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Sabrina Carpenter says long road to first Grammy noms was filled with ‘small baby steps’Sabrina Carpenter says long road to first Grammy noms was filled with ‘small baby steps’
Courtesy Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter has been releasing music since 2014 and her current, hit-packed album Short n’ Sweet is actually her sixth full-length release. Despite that, she’s up for best new artist at the Grammy Awards in February — but she doesn’t mind how long it’s taken to get the recognition. Sabrina, who has six Grammy…
Read MoreBig surprise (not): Taylor Swift is #1 on ‘Billboard’ Top Artists of the 21st Century ChartBig surprise (not): Taylor Swift is #1 on ‘Billboard’ Top Artists of the 21st Century Chart
Kate Green/Getty Images Since it’s now 2025, Billboard has recapped the first 25 years of this century — from 2000 to the end of 2024 — with a new Top Artists of the 21st Century chart. It won’t surprise anyone to learn that Taylor Swift ranks #1 on that chart. Even though Taylor didn’t debut…
Read MoreCradle of Filth’s new album drops in April, but won’t feature Ed Sheeran collaborationCradle of Filth’s new album drops in April, but won’t feature Ed Sheeran collaboration
Venla Shalin/Redferns; ABC/Paula Lobo Cradle of Filth‘s new album has a title and a release window. One thing it doesn’t have, though, is a collaboration with Ed Sheeran. As previously reported, the extreme metal vets teamed up with Sheeran for a song after the pop star was quoted as wanting to record a metal album of…
Read MoreOlivia Rodrigo, Hozier among Bonnaroo 2025 headlinersOlivia Rodrigo, Hozier among Bonnaroo 2025 headliners
Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier are headlining the 2025 edition of Bonnaroo, taking place June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee. Olivia will headline June 14, while Hozier will headline on June 15. Luke Combs headlines June 12, while rapper Tyler, The Creator will do the honors on June 13. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. CT. For…
Read MoreAriana Grande wins special award from National Board of Review, gets SAG nod for ‘Wicked’Ariana Grande wins special award from National Board of Review, gets SAG nod for ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures Ariana Grande didn’t win the Golden Globe for her performance in Wicked, but she and her co-star Cynthia Erivo shared a special honor on Jan. 7 at the National Board of Review’s annual gala in New York City. At the event, Wicked was named best film and its director, Jon M. Chu, was named…
Read MoreKelly Clarkson takes her whiskey neat on cover of Hozier’s ‘Too Sweet’Kelly Clarkson takes her whiskey neat on cover of Hozier’s ‘Too Sweet’
ABC/Paula Lobo; Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Hozier‘s “Too Sweet” may have been his first #1 hit, but now it’s gotten perhaps an even more prestigious honor: getting covered by Kelly Clarkson. The American Idol winner and pop star put her spin on “Too Sweet” for the latest Kellyoke segment on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. “I love…
Read MoreChappell Roan promises ‘unabashedly ☆gay☆ performance’ at Elton John’s Oscar partyChappell Roan promises ‘unabashedly ☆gay☆ performance’ at Elton John’s Oscar party
David Furnish Chappell Roan has big plans for her performance at Elton John‘s upcoming Academy Awards viewing party in March. As previously reported, Elton’s asked her to provide the entertainment at his annual star-studded benefit, which over the past 32 years has raised nearly $115 million for his Elton John AIDS Foundation. In an exclusive…
Read More81-year-old goes viral for reviewing Sabrina Carpenter’s new Dunkin’ drink; Sabrina responds81-year-old goes viral for reviewing Sabrina Carpenter’s new Dunkin’ drink; Sabrina responds
Courtesy Dunkin’ Sabrina Carpenter recently partnered with Dunkin’ on a new drink called Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, but she probably never thought the “influencer” who’d get the beverage a lot of attention would be an 81-year-old grandmother. Carol Chapman posts on TikTok as “Grandma C,” and often posts videos reviewing coffee and doughnuts from the…
Read MoreMusic Notes: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and moreMusic Notes: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and more
Looks like Justin Bieber‘s son, Jack Blues, is going to grow up to be a hockey fan, just like daddy. On his Instagram Story, Justin posted a photo of a miniature Toronto Maple Leafs jersey that Leafs captain Auston Matthews sent him for the baby. It’s autographed, “To JB Jr., Peace and Love.” Taylor Swift…
Read MoreVariety500 list of showbiz leaders includes Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Elton John and Ariana GrandeVariety500 list of showbiz leaders includes Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Elton John and Ariana Grande
Charles McQuillan/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Variety has put together its annual list of the 500 biggest names in showbiz — “leaders, movers and shakers,” as the publication puts it — over the past year, and some of music’s top stars have made the cut. One of the categories on the Variety500 list, released…
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