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'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips
Read full article: 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulipsโMusicalโ has been a dirty word in marketing some recent song-and-dance studio films, but thereโs no avoiding it in bringing โWickedโ to the big screen.
Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
Read full article: Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many facesSimone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium.
Scooter Braun says heโs no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children
Read full article: Scooter Braun says heโs no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his childrenScooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager.
The โWickedโ trailer is here and itโs even more magical than anticipated
Read full article: The โWickedโ trailer is here and itโs even more magical than anticipatedMy fellow Ozians, the moment weโve been waiting for it finally here. The first theatrical trailer for part one of the โWickedโ movie was released Wednesday afternoon, and it is nothing short of magical.
What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix culture
Read full article: What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix cultureWinnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely.
Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK intelligence agency
Read full article: Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK intelligence agencyMore than 250 survivors of the bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert are taking legal action against the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency.
Universal Pictures teases โWickedโ and announces โFive Nights at Freddyโs 2โ
Read full article: Universal Pictures teases โWickedโ and announces โFive Nights at Freddyโs 2โWith the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to the future.
What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led โPoor Thingsโ landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards.
Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklinโs 2018 funeral in Detroit
Read full article: Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklinโs 2018 funeral in DetroitPete Davidson made some pretty wild admissions during his new Netflix comedy special that was recently released.
Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8
Read full article: Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8Thank you, next: Ariana Grande announced on Wednesday that her new album, titled โeternal sunshine,โ will be released on March 8.
Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week show
Read full article: Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week showLaw Roach collaborated with luxury Indian husband and wife designers Falguni Shane Peacock as creative director for their โ2.0โ collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week Monday.
Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the โWickedโ movie
Read full article: Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the โWickedโ movieWeโre not getting part one of the highly anticipated โWickedโ movie until November of 2024, so I will take any kind of sneak peak or update on the filming, even if that includes behind-the-scenes videos and photos.
MI5 lost chance to stop Grande concert attack, inquiry says
Read full article: MI5 lost chance to stop Grande concert attack, inquiry saysAn inquiry has found that Britainโs domestic intelligence agency didn't act swiftly enough on key information and missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England.
Jennette McCurdy rises above childhood trauma with new book
Read full article: Jennette McCurdy rises above childhood trauma with new bookJennette McCurdy, who co-starred in Nickelodeon shows โiCarlyโ and its spin-off โSam & Catโ opposite Miranda Cosgrove and Ariana Grande, has written a book called โI'm Glad My Mom Died.โ.
Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'
Read full article: Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from โSaturday Night Live,โ leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's finale of its 47th season.
EXPLAINER: What Elon Musk at Twitter might mean for users
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What Elon Musk at Twitter might mean for usersTesla CEO Elon Musk now has a 9% stake in Twitter and a seat on its corporate board of directors, raising questions about how the billionaire business magnate could reshape the social media platform.
Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations
Read full article: Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirationsHit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hopโs biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.
โSummer of Soul,โ โDrive My Carโ make Oscars shortlist
Read full article: โSummer of Soul,โ โDrive My Carโ make Oscars shortlistDocumentaries about Julia Child, โBlack Woodstock,โ the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japanโs โDrive My Car,โ Iranโs โA Heroโ and Norwayโs โThe Worst Person in the Worldโ just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations.
This Christmas playlist is perfect for any occasion this holiday season
Read full article: This Christmas playlist is perfect for any occasion this holiday seasonYouโve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out, but one thing is missing: Some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood.
Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards
Read full article: Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music AwardsSouth Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards.
UK terror-prevention program questioned after lawmaker slain
Read full article: UK terror-prevention program questioned after lawmaker slainThe killing of British lawmaker David Amess is once again fueling concern about a government program aimed at preventing at-risk young people from becoming radicalized.
Emporio Armani celebrates 40 years during Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Emporio Armani celebrates 40 years during Milan Fashion WeekGiorgio Armani has celebrated 40 years of his Emporio Armani line with a retrospective show at his Silos museum and a collection for youthful dressers that brimmed with colorful optimism.
New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'
Read full article: New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'This weekโs new entertainment releases includes Conan OโBrien closing out his TBS late-night show and the new soccer documentary โLFG,โ a revealing look at the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Teamโs battle for equal pay.
Inquiry slams security faults before Manchester Arena attack
Read full article: Inquiry slams security faults before Manchester Arena attackA public inquiry into a mass attack at a 2017 Ariana Grade concert in northwest England has found that โserious shortcomingsโ by venue operators, security staff and police helped a suicide bomber who killed 22 people carry out his โevil intentions.โ.
Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
Read full article: Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan WallenThe Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but heโs the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist.
Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
Read full article: Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coachFILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ โThe Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of โThe Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
New this week: Godzilla vs Kong, 'Concrete Cowboy' & Mahalia
Read full article: New this week: Godzilla vs Kong, 'Concrete Cowboy' & MahaliaThis combination photo shows poster art for the film "Godzilla vs Kong," premiering on HBO Max on March 31, left, "Concrete Cowboy," premiering April 2 on Netflix and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia," premiering April 3 on Lifetime. (HBO Max/Netflix/Lifetime via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ Two of cinemaโs most famous giants are headed for an old-fashioned big budget clash in โGodzilla vs. Kong,โ available on HBO Max for 31 days starting Friday. After a pandemic-induced blockbuster drought, Henry told the AP that the film will be a welcome change of pace. Adโ Legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson gets overdue biopic attention in a Lifetime film debuting Saturday.
After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars
Read full article: After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK โ A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with โSpeak Nowโ from โOne Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (โDa 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (โMinari") and James Newton Howard (โNews of the World") round out the best original score nominees.
BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'Itโs hard to express in words'
Read full article: BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'Itโs 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 โ in the form of their first Grammy nomination. โโDynamiteโ gave us huge success in Korea, of course, a Grammy nomination, a performance, so you know, life is really interesting." โItโs really hard to express in words,โ Jimin said of the nomination. They said the Grammy nomination does create some pressure for the next batch of songs they produce, but theyโre 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)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdโAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatโs 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. Adโ Grown-ups donโt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonโs Kidsโ Choice Awards proves once again.
Unwanted virus milestone: UK's civilian dead now tops WWII's
Read full article: Unwanted virus milestone: UK's civilian dead now tops WWII'sThe United Kingdom has suffered its worst civilian loss of life since World War II by a significant number. But the United Kingdom has now suffered its worst civilian loss of life since World War II by a significant number. Here's a look at some of Britain's struggles with civilian deaths during World War II and since. In World War II, the threat to Britain was existential. WORLD WAR II CIVILIAN DEATHSFrom September 1940-May 1941, the U.K. suffered an intensive bombing campaign by Germany's Luftwaffe that struck the biggest cities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Read full article: A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK โ Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโ at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublรฉ, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:โ No. 8, Dean Martin, โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโโ No.
Ariana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on Instagram
Read full article: Ariana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on InstagramFILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Ariana Grande performs a medley at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, Grande announced she is engaged in a series of social media photos of her and her fiance, Dalton Gomez, and a massive engagement ring. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of photos of her and her fiance and her engagement ring. The โRain on Meโ singer posted the photos of her cuddling with Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent, on Instagram on Sunday. People magazine reported Grande and Gomez started dating earlier this year.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Read full article: Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ Interscope Geffen A&M โ the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga โ has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Groupโs Atlantic Records was 2019โs top Billboard 200 label.
AP's top albums of 2020: Toni Braxton, Teyana Taylor, JoJo
Read full article: AP's top albums of 2020: Toni Braxton, Teyana Taylor, JoJoThis cover image released by Island Records shows "Spell My Name," by Toni Braxton. (Island via AP)NEW YORK โ The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist of the albums can be found here ):1. Toni Braxton, โSpell My Name": I can breathe again, thanks in part to the living legend Toni Braxton. Teyana Taylor, โThe Albumโ: R&B princess Teyana Taylor boldly named her latest release โThe Album" and she has reason to. JoJo, โgood to know": Vocal beast JoJo pours all of her emotions on โgood to know," making a superb album that's good to listen to now, and later.
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Read full article: All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas specialNEW YORK โ Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? โMagical Christmas Specialโ is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnโt always been allotted by Hollywood. โAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iโm going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir โThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,โ which debuted at No.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenโt really a thing in 2020, sheโs launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. โMariah Careyโs Magical Christmas Specialโ will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. โ Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heโs dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called โShawn Mendes: In Wonder,โ which is available for streaming and follows Mendesโ rise and journey over the last few years. โ Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheโll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
BTS band members, fans welcome its first Grammy nomination
Read full article: BTS band members, fans welcome its first Grammy nominationSEOUL โ K-pop band BTS has earned its first Grammy nomination, a long-awaited feat for the South Korean act that has been reshaping the global pop landscape with record-breaking songs and well-mobilized fans. Critics say the boy band's nomination Tuesday demonstrates its growing presence and impact in the mainstream U.S. pop industry. After the announcement, BTS uploaded videos on their official Twitter page, which has over 30.9 million followers, showing four members reacting to the nomination by jumping up from a couch and shouting โYes!โ and โBTS!โThe band's members have always expressed their hope for a Grammy nomination. Their dedicated fans around the world -- known as ARMY -- have been pushing for a Grammy nomination for years. The 2021 Grammy Awards will air on Jan. 31.
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 DaBabyโs international hit โRock Star,โ helping him become the showโs overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swiftโs last two albums, โLoverโ and โreputation,โ didnโt earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member groupโs hit โDynamiteโ 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.
Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
Read full article: Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstagePost Malone accepts the top artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK โ Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife. Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star โa true music legend and my friend." Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. This yearโs Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.
Server configuration caused Florida voter registration crash
Read full article: Server configuration caused Florida voter registration crashSecretary of State Laurel Lee issued a statement late Tuesday saying it does not appear that bad actors caused Monday's collapse of registration system. Monday's trouble with the voter registration website stoked concern, but there was relief that the cause was far less sinister. Its site would send Floridians to the stateโs registration website. The statewide voter registration system, which serves Floridaโs 67 counties, went online in October 2017. โThe online voter registration site failed because it was designed to fail,โ Holder said.
Armani, Ferragamo premiere short films at Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Armani, Ferragamo premiere short films at Milan Fashion WeekModel Maria Carla Boscono wears a creation as part of the Salvatore Ferragamo 2021 women's spring-summer ready-to-wear collection during the fashion week in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)MILAN โ To show or not to show: Each Milan fashion house had to make a difficult decision how to reach the fashion public this season under the safety constraints imposed by the coronavirus. ____ARMANI EXPLORES PAST AND PRESENTGiorgio Armani was the first Milan designer to show his collection behind closed doors, taking the command decision last February after Italyโs first local transmitted case of coronavirus was detected while Milan Fashion Week was under way. โI donโt know when we will recover the formulaโโ of live runway shows, Armani told journalists during a presentation. Men wore perforated leather jackets with loose trousers, suits with 1940s boxy jackets and bright trenches.
Lawyers eye neo-Nazi website founder's assets for $14M award
Read full article: Lawyers eye neo-Nazi website founder's assets for $14M awardMore than a year has passed since a federal judge in Montana entered a default judgment against Andrew Anglin, the Daily Stormer's founder and publisher. Plaintiffs' lawyers say the Ohio native has failed to pay any of the monetary award to Tanya Gersh. Gersh's attorneys from the Southern Poverty Law Center say they intend to identify any of Anglin's assets that could be used to satisfy the judgment. In August 2019, U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen ordered Anglin to pay $4 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages to Gersh. The judge also ordered Anglin to permanently remove from his website the posts in which he encouraged readers to contact Gersh and her family.
Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominations
Read full article: Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominationsPost Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malones nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. (Photo by Ben Hider/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Maloneโs nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. The 2020 awards show was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the coronavirus.
Lady Gaga all masked up as she performs at MTV Video Awards
Read full article: Lady Gaga all masked up as she performs at MTV Video AwardsNEW YORK With a trendy mask as her accessory and also reflecting the current state of the world Lady Gaga performed a medley of her songs, including the top-nominated tune Rain on Me, at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. She was joined by Ariana Grande and number of background dancers all wearing masks as they performed Rain on Me, marking the first time the No. Grande also picked up a win for best music video from home one of two new awards MTV established as artists have made shifts because of the pandemic. K-pop all-stars BTS won best pop, best group and best K-pop. Other winners included Taylor Swift, who won best direction for The Man, and Colombian singer Maluma, who won best Latin moments after he performed from Brooklyn.
Gagas masks, Weeknds advocacy and more top VMAs moments
Read full article: Gagas masks, Weeknds advocacy and more top VMAs momentsSunday's show included performances with mask-wearing artists and fans and artists dancing in front the backdrop of the city's skyscrapers. Lady Gaga appeared in many different outfits and corresponding masks during Sunday nights show while she dominated the night with a performance with Ariana Grande. Gaga donned a pink mask that strapped around head, a mask with pointy tusks and even an electronic display on a mask while she sang Rain on Me with Grande, who also sported her own black mask. Other performances also included masks including Malumas backup dancers sporting bright colored masks for his technicolored drive-in concert and DaBaby performed with popular Vegas masked magicians Jabbawockeez. In between performances, backstage cameras caught many of the artists also sporting masks off stage as well.
MTV VMAs honor Chadwick Boseman; The Weeknd, DaBaby perform
Read full article: MTV VMAs honor Chadwick Boseman; The Weeknd, DaBaby performNEW YORK The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, a night highlighting music and pop culture, kicked off with heartfelt words in memory of Chadwick Boseman, as host Keke Palmer told viewers the event was dedicated to the Black Panther icon. Moments after, the Weeknd brought his Blinding Lights" music video where he is bruised and blooded in a red suit to life. DaBaby, backed by the dance crew Jabbawockeez, also performed, running through several of his hits, including Rock Star." The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories: best music video from home and best quarantine performance. Megan Thee Stallion who topped the charts this year with the Beyonc-assisted Savage" and WAP," her viral song with Cardi B earned multiple nominations, including one for artist of the year.
J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs
Read full article: J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAsNEW YORK Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. The MTV VMAs will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. My team and I are safe and everyones health is a main priority, as well as giving a quality performance," Ricch said. STAY SAFE.A representative for Balvin confirmed on Monday that he would no longer perform at the event, but no details were provided. This years show introduces two new categories reflecting the current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.
Man sentenced for role in 2017 Manchester concert bombing
Read full article: Man sentenced for role in 2017 Manchester concert bombingLONDON The brother of the suicide bomber who set off an explosion at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds, was sentenced Thursday to a minimum of 55 years in prison. Hashem Abedi, 23, had denied helping plan the attack at Manchester Arena but was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and conspiring to cause explosions. His elder brother Salman Abedi, who set off the bomb, died in the May 22, 2017 bombing at the end of the concert. The defendant should clearly understand the minimum term he should serve is 55 years. He added that there was a significant degree of premeditation and that the motivation for the brothers was to advance the ideology of Islamism.
The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs
Read full article: The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAsFILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)
The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs
Read full article: The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAsFILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK Chart-topping Grammy winners The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are set to perform at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards this month. MTV announced Tuesday that Colombian singer Maluma and Latin boy band CNCO will also perform at the Aug. 30 event, which was originally to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This years VMAs introduces two new categories reflecting the current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.
MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor sets
Read full article: MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor setsNEW YORK MTV says it is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead. Organizers had planned for some performances inside Brooklyns Barclays Center for the Aug. 30 show, but say they will follow the guidance of state and local officials to move them outside. New York City was one of the first U.S. cities hit hard by the virus, but cases have leveled off and some restrictions are being loosened. The ceremony bestows new awards focused on live performances and music videos created at home during the pandemic. BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin are among the performances announced so far by MTV.
Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added
Read full article: Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories addedLady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Gaga and Grande both scored nine nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography.
New this week: Beyonc, Alanis Morissette and Emmy noms
Read full article: New this week: Beyonc, Alanis Morissette and Emmy nomsHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES Black Is King: Written, directed and executive produced by Beyonc, the pop stars visual album arrives Friday on Disney+. Given that the last time Beyonc made something similar she crafted the dazzling film Lemonade, Black Is King like most things involving Beyonc is a major event. ), Kim Kaydence Krysiuk (Ariana Grande), Akil Fresh King (Beyonc) and others. Morissette also had an anniversary tour planned for her 1995 album, but that was also scraped due to COVID-19.
3 slain in stabbing at UK park; police say motive unclear
Read full article: 3 slain in stabbing at UK park; police say motive unclearSeveral people were injured in a stabbing attack in the park on Saturday, and British media said police were treating it as terrorism-related. The local Thames Valley Police force tweeted that officers were called to the city's Forbury Gardens around 7 p.m. Airline worker Carlos Garcia Pascual was walking to his home near Forbury Gardens when emergency vehicles and police officers descended. Forbury Gardens is a peaceful place, a lot of families go there with their kids to play, picnics. To realize that happened in Forbury Gardens is really hard to believe.
Pete Davidson: 'The King of Staten Island' is 100% me
Read full article: Pete Davidson: 'The King of Staten Island' is 100% meIn this image released by Universal Pictures, Pete Davidson, left, appears with director Judd Apatow, center, during the filming of "The King of Staten Island." It was in front of a handful of people at a place called the Looney Bin Comedy Club in Staten Island. Its an ironic place for Davidson to be since The King of Staten Island, a comedy Davidson co-wrote with Apatow and Dave Sirus, begins with him playing videogames in his moms basement. The King of Staten Island may change that. Ill never forget that.For those who know him more from the tabloids, The King of Staten Island will certainly reveal a different side to Davidson.
Celebs take to streets for historic demonstrations
Read full article: Celebs take to streets for historic demonstrationsAcross the U.S., many celebrities have been doing far more than tweeting supportive words or issuing carefully prepared statements. They took to the streets alongside thousands of people to condemn the killings of black people at the hands of police and to demand reform. The video shows Sampson step in front of his assistant and an officer hit him at least twice with a baton. Then an officer aims straight at me, no ricochet, and shoots (rubber bullets) Sampson wrote. Everyone is angry but there is a way to direct that anger, actor/director Taika Waititi wrote on Twitter on Saturday.
Kids' Choice Awards bringing stars, slime from isolation
Read full article: Kids' Choice Awards bringing stars, slime from isolationFILE - In this March 23, 2019 file photo, Chris Pratt reacts after getting slimed as he accepts the award for favorite butt-kicker for "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in Los Angeles. Nickelodeon's annual show and the signature green slime it pours on celebrities has been rescheduled for May 2 with host Victoria Justice. On Friday the kids' channel announced that the rebooted virtual ceremony, whose original March 29 date was postponed by the coronavirus, will be known as Nickelodeons Kids Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)LOS ANGELES โ The Kids' Choice Awards will be bringing the slime home. Organizers say the show โwill reveal the winners through some of the most creative orange-blimp acceptances in KCA history.โLeBron James will receive the show's Generation Change Award for commitment to education.
Dear Hollywood, please cast Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish as the leads in a movie version of โWickedโ
Read full article: Dear Hollywood, please cast Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish as the leads in a movie version of โWickedโIf youโve ever seen the blockbuster musical โWicked,โ which tells the untold story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch from โThe Wizard of Oz,โ youโve probably thought this musical could be a great movie. Grande even got to sing the song โThe Wizard and I,โ during a tribute TV special to the show. Plus, youโve got to be able to hit some pretty high notes when you play Glinda, so Grande would be perfect. Eilish, on the other hand, basically lives her life as a modern-day version of the Wicked Witch of the West, so the choice is easy. It was reported there will be a movie version of โWickedโ to hit theaters in late 2021, but so far, weโve had no news on casting.
Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy Awards
Read full article: Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy AwardsGary Clark Jr. poses in the press room with the awards for best rock song, best rock performance and best contemporary blues album for "This Land", at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday. also won best pop vocal album. Her brother Finneas O'Connell also won awards for engineering and producing the album. Tyler, the Creator said later that the rap album Grammy was a backhanded compliment.
Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys
Read full article: Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at GrammysโWhen We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?โ โ created in the musiciansโ Los Angeles home โ helped Eilish win the top four honors, including album, song and record of the year, along with best new artist. Eilish won five honors. Together, they also won best pop vocal album, while Finneasโ individual honors included producer of the year (non-classical) and best engineered album (non-classical). Mill performed a new song called โLetter to Nipseyโ while others joined together for โHigher,โ which won best rap/sung performance. โTo my mother, you did a great job raising this guy,โ Tyler, who won best rap album, said to his mom, who was onstage and crying by side.
Eilish leads iHeartRadio Music Awards with 7 nominations
Read full article: Eilish leads iHeartRadio Music Awards with 7 nominationsLOS ANGELES, CA โ Billie Eilish came away with the most nominations for the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards. iHeartMedia announced Wednesday that Eilish received seven nominations. The singer will compete for female artist of the year and song of the year with โbad guy.โ Lil Nas X and Lizzo are each nominated six times. Eilish will face off against Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Halsey and Ariana Grande for female artist of the year. For the menโs top artist award, Ed Sheeran, Khalid, Luke Combs, Post Malone and Mendes will vie for the honor.
Ariana Grande might cancel show due to illness
Read full article: Ariana Grande might cancel show due to illnessAriana Grande wanted to celebrate her new hit single but ended up celebrating "BBQ" instead. (CNN) - Ariana Grande told her fans that she's "very sick" and may have to cancel an upcoming concert. "I just really don't know what's happening with my body right now and need to figure it out," Grande said. Grande said she's taking medication and is on IV drips, "doing everything i possibly can to pull through." Her fans wished her well and encouraged her to take care of her health first.
People's Choice Awards: Watch for Ariana Grande and Avengers
Read full article: People's Choice Awards: Watch for Ariana Grande and AvengersAriana Grande wanted to celebrate her new hit single but ended up celebrating "BBQ" instead. People's Choice Awards will be stacked with actors, comedians and musical acts that promise for an interesting night. The annual awards show, airing Sunday, is set to feature musical performances by Grammy-award winning Alessia Cara and the Grammy-nominated country singer Kelsea Ballerini. As for the "Icon" awards, Jennifer Aniston will receive the People's Icon, Gwen Stefani the Fashion Icon and Pink will be honored with the People's Champion award. People's Choice Awards air at 9 p.m EST, on E!
2019 MTV Europe Music Awards: The winners list
Read full article: 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards: The winners list(CNN) - Ariana Grande was up for seven awards, but Taylor Swift had the bigger night along with Billie Eilish and Halsey at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday in Seville, Spain. At The Disco, "ME!" At The DiscoThe 1975BEST HIP-HOP21 SavageCardi BJ. ColeWINNER: Nicki MinajTravis ScottBEST ALTERNATIVEWINNER: FKA twigsLana Del ReySolangetwenty one pilotsVampire WeekendBEST ELECTRONICCalvin HarrisDJ SnakeMarshmelloWINNER: Martin GarrixThe ChainsmokersBEST LOOKWINNER: HalseyJ BalvinLil Nas XLizzoROSALABIGGEST FANSAriana GrandeWINNER: BTSBillie EilishShawn MendesTaylor SwiftBEST PUSHWINNER: Ava MaxBillie EilishCNCOH.E.R. Jade BirdJuice WRLDKiana LedLauvLewis CapaldiLizzoMabelRosalaBEST WORLD STAGE PERFORMANCEBebe Rexha, Isle of MTV Malta 2019Hailee Steinfeld, Isle of MTV Malta 2018WINNER: Muse, Bilbao, Spain 2018The 1975, Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019twenty one pilots, Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019BEST U.K. & IRELAND ACTLewis CapaldiDaveMabelEd SheeranWINNER: Little Mix (Social Wildcard Winner)The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.
NASA interns make Ariana Grande music video parody
Read full article: NASA interns make Ariana Grande music video parodyNASA remixed an Ariana Grande song to promote its mission to put a woman on the moon. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 over ads featuring 'look-alike model'
Read full article: Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 over ads featuring 'look-alike model'Getty Images/Dave HoganLOS ANGELES - Ariana Grande has a problem with Forever 21. The documents allege Forever 21 and Riley Rose published at least 30 unauthorized images and videos "misappropriating Ms. Grande's name, image, likeness and music in order to create the false perception of her endorsement." The images showcased in the lawsuit no longer appear to be on Forever 21's Instagram, Twitter or Facebook pages. The suit claims Forever 21 left some of the unauthorized posts up until at least April 17, 2019, despite requests beginning in February that all of them be removed. In an email to CNN, Forever 21 said, "Forever 21 does not comment on pending litigation as per company policy.
Fashion police: Best looks from the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
Read full article: Fashion police: Best looks from the 2019 MTV Video Music AwardsThe MTV Video Music Awards happened Monday night, and music's biggest stars all came out to the iconic event. The performances are always the best part of the show, but the fashion that hit the red carpet before the show started was an event in itself. Here are some of the best looks from the night. LizzoLizzo not only owned the red carpet, she also owned the entire awards show. Camila CabelloThe other member of Fifth Harmony with a solo career looked absolutely ethereal at the VMAs.
VMAs 2019: See the complete list of winners
Read full article: VMAs 2019: See the complete list of winnersNEWARK, N.J. - MTV's 2019 Video Music Awards, hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco, are Monday night. Going into the ceremony, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande tied for the most nominations with 10 each. The full list of winners and nominees is as follows, which will be updated as each category is announced. Lil Nas XLizzoROSALABEST COLLABORATION"Old Town Road (Remix)," Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus"Shallow," Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper"Seorita," Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello"ME!," Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco"I Don't Care," Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber"Boy With Luv," BTS ft. HalseyPUSH ARTIST OF THE YEARBazziCNCOBillie Eilish *WINNERH.E.R.
Ariana Grande 'completely overwhelmed' in return to Manchester
Read full article: Ariana Grande 'completely overwhelmed' in return to ManchesterGetty Images/Dave HoganAriana Grande told fans she was "completely overwhelmed" as she made an emotional return to Manchester on Sunday night, two years after a suicide bomber killed 22 people at her concert in the English city. Performing at Manchester Pride, Grande thanked people in the city for welcoming her back and admitted she was nervous during the set. The star last performed in Manchester in June 2017 at the One Love charity concert, organized in the aftermath of the attack. Ahead of her return on Sunday, Grande had tweeted to fans: "can't wait to give u all our love." The singer has previously discussed the impact of the 2017 attack, revealing last June that she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after the incident.
Ariana Grande left sobbing over her live duet with Barbra Streisand
Read full article: Ariana Grande left sobbing over her live duet with Barbra StreisandCHICAGO - Barbra Streisand brought out Ariana Grande for a surprise appearance Tuesday during her concert in Chicago, and fans of both went nuts. The two performed "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" together and the duet left Grande in tears because she got to perform with her idol. Fans quickly began posting clips of the duet at the United Center on social media. Streisand even posted a backstage photo of the two together getting ready for the show, thanking Grande for joining her and adding, "Secret's out." Grande, meanwhile, said she willbe "cherishing this moment forever" and revealed she was sobbing after the performance.
Chinese tech firm to buy 10% stake in Universal Music Group
Read full article: Chinese tech firm to buy 10% stake in Universal Music GroupGetty Images/Dave HoganPARIS - Chinese tech giant Tencent could soon own 10% of the music group behind Drake and Ariana Grande. French conglomerate Vivendi confirmed Tuesday that it's in talks to sell 10% of Universal Music Group to the gaming and social media company. Vivendi said in a statement that Universal Music Group would be valued at 30 billion ($33.6 billion) under the deal. Arnaud de Puyfontaine, the chief executive of Vivendi, said previously that proceeds from the Universal Music Group sale would be used to buy back shares and acquire companies. In March, Tencent said a sharp fall in its profits was mainly due to costs related to the US listing of its streaming music subsidiary, Tencent Music, in December.
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead MTV VMA nominations
Read full article: Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead MTV VMA nominations(CNN) - Ladies rule the 2019 Video Music Award nominations, with Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift leading this year's list of contenders for the annual MTV award show at 10 nominations each. Hannah Lux Davis, who directed "thank u, next," and Drew Kirsch and Swift, who directed "You Need to Calm Down," were also recognized in the directing category. The VMA nominations have also recognized recent break-through talent Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X. They both also received nominations for video of the year -- Eilish for "Bad Guys" and Lil Nas for "Old Town Road (Remix)," which features Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Nas XLizzoROSALABEST COLLABORATION"Old Town Road (Remix)," Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus"Shallow," Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper"Seorita," Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello"ME!," Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic!
Meryl Streep to star in Ryan Murphy's adaptation of 'The Prom'
Read full article: Meryl Streep to star in Ryan Murphy's adaptation of 'The Prom'NEW YORK - Ryan Murphy is adapting the Tony Award-nominated and LGBTQ-friendly musical "The Prom" for Netflix, with big names Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key and Andrew Rannells set to star, Deadline reports. It is based on an original concept from Jack Viertel and a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin. According to the report, Streep and Corden will play Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman, playwrights bruising from their dud production about Eleanor Roosevelt. "The Prom" was nominated for seven Tony Awards this year, including best musical as well as lead actress in a musical nods for Beth Leavel and Caitlin Kinnunen, who starred as Dee Dee and Emma respectively. "The Prom" is targeted for a fall 2020 release and is part of Murphy's multi-year creative deal with Netflix and will.