Is Doja Cat’s “Vegas” from the ‘Elvis’ movie eligible for an Oscar?

Is Doja Cat’s “Vegas” from the ‘Elvis’ movie eligible for an Oscar?

Kemosabe Records/RCA RecordsWe’re months away from learning who is up for an Academy Award, but fans are hoping Doja Cat scores a nod for “Vegas,” the original song she performed for the Baz Luhrmann biopic, Elvis. But, will the Academy recognize a song that samples a previously existing hit? Variety took a deep dive into Doja’s chances of scoring her first Oscar…Read More…

Taylor Swift reveals latest ‘Midnights’ song title

Taylor Swift reveals latest ‘Midnights’ song title

Beth Garrabrant/TAS Rights ManagementTaylor Swift took to TikTok Tuesday night to reveal the latest track name from her upcoming album, Midnights, as part of her ongoing “Midnights Mayhem with Me” series. Using her ping-pong-balls-in-a-bingo-cage method, Taylor plucked the ball marked with the number six, and revealed that track six on the album is called “Midnight…Read More…

Post Malone returns to tour after hospitalization

Post Malone returns to tour after hospitalization

Lorne Thomson/RedfernsPost Malone is getting back in the swing of things after cancelling his Boston show over the weekend. “Cleveland, I will be singing the F*** outta some songs tonight see y’all tonight,” he tweeted Tuesday, hours before hitting the stage at the city’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  The news comes after Malone cancelled his show at Boston’s…Read More…

Music notes: Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Post Malone, Måneskin and more

Music notes: Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Post Malone, Måneskin and more

Rihanna is one of the chillest celebrities, claims Extra reporter Rachel Lindsay. The former Bachelorette star was on The Jennifer Hudson Show and recalled interviewing Rihanna on a red carpet. “The first thing she says to me is ‘Hey, boo,'” she said, adding the singer is “so down to earth.” TMZ claims Taylor Swift was asked to headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, but she turned it…Read More…

“Cheese on cheese”: Aqua on why “Barbie Girl” isn’t featured in ‘Barbie’ movie

“Cheese on cheese”: Aqua on why “Barbie Girl” isn’t featured in ‘Barbie’ movie

Geffen Records/Universal Music GroupAqua has a theory about why their hit song “Barbie Girl,” which recently turned 25, is not featured in the upcoming Barbie movie.  Singer Lene Nystrøm told Variety she thinks combining the novelty hit with the Margot Robbie-led film would be “cheese on cheese.”  “I totally understand why they didn’t use it,” she said, adding there’s no hard feelings. “It’s going to bring…Read More…