Music notes: BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish, Em Beihold, Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jamie Lynn Spears and more

Music notes: BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish, Em Beihold, Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jamie Lynn Spears and more

BLACKPINK dropped the eight-song track list for their upcoming Born Pink album. The second song — called “Shut Down” — is their title track. Rosé and Jisoo wrote track four, “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” Born Pink arrives September 16. Billie Eilish is a Gucci girl and is the latest star in their new eyewear campaign. A promotional video sees her being stalked by her doppelgänger before the two get into a…Read More…

Lil Nas X employs AR technology to kick off Long Live Montero tour

Lil Nas X employs AR technology to kick off Long Live Montero tour

Courtesy Columbia Records/Live NationLil Nas X wants his tour to be like none other, which is why he is using every technological advancement available to make his shows pop. The Grammy winner is just the second artist to use augmented reality on his shows, following his “Industry Baby” collaborator Jack Harlow, who was first to use the new technology.…Read More…

Kelly Clarkson says 20th anniversary of winning ‘American Idol’ was a “very emotional day”

Kelly Clarkson says 20th anniversary of winning ‘American Idol’ was a “very emotional day”

Disney Channel/Image Group LAKelly Clarkson admits she momentarily forgot September 4 marked the 20th anniversary of her historic win on American Idol because she had spent the day “weeping… for a different reason.” Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the Grammy winner didn’t disclose what triggered her heightened emotions but said, in addition to celebrating her big anniversary, September 4 had been “a…Read More…

Elton John says he’s done with touring, but is keeping his options open: “Life is full of surprises!”

Elton John says he’s done with touring, but is keeping his options open: “Life is full of surprises!”

Rocket Entertainment/Ben GibsonElton John remains firm that once he wraps his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour he’s permanently closing the chapter on touring. Speaking with the U.K.’s The Hits Radio Breakfast Show, the legendary singer said, “I can assure you it’s the final tour. I will be doing some charity shows, if I’m asked, but … I’m really adamant that I’m…Read More…

Louis Tomlinson says his new album helped him understand “what my job is and my relationship with the fans”

Louis Tomlinson says his new album helped him understand “what my job is and my relationship with the fans”

Joe Maher/Getty ImagesLouis Tomlinson says the pandemic gave him a much-needed reset after living a “fast-paced” lifestyle for so long. Speaking to the Smallzy’s Surgery podcast, the former One Direction member opened up about his new song, “Bigger Than Me,” and his forthcoming album, Faith in the Future. “There was a lot of pressure with this, or at least I’d put…Read More…

Sony Pictures releases full trailer of ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ starring Shawn Mendes

Sony Pictures releases full trailer of ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ starring Shawn Mendes

Jeremy Chan/Getty ImagesThe complete trailer of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, which stars Shawn Mendes as the titular green reptile, is finally out. Sony Pictures released the trailer on Wednesday, which sees Shawn introducing the children’s film and expressing how “excited” he is for everyone to see the movie. The trailer also provides a longer listen of the original song he created…Read More…