‘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…

Taylor Swift to keynote, premiere ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ on 35mm film at Toronto Film Festival

Taylor Swift to keynote, premiere ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ on 35mm film at Toronto Film Festival

Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboTaylor Swift is heading to the Toronto Film Festival not only to screen All Too Well: The Short Film in its original form — she’ll also serve as a keynote speaker. The Hollywood Reporter spoke with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, who confirmed the report. Taylor is set to participate in an In Conversation With… address on September 9, where she will introduce…Read More…

Britney Spears “deeply saddened” after sons praise Jamie Spears, say she gave them “emotional trauma”

Britney Spears “deeply saddened” after sons praise Jamie Spears, say she gave them “emotional trauma”

Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty ImagesBritney Spears says she is “deeply saddened” that her son, 15-year-old Jayden James, further aired their ongoing drama. Jayden told Daily Mail he and his brother, 16-year-old Sean Preston, felt it would be inappropriate to attend their mother’s wedding to Sam Asghari because she “didn’t invite the whole family.”  Jayden called his uncle, Bryan Spears, and grandparents Lynne and Jamie Spears –…Read More…

Music notes: Adele, Madonna, Avril Lavigne, Kate Bush and RM

Music notes: Adele, Madonna, Avril Lavigne, Kate Bush and RM

Cameron Diaz turned the big 5-0, and Adele was one of the many famous faces at her birthday party. A spy told People the celebs partied at the Nobu restaurant in Malibu. “They celebrated for hours,” the source said. It should be noted Adele lives in the same neighborhood as Cameron. Madonna landed her first number 1 dance album in a decade thanks…Read More…