InterscopeElton John and Britney Spears’ highly anticipated duet, “Hold Me Closer,” arrived on Friday. Similar to “Cold Heart,” Elton’s 2021 duet with Dua Lipa, “Hold Me Closer” mashes up several past Elton hits: 1992’s “The One” and 1972’s “Tiny Dancer,” with the “woo hoos” from 1976’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” — his number-one duet…… Read More…
Does Jennifer Lopez pick her backup dancers based on their astrological sign? That’s what Glee alum Heather Morris revealed on an episode of the podcast Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale. Heather recalled an instance where she auditioned for J.Lo and the singer asked any dancer who was a Virgo to raise their hand – they…… Read More…
AJ and daughter Elliott (Ava) circa 2018 — Albert L. Ortega/Getty ImagesAJ McLean’s 9-year-old daughter has decided to change her name from Ava to Elliott. The Backstreet Boys singer’s wife, Rochelle McLean, took to her Instagram Stories Wednesday and explained why, clarifying that it was “not a gender thing.” “‘Ava’ has changed her name quite…… Read More…
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesIt appears Britney Spears is taking a break from Instagram. The singer deleted her account and began posting to Twitter Wednesday night instead. She got candid about how she’s feeling ahead of the release of her new collab with Elton John, “Hold Me Closer” which is set to drop on Friday. “Okie…… Read More…
Erika Goldring/Getty Images for ACMAvril Lavigne is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer will be awarded the 2,731st star on August 31 at 11:30 a.m. PT. Her star, in the category of Recording, will be dedicated at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. “This isn’t ‘Complicated,’ Avril Lavigne is very deserving…… Read More…
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAfter name-dropping him in her song “Deju Vu,” Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel onstage at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night to perform the hit tune. The two duetted “Deja Vu,” which includes the lyrics, ”I’ll bet that she knows Billy Joel/’Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl’/You’re singing it together/Now I bet you even…… Read More…
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for TrillerThe domestic assault brought against Michelle Branch a couple of weeks ago has been dismissed, according to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight. During a court appearance on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, the 39-year-old singer’s misdemeanor domestic assault by offensive/provocative conduct charge was dismissed by Judge Gale Robinson at the request of the state, according to…… Read More…
Epic RecordsOf all the acts currently on the radio, Black Eyed Peas are among the veterans, having released their first album in 1998. But the group doesn’t take for granted that more than 20 years later, they’re still scoring hits, especially in today’s competitive pop landscape. During a 2020 interview with ABC News, will.i.am noted success…… Read More…
Courtesy Warner BrothersWhile Harry Styles did appear in the movie Dunkirk, his new film Don’t Worry Darling is one of his first starring roles. It was, of course, directed by Harry’s now-girlfriend, Olivia Wilde, and for a Variety cover story on her and the film, Harry revealed what advice she gave him as he becomes a…… Read More…
Bad Bunny will put on an exclusive “made for VMAs” performance live from Yankee Stadium on Sunday. This will be his first appearance since 2019. The VMAs air Sunday, August 28, at 8 p.m. ET. Harry Styles had Madison Square Garden sing “Happy Birthday” to James Corden. The late night show host, who turned 44, shared the video…… Read More…