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‘N Sync on Scrapped ‘Star Wars’ Cameo and “It’s Gonna Be Me” Meme
‘N Sync, who recently reunited for a new song, is reflecting on their time as a group, including a scrapped movie cameo, band memes and their favorite songs. The boy band, which consists of Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, recently appeared on a Hot Ones episode to kick off […]
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Taylor Swift Reveals ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Complete Tracklist, Including Vault Songs
While fans were having the wildest dreams trying to solve puzzles to reveal the vault tracks on Taylor Swift’s upcoming 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album, the pop star has finally uncovered the titles of the bonus songs as well as the album’s complete tracklist. Swift took to social media Wednesday to share photos of the album’s […]
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THR’s Platinum Players on Their Favorite Films, TV Shows, Albums and More
The Hollywood Reporter named its top 25 Platinum Players in music, and below some of the top-performing acts — from Kim Petras to Coco Jones — share their favorite films of the year, top album of the year and say how they hope the music industry will change for the better. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE […]
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Eric Clapton Raises $2M for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Campaign in California
Eric Clapton performed at a fundraiser for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a private estate in Brentwood near Los Angeles. The event raised $2.2 million for Kennedy: $1 million for the campaign and $1.2 million for a PAC supporting the candidate. “I am deeply grateful to Eric Clapton for bringing his musical artistry […]
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Halle Berry Says She Told Drake “No” When He Asked Her for Permission to Use Her Getting Slimed for His Song Cover
Halle Berry is speaking out about Drake’s new single cover for “Slime You Out.” The rapper released his new song, which marks his first collaboration with SZA and is the first from his upcoming album For All the Dogs, on Friday. The cover of the single features an image of Berry getting slimed at the […]
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Maren Morris on Why Coming Up in Country Music Is “Like Indoctrination” and Feeling “Safe” Performing Live With Taylor Swift
Maren Morris says somewhat reluctantly leaving country music as she grapples with how the industry she grew up in can not only feel “like indoctrination” but has evolved following Donald Trump’s presidency. Morris’ last year has seen her calling out conservative elements of the country music genre, garnering her a few headlines amid high-profile clashes. […]
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SZA’s Manager on MTV VMA Artist of the Year Snub: “It’s Disrespectful”
When the MTV Video Music Awards announced its nominations last month, no one was surprised when Taylor Swift and SZA were the top contenders. But heads turned when SZA’s name was missing from the artist of the year category after the star launched one of the year’s top albums with SOS, both a critical and […]
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VMAs: Nicki Minaj Teases New Song, Strips Down During “Last Time I Saw You” Performance
In addition to serving as the emcee for the 2023 VMAs, Nicki Minaj performed during the awards show, even treating fans to a preview of a new song at the end of her solo performance of “Last Time I Saw You.” Minaj initially took the stage at the top of Tuesday night’s 2023 MTV Video […]
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Kamala Harris: “Hip-Hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”
Kamala Harris invited some of rap’s top artists, from Lil Wayne to Slick Rick, to perform on Saturday at her home in Washington, D.C., for what she called “the first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States.” Harris celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop from a stage built […]
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Kamala Harris to Honor 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop With Event at Her D.C. Residence
Vice President Kamala Harris is throwing a house party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Harris is partnering with the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban for the event taking place Saturday at her residence in Washington, D.C. Dozens of artists will participate, including Common, MC Lyte, Jeezy and Roxanne Shante. […]
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LL Cool J, Mick Fleetwood, Lukas Nelson and More to Perform at Benefit Event for Maui Wildfire Victims
LL Cool J, Gretchen Rhodes, Mick Fleetwood and Lukas Nelson are among several artists performing in the #MauiStrong livestream event benefiting those impacted by the Maui wildfires. The event, hosted by KCRW’s Elvis Mitchell and Jimmy Jam, will be streamed live Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Ziggy Marley’s YouTube channel. Other celebrities participating […]
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2023 CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson Leads With 9 Nominations
For a second consecutive year, Lainey Wilson is the most-nominated act at the Country Music Association Awards. And this time she’s competing for the top prize: entertainer of the year. The rising country star earned nine nominations, including album of the year for Bell Bottom Country, song of the year for “Heart Like a Truck,” […]
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