Music notes: Kelly Clarkson, Jax, BTS and more

Music notes: Kelly Clarkson, Jax, BTS and more

Kelly Clarkson revealed the title and release date of the first song off her new album, Chemistry. It’s called “Mine” and is out April 14. Kelly also shared a video of herself recording the song in the studio. “Someone’s gonna show you/ How a heart can be used/ Like you did mine,” she sings on the…Read More…

Why Harry Styles wasn’t cast as Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’: “He was really looking to stretch himself”

Why Harry Styles wasn’t cast as Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’: “He was really looking to stretch himself”

Walt Disney PicturesFor a minute there, everyone was excited about Harry Styles being considered for the role of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid — but he ultimately didn’t get the part. Now, the movie’s director is explaining why. Rob Marshall tells Entertainment Weekly that while he did meet with Harry about the role, the singer decided to go…Read More…

Watch extended trailer for Lifetime documentary ‘TLC Forever’

Watch extended trailer for Lifetime documentary ‘TLC Forever’

Dennis LeupoldFans got a glimpse of TLC’s journey in the VH1 biopic CrazySexyCool, but this summer they’ll hear the story straight from the horse’s mouth. In the upcoming Lifetime documentary TLC Forever, members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas will detail the group’s beginnings, as well as some the internal highs and lows they experienced while going against the music industry. An extended trailer shows a…Read More…

Avril Lavigne teams up with BeatBox cocktails for new special-edition flavor

Avril Lavigne teams up with BeatBox cocktails for new special-edition flavor

Courtesy BeatBoxAvril Lavigne apparently enjoys downing a BeatBox brand ready-to-drink cocktail before she goes into the studio, and now she’s teamed up with the company to create her own signature flavor. Avril’s special-edition version of the brand’s Pink Lemonade flavor will be available at retail locations like 7-Eleven, Kroger, Circle K and more. As part of the partnership, fans can…Read More…

Taylor Swift co-signs tour opener Phoebe Bridgers’ new project: “A masterpiece”

Taylor Swift co-signs tour opener Phoebe Bridgers’ new project: “A masterpiece”

boygenius’ ‘The Record’ ; InterscopeHow do we know that Taylor Swift’s a good friend? Not only does she invite her pals to open for her on tour, she promotes their projects online. Exhibit A: Phoebe Bridgers. Phoebe’s just released The Record as a member of her trio boygenius, which also includes Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker. It’s garnering critical acclaim, and Taylor’s adding…Read More…

Watch children of NSYNC, Backstreet, TLC members, Melissa Etheridge and more in trailer for ‘Family Legacy’

Watch children of NSYNC, Backstreet, TLC members, Melissa Etheridge and more in trailer for ‘Family Legacy’

Courtesy Paramount+The upcoming reality show Family Legacy, featuring the offspring of some major pop and rock stars, now has a trailer. The five-episode series, hosted by Quincy Brown, son of R&B singer Al B. Sure!, focuses on the children of artists like Van Halen, Brandy, Boyz II Men, Melissa Etheridge and members of TLC, NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.   In the trailer, you can see Baylee Littrell, son on…Read More…

Sarah McLachlan sells stake in her song catalog

Sarah McLachlan sells stake in her song catalog

Kharen HillSarah McLachlan is the latest star to sell some of the rights to her music. The Canadian singer has sold a stake in her publishing and recording music catalog to Primary Wave Music. It includes Sarah’s hits “I Will Remember You,” “Angel” and “Sweet Surrender.” Part of the deal includes Sarah working with Primary Wave…Read More…

Jonas Brothers to perform one-night-only concert at NY’s Yankee Stadium

Jonas Brothers to perform one-night-only concert at NY’s Yankee Stadium

Live NationNot content with performing on Broadway, Jonas Brothers are now about to take over another iconic New York location: Yankee Stadium. The group will perform five of their albums in one night at the August 12 show, including their new project, The Album. Fans who registered for the group’s recent Broadway run of shows will get first access to…Read More…

Dua Lipa to appear in the upcoming live-action Barbie film as “mermaid Barbie”

Dua Lipa to appear in the upcoming live-action Barbie film as “mermaid Barbie”

Courtesy Warner Bros PicturesIn December, when the official Instagram account of the upcoming live-action Barbie movie followed Dua Lipa, fans began to suspect that the singer was somehow involved in the film.  Turns out she most definitely is. Various character posters for the movie were revealed Tuesday, and they indicate that there are a number of Barbies and Kens in the film,…Read More…