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Subjects of some of Taylor Swift’s many ‘TTPD’ shout-outs reactSubjects of some of Taylor Swift’s many ‘TTPD’ shout-outs react
Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift‘s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, name-checks quite a few people, places and things, from a song by the Scottish band The Blue Nile to Stevie Nicks. Many of those entities are now reacting to being mentioned on the biggest album of the year. As previously reported, Patti Smith thanked Taylor for mentioning…
Read MoreMusic notes: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and moreMusic notes: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and more
Soon, you’ll be able to wear Billie Eilish‘s skin as you play a bad guy in Fortnite. The video game collaboration goes live on April 23 when Billie takes the Fortnite Festival main stage. You’ll be able to stream her songs in that mode, while her character skin will be made available in the in-game…
Read MoreMadonna sued by fans for starting DC show late, allegedly lip-synchingMadonna sued by fans for starting DC show late, allegedly lip-synching
Live Nation Madonna‘s already been sued by fans over the fact that she started her Brooklyn, New York, show in December 2023 two hours late. Fans in Washington, D.C., have now filed a similar complaint. In the complaint, obtained by ABC News, three fans who attended Madonna’s show in December 2023 at D.C.’s Capital One Arena…
Read MoreHozier’s first Hot 100 #1 hit is “Too Sweet”Hozier’s first Hot 100 #1 hit is “Too Sweet”
ABC/Paula Lobo If your church is the top of the Billboard Hot 100, there’s no need to take Hozier to it — he’s already there. The Irish artist’s viral single “Too Sweet” has hit #1 on the all-genre chart, the first time that’s happened in his career. He previously peaked at #2 in 2014 with…
Read MoreImagine Dragons announces new album + US tourImagine Dragons announces new album + US tour
KIDinaKORNER/Interscope You no longer have to imagine a new Imagine Dragons album. The sixth studio effort from the “Radioactive” outfit is called Loom and will arrive June 28. It’s the follow-up to the two-part Mercury, which was released over 2021 and 2022. Loom includes the lead single “Eyes Closed,” which premiered April 3. The rest of…
Read MoreJennifer Hudson shares inspiring message 20 years after ‘American Idol’ eliminationJennifer Hudson shares inspiring message 20 years after ‘American Idol’ elimination
Disney/Randy Holmes Jennifer Hudson is sharing a reminder to “never give up on your dreams” on the 20th anniversary of her American Idol elimination. The 42-year-old singer, who has gone on to be one of the most celebrated voices of her generation, came in seventh on season 3 of the singing competition series, which Fantasia Barrino…
Read MoreTaylor Swift explains meaning behind ‘TTPD’ songs in Amazon Music’s track-by-track experienceTaylor Swift explains meaning behind ‘TTPD’ songs in Amazon Music’s track-by-track experience
Courtesy Amazon Music You don’t have to wonder what Taylor Swift‘s new songs are about anymore: She’s telling us, as part of a new feature on Amazon Music. Taylor’s recorded what’s being described as a “track-by-track experience,” in which she explains the meaning behind a handful of songs. Amazon Music customers can access it in…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ sells 1.6 million units in one dayTaylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ sells 1.6 million units in one day
Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department has only been available for a few days, but it’s already the bestselling album of 2024. Billboard reports that after one day on sale, the album sold the equivalent of 1.6 million units, including streaming and 1.4 million copies sold as digital downloads, CDs, cassettes and vinyl…
Read MoreJon Bon Jovi to be a guest mentor on ‘American Idol’ “grand finale”Jon Bon Jovi to be a guest mentor on ‘American Idol’ “grand finale”
Emily Schur Before the winner of this season of American Idol is crowned, they’ll be getting advice from a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Jon Bon Jovi will serve as a guest mentor for the contestants during the show’s “grand finale” on May 19 on ABC. He’ll be the second Rock & Roll Hall…
Read MoreSpice Girls rock out to hit song during Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bashSpice Girls rock out to hit song during Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash
Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday over the weekend, including having the “best night ever” alongside her former bandmates. “Posh Spice” could be seen singing and dancing to the Spice Girls‘ smash hit “Stop” alongside former bandmates Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner in a video posted by…
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