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Former One Direction stars paid tribute to fellow member Liam Payne, who died Oct. 16 after falling from his third-story hotel room in Argentina, according to state police. He was 31.

Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles shared a joint statement on the official One Direction Instagram account on Thursday.

"We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing," they said. "In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly."

"The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever," they continued. "For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly."

"We love you Liam," they said at the end of their statement before co-signing it from all four of them.

Separately, Tomlinson shared a moving post about Payne on Instagram with a photo and said he "lost a brother." He concluded with a message to Payne directly and told him that he is "beyond lucky to have had you in my life" and that he's "struggling with the idea of saying goodbye."

In his own post, Malik also shared a message to Payne with a photo of the both of them, telling him what he meant to him. He ended his message by saying, "I lost a brother when you left us and can't explain to you what l'd give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly."

An Instagram post from Styles followed, with a message remembering Payne's character and the time they spent together in the band.

"I am truly devastated by Liam's passing," the "As It Was" singer began. "His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it."

"Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious," he continued. "He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life."

"I will miss him always, my lovely friend," Styles said.

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Tyla is on the verge of releasing the deluxe edition of her self-titled album, on which she shares her culture with the world. Speaking to BLACKPINK's Lisa for Rolling Stone's sixth annual Musicians on Musicians issue, she reveals the original album had been in the works for over three years.

"It took a while, mainly because I had a clear vision for it. I knew that I wanted to stay true to my culture — obviously, African music — but also a lot of pop and R&B influences," she explains. "I had to work with a bunch of people to get the sound right. When I finally got it, I just went in. It felt like such a relief when I reached that point."

Though it took some time to put the album together, Tyla says sharing her culture has "always been something that I wanted to do." Now that she's gotten the opportunity, she notes, "It’s been fun, but also difficult because not a lot of people understand it."

To ensure she finds joy in her work, Tyla says she thinks about the fact that she's living her dream. "I’m already at a place where not many of us were able to get to. I’m just trying to be grateful and see it as a gift and a blessing always. The small things keep me going, because I’m inspiring a lot of people back home and showing them that it actually can happen," she says.

Her goal in the next year is to "look back and be proud of every milestone I’ve achieved so far." She also wants to show her personality more and "be able to let more people in."

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Bruno Mars is teaming up with BLACKPINK's ROSÉ on a brand new song.

The upcoming single, called "Apt.," arrives on Friday. ROSÉ made the announcement to her fans in a post she shared to Instagram Thursday. The singer posted the cover art for the track, which features herself sitting in front of a drum set, where Bruno sits ready to accompany her.

"Apt." will be ROSÉ's first music release since she announced her solo project, rosie. The 12-track album drops in December. The K-pop star made the announcement about her upcoming record earlier in October.

“I have poured my blood and tears into this album. I cannot wait for you to listen to this little journal of mine … With this album, I hope you all feel that much closer to me. And yes, it’s a full length album,” she wrote when she announced the project.

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Lizzo avoided questions about the hostile work environment she allegedly created during a Fortune Most Powerful Women event.

"You know, I don't want to talk about things like that," Lizzo said when asked to discuss how she felt. "This isn't the space for it. We're celebrating female CEOs and powerful women. This isn't really the space to talk about the negative things that happen to us. 'Cause so much negative stuff happens to powerful women, and this is not the space."

When the event's moderator said she thought it was good way for a "powerful woman" like Lizzo to clear things up with her truth, Lizzo responded, "Right. As I agree with you, I don't think this is the platform for that," before laughing. 

Lizzo was sued by former employees last year in lawsuits alleging she created a hostile work environment in which they were subjected to harassment, discrimination and bullying. She denied the claims and later announced a hiatus, writing on Instagram, “I'm taking a gap year & protecting my peace."

Lizzo's since returned to social media, showing fans her workouts, her weight loss and sharing her thoughts on topics related to mental health and music.

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A preliminary autopsy report from the Argentinian Public Prosecutor's Office has revealed new details about Liam Payne's tragic death, stating that the singer died of "multiple traumas" and "internal and external bleeding."

The preliminary report, released Thursday, stated that the injuries the former One Direction member sustained were the result of a fall from the balcony of a third-floor hotel room Payne was staying at in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Twenty-five injuries were reported on Payne's body, all a result of his fall, the autopsy revealed.

The report stated that the head injuries were sufficient to cause death, and the cause of death was related to the height of Payne's fall.

The autopsy found no signs of a fight. The report noted that Payne was alone in the room at the time of his death.

The prosecutor's office said it also requested additional exams, including histopathological, biochemical and toxicological exams, with results expected in the coming days.

State police in Argentina reported Wednesday that Payne died after falling from his third-floor hotel room at the CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires. He was 31.

Emergency services were called in order to deal with a man acting erratically and perhaps under the influence, Alberto Crescenti, the director of SAME, Buenos Aires' emergency medical services, told ABC News.

Payne's body was found in the inner courtyard of the hotel, where he was pronounced dead on the scene, according to Crescenti.

Crescenti told local Argentinian media outlet TN that Payne fell 13 to 14 meters, the equivalent of about 42 to 45 feet, describing the injuries as "very serious" and "incompatible with life."

Crescenti added emergency services arrived at the scene at 5:11 p.m. local time, seven minutes after they received the emergency services call. Crescenti also told the outlet there was no possibility of trying to save the man, whose identity was only discovered after he was confirmed dead.

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Nothing good starts in a getaway car — unless it's a scene Travis Kelce is acting in.

Taylor Swift's boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end made his acting debut in episode three of Ryan Murphy's series Grotesquerie, where his character drove away in a getaway car alongside Niecy Nash-Betts. The scene reminded Swifties of the popular reputation track "Getaway Car," and Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter that was his intention.

"They are a pop-culture phenomenon. It’s a very interesting dynamic, the way they’ve captured the imagination of the world," Murphy said of Taylor and Travis. He went on to describe Travis' acting skills and the Taylor reference he specifically made in the episode.

"I always knew Travis could do it. I have this saying: A star is a star is a star. I just knew he could do it. He rolls up his sleeves and he says, 'Ok, let’s do this.' There’s that last scene of [Kelce and Nash-Betts] in episode three that I directed where they go in the red getaway car — that’s a little Taylor Swift nod for you there!" Murphy said.

Will Taylor ever appear in one of Murphy's shows? He said he is certainly game.

"I’ve talked to Taylor’s people about various things through the years, and all I will say is that I think she’s great and if she ever has time to do it, I would do it in a heartbeat," Murphy said. "I think she’s one of the greats. I was so shy talking to Travis about her. But he’s very sweet about it and respectful." 

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The desk manager at the hotel where singer Liam Payne was staying in Argentina pleaded with authorities to "send someone with urgency" in a frantic exchange with emergency services prior to his death, according to a transcript of the call confirmed by The Associated Press.

"We need to send someone with urgency because I don't know if the guest's life is in danger because he is in a room with balcony, and we are afraid he could do something that threatens life," the worker told emergency services Wednesday evening, according to the AP.

Payne's body was found in the inner courtyard of the hotel, where he was pronounced dead on the scene, Alberto Crescenti, the director of SAME, Buenos Aires' emergency medical services, told ABC News.

"We have a guest drunk with drugs and alcohol," the hotel manager said on the call. "When he is conscious, he is breaking everything in the room."

"You said alcohol and drugs?" the emergency services operator responded.

"This is correct," the hotel desk manager said.

Authorities in Buenos Aires have not confirmed any evidence of drug use present at the time of Payne's death.

The singer, 31, shared a YouTube video in 2023 in which he revealed he had been sober for six months after spending nearly 100 days at a Louisiana rehab facility.

Payne was staying at the hotel CasaSur in Palermo, Buenos Aires, according to police, when he fell about 42 to 45 feet from a hotel balcony.

Emergency services arrived at the scene at 5:11 p.m. local time, seven minutes after they received the emergency services call, but said there was no possibility of trying to save the man — whose identity was only discovered after he was confirmed dead — due to injuries that were "very serious" and "incompatible with life," authorities said.

Payne joined One Direction at the group's inception in 2010 after appearing on the show The X Factor. The group also included Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson.

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Liam Payne's family has issued a statement following the singer's tragic death on Wednesday.

"We are heartbroken," the family shared in a statement obtained by Good Morning America. "Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul."

The family added, "We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."

Tributes have been pouring in for Payne in the wake of news that the former One Direction member died after falling from a hotel in Argentina, according to state police. He was 31.

Charlie Puth, who worked on Payne's 2017 song "Bedroom Floor," was among the first who expressed their shock and sadness over the news.

"Liam was always so kind to me," Puth wrote on his Instagram Story. "He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone."

He also shared a video of him with Payne on his Instagram Story and wrote in text underneath, "I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace."

See more tributes from Payne's collaborators and more below:

Zedd: "RIP Liam... I can't believe this is real... absolutely heartbreaking," the music producer, who worked on Payne's LP1 album, posted on social platform X.

Paris Hilton: "So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing," Hilton wrote on X. "Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."

Juicy J: "R. I. P. Liam Payne wow I can't believe it prayers up for the family," rapper Juicy J, a former collaborator of Payne's, wrote on X.

Jedward: John and Edward Grimes of the music duo Jedward, who are X Factor alums, also took to X to express their condolences to Payne's family. "RIP Liam Payne," they said. "Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One direction family."

Dan Richards: One Direction guitarist and music director Dan Richards said in an Instagram Story that the news of Payne's death "all feels so surreal."

"Still trying to wrap my head around it all," he said. "My thoughts go out to Liams [sic] family at this time."

E. L. James: Fifty Shades of Grey author E. L. James said she is "heartbroken" over the "tragic passing of Liam Payne." "I can barely believe it," she added. "Sincere condolences to his family."

Payne appeared on the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack in 2018 on the song "For You" with Rita Ora.

Ty Dolla $ign: Singer and record producer Ty Dolla $ign took to his Instagram Story to share a post about Payne and said, "Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy. Ima miss u."

Rita Ora: Singer Rita Ora, who sang with Payne on his song "For You" from the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, said in an Instagram post: "I’m devastated ... He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much - he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P."

Max George: Singer Max George of The Wanted said in an Instagram post, "Absolutely devastating news. I met Liam way back when 1D were on X Factor. Over the last few years I had the pleasure of getting to know him personally and spent some treasured time with him."

Cher Lloyd: Singer Cher Lloyd shared a tribute to Payne on Instagram, writing, "From being on [The X Factor] together, visiting each others homes while filming, going on tour together and watching you achieve your dreams. I’ll cherish the memories made and the laughs we had. My thoughts are with your family and friends, with everyone who loves you. My heart is breaking for your Son Bear. Rest in peace Liam."

Edward Enninful: Edward Enninful, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, said in an Instagram tribute, "It is too painful to even write this. Liam, you were a true friend. One of the most loyal, sensitive, dynamic, funny and unique people I ever had the good fortune to meet. True friendship is a rare gift and we hope and assume that gift will last a lifetime. Today my heart breaks for how short life can be. My thoughts are with all of Liam’s family and loved ones."

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour starts back up again in Miami on Oct. 18, and in select cities on this final leg of the tour, fans will be able to enjoy an entire Taylor-themed menu, along with appropriately punny names.

The production company Sodexo Live! is providing the menus for each of the shows that Taylor is doing in Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis and Vancouver. Among the menu items: Back to Decemburgers, Fearless Fries, Taytor Tots with Seemingly Ranch, Chee-ee-ese Pizza, Fresh out the Popper Popcorn, Sweet Nothing cookies and No Beef, No Crime Veggie Burgers.

If you don't have an encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor lore, those names are references to, in order: the song "Back to December"; the Fearless album; the condiment that Taylor ate on her chicken tenders during a football game last year; the song "Me!"; the song "Fresh Out the Slammer"; the song "Sweet Nothing"; and the song "No Body No Crime."

And to wash it all down, fans can choose from the alcoholic Love Spiral, made with vodka, blue curacao, lime sour and strawberry-infused syrup; and the mocktail Go Viral. Both come with an edible strawberry straw and are either served in a plastic mason jar, a disco ball or a carafe.

The color of the drink is, of course, "Lavender Haze," which is also a song featuring the lyrics, "I just need this love spiral" and "Talk your talk and go viral."

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Singer/songwriter and social media star Alex Warren just released his debut album You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), featuring his first radio hit, "Carry You Home." He's currently out on his first headlining tour, and he tells ABC Audio that performing that song live is definitely a highlight.

"It's great. I don't have to do anything -- they sing it all," he laughs. "It's 'Carry You Home' with the audience, featuring Alex Warren. It's been really nice to see the impact that song has made, because I've always thought that song was special."

And Alex, who used "Carry You Home" to soundtrack videos of his own wedding this past summer, encourages fans to do the same on TikTok.

"I love it when people do 'Carry You Home' wedding edits or like proposals, last dances," he says. "A lot of ones that I've seen that I really like is when [the grooms] carry [the brides] off the aisle ... or when the wedding is over and it's your final walk and they carry them, and then they play 'Carry You Home' -- it's so cool!"

Alex admits he's "shocked" that "people would even show up" for his tour, adding, "People know all the lyrics ... even the songs that aren't out!"

Describing his concerts, Alex, who had a difficult upbringing and was homeless for a time, says it includes lots of "trauma-dumping," both from him and his fans.

"I think it's half comedy show, half live singing. And everyone gets a voice, everyone's heard," he says.

"I think it's really special that there's a community of people who came together, and whether you like my more popular love songs, or my f-you songs, or my songs about dead people, I think it's a show for everyone, which is really nice."

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina, according to state police.

Emergency services were called Wednesday evening in order to deal with a man acting erratically and perhaps under the influence, Alberto Crescenti, the director of SAME, Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services told ABC News.

Payne's body was found in the inner courtyard of the hotel where he was pronounced dead on the scene, according to Crescenti.

Crescenti told local Argentinian media outlet TN that Payne fell 13 to 14 meters, the equivalent of about 42 to 45 feet, describing the injuries as "very serious" and "incompatible with life."

Crescenti added emergency services arrived at the scene at 5:11 p.m. local time, seven minutes after they received the emergency services call. Crescenti also told the outlet there was no possibility of trying to save the man, whose identity was only discovered after he was confirmed dead.

The English singer, who was 31, was staying at the hotel CasaSur in Palermo, Buenos Aires, according to police.

Payne, along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, were put together into a group on the reality competition show The X-Factor after all five had failed to advance as solo artists. As One Direction, they sold 70 million albums, topped charts and filled stadiums worldwide. They went on indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Payne began a solo career, releasing the song "Strip That Down" in 2017 and the album LP1 in 2019.

The singer shared a YouTube video in 2023 in which he revealed he had been sober for six months after spending nearly 100 days at a Louisiana rehab facility.

When he was 29, Payne said he had "more of a grip on life" now that he's taken time for himself after becoming "somebody who I didn't really recognize anymore."

The singer said he was channeling his energy into being a better dad for his son, Bear, who he shared with singer Cheryl Cole.

Payne released the song "Teardrops" in March, which he said on Instagram was "born from many tears, not all mine."

"I hope you love it like I do and not too many of you can relate," he added. (This story updates a previous version published on 10/16/2024 at 5:47pm).

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Selena Gomez has been tapped to portray Linda Ronstadt in a biopic about the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, but if she somehow can't do it, they should give Halsey a call.

Halsey has dressed up like Linda for the latest installment of her countdown series to her new album, The Great Impersonator. She chose to copy a photo of Ronstadt from what looks like the early or mid-'70s, where the "You're No Good" singer is posing with an orchid in her hair.

"LINDA RONSTADT. A tribute to her endless versatility, a true chameleon," Halsey wrote on Instagram. Throughout her career, Ronstadt has sung rock, pop, light opera, standards, country and traditional Mexican music.

Halsey also posted a clip of the song from The Great Impersonator that she feels shows Linda's influence: "I Believe In Magic."

The Great Impersonator, a concept album that imagines what Halsey would have sounded like had she arrived on the scene in the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s, is out Oct. 25.

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In July, Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper told WSJ. Magazine's "The One" video series that she was so nervous when she interviewed Miley Cyrus back in 2020 that she was afraid she was going to throw up. And that's one reason why Cooper is now requesting a do-over.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Cooper says, "The first person that really took a chance on me as a celebrity was Miley Cyrus. I hadn't had that gravity of a celebrity on, and she was incredible. ... [That said], I need to interview Miley Cyrus again because I was such a baby."

"We were both at such different stages of our lives, and I think it will be beautiful when we both come back together because I had no idea what I was doing," she adds. "I was just happy that I was able to look her in the eyes and get a couple questions out.”

Your move, Miley.

During the "Flowers" singer's first chat with Cooper, she revealed — among other things — that she'd lost her virginity to her future husband Liam Hemsworth at age 16.

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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes both talked about Travis' girlfriend, Taylor Swift, on recent podcasts.

On the Tuesday episode of The Drive With Carrington Harrison, the Chiefs quarterback was asked if Taylor had ever baked anything for him. Patrick said Taylor never baked anything "specifically for me," but added, "She’s made different treats that have been around my house — muffins and donuts and stuff like that.”

“Sterling’s a big baker as well, so they make some stuff together sometimes,” said Patrick of his daughter, who's 3. "I’m not gonna say I don’t eat them.”

Meanwhile, on his own podcast, New Heights, Travis was asked by guest Pat McAfee how he wraps his head around the fact that, thanks to his relationship with Taylor, he regularly hangs out with movie stars like Ryan Reynolds.

"At this point you can't fathom what's going on, so it's like a dream,” replied Travis. "You're not surprised by the next thing that comes into your life or the person who walks through the door.”

“It's crazy. It's insane,” he added. “I don't know how I've got to live this silly-a** f****** life, but I'm definitely fortunate for sure."

Travis and his co-host, brother Jason, also discussed Travis attending the Yankees/Guardians game in New York City with Taylor — as a Cleveland native, Travise was upset the Guardians lost. “It was mixed feelings because I was there trying to have some fun with Tay and everybody ... it was fun."

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During their Sweat Tour stop in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan welcomed some special guests to the stage.

Kesha, who joined Charli to work it out on the remix of "Spring Breakers," joined the British singer to perform the remix live for the first time. Kesha then performed her #1 hit, "Tik Tok," for which she was joined by Charli and Troye.

Later in the show, Troye welcomed Tate McRae to the stage to perform "You," a collab they released in 2021 with Regard. Tate posted footage of the team-up to her Instagram Story, including footage shot by her boyfriend, The Kid LAROI.

The Sweat Tour continues Wednesday in LA with another show.

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During a Jonas Brothers concert in Prague on Oct. 15, Nick Jonas unexpectedly left the stage -- but he had a good reason.

Footage of the incident circulating on social media shows Nick running offstage in the middle of the show, while making a "time-out" gesture with his hands. In a statement to Variety, the venue, the O2 Arena, confirmed that Nick exited the stage "due to the use of a prohibited laser pointer." The statement added, "After a few minutes, the band continued their performance.”

Laser pointers are a safety hazard if they're aimed directly at performers in a dark arena: Not only are they distracting, they can cause eye damage.

Artists being concerned for their safety onstage has been an issue in recent years. Musicians like Bebe Rexha, Harry Styles, Drake, Kelsea Ballerini and Pink have all had things thrown at them onstage. In Bebe's case, she was seriously injured when someone threw a cellphone at her. And of course, Taylor Swift was forced to cancel her show in Vienna after police foiled a terrorist plot.

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Back in 2021, Britney Spears said on Instagram that she was writing a book about a ghost who "gets stuck in limbo because of trauma and pain and she doesn’t know how to cross over to the world she use[d] to know." Well, she's apparently still working on that book — or she's started a whole new one.

In a lengthy Instagram Story on Oct. 15, Britney wrote, "I'm away writing my novel and learning about myself!!!" It came at the end of an essay about what Britney described as her "crazy girl crushes" on "women who I genuinely admire" and "inspire me."

First up, Britney says, is "Pamela Lee Anderson," a "classic babe and seems so sweet." Next, it's Natalie Portman, because, Britney writes, "I feel like she's the coolest person I ever met outside with her dog in New York and we had the same shirt on!!!"

Camila Cabello makes the list, Britney writes, because "she's so darn pretty and she makes me giggle out loud!!" She continues, "Her personality is so sweet and kooky I think it's healthy to be silly!!! I wish I was more like that!!!" 

Next is Kylie Jenner, about whom Britney writes, "is it even normal to be that pretty? Geez." She then continues, "And the other two are Selena Gomez and Drew Barrymore they're literally gorgeous!!!"

It's worth noting that both Selena and Drew were at Britney's wedding to Sam Asghari in 2022.

"Honestly, I have no idea why I'm writing all this," Britney concludes. "I do so miss being silly with the girls."

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Charli XCX's album Brat has certainly taken over the pop culture conversation since it was released, and she's continuing to dominate it with the release of the remix album Brat and it's completely different but also still brat, featuring a slew of big music names. And Charli says the reason she knows Brat's made an impact is because she was able to get those big names to sign onto the project.

Charli's been chosen by WSJ. Magazine to receive one of its Innovator Awards for 2024. She tells the magazine, "I can tell that this record has really spoken to people because everyone’s available now, whereas in the past, it’s been like, ‘She’d love to but...' — you know, all of the excuses that you give to someone when you don’t actually want to do it.”

She adds, "I look at this group of artists, and I’m like, 'f****** hell.'” They include Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Troye Sivan, Tinashe, Lorde and Addison Rae.

But now that she's made a record that's beloved by millions, Charli's ready to do a 180. 

"I would want to do something so not in this world that I think I need to kind of give myself a bit of time to be able to figure out what that is,” she tells the mag when asked about her next album.

“Now that I’ve made this record that more and more people seem to have connected with, I’m like, ‘Well, I don’t want to do that,’” Charli adds. “Now I want to go and do something completely different.”

While we wait to see what that is, Charli is switching her focus to acting: she'll appear in at least four upcoming movies, Faces of Death, I Want Your Sex, 100 Nights of Hero and Erupcja.

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Do you love a musical artist so much that you know every single word to every single song they ever did and can instantly identify them just by their lyrics? Well, apparently, there's a Guinness World Record for that.

Karla O'Brien, 21, became the first-ever record holder for the most The Weeknd songs identified from the lyrics in one minute. Starting with a minimum of 25, Karla named 31 songs by the Canadian star.

Karla has been a fan for about 10 years and says, "I’ve known every lyric of every Weeknd song for so many years and it’s really just second nature to me. My friends love to quiz me because I can also identify any Weeknd song by sound within the first one or two seconds.”  

The college senior, who's seen The Weeknd in concert three times, adds, "I speak for many fans when I say his music saved my life."

And apparently this world record isn't unusual. In January, a Taylor Swift fan set a new Guinness World Record for most Taylor songs identified by their lyrics in one minute: 34. 

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Gracie Abrams has announced that the deluxe version of her sophomore album, The Secret of Us, will be released on Friday. This new version of the record has seven additional songs and includes all three of her live Vevo recordings: "I Love You, I'm Sorry (Live From Vevo)," "I Knew It, I Know You (Live From Vevo)" and "Free Now (Live From Vevo)."

Billie Eilish has partnered with New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority to promote taking public transportation to her upcoming concerts at Madison Square Garden. "Hey NYC! It's Billie Eilish. If you’re planning to see my concert this week, ditch the car and help the planet by riding the MTA to Madison Square Garden,” a video Billie reposted from the MTA's official account reads. The post made to the social platform X also says, "You might even hear Billie's announcements in stations along the way."

Hailey Bieber is honoring her son, Jack Blues Bieber, whom she shares with husband Justin Bieber, with a new piece of jewelry. In a new video shared to TikTok, Hailey wears a gold bangle that has her son's name engraved on its side. The bracelet is from the brand Hie Hawaii and retails for $4,990.

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