How Black Eyed Peas avoided being “generic” with “Don’t You Worry”: “It’s the emotion we put into it”

How Black Eyed Peas avoided being “generic” with “Don’t You Worry”: “It’s the emotion we put into it”

ABC/Paula LoboBob Marley. Stevie Wonder. Bobby McFerrin. Swedish House Mafia. They’ve all had hit songs with essentially the same message: “Don’t worry.” So why isn’t Black Eyed Peas’ latest single, “Don’t You Worry,” just a retread of those songs? will.i.am says it’s because of their “refreshing” take on it. “With ‘Don’t You Worry,’ you teeter…Read More…

Britney Spears lists contested Florida condo for $2 million

Britney Spears lists contested Florida condo for $2 million

Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty ImagesBritney Spears is making good on her promise to close her wallet to her family now that her conservatorship has been terminated — and she’s starting by getting rid of a piece of property her family loves to use as a vacation spot. Realtor.com reports the…Read More…

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ star Mckenna Grace says “sad girl” pop exists because people are talking about mental health

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ star Mckenna Grace says “sad girl” pop exists because people are talking about mental health

Courtesy Photo Finish RecordsMckenna Grace is taking over Hollywood with starring roles on The Handmaid’s Tale and the Lifetime movie The Bad Seed Returns — and now she’s crossing over into music by unleashing “Post Party Trauma.” The 16-year-old actress says the track is about her “social anxiety at parties,” which stems from a nagging feeling that she’s “the biggest loser in the room.”…Read More…

Charlie Puth reveals he reversed his music-making template to make ‘Charlie’

Charlie Puth reveals he reversed his music-making template to make ‘Charlie’

Atlantic RecordsUsually Charlie Puth makes music by coming up with the melody and then writing lyrics around the music.  But he put that process in reverse to make his new album, Charlie, which comes out October 7. Speaking to American Songwriter, the Grammy winner explained, “I wanted to approach this album a little differently.” He said he wanted to step away…Read More…

Welcome to the new age: Imagine Dragons’ ‘Night Visions’ turns 10

Welcome to the new age: Imagine Dragons’ ‘Night Visions’ turns 10

KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records”It’s Time” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Imagine Dragons’ Night Visions. The group’s debut album was released on September 4, 2012, making worldwide superstars out of Dan Reynolds and company. Combining a traditional rock band setup with production elements from hip-hop, pop and electronic music, Night Visions established Imagine Dragons as the “next…Read More…

Alicia Keys speaks out after fan grabs and kisses her during concert

Alicia Keys speaks out after fan grabs and kisses her during concert

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueAlicia Keys is ready to talk after a female fan grabbed her mid-performance and kissed her on the cheek.   Hollywood Unlocked shared footage of the shocking moment to its Instagram.  The clip starts with the Grammy winner walking through the crowd while belting out Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind.” A fan then grabs her face and…Read More…