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Taylor Swift says she was “blown away” by Halsey’s new album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. Halsey’s fourth album, which was released on August 27, explores themes of pregnancy and motherhood. “I’m blown away by @halsey’s artistry and commitment to taking risks,” Swift wrote on social media. “Giving us all a brave…

Lil Nas X recently took to Twitter to announce that his debut album Montero will be out on September 17, via Columbia Records. “Creating this album has been therapy for me,” Lil Nas said in a statement. “I’ve learned to let go of trying to control people’s perception of who I am, what I can…

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Sour rose to No. 1 with 133,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Aug. 26, according to MRC Data. Sour returns to the top for a fifth week in total following its vinyl LP release on August…

A new behind-the-scenes clip recently shared by Ed Sheeran shows him re-recording Taylor Swift’s “Everything Has Changed,” a song from her fourth studio album, Red, which came out in 2012. Sheeran is seen singing the harmonies to the chorus of the song “Here’s a video of me re-recording my bit for a song you might…

Australia’s 20th annual Splendour In The Grass music festival has been moved to next year. The November 2021 dates have been moved to July 22 – 24, 2022. The organizers have assured that there will be no change in the list of headliners, namely Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, the Creator. “With vaccine rollout progressing…

R&B superstar Doja Cat has been announced as the host of MTV’s 2021 Video Music Awards ceremony. “I’m hosting the 2021 #VMAs this year Wowowowowowow,” the “Say So” and “Kiss Me More” singer wrote on social media to announce her new gig. Doja took home the coveted Best New Artist prize at the 2020 VMAs.…

For the first time in more than a decade, albums by female artists have claimed the top 3 spots on the Billboard 200. Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever tops the list dated August 28, followed by Doja Cat’s Planet Her and Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour. The last time the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3…

Tory Lanez’s bail was raised to $250,000 after the rapper violated a protective order that that required him to stay at least 100 yards away from Megan Thee Stallion. On Monday, August 23, Lanez appeared in an L.A. courtroom, where he was ordered to post a higher bail amount to stay out of jail while…

Halsey’s new album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, released Friday (August 27) via Capitol Records, features Dave Grohl, Lindsey Buckingham, and a few other top acts. The Bug’s Kevin Martin, Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, Pino Palladino, Karriem Riggins and Meat Beat Manifesto are the others featured on the 13-track…

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z star in Tiffany & Co.’s latest campaign, “About Love.” “Love is the diamond that jewelry and art decorate,” the couple said in the press release. The campaign’s images feature Beyoncé wearing the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond, while Jay-Z sports the Bird on a Rock brooch by Jean Schlumberger. Beyoncé…