Popular music

Lady Gaga Oreos are an extra-sweet mystery wrapped in an enigmatic pink wafer

So, here I am, listening to the soundtrack to “A Star Is Born” (2018 version, naturally) in my home office,…

March 9, 2021

Paul McCartney memoir due out in November

Paul McCartney’s memoir, “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present,” will be released Nov. 2. The 78-year-old will trace his life…

February 24, 2021

Music

Taylor Swift surprises fans with another album due tonight

“To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs,” Swift wrote in social media posts Thursday morning. “I’ve never…

December 10, 2020

Music

All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special

Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” available Friday on Apple TV+.Apple TV+ via AP…

December 4, 2020

Music

Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments

South Korean K-pop group BTS members salute to their national flag during a ceremony marking the National Youth Day at…

October 14, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Grateful’: Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik

“To try put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel…

September 24, 2020

Music

Elton John announces new North American dates for final tour

After postponing several shows because of the coronavirus pandemic, Elton John announced Wednesday that his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour”…

September 23, 2020

Film

Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself

Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. She will direct and co-write with “Juno” screenwriter Diablo Cody.Evan…

September 15, 2020

Music

Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth

“I’m going back to the South, I’m going back where my roots ain’t watered down,” Beyoncé sings, opening the track.…

June 20, 2020

Film

Whitney Houston biopic in the works

“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” will follow Houston from obscurity to pop stardom and promises to be “frank about the…

April 22, 2020

Music

Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020

“With many events throughout the world already canceled, and upon direction from health officials in an effort to keep fans…

April 17, 2020

Music

Singer Pink says she had COVID-19, gives $1M to relief funds

In a pair of tweets, she said she and her 3-year-old son were displaying symptoms two weeks ago, and she…

April 4, 2020

Music

Selena Gomez reveals bipolar diagnosis to Miley Cyrus

Gomez spoke about her diagnosis during a 20-minute conversation Friday on Cyrus’ “Bright Minded” series on Instagram. The singer says…

April 4, 2020

Music

Pop star Katy Perry reveals a happy secret – she’s pregnant

The 35-year-old pop star showed off her growing baby bump at the end of the video for her latest song…

March 5, 2020

Music

Demi Lovato to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl

NFL and Fox on Thursday announced the performance, which will take place ahead of the game Feb. 2 at Hard…

January 16, 2020

Music

Justin Bieber says he’s battling Lyme disease

In an Instagram post Wednesday, the pop star wrote that “it’s been a rough couple years but (I’m) getting the…

January 9, 2020

Music

Justin Bieber to launch docu-series on YouTube in January

YouTube announced Tuesday that “Justin Bieber: Seasons” will debut Jan. 27. The 10-episode series will follow the pop star while…

December 31, 2019

Music

25 years later, Mariah Carey’s Christmas original is No.1

Billboard announced that the song topped this week’s chart, giving Carey her 19th No. 1 of her career. She is…

December 17, 2019

Music

Review: Liam Payne stumbles badly with embarrassing debut CD

This cover image released by Capitol Records shows “lp1” by Liam Payne.Capitol Records via AP Payne’s 17-track “LP1” never really…

December 8, 2019

Music

Beatles album cover photographer Robert Freeman dies at 82

A statement on The Beatles’ official website announced Freeman’s death Friday but didn’t give a cause. Born in 1936, Freeman…

November 9, 2019

Music

Lizzo extends the writing credits for her hit ‘Truth Hurts’

“Truth Hurts” features the popular line, “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch,” which originated…

October 23, 2019

Music

Houston, Notorious B.I.G. nominated for rock hall of fame

Notorious B.I.G., left, and Whitney Houston are among the 16 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s…

October 15, 2019

Books

Book World: Andrew Ridgeley reminisces about George Michael and the meteoric rise of Wham!

Wham!, George Michael & Me: A Memoirdu1-i-syn From 1982 to its final concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986, the high-spirited…

October 9, 2019

Music

Youngest of musical Hanson brothers injured in Tulsa crash

The 33-year-old Hanson said in posts on Twitter, Facebook and the Tulsa-based band’s website that he is recovering after suffering…

October 5, 2019