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Britney Spears Rips Christina Aguilera for Silence on Conservatorship
For the first time in 13 years, Britney Spears is able to speak her mind without reservation. On Friday night, she called out fellow pop singer Christina Aguilera for staying silent about her conservatorship. Spears and Aguilera’s history dates back nearly 30 years, as the two first met one another as members of the Mickie Mouse Club in 1992. A few years later, the two were famously pitted as rivals during the height of the late 90’s pop music explosion. Prior to last week’s court ruling ending Spears’ 13-year conservatorship, Aguilera voiced her support for the #FreeBritney movement. In a statement released in June, Aguilera wrote, “These past few days I’ve been thinking about Britney and everything she is going through. It is unacceptable that any woman, or human, wanting to be in c...
Adele Unleashes Long-Awaited New Album 30: Stream
Adele has shared her long-awaited new album 30 via Columbia Records. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. Led by No. 1 hit single “Easy on Me,” the album is the songstress’ fourth, and first in over six years since the release of 2015’s 25. Much of the LP’s subject matter details the emotion surrounding her split from ex-husband Simon Konecki, whom she divorced in 2021. In an interview with Apple Music, the superstar explained that she rejected her label’s advice to pander to the TikTok generation with her new music. “If everyone’s making music for the TikTok, who’s making the music for my generation? Who’s making the music for my peers?” she asked. “I will do that job gladly. I’d rather cater to people that are on my level in terms of, like, the amount of time we’ve spent on Earth ...
Hear a Snippet of Ariana Grande & Kid Cudi’s ‘Just Look Up’ From ‘Don’t Look Up’ Movie
Netflix’s Don’t Look Up already has a stacked cast, including Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Leonardo DiCaprio and more. Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi also have roles in the film — set to release Dec. 10 — and they lent their musical talents to the movie’s soundtrack too, collaborating on the song “Just Look Up,” which fans can preview below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The brief teaser of the song — which was nominated at Wednesday night’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards for song – onscreen performance — features Grande’s signature vocals belting out a high note as footage from the film plays. Both Grande and Cudi have writing credits for the song, in addition to Nicholas Britell and Taura Stintson. The summary of the movie read...
Ed Sheeran Beaming Into Pokémon Go Universe For Special Performance
Ed Sheeran is getting ready to Pokémon Go into the AR world for a special performance on the wildly popular mobile game from Niantic. Sheeran announced the collab early Thursday morning (Nov. 18), revealing, “I’m going to be performing a couple of songs from = (Equals) on @pokemongoapp,” along with a special appearance from Ed’s favorite Pokémon, a sunglasses-wearing Squirtle. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The PG folks also had some fun with the unexpected virtual link-up in a cheeky post on the game’s official site, unveiling the event with a series of puns using Sheeran’s song titles. “We might have some ‘Bad Habits,’ but listening to Ed Sheeran songs isn’t one of them! They’re just so ‘Perfect,’ they give us ‘Shivers.’ But enough ‘Thinking Out Loud’… We’re excited to announ...
P!nk Shares Photo Following ‘Brutal’ Hip Surgery: ‘I’m Learning the Gift of Accepting Help’
P!nk is counting her blessings following what the singer described as a “brutal’ hip surgery that has made her appreciate those who are facing the hardest challenges in life. In a lengthy Instagram post, the singer known for her high-flying acrobatic performances flashed a smile as she described the grueling process of rehabbing from the medical procedure. Explore Explore P!nk See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “This is what 9 hours of sleep and cuddles from my kiddos looks like 7 days post hip surgery!!,” the 42-year-old star wrote. “I have to say thank you to everyone at The Steadman Clinic in Vail and Dr. Philippon for taking such good care of me. Because I’m married to an athlete who has hundreds of surgeries, I get to meet some of the worlds greatest...
Taylor Swift Shares “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)”: Stream
In the just-under-a-year (!) since she surprise-released her ninth studio album, evermore, Taylor Swift has become well-aware of her title as the reigning queen of Sad Girl Autumn. To really drive that point home, the Scooter Braun kryptonite has shared yet another version of her 2012 masterpiece, “All Too Well” — this time, it’s Swift’s new 10-minute version, now recorded live at Aaron Dessner’s Long Pond Studios. At the risk of being almost too on-the-nose, this recording has been titled “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version).” “We hear Long Pond Studios is a great place to spend #SadGirlAutumn,” the official Taylor Nation Twitter account teased on Wednesday (November 17th), referencing last year’s live performance of folklore recorded at the same spac...
R.I.P. Philip Margo, Singer of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” Dead at 79
Philip Margo, longtime member of The Tokens — the doo-wop vocal group most famous for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” — has died. He was 79. According to his family, Margo passed away in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a stroke. Margo was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 1st, 1942 to parents Leon and Ruth Margules, five years before his brother and future bandmate Mitch Margo. Advertisement Related Video He and his younger brother were both recruited to join The Tokens five years after the group’s 1955 formation at Abraham Lincoln High School. Originally called The Linc-Tones, the group’s name was officially changed once the Margo brothers joined the line-up and helped establish its enduring sound. By early 1961, The Tokens had released their single “Tonight I Fell In Love,” which land...
Lil Nas X Bathes in Baby Daddy Drama on Maury: Watch
Who is the father? The question sits at the heart of Lil Nas X‘s shockingly dramatic new appearance on Maury, where the words, “Maury, can you bring my man out?” toppled dominos leading to paternity tests, lie detectors, and fights — all while leaving us wondering if Maury is even entirely real. Lil Nas X, who appears under his real name Montero, says he was football teammates with Yai when they became lovers. To his great surprise, he learned that Yai was married with a child. Now, he wants Maury’s help in confronting that spouse and learning the true identity of the baby’s father. Watch the video below. Montrose and Yai first appeared on screen together in the music video for “THAT’S WHAT I WANT,” from his fantastic debut album Montero. That record’s collab...
Adele Leaves Us in Shambles With Living Room Performance of ‘To Be Loved’: Watch
Adele belted her heart out (and broke ours) during a six-minute video of her singing “To Be Loved,” which she released Wednesday (Nov. 17) on her socials. The British pop superstar gave fans their first proper listen to the song before it officially arrives Friday, along with the rest of her fourth studio album 30. During her One Night Only television special that aired Sunday on CBS, Adele performed four songs from the album: her current Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Easy on Me,” along with the premieres of “I Drink Wine,” “Hold On” and “Love Is a Game.” In the interview portion of the primetime special with Oprah Winfrey, Adele revealed that she had played “To Be Loved” and other tracks from her forthcoming LP to her estranged father before he died in the spring. Explo...
iHeartRadio Will Only Play the ‘Taylor’s Version’ of Taylor Swift’s Albums
Taylor Swift isn’t the only one leaning into the Taylor’s Version era. While the singer is busy promoting the 30-track re-recorded version of her beloved Red album, the nation’s largest chain of radio stations, iHeartRadio, announced on Tuesday (Nov. 16) that fans listening to their 850 stations will only be able to hear the revamped titles on their network. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “iHeartRadio is replacing all of Taylor’s previous albums with the Taylor’s Version of each of them as Taylor releases each project, and will play only Taylor’s Version of her songs on the air,” read a story from iHeartRadio. “Whenever Taylor re-records a new track, we immediately replace the old versions. Our stations will always deliver songs that artists are eager to share an...
How UPSAHL Coped with Breakup Anxiety
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS It’s common to struggle with anxiety following a difficult breakup, something UPSAHL knows all too well. She joined Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to discuss how she dealt with being in her feelings. Advertisement Related Video One of the things that is so difficult about breakups is how central our relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be in our lives. Thus when we have a split, it can feel like our whole being has been undermined. UPSAHL talks about feeling like her sense of self was so rattled that she was having an “identity crisis.” In this episode of Going There, she reveals h...
Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship — But What’s Next?
11/16/2021 On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we break down what a post-conservatorship future could look like for the pop star. 11/16/2021 From ‘Framing Britney Spears,’ an image captured by Spears’ assistant Felicia Culotta from behind the scenes during the shoot for the “Lucky” music video in 2000. FX On Friday, a Los Angeles judge terminated Britney Spears‘ conservatorship after nearly 14 years. But that’s just the beginning of what might be next on Spears’ journey. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith break down what a post-conservatorship future could look like for the pop star. Will she have to walk on eggshells in order to maintain her freedom? And will she ever perform again — or does she even want to? Explore See latest videos, charts a...
