Music notes: Billie Eilish, Rihanna and more

Music notes: Billie Eilish, Rihanna and more

Momodu Mansaray/WireImageBillie Eilish has just hit a new YouTube milestone: She’s racked up more than 45 million subscribers on her official artist channel. That makes her one of only nine artists who have that many subscribers. The others are, in descending order, BlackPink, Justin Bieber, BTS, Marshmello, Eminem, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. Is Rihanna engaged?  The “Diamonds” singer laughed off an answer about a giant rock…Read More…

Ed Sheeran responds to Ukrainian band asking to perform remotely at upcoming benefit: “I stand with you”

Ed Sheeran responds to Ukrainian band asking to perform remotely at upcoming benefit: “I stand with you”

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for WonderwallEd Sheeran will have some special guests when he performs at the upcoming Concert for Ukraine — a band of musicians currently serving as front-line soldiers there. The band, called Antytila, armed and dressed in combat gear, took a moment from fighting the Russian invasion of their country to contact the Grammy winner, who…Read More…

Report: Justin Bieber’s marriage “elevated” following Hailey’s health scare

Report: Justin Bieber’s marriage “elevated” following Hailey’s health scare

Ricky Vigil M/GC ImagesJustin Bieber’s marriage to Hailey has only strengthened following his wife’s health scare. The model suffered “stroke-like symptoms” earlier this month and required hospitalization for a blood clot in her brain. She has since made a full recovery. A source told Entertainment Tonight that the incident has a positive effect on the couple’s relationship and…Read More…

Avril Lavigne says she wants Kristen Stewart to play her in biopic

Avril Lavigne says she wants Kristen Stewart to play her in biopic

ABC/Randy HolmesAvril Lavigne says it isn’t complicated over who she wants to play her in a future biopic, should one ever be made — she wants Oscar-nominated Kristen Stewart to do the honors. Speaking to Access Hollywood, the singer said she wanted Kristen to play her should a movie ever be made about her life. “Kristen Stewart would be cool…Read More…

Olivia Rodrigo says she feels “responsible” for the breakup that inspired SOUR

Olivia Rodrigo says she feels “responsible” for the breakup that inspired SOUR

ABCHindsight is 20/20, and Olivia Rodrigo says she is looking at the heartbreak that inspired her debut album SOUR in a new light.  While she previously blamed her old flame for dooming the relationship, the Grammy nominee now admits she shoulders part of the blame. Appearing Thursday on The Drew Barrymore Show, the “drivers license” singer reflected on her past heartache, as well as…Read More…

March Madness is back, all right! The Backstreet Boys place their bets on who’ll make the Final Four

March Madness is back, all right! The Backstreet Boys place their bets on who’ll make the Final Four

Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesWondering who’s in the Backstreet Boys NCAA Basketball Tournament’s Final Four final bracket?  Head over to Caesars Sportbook to see which teams BSB wants to go all the way.  Nick Carter, who dubbed his final four bracket the “Will Never Break Your Heart,” thinks Texas Tech, North Carolina, Miami and Arizona will tip off at the main event. …Read More…

Jack Harlow teams with KFC to showcase his Kentucky-fried favorites

Jack Harlow teams with KFC to showcase his Kentucky-fried favorites

Courtesy KFCJack Harlow is the latest celebrity to team up with a major fast-food chain.  He’s partnered with KFC to highlight his menu favorites.  According to a press release, the “Industry Baby” rapper — a Kentucky native who says he grew up eating KFC — has curated a brand-new menu stuffed with his go-to items, which include “The Spicy KFC Chicken…Read More…

“Prince: The Immersive Experience” to debut in Chicago this June

“Prince: The Immersive Experience” to debut in Chicago this June

Vince Bucci/Getty Images”Prince: The Immersive Experience” will debut on June 9 — two days after the late music legend’s birthday — at the Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. The interactive experience, presented by Superfly and in partnership with The Prince Estate, will take visitors on a journey through Prince’s life,…Read More…