Sam Smith is ready to embark on their “slutty” era with ‘Gloria’

Sam Smith is ready to embark on their “slutty” era with ‘Gloria’

Universal Music GroupSam Smith is ready for their next music chapter and is letting fans know it’ll be “slutty.” Rolling Stone reports Sam performed before a crowd of roughly 300 people in South Australia’s d’Arenberg Cube. The singer opened up about their hopes for Gloria and what inspired the album. Sam revealed why they wanted “Love Me More” to…Read More…

BTS teams up with Samsonite for “Butter” collection of luggage and bags

BTS teams up with Samsonite for “Butter” collection of luggage and bags

Courtesy Samsonite/BigHit MusicBTS may have temporarily hit pause on their singing career, but they’ve found a new way to stay in the public eye. The K-pop superstars have teamed up with Samsonite RED for a new collection inspired by their hit “Butter.” The “BTS Butter” collaboration is now available in the U.S., Canada and online. The collection includes luggage,…Read More…

Whitney Houston estate responds to Jerrod Carmichael’s Golden Globes joke: ‘It was in poor taste’

Whitney Houston estate responds to Jerrod Carmichael’s Golden Globes joke: ‘It was in poor taste’

Rich Polk/NBCThe estate of late singer Whitney Houston has expressed disappointment over a joke made by comedian Jerrod Carmichael at the Golden Globe Awards. During the ceremony, which Carmichael hosted on Tuesday, he made a reference to Houston’s fatal overdose in 2012.  “So, we are here, live, from the hotel that killed Whitney Houston, the Beverly Hilton,” he said. …Read More…

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Sam Smith and Kevin Jonas

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Sam Smith and Kevin Jonas

Taylor Swift made a cameo during Tuesday’s Golden Globes. Her song “Mastermind” was playing before director Ryan Murphy accepted the Carol Burnett Award. This has fans buzzing that the Glee creator and Taylor potentially have something planned. Her song “Carolina” from Where the Crawdads Sing was up for Best Original Song, but she lost to RRR’s “Naatu Naatu.” Get ready to see more Harry Styles in the…Read More…

Nick Carter releases Aaron Carter tribute song, “Hurts to Love You”

Nick Carter releases Aaron Carter tribute song, “Hurts to Love You”

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesNick Carter released his emotional farewell song to brother Aaron Carter, who died unexpectedly late last year. The song, titled “Hurts to Love You,” is about Nick watching his little brother struggle with his personal demons and wishing he’d find a way to defeat them. It was released Wednesday across all music streaming platforms. The ballad contains…Read More…

Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ is the first all-Spanish album to be named top album in the U.S.

Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ is the first all-Spanish album to be named top album in the U.S.

Courtesy of Rimas Entertainment It’s official, Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti was the most consumed album in America last year, according to a year-end report by music tracker Luminate. It is the first all-Spanish-language album to achieve this feat. Luminate has compiled its annual list since 1991 and bases its findings on chart data, streaming and sales. In all, it…Read More…

Harry Styles launches massive lawsuit targeting fake merchandise

Harry Styles launches massive lawsuit targeting fake merchandise

Columbia RecordsHarry Styles is fed up with scammers pretending to sell his official merchandise online, so he’s taking them to court. Billboard reports Harry filed suit against those peddling counterfeit merch on Tuesday. The lawsuit names several online sellers. The singer argues these bad actors make it “difficult for consumers to distinguish such stores from an authorized…Read More…