Category Archives: Music News

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and more

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and more

The 365 party girl is taking over Studio 8H. Charli XCX is pulling double duty on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live, acting as the host and musical guest. The singer appeared in a teaser for the show, which was released on Wednesday. In the clip, Chloe Fineman asks Charli a round of questions,…read more »

Hear Ariana Grande sing Glinda’s big number ‘Popular’ from ‘Wicked’

Hear Ariana Grande sing Glinda’s big number ‘Popular’ from ‘Wicked’

Republic RecordsAriana Grande is here to help you be “Popular.”The pop star’s version of the, well, popular song from the Wicked musical, which will appear in the forthcoming film adaptation, arrived online Wednesday, Nov. 13.Kristin Chenoweth first made the song famous when originating the role of Glinda, which Ariana is now playing, on Broadway in 2003.The song…read more »

‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu on Britney Spears movie: ‘She has a story that deserves to be told properly’

‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu on Britney Spears movie: ‘She has a story that deserves to be told properly’

Gallery BooksJon M. Chu is currently in the spotlight because he directed the Wicked film and its sequel. But one of his upcoming projects also involves a chart-topping superstar: Britney Spears.Chu, who also directed Crazy Rich Asians and the Justin Bieber concert film Never Say Never, is set to make the movie adaptation of Britney’s bestselling…read more »

Watch Lady Gaga’s new version of ‘Disease’: ‘Disease (The Antidote Live)’

Watch Lady Gaga’s new version of ‘Disease’: ‘Disease (The Antidote Live)’

InterscopeIf Lady Gaga’s new single, “Disease,” is too frantic for you, you might like the new version she just released.Called “Disease (The Antidote Live),” it’s an extremely stripped-down version of the song. Gaga is shown performing it on piano in a studio, sporting long black and blue hair and what looks like a black negligee. The song is…read more »

Coldplay’s ‘biggest ever show’ to take place in India in January

Coldplay’s ‘biggest ever show’ to take place in India in January

Dave Simpson/WireImageColdplay has announced what they say is their “biggest ever show.”The performance takes place Jan. 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The venue, which has a capacity of 132,000, mostly hosts cricket matches.The bill also includes a “mystery guest to be announced.”Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon Indian Standard Time. For…read more »

40th anniversary version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ coming with Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Bono & more

40th anniversary version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ coming with Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Bono & more

Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran arrive for Band Aid 2014; Samir Hussein/WireImageThe song that invented the concept of the all-star charity record is getting a 40th anniversary rerelease — with vocals from the artists who’ve sung on different versions of the song over the years mashed together.The song is “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” originally released in…read more »

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and more

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and more

Sabrina Claus is coming to town. All Sabrina Carpenter fans can rejoice, because the pop star has just released her holiday merchandise collection. “it’s a packed holiday, u got options babe!” Team Sabrina wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. “find the perfect gift for the carpenters in ur life at store.sabrinacarpenter.com.” The collection includes pajamas, a…read more »