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Charli XCX dismisses ‘boomer’ criticism of AutoTune use at Glastonbury: ‘Yawn’Charli XCX dismisses ‘boomer’ criticism of AutoTune use at Glastonbury: ‘Yawn’
Harry Durrant/Getty Images Critics and fans alike seemed to love Charli XCX‘s Saturday set at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival — but some fans evidently had an issue with her use of AutoTune during her performance, which she employs as an effect. That’s why she’s dismissed that criticism as the ravings of old people who don’t understand current pop music.…
Read MoreLewis Capaldi to perform on ‘GMA Summer Concert Series,’ books UK/Ireland tourLewis Capaldi to perform on ‘GMA Summer Concert Series,’ books UK/Ireland tour
Charlie Sarsfield After making a triumphant return to the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival over the weekend with a surprise performance, Lewis Capaldi is hitting the road, and booking TV appearances. He’ll perform on ABC’s Good Morning America on July 7 as part of the show’s Summer Concert Series, and he’s also announced a tour of the U.K.…
Read MoreA beautiful thing: Benson Boone scores #2 debut with ‘American Heart’A beautiful thing: Benson Boone scores #2 debut with ‘American Heart’
Night Street Records/Warner Records Benson Boone‘s American Heart is beating near the top of the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The singer’s sophomore album debuted at #2 on the chart, giving him his second top-10 album, highest-charting release and biggest sales week yet, with 61,000 units. His 2024 debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, entered at #6…
Read MoreOlivia Rodrigo welcomes The Cure’s Robert Smith as special guest at GlastonburyOlivia Rodrigo welcomes The Cure’s Robert Smith as special guest at Glastonbury
Robert Smith; Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images; Olivia Rodrigo; Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo can’t stop welcoming guests to her festival performances. When she played New York’s Governors Ball on June 7, she brought on David Byrne of Talking Heads for a rendition of that band’s hit “Burning Down the House.” When she played…
Read MoreScary moment at Beyoncé’s Houston concert as Cadillac tips in mid-airScary moment at Beyoncé’s Houston concert as Cadillac tips in mid-air
Credit: Maggie Conarro Beyoncé‘s hometown show in Houston Saturday was marred by a scary moment. Towards the end of her show, Bey performs “16 Carriages” while riding in a red Cadillac that’s suspended in the air. But on Saturday night, the car began tipping to one side, and then got stuck that way, leading to…
Read MoreOlivia Rodrigo teams up with Ed Sheeran for ‘The A Team’ duet in London’s Hyde ParkOlivia Rodrigo teams up with Ed Sheeran for ‘The A Team’ duet in London’s Hyde Park
Ed Sheeran and Olivia Rodrigo in 2022; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame When Olivia Rodrigo played Governors Ball in New York earlier in June, she welcomed Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Byrne of Talking Heads as a special guest. When she played London’s Hyde Park on Friday…
Read MoreMusic notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and moreMusic notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and more
Sabrina Carpenter is back on top in the U.K. After her song “Manchild” knocked Alex Warren‘s “Ordinary” out of the #1 spot on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart after a record 12 weeks, it was then replaced by “Ordinary” last week. But “Manchild” has regained its top position, while “Ordinary” has fallen to #9. “Manchild”…
Read MoreSelena Gomez to appear in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2Selena Gomez to appear in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2
Disney/Eric McCandless Selena Gomez is returning to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The actress is reprising her role of Alex Russo in season 2 of the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff. She made the announcement of her return to the Disney Channel show through posts shared to her Instagram Story on Friday. “Just feels right,” Gomez…
Read MoreNatasha Bedingfield announces fall tourNatasha Bedingfield announces fall tour
Richie Lee Davis It seems Natasha Bedingfield stared at the blank page before her in her schedule and decided to fill it up with live concerts. The “Unwritten” singer has announced a string of East Coast tour dates starting Sept. 25 in Boston. Tickets are on sale now at natashabedingfield.com. The dates include an appearance at…
Read MoreTeen arrested in connection with 2024 Taylor Swift Austrian concert terror plotTeen arrested in connection with 2024 Taylor Swift Austrian concert terror plot
Erika Goldring/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift had to cancel her three shows in Vienna, Austria, last year after officials discovered that the event was the target of a terrorism plot. A teenager in Germany has now been arrested in connection with that plot, according to The New York Times. The suspect, originally from Syria,…
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