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Ed Sheeran releases ‘Subtract’, credits Taylor Swift with “inspiration” for itEd Sheeran releases ‘Subtract’, credits Taylor Swift with “inspiration” for it
Atlantic Records Ed Sheeran‘s got a lot to celebrate Friday: Not only did he just emerge victorious in the copyright trial over “Thinking Out Loud,” but his new album, Subtract, is here. Plus, at 11 a.m. ET, Subtract The Visual Album will premiere on YouTube. And his North American tour kicks off on Saturday, May 6, which also his…
Read More‘Taylor Swift: Storyteller’ exhibit heading to NYC’s Museum of Arts and Design’Taylor Swift: Storyteller’ exhibit heading to NYC’s Museum of Arts and Design
“Bejeweled” video still: Courtesy of TAS Rights Management. What is New York City doing to welcome Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour to the area later this month? Well, let’s start with an entire museum exhibit dedicated to her “artistic reinventions.” Taylor Swift: Storyteller is described as a “career-spanning look” at Taylor via her outfits, props, memorabilia, jewelry and…
Read MoreMiley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is now fastest song to hit 1 billion streams in Spotify historyMiley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is now fastest song to hit 1 billion streams in Spotify history
Graphic courtesy of Spotify Miley Cyrus can buy herself flowers, but she wasn’t able to rack up 1 billion streams for her song of the same name all by herself — her fans helped her do it. The song has now become the fastest song to hit the billion-stream mark in Spotify history. It was released on January 12,…
Read MoreMusic notes: BLACKPINK, Yung Gravy and moreMusic notes: BLACKPINK, Yung Gravy and more
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has created a limited edition capsule collection with Calvin Klein. Billboard reports the collection includes underwear sets, bodysuits, tank tops, tees, joggers, dresses, denim shirts, ’90s-style jeans and crewneck sweatshirts — all in a color palette of lilac, chalk blue, desert, and classic black and white. You can get your hands on the new…
Read MoreHere’s how you can shop *and* support Miley Cyrus’ charity foundationHere’s how you can shop *and* support Miley Cyrus’ charity foundation
Arturo Holmes/Getty Images If you ever feel guilty about shopping for designer goods, this month Miley Cyrus has a way for you to feel good about yourself instead. Miley’s charity, the Happy Hippie Foundation, has teamed up with designer Betsey Johnson for a special promotion: Throughout May, the label will donate $1 from anything from the label’s floral rhinestone collection to the foundation. Your…
Read MoreLauren Spencer Smith’s debut album, ‘Mirror,’ coming July 14Lauren Spencer Smith’s debut album, ‘Mirror,’ coming July 14
Island Records/Republic Records After releasing hits like “Fingers Crossed” and “Flowers” and racking up over 1 billion global streams, Lauren Spencer Smith has finally announced her debut full-length album. Mirror will arrive July 14. In a statement, Lauren says of the 15-track album, “I’ve been working on [it] for years. It has been with me through so much in my…
Read MoreEd Sheeran speaks after court victory: “I’m not going to have to retire from my day job”Ed Sheeran speaks after court victory: “I’m not going to have to retire from my day job”
Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images Ed Sheeran isn’t going to be quitting music, but he’s “unbelievably frustrated” that he had to defend his songwriting in court. Earlier Thursday in New York City, Sheeran won a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his Grammy-winning song “Thinking Out Loud” and the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” During the trial, Sheeran said he would…
Read MoreSam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, RAYE & Mariah Carey get new BRIT Billion awardsSam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, RAYE & Mariah Carey get new BRIT Billion awards
Capitol Some pop superstars have had to make room on their trophy shelves for a brand new British award. It’s called the BRIT Billion Award, and it celebrates artists who’ve racked up 1 billion U.K. streams throughout their career, as calculated by the Official Charts Company. It takes into account all the tracks the artist has appeared on as…
Read MoreEd Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving “Thinking Out Loud”Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving “Thinking Out Loud”
Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his Grammy-winning song “Thinking Out Loud” and the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” A Manhattan jury has found the musician did not engage in willful copyright infringement following a trial that saw Ed playing and singing in court. The…
Read More“So very proud”: Dua Lipa teamed up with Donatella Versace to co-design a new collection”So very proud”: Dua Lipa teamed up with Donatella Versace to co-design a new collection
Courtesy of Versace Dua Lipa has been connected to the Versace brand for several years now: She’s worn the label, walked in its fashion shows and hung out with Donatella Versace. Now, she’s taken the next logical step: She and Donatella have created a new collection together. The women’s collection is called La Vacanza, Italian for “the holiday”…
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