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ICYMI: Watch Dua Lipa’s surprise May 5 show in New York’s Times Square nowICYMI: Watch Dua Lipa’s surprise May 5 show in New York’s Times Square now
Gotham/WireImage On the afternoon of May 5, Dua Lipa sent word to fans on her mailing list that she was going to perform live in New York City that evening — and then had a pop-up performance at 8:30 p.m. Thousands of fans packed into Times Square in the rain, and Dua pulled up in a…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s still #1 as Charlie Puth seemingly takes her shout-out as “sign” to release new musicTaylor Swift’s still #1 as Charlie Puth seemingly takes her shout-out as “sign” to release new music
Beth Garrabrant After a massive debut, Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department spends a second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. As previously reported, the album debuted with 2.61 million units a week ago. In it second week, it sold 439,000 units. Billboard says that’s the biggest second week sales for any…
Read MoreAriana Grande, Taylor Swift & more featured in ‘People”s Beautiful IssueAriana Grande, Taylor Swift & more featured in ‘People”s Beautiful Issue
Katia Temkin Ariana Grande has been named one of People’s Beauties of the Year in its annual Beautiful Issue, which is out now. The magazine has chosen 20 “awesome women who inspired us this year” for its list, and Ariana is one of them, for releasing her album eternal sunshine. Also on the list are Reneé…
Read MoreIn Brazil, Madonna sets record for largest stand-alone concert in historyIn Brazil, Madonna sets record for largest stand-alone concert in history
PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP via Getty Images Madonna capped her Celebration Tour with a free show at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, and set a record while doing it. According to Madonna’s team, the Queen of Pop’s show drew 1.6 million fans, setting a new record for the largest audience ever…
Read MoreDua Lipa gives us “everything” as host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’Dua Lipa gives us “everything” as host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Rosalind O’Connor/NBC via Getty Images Dua Lipa pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live on May 4, and she announced that she was determined to make us forget that “Go girl, give us nothing” meme that’s dogged her career for years. “Tonight, I promise, I’m gonna give you everything!” she declared — and proceeded to pretty much…
Read MoreMusic notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and moreMusic notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and more
It looks like the U.K. preferred that me espresso over tea this week: Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” took the #1 spot on the Official Singles Chart. This marks Sabrina’s first U.K. #1, where she beat Taylor Swift in a photo finish — less than 500 chart units separated “Espresso” from “Fortnight” feat. Post Malone. Speaking of…
Read MoreNew Music Friday: Meghan Trainor, Sia and moreNew Music Friday: Meghan Trainor, Sia and more
This week’s New Music Friday features new singles from big names and notable album releases from up-and-coming pop stars. Meghan Trainor is back with a new single, “To The Moon.” It’s the first single off her upcoming sixth album, Timeless, which arrives June 7. The 16-track album will be supported by a tour across the…
Read MoreNicholas Galitzine on how BTS inspired his role in ‘The Idea of You’Nicholas Galitzine on how BTS inspired his role in ‘The Idea of You’
Alisha Wetherill/Prime Nicholas Galitzine plays Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the fictional boy band August Moon, in the new movie The Idea of You. The actor says that while the singing required for the role came naturally to him, the dancing didn’t. In an interview with Variety, Galitzine says he looked to K-pop superstars…
Read MoreJonas Brothers postpone Mexico shows after Nick gets the fluJonas Brothers postpone Mexico shows after Nick gets the flu
Live Nation After rescheduling their whole European tour due to “unforeseen scheduling conflicts,” the Jonas Brothers have now been forced to postpone four of their Mexico shows. The reason for the cancellation? Nick Jonas has the flu. He revealed the news in an Instagram video Friday, May 3. “Hi guys. I have come down with…
Read MoreBritney Spears shows off swollen ankle after paramedics called to her hotelBritney Spears shows off swollen ankle after paramedics called to her hotel
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Britney Spears is responding to claims made by TMZ that police and paramedics were called to the Chateau Marmont because she got into a fight with her boyfriend. The singer took to Instagram to insist “the news is fake!” She added, “I would like respect at this time for people to understand…
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