Meghan Trainor said the signs were unmistakable to return to her old “doo-wop sound”

Meghan Trainor said the signs were unmistakable to return to her old “doo-wop sound”

Lauren Dunn/Epic RecordsThere’s a reason why Meghan Trainor named her new album Takin’ It Back — it’s a promise to fans she’s returned to her roots. The Grammy winner’s experimented with her music since coming out with her breakthrough debut album, but she tells Billboard it’s time to go back to doo-wop.   “I’m taking it back to my sound that apparently I had,”…Read More…

Music notes: Måneskin, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry

Music notes: Måneskin, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry

Italian rockers Måneskin are up for two MTV Video Music Awards. Bassist Victoria De Angelis told NME, “I think it’s the first time an Italian artist gets this type of recognition in the states. We’re very proud and we’re going to work even harder!” Frontman Damiano David teased they “can’t wait to come out with other music.” Madonna will appear on The Tonight…Read More…

Camila Cabello gets “threatening” anonymous letter in new trailer for ’The Voice’

Camila Cabello gets “threatening” anonymous letter in new trailer for ’The Voice’

Cindy Ord/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueCamila Cabello has officially joined NBC’s The Voice as its newest coach — but she isn’t receiving the warmest of welcomes. In a new teaser posted Thursday, Camila receives a “threatening” letter from an anonymous person, which is pieced together using magazine clippings to read, “You are going to lose so bad! Ha! Ha!…Read More…

Post Malone’s “Gaming for Love” streams raise over $200K for charity

Post Malone’s “Gaming for Love” streams raise over $200K for charity

Courtesy Republic RecordsPost Malone combined two of his favorite things — playing games and raising money for charity — with Gaming For Love, which has raised over $200,000 for several charities. The streaming series, which ran from July 18 to July 24 on the Twitch streaming service, raised funds for Human Rights Watch, United Way, Project HOPE and The…Read More…

MAX releases ‘Kill Bill’-styled music video for “Wasabi”

MAX releases ‘Kill Bill’-styled music video for “Wasabi”

Courtesy Warner RecordsMAX released the official music video for his new single “Wasabi,” which pays tribute to Uma Thurman’s Kill Bill and Mike Myers’ Austin Powers. The music video stars MAX and his wife, Emily Schneider, as crime fighting vigilantes while Cheaper by the Dozen star Alyson Stoner plays the comedic villain.   Schneider wears a lime green tracksuit, reminiscent of Thurman’s character The Bride, as she tracks…Read More…