Sam Smith to be first musical guest of 2023 on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Sam Smith to be first musical guest of 2023 on ‘Saturday Night Live’

CapitolNBC’s Saturday Night Live returns on January 21 with its first new show of 2023, and Sam Smith has the honor of being this year’s first musical guest. Sam, whose new album Gloria comes out January 27, is returning to the show for the first time since 2017. During that appearance, they sang “Too Good at Goodbyes” and “Pray.” This will…Read More…

Jamie Lynn Spears says she struggles with her self-esteem because of sister’s fame

Jamie Lynn Spears says she struggles with her self-esteem because of sister’s fame

Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesJamie Lynn Spears recently revealed how big sister Britney Spears’ fame impacted her mental health. Jamie Lynn starred in the Wednesday premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, in which celebrities undergo training similar to the U.S. Special Forces, and spoke about how she struggled with her self-worth. The actress admitted that she feels like whatever she…Read More…

Taylor Swift is selling special versions of ‘Midnights’ until midnight

Taylor Swift is selling special versions of ‘Midnights’ until midnight

ABCHurry up, Swifties! You only have until midnight Thursday to get your hands on four special editions of Taylor Swift’s Midnights album. Taylor quietly updated her online store to sell the exclusive versions of her album, which are filled with new goodies, such as new artwork and behind-the-songs bonuses. Swifties can access unreleased covers to songs like “Bejeweled,” “Mastermind,” “Anti-Hero” and “Karma” based on…Read More…

GAYLE, Jax, JVKE, Stephen Sanchez, Em Beihold among RIAA’s Class of 2022

GAYLE, Jax, JVKE, Stephen Sanchez, Em Beihold among RIAA’s Class of 2022

Courtesy of RIAAIn 2022, many new artists received their first Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications — 39 in all, including GAYLE, Stephen Sanchez, Em Beihold, Jax, Lauren Spencer Smith, JVKE and Armani White. But among the RIAA’s Class of 2022, GAYLE’s the one who really stood out. The singer’s Grammy-nominated hit “abcdefu” was certified three-times Platinum — marking sales of 3 million — which was the highest…Read More…

Katy Perry cuts out alcohol when she’s prepping for a tour or album

Katy Perry cuts out alcohol when she’s prepping for a tour or album

ABC/Gavin BondKaty Perry is practicing “Dryuary” — where one is challenged not to drink alcohol during the month of January — and reveals she actually goes a step further than that. Speaking to Women’s Health, Katy revealed she will go alcohol-free for months when it comes to her music. “Sometimes when I’m prepping for a tour or album release, I’ll take three…Read More…

Ellie Goulding reflects on getting older in belated birthday post

Ellie Goulding reflects on getting older in belated birthday post

Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesEllie Goulding celebrated her 36th birthday on December 30 and had “some random thoughts” to share. The singer took to Instagram on Thursday to talk about what she learned over the past year. Sharing a photo of her lounging in a green bikini, Ellie wrote, “Staying in the glow of everything I’ve accomplished (including the teeny…Read More…

Miley Cyrus announces her next album, ’Endless Summer Vacation’

Miley Cyrus announces her next album, ’Endless Summer Vacation’

Columbia RecordsWinter might have just started, but Miley Cyrus is already thinking about the summer. Miley unveiled her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, and fans don’t have to wait too long to get their hands on it. The album arrives March 10, and preorders are now live on her official website. The singer also released the album’s cover art, which features Miley…Read More…

Lewis Capaldi “on the edge” after unreleased demo goes viral on TikTok

Lewis Capaldi “on the edge” after unreleased demo goes viral on TikTok

Alexandra GavilletLewis Capaldi is still dreaming his new song “Pointless” — the one he co-wrote with Ed Sheeran — takes off, but it appears an unreleased demo he posted as a joke stole its thunder. Lewis released “Pointless” in early December and hoped it would become a wedding song. He even launched an aggressive social media campaign to get it to…Read More…

Sam Smith announces GLORIA The Tour, starting July 25 in Miami

Sam Smith announces GLORIA The Tour, starting July 25 in Miami

CapitolThis summer, Sam Smith will be doing something “Unholy:” touring the U.S. in their first North American outing since 2018. GLORIA The Tour, named after Sam’s upcoming album, kicks off July 25 in Miami and will visit 27 cities, with stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA.  Canadian singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez,…Read More…