Is pop music now too reliant on gossip?

theweek.com As the internet continues to dissect Taylor Swift's latest album, its litany of metaphors and coded references to her personal life and previous relationships is coming…

Tate McRae Covers Ariana Grande’s ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ at London Concert: Watch

billboard.com Tate McRae slowed things down at her recent concert in London for a stripped-back cover of Ariana Grande‘s “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).” In a clip from the…

Dua Lipa Makes History on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart at Nos. 1, 2 & 3

billboard.com Blink and you might’ve missed it: Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” inched onto Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart a week ago at No. 42, from one day of activity. A week…

Every Artist With 100 or More Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits

billboard.com Debuting a song on the Billboard Hot 100 is a highlight of any musician’s career. It’s Billboard’s premier songs chart after all, and the stars often must align in order to…

The Weeknd Has Now Charted More Than 100 Songs on the Hot 100 Thanks to Future & Metro Boomin Collabs

billboard.com The Weeknd has achieved numerous Billboard chart achievements, including seven No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. Now he marks…

‘Quiet On Set’: Bill Maher Calls Nickelodeon ‘Neverland Ranch With Craft Services’ While Also Calling Out Disney

thewrap.com On this week’s “Real Time” on HBO, Bill Maher addressed the recent “Quiet on Set” documentary, which explored sexual exploitation of children from Nickelodeon programming.…

From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa, women artists are ushering in ‘Pop Girl Spring’

aol.com Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Recently reinstated Beautycounter CEO is purchasing the company back from The Carlyle Group, Democrats in Congress are growing frustrated…

Did Taylor Swift reference Travis Kelce on new album? Lyrics raise eyebrows

newsweek.com Taylor Swift's much-anticipated 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), has finally been released—and fans have already spotted what seems to be a reference to…

Kim Kardashian shares cryptic post amid Kanye West battery news

newsweek.com Kim Kardashian posted a song with poignant lyrics to her Instagram account on Wednesday, the same day it was reported that her ex-husband, Kanye "Ye" West, was named as a…

‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’ Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Film Fest

variety.com Mercury Studios and Utopia Originals have announced the premiere of the feature-length documentary “Linda Perry: Let It Die Here,” which will make its debut at the upcoming…

The millennial makeup mistakes that age you, according to beauty expert

newsweek.com Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, millennials, but some of your tried-and-tested makeup techniques may be doing you a disservice. Fear not, though, as beauty expert Shira…

Jon M. Chu Is Turning 'Crazy Rich Asians' into a Broadway Musical

vanityfair.com Crazy Rich Asians is going from page to screen to stage. Variety reports that a musical version of the hit romantic comedy is currently being developed, with director Jon M.…

Jon M. Chu to Develop ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway Musical From Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures

thewrap.com “Crazy Rich Asians” is coming to Broadway. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures announced Wednesday that filmmaker Jon M. Chu, who directed their 2018 blockbuster romantic comedy…

Ariana Grande Celebrates Her ‘Most Beautiful’ Nonna’s History-Making Hot 100 Chart Achievement

billboard.com Ariana Grande loves her Nonna! The pop superstar took to Instagram on Tuesday (April 16) to celebrate her grandmother Marjorie Grande’s history-making chart achievement.…

Donald Glover Addresses Rumored Kid Cudi Tension: ‘I’m Not Here for the Beef’

billboard.com Beef is the flavor of the month in hip-hop these days. With feuds simmering across the genre, Donald Glover decided to clear the air on his rumored tension with Kid Cudi.…

‘Poohniverse’ of twisted public domain characters including Bambi and Pinocchio is planned as copyrights expire on popular cartoon personas

fortune.com The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is…

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

apnews.com The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is…

Donald Glover Announces 2 Childish Gambino Albums Are on the Way

billboard.com It’s been more than four years since the last Childish Gambino album, but Donald Glover appears to be set on ending the drought soon. Glover hosted a Gilga Radio stream on…

Dua Lipa Set as ‘SNL’ Host and Musical Guest in May

hollywoodreporter.com After a shortened 2022-23 season, Saturday Night Live returned a bit later than usual to kick off its 2023-24 run. The writers strike affected both the end of last season…

'Wicked' spectacles, merger gossip and movie industry woes at CinemaCon 2024

latimes.com Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo introduce Universal Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Movie theaters need more movies. Will…

Record Label Market Share Q1 2024: Warner Records Posts Huge Gains While Universal Enters a New Era

billboard.com What a difference a year — or a couple of months with a massive label shakeup — can make. The reorganization of the Universal Music Group that occurred in February — which…

Taylor Swift’s music has mysteriously reappeared on TikTok

fastcompany.com Swifties and influencers alike will be glad to learn that Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok. It’s a surprise move that comes after all Swift’s songs were removed from…

Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Aficionado Ariana Grande Consulted on What Lines to Keep: “That’s Bible”

hollywoodreporter.com Less than 24 hours after unveiling exclusive Wicked footage in Las Vegas, filmmaker Jon M. Chu found his way into the spotlight of another CinemaCon stage inside Caesars…

Ariana Grande Shares Selfies With ‘Wicked’ Co-Stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh & Ethan Slater: ‘My Loves’

billboard.com Ariana Grande is dancing through life as she begins the promotional cycle for Wicked. Two months after the project’s first trailer premiered during the 2024 Super Bowl in…

‘Wicked’ Director Had to Wait for Strikes to End Before Filming ‘Defying Gravity’

thewrap.com Jon M. Chu sat down for an interview on stage at CinemaCon to discuss the making of his upcoming musical “Wicked” and talked about how one of the Broadway show’s most iconic…

Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok, despite platform’s ongoing UMG dispute

techcrunch.com After 10 weeks of being absent from the platform, Taylor Swift’s music has returned to TikTok — or at least her more recent songs and “Taylor’s Version” cuts, since she owns…

Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album’s release

aol.com Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok following an ongoing dispute with her music distributor Universal Music Group over royalties. The return of her songs on the popular…

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok, ahead of her next album due out on April 19, after UMG pulled her songs as part of an ongoing dispute with TikTok

variety.com In a surprise move, Taylor Swift‘s songs have returned to TikTok after a 10-week hiatus amid a licensing dispute between the app and Universal Music Group. As of Thursday…

Ariana Grande Gets Cozy With Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater & More ‘Wicked’ Castmates at CinemaCon

billboard.com Goodness knows, Ariana Grande has a lot of love for her Wicked castmates. The 30-year-old pop star joined Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Michell Yeoh in…