Warner RecordsDua Lipa’s legal team has filed to dismiss Artikal Sound System’s lawsuit that accuses her of stealing their copyright. The Florida reggae band claimed Dua ripped off their 2017 track “Live Your Life” to make her smash-hit single “Levitating.” They also sued Dua’s label, Warner Records, and claimed that those working with Dua heard the song…… Read More…
TAS Rights ManagementIf you’re hoping to nab tickets to see Taylor Swift in concert, you might be out of luck. The presale opened Tuesday and fans are likening the purchasing process to that of The Hunger Games. Fans have flocked to social media to complain about Ticketmaster’s site crashing during the Verified Fan presale for Taylor’s Eras Tour. Considering this is Taylor’s…… Read More…
ABC/Randy HolmesLady Gaga could now call herself the Pied Piper after a new study claimed rats might enjoy her music. Science Advances released a peer-reviewed study by the University of Tokyo, which studied if rodents can recognize a song’s rhythm and beat. It’s been believed only humans are capable of this ability, but this new research might prove we aren’t the only…… Read More…
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicSimon Cowell wants to do another show with Britney Spears after working with her on The X Factor a decade ago and hinted he wants to show fans a new side of the pop star. “We spent so long on the phone talking about X Factor before we did it,” Cowell told E! News, adding he got to know the singer quite…… Read More…
Trae Patton/NBCGwen Stefani admits she is somewhat at a loss to come up with the perfect retirement gift for husband Blake Shelton, who will be exiting The Voice next year. Gwen notes the pressure is on because Blake is the last remaining original coach and has occupied his red chair since 2011. “This is crazy ’cause everyone’s coming after…… Read More…
CBS/Recording AcademyNominations for the 65th annual Grammy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, and Beyoncé is this year’s leading nominee, with nine nods in total. She and her husband, JAY-Z, are now tied for the title of the most-nominated artist in Grammy history: Each of them have received 88 nominations. Kendrick Lamar is next with eight nods, followed by Adele and Brandi Carlile with…… Read More…
Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesIdina Menzel revealed the advice she imparted to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who will respectively play Glinda and Elphaba in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked. Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway, recalled what she told the two leading ladies of the complex, green-skinned character. “Just always keeping in mind that what’s underneath it all is just…… Read More…
Dan Brownsword/Getty ImagesMariah Carey may call herself the Queen of Christmas, but she can’t legally prevent others from calling themselves that as well. That’s the decision of the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which has ruled against Mariah’s attempts to register the trademarks “Queen of Christmas,” “Princess of Christmas” and “QOC.” Elizabeth Chan, the full-time…… Read More…
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesSpice Girl Mel C has publicly shared her stories of how global fame indirectly led to her struggle with eating disorders and depression in hopes that it would help others. And it seems to have made an impact on at least one other global star: Billie Eilish. Speaking to the U.K. publication MusicWeek, Mel says,…… Read More…
Capitol) Lewis Capaldi is the King of the Streams in this native U.K. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart, the Official Charts Company has declared his hit “Someone You Loved” to be the most-streamed song of all time in that country. The song, which was also Lewis’ breakout hit in the U.S.,…… Read More…