Will Heath/NBCA year ago, Gracie Abrams wasn’t anywhere near as big an artist as she is now — but she’s upset at how some of her OG fans are reacting to her newfound success.Speaking to Nylon magazine about her distress over old fans being mean to newer fans, Gracie says, “I understand the whole concept of…… read more »
It’s another chart record for Mariah Carey. Her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has just racked up its 20th week on top of Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart. That ties the record, set by “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, for the most weeks on top since the…… read more »
Alasdair McLellanA judge in Brazil had ordered that a song from Adele’s album 25 be pulled from streaming services because of a copyright claim.AFP reports that the song, “Million Years Ago,” is the subject of a claim by a Brazilian composer named Toninho Geraes, which has been ongoing since 2021. He claims the song plagiarized…… read more »
Weiss Eubanks/NBC UniversalAmerican Idol has been on for so many years that if you can’t remember who won, say, season 14, it’s forgivable. But if you were actually on the show and you can’t remember who won season 2 — well, then you’d be Kelly Clarkson.Welcoming Clay Aiken to her talk show on Dec. 16,…… read more »
Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImageBeyoncé’s latest record-breaking moment is all thanks to recent accomplishments highlighted by the Recording Industry Association of America. The organization announced Tuesday that Bey has earned a few more certifications, bringing her to a total of 103. She now has the most certified titles for a female artist of all time.”We are so…… read more »
Olivia Rodrigo performs in Manila; Miles LeavittDuring her GUTS World Tour, Olivia Rodrigo announced that she was going to donate a portion of the proceeds from her ticket sales to charities supporting women and children. Now that the tour is nearly over, it’s time to start writing those checks.The “obsessed” singer is giving more than…… read more »
dick clark productions2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Jonas Brothers — yes, we’re old — and they’re going to start off the year in a major way.The group will perform a medley of their hits just after midnight in New York City’s Times Square, as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with…… read more »
Warner RecordsDua Lipa had a great year: She released a new album, launched a world tour, headlined the Glastonbury Festival and got her own CBS-TV special. That’s why she says she doesn’t mind that her new album, Radical Optimism, was snubbed by the Grammys.Speaking to Billboard, Dua says, “I’m so proud of Radical Optimism and…… read more »
Legacy/ColumbiaMariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” tops the Billboard Hot 100 again, and that puts her within striking distance of breaking her own record.The song has now been #1 on that chart for a total of 16 weeks. That matches the record she set in 1996 with “One Sweet Day,” her collab…… read more »
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalKelly Clarkson is going to keep on talking into the new year.Her Emmy-winning talk show has just been renewed for a seventh season by NBC-owned TV stations. For the past six seasons, it’s been the highest-rated afternoon show, according to a press release.NBCUniversal’s Tracie Wilson said in a statement, “Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure.…… read more »
