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Music notes: Britney Spears, Ava Max and moreMusic notes: Britney Spears, Ava Max and more
After Britney Spears and Elton John released their new collab, “Hold Me Closer,” on Friday, Britney’s husband, Sam Asghari, shared his pride on Instagram. He posted a video that showed the song blasting in his car speakers and captioned it, “Proud husband moment! I will be listening to this all night!” Britney posted her own reaction…
Read MoreNew Music Friday: Selena Gomez, Guetta/Rexha, GAYLE, Grammer and moreNew Music Friday: Selena Gomez, Guetta/Rexha, GAYLE, Grammer and more
Today’s New Music Friday features the official release of a viral TikTok tune; new collaborations from Selena Gomez and from Andy Grammer; and more. Years ago, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha teamed up to record “I’m Good (Blue),” a remix of the 1998 Eiffel 65 hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee).” The song has recently gone viral on TikTok,…
Read MoreHarry Styles-inspired book getting a movie adaptation starring Anne HathawayHarry Styles-inspired book getting a movie adaptation starring Anne Hathaway
Joseph Okpako/WireImage A fan-fiction book inspired by Harry Styles is getting the movie treatment with Anne Hathaway. Entertainment Weekly reports the actress has just been tapped to lead the cast of the Prime Video film adaptation of The Idea of You, based on Robinne Lee‘s 2017 debut novel of the same name. Hathaway will star as…
Read MoreKelly Clarkson’s “9 to 5” remake with Dolly Parton is coming September 9Kelly Clarkson’s “9 to 5” remake with Dolly Parton is coming September 9
Atlantic Records Back in February, it was announced that Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton had teamed up to remake Dolly’s iconic hit “9 to 5” for a documentary called Still Working 9 to 5. Now, we know when we’ll get to hear the song. The documentary is about the 1980 feminist comedy 9 to 5, in which…
Read MoreElton and Britney’s “Hold Me Closer”: “This song is just a celebration,” says producerElton and Britney’s “Hold Me Closer”: “This song is just a celebration,” says producer
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF When Elton John decided he wanted to follow up his global hit “Cold Heart,” featuring Dua Lipa, with something similar, he tapped his friend, producer Andrew Watt — who produced Elton’s 2021 album The Lockdown Sessions — to create it. The result, “Hold Me Closer,” is “a celebration,” Watt tells…
Read MoreAvril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Dove Cameron & more will be VMA presentersAvril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Dove Cameron & more will be VMA presenters
Courtesy MTV This Sunday night’s MTV VMAs will have just as many stars presenting Moon Person statues as it has stars performing. Announced as presenters for this year’s telecast are Avril Lavigne, Chlöe Bailey, Dove Cameron, Bebe Rexha, Latto, Dixie D’Amelio, DJ Khaled, Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Offset, Billy G, Ashley Graham, Billy Eichner…
Read MoreHarry Styles adds more shows in Austin and Chicago, plus Europe and UKHarry Styles adds more shows in Austin and Chicago, plus Europe and UK
Live Nation Just when you thought Harry Styles couldn’t possibly play any more tour dates than he’s already planned, he’s expanding his Love On Tour in the U.S. and worldwide. The star, who’s doing multiple dates in key North American cities, has just added shows in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, to the five he…
Read MoreLil Nas X named new Yves Saint Laurent Beauté ambassadorLil Nas X named new Yves Saint Laurent Beauté ambassador
Zamar Velez for YSL Beauty Lil Nas X is the latest U.S. ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté. As part of the new gig, the “That’s What I Want” artist will appear in content featured on YSL Beauté’s digital platforms, promoting both the brand’s men’s fragrance, Y, as well as its new lip color, Rouge…
Read More“Glimpse of Us” singer Joji to release album ‘Smithereens’ in November”Glimpse of Us” singer Joji to release album ‘Smithereens’ in November
88rising Joji, whose song “Glimpse of Us” has become a global hit, will release his third album, Smithereens, on November 4. It’s now available for preorder. The album is the follow-up to 2020’s Nectar and features “Glimpse of Us,” as well as a new song that’s available today: “Yukon (Interlude).” It comes with a video…
Read MoreClosing walls and ticking clocks: Coldplay’s ’A Rush of Blood to the Head’ turns 20Closing walls and ticking clocks: Coldplay’s ’A Rush of Blood to the Head’ turns 20
Parlophone Coldplay‘s sophomore album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, is now 20 years old. First released in their native U.K. on August 26, 2002, the record built on the success of Chris Martin and company’s 2000 debut, Parachutes, and its single “Yellow,” giving the group their highest-charting U.S. album, peaking at #5 on the Billboard 200.…
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