Meet Ratso, the vaping animatronic rat coming to Katy Perry’s PLAY residencyMeet Ratso, the vaping animatronic rat coming to Katy Perry’s PLAY residency

Meet Ratso, the vaping animatronic rat coming to Katy Perry’s PLAY residencyMeet Ratso, the vaping animatronic rat coming to Katy Perry’s PLAY residency

ABC/Gavin Bond Katy Perry‘s PLAY residency is already pretty wild — it even has a talking turd — but her newest addition just might take the cake … or vape. The Grammy nominee debuted Ratso the vaping rat on Thursday, calling him “the newest cast member” of her Las Vegas residency. “A huge thank u to the iconic, best selling…

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Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ is finally here!Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ is finally here!

Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ is finally here!Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ is finally here!

Courtesy Republic Records Post Malone finally unleashed his fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, and it is laced with collaborations. The new album contains the previously released tracks “Cooped Up” featuring rapper Roddy Ricch and “One Right Now” with The Weekend. Posty also tapped Doja Cat to assist on the bouncy single “I Like You (A Happier Song)” and The Kid LAROI for the pensive track “Wasting…

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Avril Lavigne releases 20th anniversary edition of ‘Let Go,’ featuring new version of “Breakaway”Avril Lavigne releases 20th anniversary edition of ‘Let Go,’ featuring new version of “Breakaway”

Avril Lavigne releases 20th anniversary edition of ‘Let Go,’ featuring new version of “Breakaway”Avril Lavigne releases 20th anniversary edition of ‘Let Go,’ featuring new version of “Breakaway”

Arista Records/Legacy Recordings Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of Avril Lavigne‘s debut album, Let Go, and she’s marking the occasion with the digital release of Let Go (20th Anniversary Edition). In addition to the album’s original songs, the collection includes six bonus tracks, including a newly recorded version of “Breakaway.” You may recall that Avril…

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Halsey announces new live album to mark fifth anniversary of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’Halsey announces new live album to mark fifth anniversary of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’

Halsey announces new live album to mark fifth anniversary of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’Halsey announces new live album to mark fifth anniversary of ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’

Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images In 2020, Halsey thrilled fans when she marked the fifth anniversary of her 2015 album, Badlands, by releasing her first live album, Badlands (Live from Webster Hall).  Now she’s doing something similar to mark the fifth anniversary of her album hopeless fountain kingdom, which was…

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Watch Doja Cat heat up in new video for her ‘ELVIS’ soundtrack contribution,”Vegas”Watch Doja Cat heat up in new video for her ‘ELVIS’ soundtrack contribution,”Vegas”

Watch Doja Cat heat up in new video for her ‘ELVIS’ soundtrack contribution,”Vegas”Watch Doja Cat heat up in new video for her ‘ELVIS’ soundtrack contribution,”Vegas”

House of Iona/RCA Records Doja Cat has released the cinematic visual for “Vegas,” her contribution to the soundtrack of the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.  In addition to Doja, the video features Shonka Durkureh, who plays real-life R&B and rock…

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No Taylor Swift tour this summer? Get your fix at the Taylor Party, coming to a nightclub near youNo Taylor Swift tour this summer? Get your fix at the Taylor Party, coming to a nightclub near you

No Taylor Swift tour this summer? Get your fix at the Taylor Party, coming to a nightclub near youNo Taylor Swift tour this summer? Get your fix at the Taylor Party, coming to a nightclub near you

John Shearer/AMA2019/Getty Images for dcp Taylor Swift’s not touring, but you want to dance and scream along to her songs at the top of your lungs with all your friends. What to do?  Hit up the Taylor Party, a traveling Taylor Swift-themed dance party that’s probably coming to a city near you this summer. At…

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Now she’s a superstar: 20 years on, Avril Lavigne reflects on ‘Let Go’Now she’s a superstar: 20 years on, Avril Lavigne reflects on ‘Let Go’

Now she’s a superstar: 20 years on, Avril Lavigne reflects on ‘Let Go’Now she’s a superstar: 20 years on, Avril Lavigne reflects on ‘Let Go’

Arista Records LLC Twenty years ago Saturday — June 4, 2002 — 17-year-old Avril Lavigne released her debut album, Let Go. The pop/punk album helped popularize the genre and went on to become one of the best sellers of the decade, moving more than 16 million copies worldwide. Let Go spun off four massive hits:…

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Music notes: BTS, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd and ShakiraMusic notes: BTS, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd and Shakira

Music notes: BTS, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd and ShakiraMusic notes: BTS, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd and Shakira

BTS‘ Jimin and Jungkook hung out with H.E.R. after hitting up the White House. They shared videos to their Instagram Stories of them going to an arcade with the R&B singer, where they tried their luck at a punching-bag game and a rapid-shot basketball game. H.E.R. tied with Jungkook on the latter … in second place. To hype their upcoming single “Skin Of…

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“Thank you for being so patient”: Giveon announces new album ‘Give or Take’ expected June 24″Thank you for being so patient”: Giveon announces new album ‘Give or Take’ expected June 24

“Thank you for being so patient”: Giveon announces new album ‘Give or Take’ expected June 24″Thank you for being so patient”: Giveon announces new album ‘Give or Take’ expected June 24

Epic Records R&B soul singer Giveon is giving fans what they’ve long been waiting for: the singer’s newest album, Give or Take, set to arrive June 24.  The Long Beach native revealed the album release date Wednesday, along with a cinematic, 48-second album trailer that features his mom’s voice. As a prelude to Give or Take, Giveon released his hit single “Lie Again”…

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Harry Styles donates Apple AirPods commercial proceeds to humanitarian aidHarry Styles donates Apple AirPods commercial proceeds to humanitarian aid

Harry Styles donates Apple AirPods commercial proceeds to humanitarian aidHarry Styles donates Apple AirPods commercial proceeds to humanitarian aid

Jo Hale/Redferns In order for Apple to use Harry Styles‘ music and likeness for their new AirPods commercial, they had to agree to one big condition. Billboard reports the new commercial features Harry’s song “Music for a Sushi Restaurant.” The Grammy winner told the company that if they wanted to use the song, they would have to…

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