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Aaron Carter, Former Child Pop Star, Found Dead at 34
Aaron Carter, the former child pop star, has died at the age of 34. According to TMZ, Carter’s body was found in a bathtub at his house in Lancaster, California on Saturday morning. A cause of death was not immediately clear, but police told TMZ that there was no indication of foul play. Related Video Carter hailed from Tampa, Florida, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter. Following in Nick’s footsteps, Aaron began performing at age seven and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 at age nine. His sophomore album, 2000’s Aaron’s Party (Come Get It), was certified 3x platinum after selling three million copies and hitting No. 4 on the Billboard 200. His follow-up third album, 2001’s Oh Aaron, also went platinum. Advertisement As the trend of boy bands fell out of ...
Aaron Carter, Singer and Brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, Dies at 34
Aaron Carter, singer, television personality and younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, died Saturday (Nov. 5). He was 34. A representative from his management team cofirmed his death to Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death was given. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told THR that a suspicious death took place at the address of Carter’s residence but could not confirm the identity. Representatives for Carter’s brother did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Born in Tampa, Fla., on December 7, 1987, Carter got his start opening for the Backstreet Boys on a 1997 tour, and his debut album, Aaron Carter, was released later that year, reaching gold status. His follow-up album, Aaron’s Party (Come an...
Diane Warren, Tyler Hilton and More React to Aaron Carter’s Death: ‘This Is Heartbreaking’
Aaron Carter, who rose to fame as a child pop star with hits like “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq,” died at the age of 34 on Saturday (Nov. 5). In the wake of his death, fellow artists and television stars paid tribute to Aaron, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys‘ Nick Carter. Carter’s manager confirmed his death to Billboard on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department also told The Hollywood Reporter that a suspicious death took place at Carter’s address but did not confirm the identity. “Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and Surviving it is not easy. RIP Aaron Carter,” legendary songwriter Diane Warren wrote on Twitter. Carter’s self-titled debut album was released in 1997, and it was followed by 2000’s...
Song of the Week: Avril Lavigne and YUNGBLUD Team Up for the Tender “I’m a Mess”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Avril Lavigne links up with YUNGBLUD for an heartfelt anthem. Fresh off dozens of US tour dates in support of Love Sux — as well as a major appearance at last month’s When We Were Young Festival — Avril Lavigne has returned with a new song, “I’m a Mess,” featuring fellow pop punk juggernaut YUNGBLUD. Avril’s 2022 album may have been titled Love Sux, but “I’m a Mess” is a love song through and through, and finds both Lavigne and YUNGBLUD longing for each other (or their respective partners) in a s...
Ally Brooke Had *This* To Say About a Potential Fifth Harmony Reunion
That’s my girl! Ally Brooke used TikTok to address questions about Fifth Harmony hypothetically getting back together on Thursday (Nov. 4). “When will Fifth Harmony have a reunion???” she wrote on the screen. Taking off her sunglasses, the singer then swaggeringly lip synced, “First off, b—h, mind your business!” as her definitive answer on the subject. While some fans wondered in the comments section about what prompted Brooke to make the video in the first place, others took it with either a grain of salt or a bit of hope. “Us harmonizers didn’t hear a no” while another declared, “Fifth harmony is dead, but I’m still holding hope for a reunion in the future” with a crossed fingers emoji. “Nah, we need a lauren and normani album first!” another follower argued, pointing to the respective ...
Harry Styles Concert In L.A. Postponed ‘Due to Band Illness’
Harry Styles’ scheduled concert Friday night (Nov. 4) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles has been pushed back by two days, after a bandmate became unwell. “Out of an abundance of caution,” reads an official statement from the venue, the date is rescheduled to Sunday (Nov. 6) “due to band illness.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. The message continues, “All additional show dates will play as scheduled,” noting an email from Ticketmaster will be sent directly to ticket holders with more information. Out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow’s Harry Styles show on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Kia Forum has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 6, 2022 due to band illness. All ...
Selena Gomez Calls Taylor Swift the ‘Most Influential Artist’ to Her Career: ‘She’s Definitely Inspired Me’
Selena Gomez opened up on her newly curated SiriusXM Radio channel on Thursday (Nov. 3) about one of the many reasons she admires Taylor Swift. “The most influential artist, for me, it is kind of Taylor,” the singer said of her bestie. “Not because she’s my friend, but she has been an artist that can transition into so many different genres and she is able to do it seamlessly and I admire that so much. And that’s so rare. I love her process and I just admire all the work that she’s done. She’s definitely inspired me.” While Swift pivoted back to diaristic pop with her latest record-smashing No. 1 album Midnights last month, Gomez’s most recent studio set remains 2020’s Rare, which contained her first No. 1 hit “Lose You to Love Me” as well as follow-up singles “Look At Her Now,” “Rare” and...
Adele Reveals How to Pronounce Her Name Correctly
Though Adele has been a household name for well over a decade, it turns out that not all of us have been pronouncing her name correctly. During a recent Q&A with fans (via People) promoting her music video for “I Drink Wine,” the superstar set the record straight. “Love that,” Adele said in response to a question submitted via video after a fellow Londoner pronounced her name “perfectly.” As the singer clarified, the correct way to say her name is “Uh-dale,” not “Ah-dell.” So, put a slight emphasis on the second syllable the next time you say Adele’s name. Got it? Watch the video below at around the 21:45 mark to hear the proper pronunciation. Adele is the latest high-profile artist to issue a correction about the pronunciation of their name. In September, Nickelback’s lead singer...
Everything But the Girl Announce First New Album in Over 20 Years
Everything But the Girl, the husband and wife pop duo who released 11 records between 1984 and 1999 before going on indefinite hiatus, have announced their first new album in over 20 years. Vocalist Tracey Thorn and multi-instrumentalist/producer Ben Watt broke the news on social media. “Just thought you’d like to know that Ben and I have made a new Everything But The Girl album,” Thorn wrote on Twitter. “It’ll be out next spring.” The band also created an Instagram account for the first time to add, “For our first post, we thought you’d like to know we’ve made a new Everything But The Girl album. It’ll be out next spring. Love, Ben and Tracey.” Check out those posts below. Advertisement Related Video Everything But the Girl made their name with jazz-inflected “sophisti-pop” before achievi...
“His Fans Are Unlike Any Other Fans”: 5 Harry Styles Openers on What It’s Like to Open for Harry Styles
There’s nothing else quite like a Harry Styles concert. As anyone who has found themself in Harry’s House over the years can attest, these events have their own distinct color. There’s rituals and inside jokes, like the conga line during “Treat People With Kindness.” There are consistent accessories, no matter what city Styles has set up in — boas, sparkles, glitter, and phenomenal suits tend to abound — and the sense of community from arena to arena is tangible. Before the moment Harry Styles steps (or is rolled) onstage, another act has a critical role to play. A support act for Styles has the responsibility of setting the tone and kicking things off for the enormous, eager crowds, often filled with people who have been waiting in their claimed spots in the pit for hours already. As Styl...
Hello? Turns Out We’ve Been Pronouncing Adele’s Name Wrong This Whole Time
Adele took a moment time during a recent Q&A with fans celebrating her luxurious “I Drink Wine” video to praise one questioner who did something hardly anyone has done during the singer’s entire career: pronounce her name right. After screening the visual for a packed house, the star generously took questions for nearly an hour, including one that included the nomenclature revelation. When Annie from London beamed in for a long-distance video question — with a full glass of rosé in hand, naturally — she had a thoughtful question about whether the singer’s perspective on her journey to self love during the recording of her 25 album changed while writing 30. “Cheers babe, luv ya!” Annie said sparklingly. “Where’s she from, Enfield or something? Love that,” Adele asked during the “Happy H...
P!nk Hits the Produce Aisle In Hilarious Promo For ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again’ Single
P!nk has found a creative way to get the word out about her upcoming single, “Never Gonna Not Dance Again.” In a brief promo video that dropped on Wednesday morning (Nov. 2), the singer slips into a red apron — over a sparkly pink tank top and fat gold chain — to hawk her latest brand extension. “Excuse me, would you like to try a free sample? They’re spicy as f–k!,” she says while snapping gum and manning the sample station for her mouth-singeing line of crunchy snacks in the produce aisle. No, she hasn’t fallen on hard times. The funny promo bit is part of the set-up for “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” which was produced by Grammy-winners Max Martin and Shellback, who co-wrote the song with P!nk. The track is described in a release as “a euphoric and joyful ode to dancing through the hard...
