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Max McNown feels ‘A Lot More Free’ now that his viral song is a pop hitMax McNown feels ‘A Lot More Free’ now that his viral song is a pop hit
Nate Griffin Since singer/songwriter Max McNown went viral on TikTok with his song “A Lot More Free,” it’s become a hit at radio and even Kelly Clarkson covered it on her talk show. But Oregon native Max says he wasn’t trying to get the song to take off — it just happened. “I went to…
Read MoreTracy Chapman on ‘Fast Car,’ Chappell Roan & Charli XCX, and why she won’t stream musicTracy Chapman on ‘Fast Car,’ Chappell Roan & Charli XCX, and why she won’t stream music
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Tracy Chapman reissued her self-titled debut album on vinyl on April 4, which is why the reclusive artist is doing some interviews. And while the socially conscious album, which originally came out in 1988, still seems relevant today, Tracy tells The New York Times that she wishes it wasn’t. “There’s a part of me that wishes…
Read MoreSabrina Carpenter — or at least her avatar — is playing ‘Fortnite Festival Season 8’Sabrina Carpenter — or at least her avatar — is playing ‘Fortnite Festival Season 8’
Epic Games Sabrina Carpenter has played many actual festivals in her career, but starting April 8 she’ll be featured in one of the biggest virtual ones. The “Espresso” singer is the featured artist in Fortnite Festival Season 8, which allows fans to “perform” artists’ music virtually, as those artists, using a themed avatar. Hits like “Please Please Please,” “Espresso,”…
Read MoreDrake claims Justin Bieber ignored his DM about a collabDrake claims Justin Bieber ignored his DM about a collab
Justin Bieber and Drake in 2011; Jag Gundu/Getty Images Who knows if he was serious, but on Sunday Justin Bieber posted on Instagram, “Dm me if u wanna make music together.” Now a fellow Canadian artist is claiming Biebs didn’t get back to him. Drake wrote in the comments, “I DM’d but no reply.” Drake’s comment…
Read MoreKaty Perry, Sia perform at ‘Oscars of science’ ceremonyKaty Perry, Sia perform at ‘Oscars of science’ ceremony
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Katy Perry and Sia, along with Oscar-winning actors, were among those who turned out Saturday night in California for an event sometimes called the “Oscars of science”: The Breakthrough Prize ceremony. The Breakthrough Prize, created by tech titans including Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, gives six awards of $3 million annually to those doing outstanding…
Read MoreAriana Grande’s back at #1 with ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’Ariana Grande’s back at #1 with ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’
Republic Ariana Grande is “eternally” number one. The expanded edition of her 2024 album eternal sunshine, called eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead, has returned the album to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The original version of the album was currently at #87, but since all versions get combined for charting purposes, it’s now…
Read MoreEd Sheeran joins Coachella, won’t release ‘Play’ until SeptemberEd Sheeran joins Coachella, won’t release ‘Play’ until September
Petros Studio Now that Ed Sheeran has released “Azizam,” the first single from his new album, Play, you’d think the album wouldn’t be too far behind. But it turns out we’re going to have to wait quite a while for it. In an interview with London’s Hits Radio, Ed revealed, “The album will come after summer,…
Read MoreSo good! Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ gets official remix by DJ duo Two FriendsSo good! Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ gets official remix by DJ duo Two Friends
Capitol/UMe There’s a new remix out and it’s so good, so good, so good! Neil Diamond‘s iconic hit “Sweet Caroline,” heard at sporting events, weddings and Sweet 16s worldwide, has been given its first-ever official remix by DJ duo Two Friends. Katie Diamond, Neil’s wife and manager, says, “An official dance remix of ‘Sweet Caroline’…
Read MoreMusic notes: Alex Warren, ‘Wicked’ soundtrack and moreMusic notes: Alex Warren, ‘Wicked’ soundtrack and more
Alex Warren has racked up a third week at #1 in the U.K. with his latest single, “Ordinary.” And he’s also got another song in the U.K. top 10: “Carry You Home,” which was a breakthrough hit for him last year in the U.S. Perhaps to coincide with the recent debut of footage from the…
Read MoreAfter five years, Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ hits #1After five years, Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ hits #1
Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic It only took five years — almost to the day — but Chappell Roan‘s “Pink Pony Club” has hit #1 on a Billboard chart. The song was originally released on April 3, 2020, and then reissued on Chappell’s album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. It’s now topped Billboard‘s Pop Airplay chart. It’s…
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