In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…… MORE
Neil Diamond will be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at the 39th Annual Carousel Ball in Denver on October 11, benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Diamond will become only the third recipient of the prestigious award, following Sidney Poitier in 2016, and Diane Warren in 2024. The 84-year-old singer has long been involved…… MORE
On Tuesday night (April 29), Gracie Abrams paid homage to local legend Lorde by covering her poignant ballad, “Liability,” during the Auckland, New Zealand stop on her Secrets Of Us World Tour. Abrams made a departure from her usual surprise-song performances that are typically reserved for her own tracks, choosing instead to pay tribute to…… MORE
Jack Black has made Billboard history with his 34-second Minecraft song, “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” which has broken the record for the shortest track to ever appear on the Hot 100 chart. The brief song features Black portraying the famous Minecraft character, Steve, singing passionately about cooking chicken with lava. “Steve’s Lava Chicken” debuted at No.…… MORE
Ed Sheeran has launched a new Instagram account, @teddysoldphone, to promote his upcoming single, “Old Phone,” offering fans a nostalgic glimpse into unseen photos from his retired mobile phone from 2015. The account features unreleased content from early in the Grammy-winning singer’s career, including pictures – most notably with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles –…… MORE
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…… MORE
Luke Combs closed out the final night of Stagecoach on Sunday (April 27) by delivering a high-energy performance that featured surprise guest appearances by Garth Brooks and Good Charlotte. Starting the show with a bang, Combs brought out fellow country star Bailey Zimmerman for their duet, “Back Up Plan,” before captivating the audience with unexpected…… MORE
Cyndi Lauper took to Instagram on Sunday (April 27) to express her gratitude and humility over the news that she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I’m humbled to be in the company of so many of my heroes – Aretha, Tina, Chaka, Joni, Wanda, to name just a few,” said…… MORE
After finishing off her three-night stand in Mexico City on Saturday (April 26), Katy Perry was seen in the crowd at Lady Gaga’s Viva La Mayhem stadium show on Sunday night. During the performance, Perry was spotted recording and dancing along to the music, and she later took to Instagram Stories to praise Gaga’s performance.…… MORE
Haim is preparing to release their first album in five years, I Quit, on June 20, and on Monday (April 28) the sister trio announced a fall tour in support of the record that will take them across the U.S., Canada, and U.K. The 30-date jaunt, dubbed The I Quit Tour, kicks off in June…… MORE
Possible new celebrity couple. Sydney Sweeney was spotted with ‘It Ends With Us’ star Brandon Sklenar. Brandon has been in a relationship so not sure if this is a couple thing or just coworkers hanging out. The two worked together on a movie called ‘Housemaid’ which is expected at the end of the year. Beyonce’s…
If you’ve ever dreamed of partying with Snoop Dogg, you might want to consider this. Ed Sheeran says the last time he partied with Snoop Dogg, he lost the ability to see. In other words, you couldn’t handle it. ‘American Idol’s’ ratings are benefiting from having Jelly Roll but it seems there is some jealousy…