Bonnie Raitt Experiencing A “Raittaisance” After Charli XCX Sampled Her Song
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon initially reached out to Bonnie Raitt to see if he could clear a sample of her 1989 classic, “Nick of Time,” for Charli XCX’s remix of Brat’s emotional standout, “I Think About It All The Time.” And between Charli introducing a new generation to Raitt, and Maggie Rogers honoring her by affectionately covering “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” the music legend is clearly experiencing a “Raittaisance.” “I’m just a working musician,” Raitt says. “But it’s been a remarkable blooming time for me.” That includes her winning Song of the Year at the 2023 Grammys for “Just Like That,” over music luminaries Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Adele, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé. As for what Raitt thinks of Charli’s use of her song? “It’s hard to know exactly which parts they used,” she says. “It mostly sounds like her, but it has a different tone to it, and I know there’s one isolated part of my voice. But they did a really artful job — I was very honored.” (Rolling Stone)
... Continue ReadingThe Weeknd And Anitta Tease Potential Upcoming Collaboration
In an Instagram post on Sunday (October 27), Brazilian pop superstar Anitta teased a possible upcoming collaboration with the Weeknd (now going by his given name, Abel Tesfaey). The post features a ghostly ultrasound of a devilish-looking baby with a forked tail and razor-sharp teeth. Anitta captioned her ominous post, “🥹 Isn’t he beautiful?” Tesfaey chimed in with a comment on the post, “WOW! HE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL 🥲.” The date on the ultrasound is Wednesday morning (October 30), which could indicate precisely when the duo’s collaborative single will drop. Abel’s label, Republic Records, also commented, “sweet baby angel.” This ongoing tease started back on Friday, when Anitta shared another Instagram post featuring her holding up a white mask in front of her face while showing off a pronounced baby bump. She captioned that mysterious post, “It was meant to be kept a secret....,” and again Tesfaey responded with a comment, “OMG… CONGRATS 🥲.” (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingJC Chasez Shares Insight Into New Frankenstein-Inspired Album, Looks Back On Solo Career And *NSYNC
In a new interview with People, JC Chasez opened up about his new album inspired by Frankenstein, while also taking a reflective look back on the 20th anniversary of his debut solo album, Schizophrenic, and the current status of *NSYNC. Chasez collaborated with Jimmy Harry on the concept album, Playing with Fire, which was released on Friday (October 25). "At the end of the day, when it comes to music in general, everybody's waiting for that lightning bolt," Chasez says of the project. "I'm using this horrible metaphor because it's part of the Frankenstein-sphere, but when it hits, you have to get the song down — or you're going to miss that opportunity.” Chasez says there are “no concrete plans” for an *NSYNC reunion, but “the door is open on the discussion.” While looking back on Schizophrenic two decades later, Chasez says, “I really enjoyed experimenting with that record. It was an opportunity to break the routine. I felt like I was pushing myself.” (People)
... Continue ReadingAdele Says Painful Ear Infection Was “Worse Than Childbirth,” Leaving Her “A Bit Deaf”
During Friday night’s (October 25) performance as part of her Las Vegas residency, Adele shared an update on her current health situation with the audience. The 36-year-old singer admitted that she was left “a bit deaf” while suffering from a nasty ear infection. A fan-shot video shared on X captures Adele on stage at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace discussing her painful illness. “I actually have an ear infection, which is pretty grim. I've never had an ear infection before," Adele revealed. "It is the most painful thing that has ever, ever happened to me in my life — it was worse than childbirth." The 16-time Grammy winner said her infection was caused by a “rare water bacteria,” and after being misprescribed, her new medication is “starting to work.” Adele says she is “no longer in pain, which is great. I’m a bit deaf in my left ear. But there was no way I was going to miss this f**king show!” (People)
... Continue ReadingLady Gaga “Grateful And Overwhelmed” By Fans Support For New Single, Promises “More To Come”
Lady Gaga took to Instagram on Sunday (October 27) to share her appreciation to her Little Monsters for their outpouring of support and love that they have shown for her brand new single, “Disease.” The post features the 13-time Grammy winner smiling sheepishly, while captioning her post with words of thanks to her dedicated fans, while promising that there is more new music on the way. “I have been so excited to release my new music and to see all the monsters come alive and dance and perform and smile and cry is such an insane joy,” Gaga wrote. “I'm so grateful and overwhelmed at your love for Disease. Keep dancing. There's a LOT more to come. I haven't seen our community like this in a very long time. Thank you for coming on this ride w me all these years and still showing up for the music 🖤 also...happy Halloween.” (People)
... Continue ReadingMorgan Wallen’s “Love Somebody” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart
Morgan Wallen’s new single, “Love Somebody,” debuts atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart in its first week of release. “Love Somebody” becomes Wallen’s third No. 1 single of his career, joining his collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” which topped the charts back in May (and sits at No. 6 on the current chart), and “Last Night,” which reigned for 16 weeks at No. 1 back in 2023. Another strong debut this week comes from BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT,” which launches at No. 8. The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 is rounded out by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which finally relinquishes its 15-week hold at No. 1 by slipping a spot to No. 2, Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” drops a spot to No. 3, Mars’ other Top 10 charting collaboration this week, “Die With a Smith” with Lady Gaga, stays put at No. 4, and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” drops two spots to No. 5. (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingLana Del Rey Has Songs She Loves For Her Country Album, ‘Lasso,’ But Doesn’t Want It To Be “Half-Cooked”
During an appearance at the 2024 Instyle Imagemaker Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday (October 24), Lana Del Rey shared details about the progress she is making on her highly-anticipated country album, Lasso. "I think all the songs have been Americana and I want to wait to see what the musical atmosphere feels like," says the just-married 39-year-old singer about her forthcoming record. "We'll see,” Del Rey said about giving a specific release date to Lasso, while insisting her fans “can be excited for all the other good stuff going on. We’ll get there. First things first!" Lana is clearly feeling good about the new work she is getting done in the studio so far. “The songs I have, I love, so I don't want to turn it into something that's half cooked, even if it's super stripped back,” she said. “I want it to be what it was supposed to be." (People)
... Continue ReadingYeat Scores First Billboard No. 1 Of His Career With ‘Lyfestyle’
Yeat’s new album, Lyfestyle, debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 chart this week, giving the rapper his first No. 1 album of his career. Yeat’s previous record, 2093, ascended to No. 2 back in March. Elsewhere in the Billboard 200 Top 10, SEVENTEEN’s new album, SPILL THE FEELS, debuts at No. 5, while Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us jumps up 11 spots to No. 8 following a deluxe reissue, cracking the Top 10 for the first time since it debuted at No. 2 in July. Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet moves up two spots to No. 2, Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken falls two spots to No. 3 after debuting at No. 1 last week. Rod Wave’s Last Lap falls two spots to No. 4, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time jumps up three slots to No. 6, GloRilla’s Glorious slides two spots to No. 7, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft drops two spots to No. 9, and BigXthaPlug’s Take Care slides two spots to No. 10. (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingLady Gaga Shares Her New Electro-Pop Single, “Disease”
On Friday (October 25), Lady Gaga finally shared her highly-anticipated new single “Disease.” The song is the 13-time Grammy winner’s first track drawn from her forthcoming seventh studio album, commonly referred to as LG7, which is due out in early 2025. The vibrant, pulsating new song was co-written by Gaga along with her fiancee, Michael Polansky, as well as Andrew Watt and Cirkut, with those two artists also credited as producers on the track in addition to Gaga herself. The pop superstar announced the arrival of her new single with an Instagram post on Friday, sharing an expanded view of the previously released cover art, along with the succinct caption, “DISEASE OUT NOW.” Gaga’s new single made an instant fan of Ariana Grande, who commented on the post, “i love you so much, it’s (and you’re) perfect ♡,” while Kesha also chimed in with her approval as she commented, “I LOVE IT AND JUST WAS GRINDING TO IT AT BEACHES ❤️🔥.” (Variety)
... Continue ReadingLil Durk Arrested On Murder-For-Hire Charges
Lil Durk was arrested near the Miami International Airport on Thursday (October 24), on accusations that he was involved in a murder-for-hire plot to kill a rap rival. In addition to Durk’s arrest, five members of the hip-hop crew Only the Family were also taken into custody in California on the same charges. They are all being held in connection to the murder of the cousin of rapper Quando Rondo back in 2022, with Durk and his crew apparently targeting him in retaliation for the murder of Big Von, a rapper who was signed to Durk’s label and was killed in 2020 by Lul Timm, a friend of Quando. The 32-year-old Durk is the leader of the Chicago drill music scene, and won a Grammy for his 2023 Billboard No. 2 single, “All My Life,” which featured J. Cole. His past five solo albums all debuted in the Top Five on the Billboard 200. Durk is currently being held without bail in the Broward County Jail. (Variety)
... Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo Celebrates Premiere Of ‘Guts’ Tour Film In L.A., Chappell Roan Blasts Rude Photographer On Red Carpet
The pop stars were out in Los Angeles on Friday (October 25) to witness the premiere of the concert film, Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour. Rodrigo looked stylish on the red carpet in a vintage Dior floor-length dress, while admitting she hadn’t seen the completed film yet, which was shot during her two shows at L.A.’s Intuit Dome in August. “I’ve never actually gotten to watch the GUTS World Tour,” Rodrigo said. “It’s a really fun experience and I just love everyone that’s involved with the show so much — all my band and all my dancers.”
Chappell Roan was on hand to support Rodrigo at the premiere, after serving as an opening act during the GUTS Tour. Roan called out a photographer while she was on the red carpet. “You were so disrespectful to me at the Grammys,” Roan said as she gestured at the photographer. “You yelled at me at a Grammy party. I remember. You were so rude to me. And I deserve an apology for that … You need to apologize to me.” (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingAdele Gets Emotional While Hugging Celine Dion During Las Vegas Residency
During Adele’s performance on Saturday night at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the 16-time Grammy-winning British singer teared up when she spotted Celine Dion in the audience. The 36-year-old Adele was singing, “When We Were Young,” when she spotted the 56-year-old Canadian icon sitting in the VIP section. In fan-captured video of the encounter shared on X, Adele gets emotional when she first sees Dion in the crowd, sharing a tender embrace with the 6-time Grammy winner, who affectionately cradles Adele’s face in her hands when she sees that she is crying. Dion opened the Colosseum with her first residency back in 2003, and was seated with her sons, Nelson and Eddy Angélil, who comforted their mom after that sentimental moment. The U.K. singer’s Weekends With Adele residency continues through late November, with Adele saying that she will take a lengthy break from music when her Vegas run comes to a close. (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingWiz Khalifa Indicted On Drug Charges In Romania
Wiz Khalifa was officially indicted on drug charges in Romania on October 15, following his July 14 arrest for illegal drug possession after the rapper smoked a joint while performing at a music festival in Costinești. The Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors organization DIICOT shared a press release on Monday (October 21) that revealed Khalifa was indicted “for committing the crime of possession of dangerous drugs, without the right, with a view to consumption [of his] own.” DIICOT’s statement discloses that Khalifa had 18.53 grams of cannabis on him, in addition to a cannabis cigarette. Authorities said Khalifa’s criminal investigation has already been completed, and his indictment has been sent “to court for trial.” Reps for Khalifa have yet to respond to the indictment, but the rapper said this following his July arrest. “I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage. They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.” (People)
... Continue ReadingMatty Healy Thinks Making Next The 1975 Album About Taylor Swift Would Be “Obvious” And “Not Interesting”
During a recent appearance on the Doomscroll podcast, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy opened up about his recent high profile relationship with Taylor Swift, and shared his thoughts about potentially writing songs specifically about her. “Last year, I became a way more well-known public figure for loads of different reasons,” Healy admits, referring to a time when he was in the headlines for dating Swift, as well as making controversial remarks about Ice Spice and kissing his bandmate during a show in Malaysia that caused the entire festival to be canceled. “I think that a lot of artists, they become very interested in their lore,” Healy continued. “I think that that’s an obvious thing to draw from. And I’m just not interested in it. The idea of making a record about something that personally happened to me, that by the time I put it out is gonna be like two years old, it’s not interesting.” (Rolling Stone)
... Continue ReadingCardi B Recovering In Hospital From Medical Emergency, Cancels Appearance At ONE MusicFest
Cardi B shared a personal health update on Instagram on Wednesday (October 23) where the rap superstar revealed that she has recently been hospitalized due to an undisclosed medical emergency. That ailment has caused Cardi to subsequently cancel her upcoming headlining appearance at the ONE MusicFest in Atlanta this weekend. “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a medical emergency the last couple of days and I won’t be able to perform at ONE MusicFest,” Cardi wrote. “It breaks my heart that I won't get to see my fans this weekend and I really wish I could be there. Bardi Gang — thank you for understanding and I’ll be back better and stronger soon.” ONE Music Fest sent out their own Instagram announcement of the cancellation, encouraging Cardi’s fans to “keep her in our prayers for a full recovery! We are working hard to find a replacement at this late date.” (Variety)
... Continue ReadingBuenos Aires Police Have Raided Hotel Where Liam Payne Died
Authorities in Buenos Aires have raided the CasaSur Palermo Hotel where Liam Payne fell to his death on October 16. Argentine newspaper La Nacion reports that members of the police’s special investigations divisions entered the hotel on Wednesday (October 23) and seized evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the former One Direction singer’s death. Sources revealed to the paper that they were searching specifically for documentation, film records, and video around the time of the incident. Andrés Madrea, the lead on the case for the public prosecutor’s office, requested the raid, and Laura Bruniard, the judge overseeing criminal and “correctional” cases in the area, ordered the raid. Geoff Payne, the singer’s father, arrived in Buenos Aires earlier this week and met with Madrea, with La Nacion reporting that Payne asked Madrea to investigate his son’s death fully while offering to help in any way he could. (Us Weekly)
... Continue ReadingMachine Gun Kelly Announced As Halftime Performer At NFL’s Giants-Panthers Game In Germany
On Thursday (October 24), the NFL announced that Machine Gun Kelly will be the headliner during the halftime festivities at the New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers game taking place in Munich, Germany on November 10. The event will be held at Allianz Arena, which is the home of legendary soccer club Bayern Munich. MGK’s recent single, “Lonely Road,” features a collaboration with Jelly Roll, and interpolates John Denver’s country classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which has become a popular German gameday anthem. Tim Tubito, the NFL’s Director of Event and Game Presentation, says that Machine Gun Kelly’s performance will cap off “an incredible season of international games with a performance from one of the most dynamic talents in music today. We’re always striving to deliver world-class entertainment that resonates with our international fans.” (Variety)
... Continue ReadingFrench Montana Documentary Coming Soon To Paramount+
A new documentary on rapper French Montana is set to premiere on Paramount+ next month. The French Montana Story: For Khadija will hit the streaming service on November 19, following its theatrical premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary is directed by Mandon Lovett, and is produced by Live Nation Productions for MTV Entertainment Studios. The flim captures the rags-to-riches story of the Moroccan born hip-hop superstar who immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13, and was raised in the Bronx by a single mother after being abandoned by his father. “This is the best project I’ve ever worked on in my life,” said Montana. “It’s the first blueprint of an immigrant’s music dream, proving that anything is possible and it’s not about the awards, it’s about what we learn from the losses and sacrifices.” (Deadline)
... Continue ReadingDua Lipa’s Royal Albert Hall Show Featuring Elton John Set For TV Broadcast
On October 17, Dua Lipa gave a special one-off performance at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall, where the chart-topping pop superstar was accompanied by a 53-piece orchestra, a choir, and, most notably, Sir Elton John. The unique show was filmed and recorded to mark the memorable occasion, and the resulting concert film, An Evening with Dua Lipa, is set to be broadcast on December 15 on CBS (and on ITV in the U.K.) Lipa made the announcement with a post on Instagram on Wednesday (October 23), with the singer sharing a teaser clip from the show as well as stunning photos from throughout the night. I wanted to remember this show forever so we captured it to share with you too,” Lipa wrote in the caption. “ONE NIGHT ONLY with me, my band, The Heritage Orchestra and the one and only Elton John at Royal Albert Hall coming soon.” (Billboard)
... Continue ReadingSabrina Carpenter “Arrests” Millie Bobby Brown For “Being Too Hot”
During each show on Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour, the chart-topping pop superstar "arrests" someone in the crowd for "being too hot." During Tuesday night’s (October 22) performance in Atlanta, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown was the latest hottie to be taken into "custody" by Carpenter. "I’m really distracted right now because I see this gorgeous girl," the 25-year-old singer said from the stage. "I’ve fallen and I can’t get up. This girl is so hot." In fan captured footage of the exchange, Carpenter asked, "Who are you, what is your name?" as the arena’s camera revealed Millie Bobby Brown in the crowd. A caption of "you're under arrest for being too hot" was displayed over Brown's face, as the actress enthusiastically received her fuzzy pink handcuffs. "I’ve never fallen in love at a concert before but stranger things have happened," Carpenter said to complete the well-executed bit. (People)
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