Harry Styles makes the shortlist for 2022 Mercury Prize

Harry Styles makes the shortlist for 2022 Mercury Prize

Columbia RecordsHarry Styles could be adding yet another impressive award to his trophy case — a Mercury Prize. Billboard reports the “As It Was” singer has made this year’s shortlist of potential prize recipients thanks to his number one album, Harry’s House. The honor is meant to crown the best album from the U.K. and Ireland and is…Read More…

The Weeknd will launch his very own haunted house at Universal Studios

The Weeknd will launch his very own haunted house at Universal Studios

XO RecordsWho knew The Weeknd and Halloween would make such a perfect pair? Entertainment Weekly confirms the “Blinding Lights” singer will bring the thrills and chills to his very own haunted house at Universal Studios. The attraction, which is part of Halloween Horror Nights, pays homage to The Weeknd’s After Hours album. The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare will be part of Universal Studios Hollywood…Read More…

Usher to executive produce ‘Storyville’, a series about the birth of jazz

Usher to executive produce ‘Storyville’, a series about the birth of jazz

Marcus Ingram/Getty ImagesUsher has signed on to executive produce Storyville, a series that explores the roots of the Jazz Age. Variety reports the upcoming show follows a group of five brothel madams fighting for control of New Orleans’ red light district. Usher will work alongside show creators Bill Macdonald and Walt Becker. “Storyville is an epic tale sparked by the origins of the sound that inspired my…Read More…

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and more lead 2022 MTV VMA nominations

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and more lead 2022 MTV VMA nominations

MTVThe 2022 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in, and Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar lead this year’s nominations with seven nods each. Doja Cat and Harry Styles follow closely behind, with six nominations apiece. Other nominees include Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd, each of…Read More…

Is Elton John helping Britney Spears with her comeback?

Is Elton John helping Britney Spears with her comeback?

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesWe may finally know why Britney Spears shared a video of herself singing and why she deleted a post of her meeting Rocketman actor Taron Egerton — and it has everything to do with Sir Elton John. Page Six claims Britney jumped into the studio with the British artist to revive her singing career, which was put on ice as she fought to free herself from…Read More…

Imagine Dragons joins Ukraine’s United24 initiative as ambassador

Imagine Dragons joins Ukraine’s United24 initiative as ambassador

Pedro Gomes/RedfernsImagine Dragons is teaming up with Ukraine’s United24 as an ambassador for the initiative. United24 was created by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to raise funds for the country as it continues to fight against Russia’s invasion. As United24 ambassadors, Dan Reynolds and company will help raise awareness and funds for medical aid in Ukraine,…Read More…

Music notes: OneRepublic, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Post Malone and more

Music notes: OneRepublic, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Post Malone and more

OneRepublic is heading to Austria and New Zealand for a new tour that kicks off in March. The Live in Concert series includes rapper Masked Wolf, who unveiled the new tour leg. The trek will run for five dates.   Ed Sheeran crashed Snow Patrol’s set at the Latitude 2022 festival on Sunday night. Why? Band pianist Johnny McDaid is Ed’s longtime song co-writer.…Read More…

It’s about damn time! Lizzo hits #1 on ’Billboard’ Hot 100

It’s about damn time! Lizzo hits #1 on ’Billboard’ Hot 100

ABCLizzo has knocked Harry Styles off the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Her infectious anthem “About Damn Time” is now the new top song in the country. This is the Grammy winner’s second song to go to #1, following her breakout hit “Truth Hurts,” which raced to the top of the chart in 2019 and stayed there for seven…Read More…