Jordin Sparks talks costumes and candy ahead of Monday’s Halloween-themed ‘DWTS’ numberJordin Sparks talks costumes and candy ahead of Monday’s Halloween-themed ‘DWTS’ number

Jordin Sparks talks costumes and candy ahead of Monday’s Halloween-themed ‘DWTS’ numberJordin Sparks talks costumes and candy ahead of Monday’s Halloween-themed ‘DWTS’ number

ABC/Ben Hider Jordin Sparks will spend part of Halloween on Monday in the ballroom, competing in Dancing with the Stars’ annual Halloween-themed episode. But back at home, she, son DJ and husband Dana are planning a Marvel Comics-themed group costume. “DJ wants to be Miles Morales for Halloween,” Jordin says, referring to the character who…

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It’s me, hi: Taylor Swift scores record-breaking #1 debut with ‘Midnights’It’s me, hi: Taylor Swift scores record-breaking #1 debut with ‘Midnights’

It’s me, hi: Taylor Swift scores record-breaking #1 debut with ‘Midnights’It’s me, hi: Taylor Swift scores record-breaking #1 debut with ‘Midnights’

Beth Garrabrant/TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift may think of herself as an “Anti-Hero,” but her album sales are certainly heroic. Her new release, Midnights, has blasted into the Billboard 200 album chart at number one, with the biggest first-week sales for an album in almost seven years. According to Luminate, the company that provides sales…

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Music notes: Mariah Carey, Zayn Malik, Taylor Swift and Meghan TrainorMusic notes: Mariah Carey, Zayn Malik, Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor

Music notes: Mariah Carey, Zayn Malik, Taylor Swift and Meghan TrainorMusic notes: Mariah Carey, Zayn Malik, Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor

Mariah Carey added more dates to her Merry Christmas To All concerts in New York and Toronto. “The demand has been so nice, we’ve decided to do it twice,” she tweeted Friday. Tickets for the extra shows are now on sale. At this time, these shows are Mariah’s only holiday performances this year. Zayn Malik has been cast in…

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Rihanna releases emotional “Lift Me Up” music video, featuring scenes from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’Rihanna releases emotional “Lift Me Up” music video, featuring scenes from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

Rihanna releases emotional “Lift Me Up” music video, featuring scenes from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’Rihanna releases emotional “Lift Me Up” music video, featuring scenes from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

Courtesy Roc Nation Rihanna not only released her first song in six years, “Lift Me Up,” she also followed up with its music video on Friday. The clip features Rihanna standing before a bonfire on the beach as the sun sets over the tranquil ocean.  Interspersed between Rihanna performing the song are clips from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Each scene shows…

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Charlie Puth reveals he works out to Celine DionCharlie Puth reveals he works out to Celine Dion

Charlie Puth reveals he works out to Celine DionCharlie Puth reveals he works out to Celine Dion

Rob Kim/Getty Images for Global Citizen When hitting the gym, most people would opt for music that’ll get their blood pumping. Charlie Puth is not like most people — he listens to love songs. Speaking to ET Canada, the hitmaker confessed, “When I’m working out … I listen to the opposite music.” So, whose dulcet tones fill his ears…

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New Music Friday: Black Eyed Peas, Dove Cameron, Macklemore, Mae Muller, Lauren Jauregui and Benson BooneNew Music Friday: Black Eyed Peas, Dove Cameron, Macklemore, Mae Muller, Lauren Jauregui and Benson Boone

New Music Friday: Black Eyed Peas, Dove Cameron, Macklemore, Mae Muller, Lauren Jauregui and Benson BooneNew Music Friday: Black Eyed Peas, Dove Cameron, Macklemore, Mae Muller, Lauren Jauregui and Benson Boone

It’s Friday! Let’s see who’s out with new tunes … Black Eyed Peas released the dance-floor-ready anthem and music video for “Simply The Best” with Anitta and El Alfa on Friday. But that’s not all! The hitmakers have confirmed their ninth studio album, Elevation, arrives November 11.  Dove Cameron dropped “Bad Idea” and revealed in a statement, “This song was inspired by a…

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Taylor Swift shouts out radio stations that only play new versions of her songs: “It’s so heartwarming”Taylor Swift shouts out radio stations that only play new versions of her songs: “It’s so heartwarming”

Taylor Swift shouts out radio stations that only play new versions of her songs: “It’s so heartwarming”Taylor Swift shouts out radio stations that only play new versions of her songs: “It’s so heartwarming”

Beth Garrabrant Taylor Swift is saluting all the radio stations that only play the “Taylor’s Version” of her old songs. The singer appeared on The Graham Norton Show on Friday and was asked about the positive reception radio stations had to her re-released albums. “I am thankful to radio stations across the U.S. that will only play my new…

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Alicia Keys releases new holiday song off first Christmas album, ‘Santa Baby’Alicia Keys releases new holiday song off first Christmas album, ‘Santa Baby’

Alicia Keys releases new holiday song off first Christmas album, ‘Santa Baby’Alicia Keys releases new holiday song off first Christmas album, ‘Santa Baby’

Alicia Keys Records Alicia Keys is feeling the Christmas spirit, as she dropped her holiday song, “December Back 2 June,” on Friday. The original track is from her first Christmas album, Santa Baby, due out on November 4. It is also the debut release from the 15-time Grammy winner’s self-titled label, Alicia Keys Records. The album is…

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Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” makes queer history on the ’Billboard’ chartsSam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” makes queer history on the ’Billboard’ charts

Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” makes queer history on the ’Billboard’ chartsSam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” makes queer history on the ’Billboard’ charts

Capitol Records Sam Smith and Kim Petras made LGBTQ+ history on the Billboard charts when “Unholy” topped the Hot 100, making them respectively the first non-binary and transgender artists to top the chart. But, they also accomplished something else that has never been seen before in the chart’s 64-year history. Steve Lacy, who is openly bisexual, previously reigned the Hot 100…

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Niall Horan confirms he’ll release new music and go on tour next yearNiall Horan confirms he’ll release new music and go on tour next year

Niall Horan confirms he’ll release new music and go on tour next yearNiall Horan confirms he’ll release new music and go on tour next year

Matteo Rossetti/Archivio Matteo Rossetti/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Niall Horan is looking ahead to a busy 2023. The “Slow Hands” singer confirmed he’ll be releasing brand-new music and will go on tour next year. “It’s been a while. Which I know you’re very aware of but I just wanted to give you an update on what’s…

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