Sen. Ted Cruz calls Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ Grammy performance “evil”

Sen. Ted Cruz calls Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ Grammy performance “evil”

Sonja Flemming/CBSWhen Madonna introduced Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance of “Unholy” at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, she made reference to troublemakers and people who are controversial. Well, mission accomplished — some on Twitter have branded the performance “satanic,” with Sen. Ted Cruz calling it “evil.” The performance featured Kim singing in a cage surrounded…Read More…

She can still make the whole place shimmer: Taylor Swift wore $3 million in jewels to the Grammys

She can still make the whole place shimmer: Taylor Swift wore $3 million in jewels to the Grammys

Stewart Cook/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Taylor Swift wasn’t exaggerating when she sang “I can still make the whole place shimmer” in “Bejeweled”: she wore a whopping $3 million worth of jewels to the 2023 Grammy Awards. Variety reports Taylor accessorized her deliberately midnight blue Roberto Cavalli dress — a nod to her new album Midnights – with a…Read More…

RAYE asked God for help writing her “lit” track “Escapism”

RAYE asked God for help writing her “lit” track “Escapism”

Callum Walker HutchinsonBritish singer/songwriter RAYE recently topped the chart in her native United Kingdom with “Escapism,” featuring 070 Shake. It’s become her first U.S. hit single, thanks to — just maybe —a little help from above. The song started with an idea RAYE had to write a song about someone who engages in substance abuse so they can deal with difficult…Read More…

Jennifer Lopez lists swanky Bel Air mansion for $42 million

Jennifer Lopez lists swanky Bel Air mansion for $42 million

Albert L. Ortega/Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez appears to be moving out of her luxurious mansion in Bel Air, because it just hit the market for $42 million. Dirt reports J.Lo initially purchased the place for about $28 million in 2016 from actress Sela Ward. The outlet has the details on the singer’s lavish digs, which boast nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms…Read More…

Grammys 2023: Scenes from backstage and the red carpet

Grammys 2023: Scenes from backstage and the red carpet

CBS/The Recording AcademyBackstage and on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, artists were grateful for the recognition, though some had a hard time believing that they’d actually won. Harry Styles’ Harry’s House beat out albums by Adele and Beyonce to win the Album of the Year trophy. Backstage, the pop superstar…Read More…

Pink reveals she sang with Kelly Clarkson for an hour for Monday’s episode of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Pink reveals she sang with Kelly Clarkson for an hour for Monday’s episode of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

ABCPink will be Monday’s guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show and revealed the episode will delight a lot of fans. Why? They’re going to sing together. Pink shared a teaser of the upcoming episode and captioned it, “I [heart] @kellyclarkson and had so much fun singing with her for an hour of Songs & Stories on @kellyclarksonshow.”  Based on several other clips posted on…Read More…

Beyoncé, Adele, Taylor & more: Who’ll get the Grammy milestones this Sunday?

Beyoncé, Adele, Taylor & more: Who’ll get the Grammy milestones this Sunday?

CBS/Recording AcademyThe Grammy Awards are this Sunday night, and some artists are poised to make Grammy history — or win in a prestigious category that has otherwise eluded them. Beyoncé is this year’s leading nominee with nine nods, and USA Today reports she’s on track to become the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. She and producer Quincy Jones are tied in…Read More…

Sam Smith says their favorite headline came from the “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” controversy

Sam Smith says their favorite headline came from the “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” controversy

Universal Music GroupSam Smith guests on The Graham Norton Show this weekend and will address the controversy over their “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” music video. Concerned parents have slammed the video, saying it is inappropriate for children. In an advance clip of Sunday’s new episode, Sam shrugs off the backlash and even pokes fun at it. Sam revealed it resulted…Read More…