Music notes: Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani and Doja CatMusic notes: Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani and Doja Cat

Music notes: Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani and Doja CatMusic notes: Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Gwen Stefani and Doja Cat

Mariah Carey is teasing a new album. She told Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast about what she cooked up during the pandemic. “There’s a themed album,” she teased. “It’s something that people have been asking me to do for years, but it’s not done in the traditional sense. It’s not done yet, but I’m really excited about it.”…

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Bazzi releases third album, ‘Infinite Dream’: “There’s something for everyone”Bazzi releases third album, ‘Infinite Dream’: “There’s something for everyone”

Bazzi releases third album, ‘Infinite Dream’: “There’s something for everyone”Bazzi releases third album, ‘Infinite Dream’: “There’s something for everyone”

Atlantic Records Bazzi’s back: His third album, Infinite Dream, dropped on Friday. In a statement, Bazzi says that there’s “something for everyone on this album,” adding, “It’s a wide net, because I’m touching on so many different things.” He adds, “I’m becoming more of myself. I’m changing every day. I’m focusing on making the right decisions…

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Taylor Swift’s behind-the-scenes look at ‘Midnights’ features song snippet, Jack Antonoff as producerTaylor Swift’s behind-the-scenes look at ‘Midnights’ features song snippet, Jack Antonoff as producer

Taylor Swift’s behind-the-scenes look at ‘Midnights’ features song snippet, Jack Antonoff as producerTaylor Swift’s behind-the-scenes look at ‘Midnights’ features song snippet, Jack Antonoff as producer

Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Why mess with success? It appears that Taylor Swift has once again tapped Jack Antonoff as her musical collaborator, this time to work on upcoming album Midnights. In a new behind-the-scenes look at the making of Midnights that Taylor posted on Instagram, Jack and Taylor…

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Lance Bass believes Britney Spears will be “back on that stage at some point”Lance Bass believes Britney Spears will be “back on that stage at some point”

Lance Bass believes Britney Spears will be “back on that stage at some point”Lance Bass believes Britney Spears will be “back on that stage at some point”

ABC Lance Bass, like many supporters of Britney Spears, understands where the pop star was coming from when she revealed she will “probably never perform again.” Speaking to Rolling Stone, the NSYNC member said he supports Britney no matter what she decides, saying, “I want her to do whatever she feels comfortable with for sure.” Britney’s 13-year conservatorship was terminated last…

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An unforgettable “Moment”: 20 years ago Saturday, Kelly Clarkson released her coronation songAn unforgettable “Moment”: 20 years ago Saturday, Kelly Clarkson released her coronation song

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RCA Kelly Clarkson won American Idol on September 4, 2002, and in a shower of sparks, she belted out her coronation single, “A Moment Like This.” But it wasn’t until September 17, 2002 — 20 years ago this Saturday — that the song was released as a single, and its success set the bar for…

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Christina Aguilera says first all-Spanish album ‘Mi Reflejo’ allowed her to “celebrate my heritage”Christina Aguilera says first all-Spanish album ‘Mi Reflejo’ allowed her to “celebrate my heritage”

Christina Aguilera says first all-Spanish album ‘Mi Reflejo’ allowed her to “celebrate my heritage”Christina Aguilera says first all-Spanish album ‘Mi Reflejo’ allowed her to “celebrate my heritage”

ABC Christina Aguilera sweetly marked the 22nd anniversary of her first all-Spanish album, Mi Reflejo, and explained why the moment is so important to her. Saluting the effort on Twitter, the Grammy winner said she was “Reflecting on this special milestone just in time for the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth.” “22 years ago I released my Latin Debut, Mi Reflejo,” she continued. “Being able…

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You can see Charlie Puth live this fall for One Night OnlyYou can see Charlie Puth live this fall for One Night Only

You can see Charlie Puth live this fall for One Night OnlyYou can see Charlie Puth live this fall for One Night Only

Courtesy ABC Charlie Puth‘s new album CHARLIE is coming out October 7, and he’s now announced he’ll be bringing his new songs live to fans this fall. Charlie’s One Night Only tour gets underway in Red Bank in his home state of New Jersey on October 23 and wraps up in Los Angeles on November 9.…

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Mariah Carey says pushback over ‘Butterfly’ was caused by “a confusion over what box to put me inMariah Carey says pushback over ‘Butterfly’ was caused by “a confusion over what box to put me in

Mariah Carey says pushback over ‘Butterfly’ was caused by “a confusion over what box to put me inMariah Carey says pushback over ‘Butterfly’ was caused by “a confusion over what box to put me in

Legacy Recordings Mariah Carey opened up about the flack she received from the music industry when she came out with Butterfly, her sixth studio album.  Speaking to Rolling Stone, the Grammy vented her frustration about being belittled and doubted by “the corporate morgue, the entities that run things.” Mariah began working on Butterfly amid her divorce from Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola and knew she…

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New Music Friday: Charlie Puth, GAYLE, Masked Wolf, Anne-Marie, Daya, Madonna and Carly Rae JepsenNew Music Friday: Charlie Puth, GAYLE, Masked Wolf, Anne-Marie, Daya, Madonna and Carly Rae Jepsen

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It’s Friday! Let’s see who’s out with new tunes… Charlie Puth is out with “I Don’t Think I Like Her,” a song about dealing with trauma from a past relationship and how it’s affecting his ability to find happiness. GAYLE teamed with blackbear for the chaotic duet, “fmk.” The two also teamed for an animated music video.  The single is…

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BLACKPINK says this isn’t their comeback era: “We never left”BLACKPINK says this isn’t their comeback era: “We never left”

BLACKPINK says this isn’t their comeback era: “We never left”BLACKPINK says this isn’t their comeback era: “We never left”

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global BLACKPINK released their music video for “Shut Down,” the latest single off their newly released album, BORN PINK. The group was clear about one thing in the song, rapping: “It’s not a comeback since we never left.” The feisty music video sees the group — comprised of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa — asserting their dominance by sitting…

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