Check out Rihanna’s post-Super Bowl stats on Apple, Shazam and more

Check out Rihanna’s post-Super Bowl stats on Apple, Shazam and more

Courtesy Apple MusicRihanna didn’t get paid for her Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night — because artists never get paid for doing halftime. So why do they do it? All you need to do is look at Rihanna’s streaming activity before and after the game to answer that question. Sunday was Rihanna’s biggest day in…Read More…

Music notes: Niall Horan, Jessie J, Pink, Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi

Music notes: Niall Horan, Jessie J, Pink, Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi

Niall Horan tested his fellow Voice coaches on whether they could remember any of his new song “Heaven.” Blake Shelton failed miserably by singing the Lucky Charms theme song instead. Chance the Rapper, a new coach this season, was able to sing the melody – but it was Kelly Clarkson who dazzled by not only singing the song, but also harmonizing with Niall.  “Heaven” arrives…Read More…

Taylor Swift is the only woman to make ‘Forbes’ annual list of top 10 highest paid entertainers

Taylor Swift is the only woman to make ‘Forbes’ annual list of top 10 highest paid entertainers

ABCForbes has released its annual list ranking the 10 celebrities who were the industry’s highest-paid entertainers last year, and only one woman made the list — Taylor Swift. Taylor was crowned the ninth highest-grossing earner after amassing $92 million in 2022. The outlet says her fortune was a combination of streaming royalties, record sales, digital downloads and licensing. Forbes expects Taylor…Read More…

Post Malone turned away from Australian bar for violating their tattoo policy

Post Malone turned away from Australian bar for violating their tattoo policy

Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesPost Malone’s many tattoos disqualified him from enjoying a couple of drinks at a swanky rooftop bar in Australia. The West Australia caught up with the singer, who described how he was turned away from the QT Perth hotel venue. Apparently, the bar prohibits “face, neck, and offensive tattoos” — so Posty and his famous…Read More…

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is now her longest-running #1 song on the ’Billboard’ charts

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is now her longest-running #1 song on the ’Billboard’ charts

Columbia RecordsMiley Cyrus’ “Flowers” came in like a wrecking ball on the Billboard Hot 100 and scored its fourth consecutive week at #1. It’s now Miley’s longest-running chart leader in Billboard history, besting the three-week run at #1 “Wrecking Ball” enjoyed nearly a decade ago. Miley celebrated her latest win on Instagram, writing, “Happy 1 month anniversary of Flowers! To still be celebrating #1 on…Read More…

BTS’ Jimin announces debut solo album to drop in March

BTS’ Jimin announces debut solo album to drop in March

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyBTS’ Jimin is the latest member to embark on his solo career. He announced that his debut solo album is expected to drop next month. Soompi reports the singer teased his forthcoming effort on the Weverse app and also hinted he has a few other things going on in his life. “I…Read More…

Here’s why Taylor Swift fans are taking credit for lowering egg prices

Here’s why Taylor Swift fans are taking credit for lowering egg prices

Stewart Cook/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Have you noticed egg prices are starting to fall at your grocery store? If so, Taylor Swift fans say you should be thanking them. Food economists say the record high price of eggs was caused by a combination of factors. They cited the nationwide bird flu outbreak, which caused the death of millions of egg-laying…Read More…

What’s next for Rihanna? The Oscars — and managing fans’ expectations

What’s next for Rihanna? The Oscars — and managing fans’ expectations

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc NationAfter slaying the Super Bowl halftime show and revealing she’s pregnant with her second child, what’s next for Rihanna? Oh, nothing much — just the Academy Awards. As previously reported, Rihanna scored her first Oscar nomination for co-writing “Lift Me Up” from the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Speaking to ABC’s…Read More…