Backstreet Boys add new North American dates to DNA World Tour

Backstreet Boys add new North American dates to DNA World Tour

Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesThe Backstreet Boys are going global with their upcoming DNA Tour.  On Tuesday, the hitmakers revealed they’re not only adding new dates to the North American leg of their tour, they’re also going to Europe. The DNA Tour kicks off in Las Vegas this upcoming weekend and, to ensure they see as many fans as possible, BSB added…Read More…

The Chainsmokers to headline Rob Gronkowski’s Draft Weekend Las Vegas event

The Chainsmokers to headline Rob Gronkowski’s Draft Weekend Las Vegas event

Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images for unKommon eventsThe Chainsmokers are one of four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski’s favorite artists, so it’s no surprise that they’re headlining Gronk Beach, the football star’s Draft Weekend Las Vegas event, later this month. Gronk Beach, taking place April 29 at Wynn’s Encore Beach Club, is described as a “high-end pool…Read More…

Avril Lavigne reveals she asked Tony Hawk to cameo in ‘Sk8er Boi’ movie

Avril Lavigne reveals she asked Tony Hawk to cameo in ‘Sk8er Boi’ movie

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyAvril Lavigne is going full steam ahead on her upcoming Sk8er Boi movie, inspired by her 2002 smash hit single. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the Grammy nominee explained what steps she’s currently taking to get her passion project off the ground. “Well, I don’t have my cast yet, but I’ve been working on…Read More…

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter says new solo song “Easy” is about the “simple parts of life…that you don’t want to ever forget”

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter says new solo song “Easy” is about the “simple parts of life…that you don’t want to ever forget”

Patrick DwyerThe Backstreet Boys are relaunching their DNA tour this Friday in Las Vegas, but ahead of that, Nick Carter has dropped a solo single, “Easy,” featuring country star Jimmie Allen.  The song definitely has a country vibe, and Nick says that’s no surprise, given his background. “I actually grew up listening to country music,”…Read More…

Music notes: Britney Spears, Lil Nas X, Glass Animals and more

Music notes: Britney Spears, Lil Nas X, Glass Animals and more

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicBritney Spears confirmed she’s writing a memoir, announcing on Instagram, “I’m writing a book at the moment and it’s actually healing and therapeutic.”  While she said it’s “hard” revisiting bad memories of the conservatorship, she vowed, “I’m here to remind people what NOT TO DO like my family did to me so we can be better people…Read More…

Jessie J performs with Steven Tyler during Grammy Awards benefit party

Jessie J performs with Steven Tyler during Grammy Awards benefit party

Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Janie’s FundMiley Cyrus had to pull out of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s Grammy Awards viewing party after testing positive for COVID-19, so another powerhouse singer took her place — Jessie J. The fourth annual event raised $4.6 million for Janie’s Fund, Tyler’s charity that helps girls who’ve been abused or neglected. The British singer was introduced…Read More…

‘American Idol’ alums to reunite to mark show’s 20th anniversary

‘American Idol’ alums to reunite to mark show’s 20th anniversary

ABCAmerican Idol turns 20 this year and it plans to pull out all the stops to celebrate.   Deadline reports the series is putting together The Great Idol Reunion, airing May 2, which welcomes back some of the best-known American Idol alumni in show history. Among those heading back to the Idol stage are Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks, Scotty McCreery, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen and many others.  A few details of…Read More…

Cardi B seemingly quits Twitter and Instagram after nasty exchange with fans

Cardi B seemingly quits Twitter and Instagram after nasty exchange with fans

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCardi B is the latest artist to struggle with toxic fans on social media.  The “WAP” rapper appeared to delete her Twitter after engaging in a particularly nasty argument with her followers on Sunday. New York Post reports Cardi’s fanbase called her out for skipping the Grammy Awards even though she was nominated for Best Rap Performance for “Up.”  After…Read More…