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Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make historyKendrick Lamarās āNot Like Usā topped Apple Musicās global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
Read full article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreHollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturdayās inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metalās Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J.
Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion show
Read full article: Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion showLuxury Italian fashion house Gucci has brought glitz and glamor to London's Tate Moden museum with a star-studded cruise collection show.
What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'This weekās new streaming entertainment releases include the return of āHacksā on Max and the new Jerry Seinfeld movie āUnfrostedā on Netflix.
Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastating
Read full article: Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastatingPerforming in the U.S. for international musicians just got a lot more complicated.
Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June
Read full article: Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in JuneOrganizers of the Glastonbury Festival have announced the lineup so far for arguably the worldās most famous music festival.
From āThe Bodyguardā to āBarbieā: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?
Read full article: From āThe Bodyguardā to āBarbieā: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?The music of āBarbieā has become its own blockbuster, earning three Grammys, one Golden Globe, and two Oscar nominations in the original song category ā more than any other film this year.
Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life
Read full article: Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' lifeTrevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career, the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards.
SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night
Read full article: SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big nightWomen lead the major categories at the Grammys this year, with names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria MonƩt, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark topping the list.
Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
Read full article: Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to knowThe 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching ā and it's never too early to plan your viewing experience.
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Read full article: Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nominationThe āBarbieā power ballad āIām Just Kenā and AP and Frontlineās documentary ā20 Days in Mariupolā just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination.
Adele praises influential women after being honored at THR's Women in Entertainment gala
Read full article: Adele praises influential women after being honored at THR's Women in Entertainment galaAdele paid homage to the many women ā including her mother, grandmother and aunts -- who helped shape her world and personality since was a child.
Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in January
Read full article: Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in JanuaryThe āMacbethā-inspired immersive theater experience āSleep No Moreā that is hosted in three empty, hulking warehouse spaces in downtown New York City will say goodbye early next year on its 5,000 performance.
How the āBarbieā soundtrack came together, according to mastermind Mark Ronson
Read full article: How the āBarbieā soundtrack came together, according to mastermind Mark RonsonFinding the sound of āBarbie,ā one of 2023ās biggest blockbusters, a film with such a rich visual palette, was no easy task.
Versace reaches for the stars with glittery Hollywood show
Read full article: Versace reaches for the stars with glittery Hollywood showDecamping from her usual base in Milan to show her wares in Los Angeles ā only three days before the Oscars ā Donatella Versace says she was inspired by the energy, glamour and power of Hollywood.
New this week: Will Smith, 'Pinocchio' and 'George & Tammy'
Read full article: New this week: Will Smith, 'Pinocchio' and 'George & Tammy'This weekās new entertainment releases include Will Smithās comeback campaign in the Antoine Fuqua movie āEmancipation,ā a documentary about Broadway star Idina Menzel, the video game āDragon Quest Treasuresā and a TV series exploring the tumultuous relationship between country music stars Tammy Wynette and George Jones.
Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener charts
Read full article: Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener chartsThe smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber āStayā topped Apple Musicās global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'
Read full article: New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'This weekās new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series āCriminal Minds: Evolution,ā a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendaleās male strip clubs.
Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BP
Read full article: Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BPWhile Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies took batting practice ahead of Game 3, Mr Hollywood DJ and DJ Smooth stood behind a turntable near the home dugout, spinning tunes from a playlist created by backup catcher Garrett Stubbs.
Jack Harlow, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato headline Jingle Ball tour
Read full article: Jack Harlow, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato headline Jingle Ball touriHeartRadio has unveiled a starry rotating lineup for its winter 2022 Jingle Ball tour, including sets by Jack Harlow, Dua Lipa, Backstreet Boys, Demi Lovato, Lizzo and Charlie Puth.
Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance single
Read full article: Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance singleElton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single āHold Me Closerā that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.
Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards
Read full article: Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV AwardsNicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Festival founded by Dua Lipa's father returns to Kosovo
Read full article: Festival founded by Dua Lipa's father returns to KosovoKosovoās central and local authorities have joined forces to bring back home an international music festival founded by the father of singer-songwriter Dua Lipa which organizers had moved following a dispute.
Festival founded by Dua Lipa's father decamps from Kosovo
Read full article: Festival founded by Dua Lipa's father decamps from KosovoAn international music festival founded by the father of singer-songwriter Dua Lipa to promote his native Kosovo has led to recriminations for the small European country after it lost the event to neighboring Albania.
New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John album
Read full article: New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John albumThis weekās new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Dua Lipa walks the Versace runway, Prada resists normality
Read full article: Dua Lipa walks the Versace runway, Prada resists normalityDonatella Versace pumped energy into Milan Fashion week with a star-filled runway and front row, and collection strong on the fashion houseās codes: bright colors, safety pins and especially silky foulards.
Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new album
Read full article: Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new albumElton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder.
Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards
Read full article: Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music AwardsJustin Bieber leads this yearās list of nominees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and first-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo.
Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell
Read full article: Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and PharrellDr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne āThe Rockā Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans
Read full article: 'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fansBritish musicās leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people as part of the governmentās easing of coronavirus restrictions following a sharp drop in new cases.
Webby Award nominations for LeBron, Corden and Garner
Read full article: Webby Award nominations for LeBron, Corden and GarnerAn eclectic group of people ā including LeBron James, James Corden, Jennifer Garner and Sir David Attenborough ā have nabbed nominations for this yearās Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards
Read full article: Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit AwardsFILE - This Jan. 26, 2020 file photo shows Dua Lipa at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Dua Lipa released her sophomore album "Future Nostalgia" on March 27. Female British stars Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards which were announced Wednesday, March 31, 2021, with a trio of nominations apiece for the U.K. music prizes. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LONDON ā Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the U.K. music prizes. This year, that category includes four female acts: Parks, Celeste, Lipa and Jessie Ware.
Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this year
Read full article: Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this yearFILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, file photo, Elton John appears after performing his nominated song, "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again," at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Attending Elton Johns long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is inviting everyone to a hour-long, virtual pre-show Oscar party special hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and with a performance by Dua Lipa. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)Attending Elton John's long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is inviting everyone to an hourlong, virtual pre-show Oscar party special hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and with a performance by Dua Lipa.
The highs and (very few) lows of this yearās Grammys
Read full article: The highs and (very few) lows of this yearās GrammysBeyoncĆ© accepts the Best R&B Performance award for 'Black Parade' onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. AdHIGH: Trevor Noah hosting: āThe Daily Showā host was up for the task to host a socially distanced Grammys, and he did pretty well! I had no clue about Black Pumas, but after watching their Grammy performance, Iām hooked. And when there was potential that she was going to make history at the Grammys, she showed up. Harry Styles winning best Pop Vocal Performance, H.E.R.
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Read full article: The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performersBeyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)BeyoncĆ©, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical āI Can't Breatheā won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. Further crowding the family trophy case is husband Jay-Z, whose songwriting on āSavageā earned him his 23rd Grammy on Sunday, and even their 9-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who won best music video together with mom.
Ladies night: BeyoncƩ, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: BeyoncĆ©, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. BeyoncĆ© ā with her 28th win ā became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter ā who won best music video alongside her mother ā became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showās 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic Grammys
Read full article: A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic GrammysAssociated Press entertainment reporter Marcela Isaza poses backstage at the 63rd Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES ā I have covered the Grammy Awards for the Associated Press for 15 years. Built around performances, full of singing and shouting, and with the biggest crowd of any awards show, the Grammys seem uniquely wrong for a world still in the coronavirus pandemic. The AP workspace is set off with high, thick black curtains, and they are constantly replenishing us with masks and hand sanitizer. AdOutside the sprawling building, carpenters and technicians have been building the stages that will be a hub for Sundayās awards.
Who will take home a Grammy Sunday night? Here are our predictions
Read full article: Who will take home a Grammy Sunday night? Here are our predictionsSo, before musicās biggest night, letās break down some of the categories, examine the nominees and predict who should win a Grammy, and ultimately, who will win. III, HaimFuture Nostalgia, Dua LipaHollywoodās Bleeding, Post Malonefolklore, Taylor SwiftThe night is going to come down to many face-to-face showdowns between Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. While Bridgers would make a fine winner, this award belongs to Megan Thee Stallion; 2020 was her year, and she deserves it. However, it would be exciting to see Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift swoop in with the steal, right? Who should win: Megan Thee StallionWho will win: Megan Thee StallionBest Country SongāBluebird,ā Miranda LambertāThe Bones,ā Maren MorrisāCrowded Table,ā the HighwomenāMore Hearts Than Mine,ā Ingrid AndressāSome People Do,ā Old DominionHonestly, this award could go to Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris or the Highwomen.
For Trevor Noah, Grammy Awards a return to in-person hosting
Read full article: For Trevor Noah, Grammy Awards a return to in-person hostingFILE - Trevor Noah arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Noah will host the 2021 Grammy Awards on Sunday. āIf you get asked to host the Grammys, I donāt think you take long to say āyes,āā said the Emmy winner, who will host Sunday's Grammy Awards from downtown Los Angeles. AdāUnlike most award shows, the Grammys also are about the performances,ā said Noah. So far, Noah said venturing out to prepare for his Grammy hosting duties around other people has been āamazingā and āsurreal.ā While watching rehearsals, he said the performances gave him and others life.
BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'Itās hard to express in words'
Read full article: BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'Itās hard to express in words'FILE - Members BTS pose for photos during the Golden Disk Awards in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 5, 2020. Now, the gift has returned to them ā in the form of their first Grammy nomination. āāDynamiteā gave us huge success in Korea, of course, a Grammy nomination, a performance, so you know, life is really interesting." āItās really hard to express in words,ā Jimin said of the nomination. They said the Grammy nomination does create some pressure for the next batch of songs they produce, but theyāre not letting the success get to their heads.
New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
Read full article: New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice AwardsThis combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdāAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatās more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Adā Grown-ups donāt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonās Kidsā Choice Awards proves once again.
Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish
Read full article: Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie EilishFILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019 photo, Billie Eilish performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Eilish will perform at this month's Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK ā Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next weekās Grammy Awards. The Grammys were originally supposed to take place on Jan. 31 but were delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. BeyoncĆ© is leading nominee with nine, followed by Swift, Lipa and Ricch, who each earned six nominations.
All the music we loved listening to in 2020
Read full article: All the music we loved listening to in 2020This year has been different in a lot of ways, but experiencing and consuming music in 2020 has been absolutely abnormal. The bandās third album came out this summer, and it tackles a complex variety of issues: depression, love and misogyny they faced in the music industry. Lady Gaga: ChromaticaWe couldnāt go through this year of music and not mention the current queen of pop: Lady Gaga. After all, 2019 was a pretty big year for Gaga (she won an Oscar, after all), but that wasnāt stopping her from making 2020 her year. While it probably didnāt go as planned, her latest album, āChromatica,ā brought Gaga back to form, making undeniable and danceable pop music.
AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'
Read full article: AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'This cover image released by Warner Records shows "I Just Wanna Live," by Keedron Bryant. Bryant's song was named one of the top 10 of the year by the Associated Press. Keedron Bryant, āI Just Wanna Live": During times of turmoil and unrest, people respond differently. She asked her son, then 12-year-old Keedron Bryant, to sing the song and the rest is for the history books. The song not only helped Keedron Bryant land a record deal, it helped heal the world at a time when music is a language that unites us all.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Read full article: New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl StreepMOVIESā Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? ā If one Streep film wasnāt enough for you, sheās again in typically fine form in āThe Prom,ā parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphyās adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. ā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with ā2020ā and the concert film "On a Night Like This ā Bon Jovi 2020." ā AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISIONā This seasonās winner for lengthy title: āHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,ā debuting Friday on Disney +. ā The CWās āiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,ā a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020
Read full article: Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020The Puerto Rican superstar is the music platformās most-streamed artist of the year with 8.3 billion streams globally. With more than 3.3 billion streams, Bad Bunnyās sophomore solo album āYHLQMDLGā tops Spotifyās list of most-streamed albums globally. The albumās single, āBlinding Lights,ā is Spotifyās most-streamed song of the year with 1.6 million streams globally. In the U.S., late rapper Juice WRLD was the most-streamed artist on Spotify. His album āLegends Never Dieā was the platformās most-streamed album in the U.S., while Ricchās āThe Boxā was the country's most-streamed song.
Bad Bunny caps week of awards and Grammy-noms with new album
Read full article: Bad Bunny caps week of awards and Grammy-noms with new albumFILE - Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Bad Bunny, who has nine nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, will also perform at the awards show on Nov. 19. AP: You had to cancel your planned performance at the American Music Awards after testing positive for the coronavirus. More than a Bad Bunny album, this is a Benito album. Bad Bunny: It forced me to be even more productive because I was alone at home doing nothing.
BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa react to Grammy noms
Read full article: BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa react to Grammy nomsOh my God.ā ā Megan Thee Stallion, during a livestream after the Recording Academy president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told the Houston-based rapper about her nominations. āāOhhhhh I need a bad (explicit) Grammy date.ā ā Freddie Gibbs, whose album āAlfredoā is nominated for best rap album, said on Twitter. āāYouāre joking,ā ā a teary-eyed Dua Lipa, nominated six times including for album, record and song of the year, said during a livestream. Her album āLady Likeā is nominated for best country album, while āMore Hearts Than Mineā featuring Sam Ellis and Derrick Southerland is up for best country song. !ā ā Billy Ray Cyrus, the father of Noah Cyrus, who is nominated for best new artist, said on Instagram.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: BeyoncƩ leads with 9 nominations
Read full article: A 'Black Parade' Grammys: BeyoncĆ© leads with 9 nominations(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK ā BeyoncĆ© is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop starās anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, BeyoncĆ© becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. BeyoncĆ© is only behind her husband Jay-Z and Quincy Jones, who have both earned 80 nominations each. Jay-Z picked up three nominations this year for his contributions to BeyoncĆ©ās songs: He co-wrote āBlack Paradeā and āSavage,ā thus earning nominations for song of the year, best R&B song and best rap song. Instead, multiple nominations went to Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch, who each earned six nominations and followed BeyoncĆ© as the second-most nominated acts.
New this week: 'Saved by the Bell,' Miley Cyrus & McCarthy
Read full article: New this week: 'Saved by the Bell,' Miley Cyrus & McCarthy(Trae Patton/Peacock via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The Melissa McCarthy comedy, her latest with director-husband Ben Falcone ("Tammy," āThe Boss"), had been headed to theaters but will instead debut Thursday on HBO Max. āAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Miley Cyrus is ready to rock ānā roll on her new album. The pop star recruited some famous rock stars to help on her seventh studio release āPlastic Hearts,ā including Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol and Joan Jett. Everyone wears wear full hazard protection gear as they navigate a āgiant house of cards.āā Can you have a āSaved by the Bellā without Screech?
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says sheās re-recording music
Read full article: Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says sheās re-recording musicNEW YORK ā Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said sheās busy re-recording her early music after her catalog was sold. She also won favorite music video and favorite pop/rock female artist, winning three honors and tying Bieber, Dan + Shay and the Weeknd for most wins Sunday. āThe last time I received this award it was given to me by the late, great Prince," he said after winning favorite soul/R&B album. Breakthrough singer-rapper Doja Cat performed and won new artist of the year and favorite soul/R&B female artist. And Megan Thee Stallion ā won favorite rap/hip-hop songs for āWAP" with Cardi B ā performed āBody" from her recently released debut album āGood News."
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBabyās international hit āRock Star,ā helping him become the showās overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swiftās last two albums, āLoverā and āreputation,ā didnāt earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member groupās hit āDynamiteā could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by Billboard
Read full article: Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by BillboardNEW YORK ā Cardi B has only released one major single this year ā the hit āWAP" ā but it's enough for Billboard to name her Woman of the Year. Billboard announced the honor Wednesday and the Grammy-winning rapper will be celebrated at the music brand's 15th Annual Women in Music Event, which will stream live on Dec. 10 at billboardwomeninmusic.com at 8 p.m. EDT. Jennifer Lopez will receive the Icon Award at the event and Dolly Parton will earn the Powerhouse Award. Other honorees include pop star Dua Lipa (Powerhouse Award), R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle (Rising Star Award) and singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez (Impact Award). Outside of āWAP" ā which co-stars Megan Thee Stallion and spent four weeks at No.
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
Read full article: BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music AwardsFILE - Korean pop band BTS attends the 2019 Variety's Hitmakers Brunch in West Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2019. The South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
Read full article: BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music AwardsThe South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for āDynamiteā and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night, while Lady Gaga took the best artist prize. Coldplay won best rock, Haley Williams got best alternative and Little Mix was named best pop. And the best Latin award went to Karol G, who also won best collaboration for āTusaā featuring Nicki Minaj. David Guetta, who won best electronic, also performed at the show from a stage in Budapest.
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead AMA nominations with 8 each
Read full article: The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead AMA nominations with 8 eachIn this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, The Weeknd performs "Blinding Lights" during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)LOS ANGELES ā The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees for this yearās American Music Awards with eight apiece. Many, like the BET Awards, Country Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, have opted for a mix of live and pre-taped performances. Billie Eilish, an awards favorite since her sweeping wins at the Grammy Awards, scored two nominations, for favorite alternative rock artist and favorite social artist. Dan + Shay earned three nominations, including for favorite country duo or group, where theyāre up against Florida Georgia Line and Old Dominion.
Celebrities unite to various get-out-the-vote efforts
Read full article: Celebrities unite to various get-out-the-vote effortsThis combination photo shows Justin Bieber, from left, Dua Lipa and Demi Lovato who will take part in various planned events urging Americans to vote. (AP Photo)NEW YORK ā In the final days before the U.S. election, celebrities from Kerry Washington to Billie Jean King and Danai Gurira are urging Americans to vote. ā The hourlong āEvery Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracyā will be hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington. ā The NFL's voting campaign includes Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley. There's also an āLatinos Voteā extension campaign with NFL legends and celebrities encouraging the Latino community to vote that includes Victor Cuz, Roberto Garza and Wilmer Valderrama.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book āMy Life on the Road,ā is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Friday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to dementia. ā AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONā If laughter is good medicine, then itās āSouth Parkā to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.