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Lady Gaga Reveals Her Biden Inauguration Dress Was Bulletproof
Lady Gaga stopped by the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night to revisit her performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, and revealed that the dress she wore for the historic moment was actually bulletproof. Watch the interview below. After receiving an exuberant standing ovation from the audience upon her entrance, the pop star dished about what it was like to sing the National Anthem on the steps of the Capitol Building, describing it as “one of the proudest moments [she’s] ever had as a musician and a performer.” “I had two minutes and thirty seconds to talk to the whole world,” she said, “and I thought it might be a good opportunity to sing to everybody. You know, not just to President Biden’s fans and to the people that voted for him, but to the whole world. Because ...
Stanning BTS: 2021 American Music Awards
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS BTS had a monumental night at the 2021 AMAs with sweeping wins across the board and two stunning energetic performances. Join Kayla & Bethany as they discuss their historic wins and performances of “My Universe” and “Butter.” Advertisement Related Video We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Listen to the latest Stanning BTS episode above. Then you can show how hard you stan Stanning BTS with the Iconic ARMY T-shirt, now on sale at the Consequence Shop or via the buy-now button below — available in two new colors! Use code BTS15 for 15% off. Stanning BTS is a biweekly podcast about any...
Lady Gaga Talks Tony Bennett and His Alzheimer’s Battle: ‘Music Is a Miracle’
Lady Gaga can vouch for Tony Bennett as a friend, a collaborator, and an inspiration. And if Gaga has a say in it, Bennett should also be respected as a “remarkable human being” for his civil rights action and mastery of jazz. On Tuesday night (Nov. 23), Gaga stopped by The Last Show for a chat with its host Stephen Colbert. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news When conversation shifted to Bennett, Gaga shifted gears. “He is a remarkable human being, he served our country, he also marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he used to sneak Duke Ellington into the back of hotels to play jazz music all night long,” she recounted. “His commitment to civil rights, and to humanity, is something that he has taught me from a young age to take with me in all ...
Jim and Sasha Allen ‘Won’t Give Up’ on ‘The Voice’ Eliminations: Watch
Jim and Sasha Allen stepped into eliminations on NBC’s The Voice with a performance that couldn’t have been more appropriate. The father and son duo performed Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” Prophetic? Maybe. Earlier, during the Top 10 results show, the Team Ariana pair slipped into the drop zone with a performance of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” When all was said and done, it came down to the Newtown, Connecticut natives and Team Kelly Clarkson’s Gymani, who covered Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Tell Me Something Good.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news America voted, and there could be only one survivor of the Instant save. Actually two: Jim and Sasha Allen. As the credits rolled, a weepy Ariana Grande bolted onto the stage to hug her brood. Immediatel...
Hailey Mia Tugs the Heart Strings With Sia Cover on ‘The Voice’: Watch
Age and injury are no obstacles to Hailey Mia. The 13-year-old New Jersey native is the youngest contestant in the current season of NBC’s The Voice, but she’s never out of her depth. Mia was born with a rare condition called double elevator palsy, which has required eye surgery to correct deteriorating vision in her right eye. Now she’s in the home stretch of The Voice, having impresses the coaches and viewers since the Blind Auditions. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following her first appearance, Kelly Clarkson stole the youngster from Team Ariana in what, with the benefit of hindsight, appears to be a shrewd move. For her live performance Monday (Nov. 22) for The Voice Top 11, Mia tackled one of the toughest challenges going for a singer: ...
Adele’s ‘30’ Is Rocketing to No. 1 on U.K. Chart
Adele’s 30 (Columbia) is showing a clean pair of heels in the U.K. race to No. 1. The British singer’s fourth solo album opens-up what should be an unassailable lead in the U.K., as it rolls towards the biggest opening week for any album in 2021. Pop music fans have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches, with blockbuster sets from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and a reunited ABBA dropping in quick succession. Adele’s latest album will likely be the juggernaut that towers above them all in the U.K. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, 30 is outselling rest of the Top 40 combined. Explore Explore Adele See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At the halfway stage, 30 has logged 167,000 U.K. chart sales, and is closing in on ABBA’s Voyage, which...
JoJo Siwa Is Flawless In ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Grand Final: Watch
JoJo Siwa might as well go by the name of “twinkle-toes,” following her do-it-all efforts throughout this season of Dancing With The Stars. On a night when the mirrorball trophy was decided, the teen celebrity was back to her glittering best Monday with two perfect performances, including a tango/cha cha fusion, which she nailed with her dance partner Jenna Johnson to Icona Pop’s “I Love It”. [embedded content] The judged love it too. Explore Explore JoJo Siwa See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “You’ve just proved it doesn’t matter if it’s two girls dancing together, two guys, if it’s good dancing magic happens,” Len Goodman enthused. His fellow judge Bruno Tonioli described the performance as “nuclear fusion.” The pair also danced a freestyle to Lady Gag...
Taylor Swift’s 10-Minute “All Too Well” Sets Record for Longest Billboard No. 1 Hit
Everyone knows the key to a pop hit is keeping it short and sweet — unless you’re Taylor Swift. Today, the long-awaited, recently released 10-minute version of fan-favorite Swift track “All Too Well” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting the record for the longest song ever to do so. The original recording of “All Too Well,” from Swift’s 2012 album Red, ran for five and a half minutes, but that version was cut down from what she originally wrote. The release of Red (Taylor’s Version) saw the full track come to light in all its post-breakup, maybe-Jake-Gyllenhaal-is-a-creep glory, and with the addition of such revelatory lyrics as “I’ll get older but your lovers stay my age,” we can see why the track is shifting units. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Versi...
10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: FKA Twigs, Alesso, 100 Gecs & More
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered. These 10 tracks from artists like FKA Twigs, Alesso, 100 Gecs and more will get you energized to take on the week. Pop any of these gems into your personal playlists — or scroll to the end of the post for for a custom playlist of all 10. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news FKA Twigs and Central Cee, “Measure of a Man” [embedded content] FKA Twigs teams with British rapper Central Cee for her haunting new song “Measure of a Man,” complete with potent lyrics (“Nobody feels the pain behind the love you show/Nobody feels the burden that is yours alone”) and a dramatically compelling vo...
Adele Shares Tearful On-Stage Reunion with Beloved Teacher: Watch
Adele celebrated the release of her new album, 30, with the ITV special An Audience with Adele on Sunday night. Filmed November 6th at the London Palladium, the event found the singer performing a number of tracks off her new album while also fielding questions from celebrity audience members like Emma Watson, David Tennant, Mel B, Dua Lipa, and more. One thing Adele wasn’t expecting, however, was for a reunion with her old English teacher to be part of the evening. Emma Thompson served as the plant, asking Adele if she had someone in her youth who “supported you and inspired you, or sort of protected you from all the trials and tribulations of life and inspired you to go on?” This led the pop star to discuss Miss McDonald, “a teacher at Chestnut Grove who taught me English.” Apparent...
Adele Gobsmacked, Teary During Onstage Reunion With Childhood English Teacher: ‘It Was Just Heaven’
Take it easy on Adele, she’s having a moment. The normally unflappable singer got verklempt during the taping of her ITV An Audience With Adele special at London’s Palladium earlier this month when actress Emma Thompson asked if she could remember anyone from her past who supported, inspired or protected her as a child. Explore Explore Adele See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As it turns out, it was a leading question. Adele said that person was her teacher at London’s Chestnut Grove Academy, Ms. McDonald, who left the school when she was in 8th grade. But not before she left a serious impression on Adele, getting her “really into” literature and arranging “street dance” performances in the cafeteria. “She was so bloody cool. So engaging. She really made ...
Justin Bieber Posts Sweet Birthday Tribute to Brother Jaxon: ‘My Precious Little Bro’
Justin Bieber got emotional while celebrating his little brother’s birthday. “I sit here and look at all of these photos and I’m reminded of how much I love you my precious little bro,” Bieber wrote over the weekend along with a series of pics of the singer with 12-year-old Jaxon, his half sibling from father Jeremy’s previous relationship. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I am so proud of you. I can’t believe you are 12 years old! You are such an amazing , sweet, handsome, special boy and I’m honored to be your big brother,” JB added. In the snaps on Bieber’s Insta he cuddles in bed with Jaxon, they make silly faces, ride around on their matching dirt bikes and skateboards and frolic in the waves. The celebration came after Bieber announced new dates for his Justice World ...
