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Music notes: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Adele, Nick Jonas, Katy Perry, Harry Styles and moreMusic notes: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Adele, Nick Jonas, Katy Perry, Harry Styles and more
Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” holds steady on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for a third straight week. The song was streamed 31.1 million times and sold 327,000 copies — thanks to seven new remixes — over the past week. If you’re ever feeling insecure about your acne, take a page from Justin Bieber. GQ reports the singer let everyone know he…
Read MoreSomeone took a big W: Post Malone’s “Sunflower” is highest-certified song in RIAA historySomeone took a big W: Post Malone’s “Sunflower” is highest-certified song in RIAA history
Courtesy Adam DeGross Post Malone and Swae Lee‘s “Sunflower,” which soundtracked Marvel’s 2018 Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, is the highest-certified single in Recording Industry Association of America history. The RIAA announced Monday the Grammy-nominated track was minted 17-times Platinum on Monday. This means it notched its fifth Diamond certification, the most in the RIAA’s history. This gives Post and Swae…
Read MoreNick Carter honors Aaron Carter’s memory with new mental health fundNick Carter honors Aaron Carter’s memory with new mental health fund
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images Nick Carter is honoring his brother Aaron Carter through a new donation fund that benefits mental health services. The Backstreet Boys member announced the new initiative on Monday via On Our Sleeves, which is linked to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital drive. Nick’s initiative was launched in Aaron’s memory, and funds will support children’s mental health to give their families “a gift…
Read MoreSelena Gomez reacts to receiving Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion: “Together, we can bring change”Selena Gomez reacts to receiving Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion: “Together, we can bring change”
Disney General Entertainment/Jeff Neira Selena Gomez has been honored with this year’s prestigious Morton E. Ruderman Award for Inclusion. The Ruderman Family Foundation, which strives to advocate for and advance inclusion for people with disabilities, announced Selena as this year’s honoree on Monday. The foundation highlighted her work in breaking the stigma of mental health and educating people on available resources. …
Read MoreThe Weeknd toys with removing ’Trilogy’ album from streaming “just so there’s no more confusion”The Weeknd toys with removing ’Trilogy’ album from streaming “just so there’s no more confusion”
Courtesy XO Label The Weeknd is flirting with the idea of taking his compilation album Trilogy — which contains his first three mixtapes — off of streaming platforms. He said the reason would be to prevent confusion. The singer took to Twitter on Sunday to explain, “if y’all wanna hear the trilogy how it’s supposed to be listened to … listen to House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence individually.”…
Read MorePublisher delays release of Aaron Carter’s posthumous memoir “out of respect for the Carter family”Publisher delays release of Aaron Carter’s posthumous memoir “out of respect for the Carter family”
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images After being met with backlash from Aaron Carter‘s family, management team and friends like Hilary Duff, the publisher who was going to release the late singer’s memoir decided to shelf the project “out of respect.” As previously reported, Ballast Books announced shortly after Aaron’s untimely death that it would release Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete…
Read MoreBritney Spears hints she doesn’t want to prosecute her family over alleged conservatorship abuseBritney Spears hints she doesn’t want to prosecute her family over alleged conservatorship abuse
Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images Britney Spears unleashed another poignant essay about adjusting to her life post-conservatorship, and this one raised a few eyebrows over what she said about wanting to persecute her family. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the pop singer hinted that she doesn’t want to go…
Read MoreDua Lipa shoots down reports she’s performing at World Cup in QatarDua Lipa shoots down reports she’s performing at World Cup in Qatar
Arturo Holmes/WireImage Dua Lipa denied the rumors she’s heading to Qatar to perform for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. The singer added, “I will not be performing and nor…
Read MoreLouis Tomlinson forced to postpone fan events after breaking arm “pretty badly”Louis Tomlinson forced to postpone fan events after breaking arm “pretty badly”
Simone Joyner/Getty Images Louis Tomlinson was “gutted” he had to postpone several fan events after suffering a significant injury — a broken arm. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday to share a note to his followers explaining what happened. “The show last night in New York was incredible. Unfortunately on the way back I’ve managed to fall…
Read MorePink unveils summer tour, asks Brandi Carlile to be her openerPink unveils summer tour, asks Brandi Carlile to be her opener
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Pink is ready to dance her way into an all-new music era. Not only did she release a new song, “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” earlier this month, she revealed on Monday she’s heading out on tour. “You’re up North America! See you next year,”…
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