giveaway of rights and income from the U.K. creative sectors to big tech.” As The Times notes, the changes…… Read More…
Raymond Hall/GC ImagesIn December, Sabrina Carpenter stepped out in an outfit that was a near carbon copy of the one that Fran Drescher wore in the pilot episode of the ’90s sitcom The Nanny, right down to the leopard print-trimmed black beret. Well, Drescher noticed — and she approves.Sabrina posted footage on her Instagram Story of Drescher,…… Read More…
Disney/Ben HiderGracie Abrams will be the recipient of the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction gala this summer.The award, created in 2004 and named after the Hall of Fame’s Chairman Emeritus Hal David, is given to young songwriters “who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their…… Read More…
Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women SummitMusically, Lizzo’s been quiet since 2023 — but she’s about to come back in a major way.The Grammy winner on Monday confirmed the title of a new song that’s coming out Feb. 28: “Love in Real Life.” She posted a clip of the song on Instagram, along with a…… Read More…
She was in the first episode and now Selena Gomez is returning for the finale of the Disney+ series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the sequel to the series that launched her career. In the finale, which streams Feb. 28 on Disney+, Selena’s character shows up to ask her brother Justin, played by David Henrie, about…… Read More…
Mariah Carey has announced a special U.K. show for this summer. On Aug. 15 she’ll perform on the grounds of Sandringham House, one of the royal residences of King Charles III. Joining her on the bill will be Nile Rodgers & CHIC.Halsey has announced a new single and video arriving Thursday at 12 p.m. ET. It’s…… Read More…
PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP via Getty ImagesOver the years, Jimmy Kimmel has hosted celebrity guests galore on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, but he says there’s still one star who’s eluded him.Speaking to People, Kimmel said, “I wouldn’t say I’m desperate to get anybody, but we’ve never had Madonna on the show, and I’d love to have her on.”Kimmel’s…… Read More…
Kara Durrette/Getty ImagesKendrick Lamar has replaced himself at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — with some help from SZA.The artists’ duet “Luther,” which samples Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 version of “If This World Were Mine,” has ascended to the top of the Hot 100, replacing Kendrick’s solo hit “Not Like Us.” As…… Read More…
Charlie DenisTurning 21 is momentous enough without having the added pressure of being a global pop star in a high-profile relationship, but that’s what Tate McRae’s dealt with over the past year. Taking to Instagram on Monday, she reflected on how her new album, So Close to What, mirrors her journey.”Holy s*** the album is out…… Read More…
Top row from left: Doja Cat/Braylen Dion; Cynthia Erivo/Mark Seliger; Ariana Grande/Katia Temkin; Bottom row from left: LISA of Blackpink/Wontae Go; Queen Latifah/Cass Bird/Good American; RAYE/KapfhammerThe Oscars won’t be featuring performances of the tunes that are nominated for best original song, but it appears there will be musical performances galore.Wicked stars and nominees Ariana Grande…… Read More…