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Justin Timberlake announces scholarships in honor of his late backup singerJustin Timberlake announces scholarships in honor of his late backup singer
Justin Timberlake (center, in white cap) with 1500 Sound Academy co-founders, students and faculty; Courtesy 1500 Sound Academy Justin Timberlake is honoring a late member of his band the Tennessee Kids in a special way. Justin visited the Inglewood, California, campus of 1500 Sound Academy, which provides mentorship and professional development to future music creatives, to announce the Nicole…
Read MoreGym Class Heroes release “Club Mix” of “Cupid’s Chokehold”; albums being reissued on vinylGym Class Heroes release “Club Mix” of “Cupid’s Chokehold”; albums being reissued on vinyl
Fueled by Ramen/WEA/Rhino Gym Class Heroes are back … sort of. The group has just released a new “Club Mix” of their 2006 hit “Cupid’s Chokehold,” featuring Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump. In addition, this summer brings the vinyl release of the four albums the band recorded between 2005 and 2011: As Cruel as School Children, The Papercut Chronicles,…
Read MoreTampa superintendent quotes Taylor Swift songs in warning to students not to skip class for her concertTampa superintendent quotes Taylor Swift songs in warning to students not to skip class for her concert
TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift is set to take the stage at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Thursday night, and the local school superintendent has created a video warning students not to skip class on Friday because of it — though it doesn’t seem to be a very serious warning. In a letter and in the video, Hillsborough County…
Read MoreDoja Cat is one of ‘Time”s 100 Most Influential People, will perform on ABC’s ‘TIME100’ TV specialDoja Cat is one of ‘Time”s 100 Most Influential People, will perform on ABC’s ‘TIME100’ TV special
Photographs by Paola Kudacki for TIME Doja Cat isn’t just a chart-topping artist: She’s one of the 100 most influential people in the world. That’s according to Time magazine, which includes the star on its annual list, joining the likes of President Joe Biden and Beyoncé. Doja also graces one of four Time 100 covers this year, along with Michael B. Jordan, Jennifer Coolidge and Disney CEO Bob Iger.…
Read MoreZara Larsson’s “confident” hit “Can’t Tame Her” may have been “subconsciously” inspired by MileyZara Larsson’s “confident” hit “Can’t Tame Her” may have been “subconsciously” inspired by Miley
Jack Bridgland Zara Larsson‘s new era starts with “Can’t Tame Her,” the first single from her upcoming third album. The title, and the song’s subject — a woman who does what she wants — are reminiscent of Miley Cyrus‘ 2010 hit “Can’t Be Tamed,” and Zara thinks Miley may have influenced the song “subconsciously.” “I…
Read MoreMusic notes: Post Malone, Taylor Swift and moreMusic notes: Post Malone, Taylor Swift and more
The music video for Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Psycho” just surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The 2018 song is Posty’s fifth entry in the Billion Views Clubs and Ty Dolla’s third. After Millie Bobby Brown seemingly announced her engagement to Jake Bongiovi using a Taylor Swift “Lover” lyric, Taylor gave her stamp of…
Read MoreRihanna drops $21 million on Matthew Perry’s former LA penthouseRihanna drops $21 million on Matthew Perry’s former LA penthouse
ABC It’s good to be a billionaire. Rihanna has just purchased a huge LA penthouse for $21 million, according to Dirt. Per Dirt, since 2014 Rihanna’s been living in a luxury condo in The Century, a super expensive, prestigious skyscraper in LA. But apparently the three-bedroom, 3,500-square-foot condo isn’t big enough to hold her growing family. So Rih,…
Read MoreLady Gaga’s “Just Dance” becomes her third RIAA-certified Diamond singleLady Gaga’s “Just Dance” becomes her third RIAA-certified Diamond single
Interscope Records Lady Gaga‘s “Just Dance” celebrated its 15th anniversary over the weekend, and now it’s been RIAA-certified Diamond for sales of 10 million copies. This is Gaga’s third Diamond-certified single, after “Bad Romance” and “Poker Face.” In 2014, Gaga became the first female artist to receive the RIAA’s Digital Diamond Award certification, which certifies sales of…
Read MoreDream singer Melissa Schuman sues Backstreet’s Nick Carter for sexual assaultDream singer Melissa Schuman sues Backstreet’s Nick Carter for sexual assault
izuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Former Dream singer Melissa Schuman, who has accused Backstreet Boys‘ Nick Carter of sexual assault in the past, has filed a lawsuit against him. Schuman first spoke out about the alleged 2003 incident in 2017, but at the time, the statute of limitations had run out. But in January 2023, California passed…
Read MoreStarbucks haters: After fans complain, coffee chain outpost takes down Taylor Swift-centric menu signStarbucks haters: After fans complain, coffee chain outpost takes down Taylor Swift-centric menu sign
ABC Some “lonely Starbucks lovers” turned into Starbucks haters when they spotted an insulting Taylor Swift sign outside one of the coffee chain’s locations, which led to an apology from the company. The Starbucks menu in question attempted to capitalize on Taylor’s recent breakup with Joe Alwyn by asking, “Which Taylor Swift ex are you?” The names of celebrities…
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