USHER NO Artist Can Take Me on Verzuz … I’M THE R&B KING, AFTER ALL!!!

Usher is shutting down any thoughts of him getting in a Verzuz battle ... all because he says his discography is too massive to whittle it down to just 20 songs!!! The superstar singer was a recent guest on the "PEOPLE Every Day" podcast, where he basically said the best Verzuz matchup would feature him standing on stage battling against himself!!! Ironically, Usher already did something like that with his 2010 album "Raymond v. Raymond" ... but he's now doubling down […]

August 31, 2022 126

Music

ELTON & BRITNEY: Oops! They Finally Did It

Elton John's latest collaboration with another female pop star is out now. "Hold Me Closer," with Britney Spears, is a contemporary twist on his “Tiny Dancer” with elements of his other songs -- “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” -- sprinkled in. Produced by Andrew Watt, Elton says the seeds for the collaboration were sown in 2014 when they met at his Academy Awards Viewing Party. Then in 2015, Britney professed her love for “Tiny Dancer” in a tweet, which sparked the […]

August 26, 2022 157

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BRITNEY SPEARS: Nixed VMAs Performance

Britney Spears will not perform this Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. There had been whispers of a surprise performance of “Hold Me Closer” with Elton John. A source confirmed, (quote) “The rumor started when MTV called the label to get clearance to play the song. But Britney is not performing the song in any way, shape, or form. No video, no virtual.” (Hollywood Life) And certainly not Britney singing into a hot microphone. Britney has not released new music for six years. […]

August 26, 2022 100

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DRAKE: Bigger Than The Beatles

Drake is officially bigger than The Beatles — at least when it comes to who has more top five Billboard Hot 100 records in their catalog. With his most recent appearance on DJ Khaled’s “Staying Alive,” Drake tops The Beatles with 30 top five hits to his name — one more than the Fab Four achieved. The Beatles held the top spot for 55 years of the chart’s 64-year history. Drizzy reacted to his latest career milestone by posting, “Ok I broke my records for the […]

August 18, 2022 190

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JUSTIN BIEBER: Smile Returns

Justin Bieber appears to be improving since his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. For the first time in a month, Bieber was photographed with a broad smile. The disease to his nerves caused partial facial paralysis. The left side did not move. He could hardly blink and smiling became impossible. Justin and Hailey Bieber traveled to Idaho for a summer vacation. Paparazzi snapped candid photos of a shirtless Justin on the lakeside beach. He was in a great mood—smiles and all. (Daily Mail)

July 7, 2022 215

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ADELE: Triumphant Return to London

British fans could not get enough of Adele at her first hometown show in five years. Thousands arrived seven hours in advance to hear just the soundcheck. Adele greeted last weekend’s concertgoers that got a two-hour show. (quote) “My God, I’m back at home. It’s strange to be in front of a crowd again.” (Variety) More than 65,000 packed Hyde Park on consecutive nights, Friday and Saturday. Down near the stage, Friday’s crowd was packed like sardines and they suffered in the […]

July 5, 2022 115

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BEYONCÉ ‘BREAK MY SOUL’ BOOSTS ROBIN S. … Phone’s Ringing Off Hook!!! EXCLUSIVE 6/23/2022 12:30 AM PT

Getty Composite Beyoncé haters can take several seats as far as Robin S. is concerned ... because Bey's "Break My Soul" is opening all kinds of doors for the 90s hitmaker.Beyonce's first single from a studio album in 6 years samples Robin's smash 1993 hit, "Show Me Love" -- and if your ear didn't pick that up, you're in the minority.Robin tells us ever since 'Break' dropped Tuesday, she's been flooded by record labels, corporations and artists ... all looking to work with […]

June 23, 2022 180

Award Shows

IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS: LL Cool J Runs the Show

LL Cool J will knock viewers out when he takes the stage to host this year's IHeartRadio Music Awards. The rap icon will also perform at the ceremony, which is set to take place in Los Angeles on March 22nd. LL says, "I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night. See you there!" The evening will also feature a tribute to Jennifer Lopez, who'll take home the Icon Award for her success across numerous media, […]

February 24, 2022 163

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GRAMMYS: Taylor and Kanye Last-Minute Nominees

The Grammys made a last-minute switch to nominations that specifically benefited Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Doja Cat and Lil Nas X. Rather than eight nominees in the four major categories, the Grammys voted last Monday to increase the competition to 10. Those ninth and 10th nominations for Album of the Year went to Taylor Swift (evermore) and Kanye West (Donda). The chief executive of the Recording Academy denied the change is intended to draw a larger TV audience. Harvey Mason said, (quote) “A thousand percent no. That was not a consideration. […]

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