Courtesy Atlantic RecordsAva Max almost gave up on her music career before it even got off the ground, saying she had a “mental breakdown” in 2018. Speaking with Rolling Stone, the pop star shared a story she’d kept to herself for nearly five years. “No one knows this but I had a mental breakdown,” she said, noting…… Read More…
Universal Music GroupSam Smith doesn’t care as much if people love or don’t love Gloria. They love their new album just the way it is. Speaking with Billboard, Sam opened up about their new mentality and why they are more at ease than ever before an album launch. “It doesn’t feel nerve-racking this time around,” the singer shared. “I made…… Read More…
CBS/Recording AcademyThe first round of performers for this year’s Grammy Awards have been announced. Chart-topping stars Lizzo, Steve Lacy, Bad Bunny, and Sam Smith and Kim Petras will take the stage at the show on February 5, as will Mary J. Blige, country superstar Luke Combs and Brandi Carlile. Lizzo is up for five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for her…… Read More…
Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyLizzo isn’t just heading to the 2023 BRIT Awards as a two-time nominee, she’ll also be performing. The singer was added to the set list, marking her second onstage appearance since she brought down the house — and maybe stirred a little controversy — with her “incendiary performance” in 2020. The singer also turned heads…… Read More…
Hipgnosis CEO Merck Mercuriadis/Jill Furmanovsky; RBMG/Def JamJustin Bieber just sold his music rights to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for more than $200 million. It’s the largest acquisition yet by the company, whose portfolio includes the music rights of Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Journey, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young, plus the rights to huge hits like “Smooth.” So why…… Read More…
ABCImagine Dragons have announced the 2023 Rise Up Gala, taking place October 6 in Las Vegas. The annual event raises money for ID’s charity, the Tyler Robinson Foundation, which supports families affected by childhood cancer. This year’s Rise Up is particularly special, as it marks the 10th anniversary of TRF. “A pediatric cancer diagnosis is physically,…… Read More…
Courtesy Apple MusicAva Max is about to release her eagerly awaited sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors, but she’s most excited about the tour she’s going to do to promote it, which she says will be nuts. “I’m going on my first headline tour this year. I’m really excited. That’s something I can’t wait to do,” Ava tells Zane…… Read More…
Demi Lovato’s boyfriend knows how to make them feel loved first thing in the morning — by sticking adorable Post-it messages on their mirror. The latest love note from Jutes read, “Baby, you are perfect” with a heart drawn at the end. “@Jutesmusic leaves the sweetest post it’s [sic] for me,” Demi said on their Instagram Story. Lil Nas X has…… Read More…
Universal Music GroupSam Smith recently reflected on their journey to feel comfortable in their own skin. Speaking to ET Canada, the singer said, “The last few years I’ve really worked so hard to be able to, like, just take my top off, and feel good in my body and my skin.” “It’s lush to share these things and…… Read More…
Courtesy Live NationMadonna’s biopic, which the Queen of Pop was planning to co-write, direct and produce herself, has been put on hold, Variety reports. While insiders say that Madonna is “committed to making a film about her life one day,” she’s currently focused on her upcoming Celebration Tour, Variety notes. As of now, the project, which was going to…… Read More…