Unique Nicole/WireImageAkon, who dominated radio in the mid-2000s with hits like “Lonely” and “Don’t Matter,” is back with a new song, “Akon’s Beautiful Day.” Except it’s not new, exactly.The song originally went viral thanks to a video showing a 10-year-old Jamaican student named Rushawn Ewears, who’s now 16, singing it at school. But Akon isn’t trying…… read more »
The 365 party girl is taking over Studio 8H. Charli XCX is pulling double duty on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live, acting as the host and musical guest. The singer appeared in a teaser for the show, which was released on Wednesday. In the clip, Chloe Fineman asks Charli a round of questions,…… read more »
Republic RecordsAriana Grande is here to help you be “Popular.”The pop star’s version of the, well, popular song from the Wicked musical, which will appear in the forthcoming film adaptation, arrived online Wednesday, Nov. 13.Kristin Chenoweth first made the song famous when originating the role of Glinda, which Ariana is now playing, on Broadway in 2003.The song…… read more »
InterscopeGwen Stefani’s debut solo album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby, was released 20 years ago, and she tells People magazine that it was a time of total creativity for her.”At that point, things were unhinged, meaning that I had zero restrictions: I wasn’t in the band. I didn’t have children. I wasn’t married,” Gwen tells People. “I…… read more »
Gallery BooksJon M. Chu is currently in the spotlight because he directed the Wicked film and its sequel. But one of his upcoming projects also involves a chart-topping superstar: Britney Spears.Chu, who also directed Crazy Rich Asians and the Justin Bieber concert film Never Say Never, is set to make the movie adaptation of Britney’s bestselling…… read more »
InterscopeIf Lady Gaga’s new single, “Disease,” is too frantic for you, you might like the new version she just released.Called “Disease (The Antidote Live),” it’s an extremely stripped-down version of the song. Gaga is shown performing it on piano in a studio, sporting long black and blue hair and what looks like a black negligee. The song is…… read more »
Dave Simpson/WireImageColdplay has announced what they say is their “biggest ever show.”The performance takes place Jan. 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The venue, which has a capacity of 132,000, mostly hosts cricket matches.The bill also includes a “mystery guest to be announced.”Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon Indian Standard Time. For…… read more »
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicAriana Grande is getting rave reviews for her performance in Wicked, but there’s one aspect of the film she’s delighted by that has nothing to do with her own part in it.Ari tells Entertainment Tonight that as a result of all the publicity surrounding the film, more people are becoming familiar with her boyfriend, Ethan Slater,…… read more »
Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran arrive for Band Aid 2014; Samir Hussein/WireImageThe song that invented the concept of the all-star charity record is getting a 40th anniversary rerelease — with vocals from the artists who’ve sung on different versions of the song over the years mashed together.The song is “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” originally released in…… read more »
Julian Ungano John Krasinski may be People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024, but there are plenty of musicians who are included in the magazine’s annual Sexiest Man issue.In the Men of the Year category, you’ll find Shaboozey, Post Malone and Benson Boone. And he’s not a musician, but Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is also on the list,…… read more »
