Alessia Cara reveals she fought her label to release “Here”: “It was like an extreme battle”

Alessia Cara reveals she fought her label to release “Here”: “It was like an extreme battle”

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesAlessia Cara broke into the limelight in 2015 with her anti-party anthem, “Here.”  In a new interview, the singer revealed there was “a extreme battle” to get her single to see the light of day.  Alessia told Mood her label, Def Jam, didn’t want to release it because they thought it would flop. Alessia said she fought back and insisted…Read More…

The Weeknd calls out “beyond fake” ‘Dawn FM’ track list that featured Ariana Grande and others

The Weeknd calls out “beyond fake” ‘Dawn FM’ track list that featured Ariana Grande and others

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe Weeknd shut down rumors on Wednesday about an original Dawn FM track list that featured star-studded collaborations.   The Grammy winner retweeted story from the outlet Buzzing Pop, which purportedly showed the original handwritten track list of Dawn FM.  Among the names included in the roundup were Ariana Grande, TY Dolla $ign and others. Fans were quick to tweet at The…Read More…

Ellie Goulding will read a bedtime story to British kids

Ellie Goulding will read a bedtime story to British kids

Joseph Okpako/WireImageEllie Goulding welcomed her baby boy, Arthur, last year, so she’s had plenty of practice when it comes to reading bedtime stories.  Now, she’s flexing her skills on the BBC’s children’s programming channel, CBeebies, by reading a bedtime story to its youngest listeners on the show CBeebies Bedtime Stories. The official CBeebies Twitter shared the good news on Thursday,…Read More…

BTS makes their grand return to performing after period of res

BTS makes their grand return to performing after period of res

ABCBTS is rested up after their well-deserved holiday break and made their grand return to performing on Thursday. Rolling Stone reports the Grammy nominees kicked off their three-day Permission to Dance on Stage show, which is taking place at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.  Thursday’s performance marked the first time in two years BTS performed in…Read More…

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and more

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and more

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesFor $6.25 million, you can be Taylor Swift’s new neighbor in New York City, the New York Post reports.  The apartment next to hers is on the market and, according to the the listing, it offers three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths.  “At nearly 2,500 square feet, this expansive loft embraces its historical origins with bold steel columns,…Read More…