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Katy Perry performs at Qudos Bank Arena on June 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Katy Perry cries on stage following split from Orlando Bloom

By Wesley Stenzel

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong kicks fan off stage for playing Oasis: 'Wrong song!'

By Emlyn Travis

Gavin Adcock performs at The Big 98's Friendsgiving at The Grand Ole Opry on November 25, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, Beyoncé perform during the halftime show for the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas

Country singer Gavin Adcock slams Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter for topping country charts: 'That s--- ain’t country'

By Shania Russell

Katy Perry attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2, 2025

Katy Perry files for restraining order against California man who reportedly infiltrated her property

Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), Rumi (Arden Cho), and Mira (May Hong) in 'Kpop Demon Hunters'

2 fictional K-pop groups are giving BTS a run for their money

Jack Quaid and Dennis Quaid attend the UTA's 2024 Golden Globe After-Party at La Dolce Vita on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Jack Quaid recalls dad Dennis Quaid constantly playing 'Great Balls of Fire' on piano: 'Soundtrack to my childhood'

SisQó; Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo names Sisqo's 'Thong Song' among her top 7 vocal performances

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Bob Vylan performing on the West Holts Stage, during the Glastonbury Festival

BBC regrets streaming Bob Vylan's 'death to IDF' chants at Glastonbury Festival, condemns 'antisemitic sentiments'

By Shania Russell

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and musical guest Paul Simon

Paul Simon cancels tour dates due to 'chronic and intense back pain' that 'demands immediate attention'

By Emlyn Travis

Beyonce on stage at NRG Stadium in her home city, Houston Texas ON JUNE 28, 2025. This was the first of two shows here on her COWBOY CARTER TOUR.

Beyoncé's flying car gets stuck midair after 'technical mishap' at Houston Cowboy Carter concert

By Shania Russell

GREASE, John Travolta, 1978

John Travolta surprises Grease fans at Hollywood Bowl sing-along: 'I thought you were going back to Australia!'

By Sara Netzley

Lorde wins Single of the Year for Girl, so confusing featuring Lorde at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards at Viaduct Events Centre on May 29, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Lorde fans shocked by Virgin album artwork that includes X-rated photo

Bruce Springsteen performs in concert during the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 tour at the Moody Center on February 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

All 7 of Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II lost albums, ranked

By Maureen Lee Lenker

will smith, chris rock

Will Smith alludes to Chris Rock Oscars slap in freestyle rap: 'Talking crazy out your face up on the stage'

By Sara Netzley

Cardi B 'Am I the Drama?' album cover; Scarlet Envy on Drag Race

Is Cardi B's Am I the Drama? album title a reference to Drag Race queen? Rapper 'loves Scarlet Envy,' rep says (exclusive)

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour

Teen charged in foiled terror attack at Taylor Swift's canceled Vienna shows

By Jessica Wang

Gemma (Allison Williams) and M3GAN in M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN 2.0's Kate Bush song is the new 'Titanium': Director explains why he 'had to fight for that one a little bit'

Rebekah Del Rio in Mulholland Drive

Rebekah Del Rio, singer of 'Llorando' in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, dies at 57

By Jessica Wang

Amanda Seyfried and Ariana Grande

Amanda Seyfried repeatedly auditioned for Wicked before losing Glinda role to Ariana Grande: 'I worked my ass off for years'

By Daysia Tolentino

Sarah McLachlan attends the 2023 Wayuu Taya Gala at Urban Zen on October 30, 2023

Sarah McLachlan admits her infamous ASPCA commercial is 'painful': 'I couldn't watch it'

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split, end engagement after 9 years together

By Jessica Wang

Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

Sabrina Carpenter unveils new album art 'approved by God' after controversy over original's suggestive imagery

By Emlyn Travis

Adam Sandler speaks during the Adam Sandler: Love You Netflix NY Special Screening

Adam Sandler to return to the stage for 30-city North American comedy tour You're My Best Friend

By Mekishana Pierre

Liam Payne attends The Fashion Awards 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall on December 05, 2022 in London, England.

Liam Payne's sister shares 'heartbroken' reaction to late singer's Building the Band trailer: 'You're a star'

LeAnn Rimes attends the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.

LeAnn Rimes lost her teeth mid-song and spent rest of concert trying to push them back in: 'I panicked'

By Sydney Bucksbaum

Keith Urban, Headliner and Executive Producer of the CBS Original Series THE ROAD; Blake Shelton, Executive Producer and On-Air Talent of the CBS Original Series THE ROAD; Gretchen Wilson, Tour Manager of the CBS Original Series THE ROAD

Meet the cast auditioning as Keith Urban's opening act in music competition series The Road

By Sydney Bucksbaum

BOBBY SHERMAN IN GETTING TOGETHER

Bobby Sherman, '60s and '70s teen idol and Here Come the Brides actor, dies at 81

By Jessica Wang

Dylan O'Brien and River Gallo 'Ponyboi'

Dylan O'Brien 'insisted on' rapping naked in new movie Ponyboi: 'Down to the shot of my butt cheek'

Monica and Brandy at the 1999 Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA on February 24, 1999

Brandy and Monica say their infamous feud 'started as nothing' but 'really did turn into something'

By Jessica Wang

Alanis Morissette during 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States.

Alanis Morissette says sudden fame at 21 was 'rough': 'If men couldn't f--- me, they didn't know what to do with me'

By Shania Russell

Mick Ralphs performs with Bad Company circa 1975

Mick Ralphs, the co-founder of influential rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

By Ryan Coleman and Raechal Shewfelt

Kristin Chenoweth sings the national anthem

Kristin Chenoweth divides fans with wicked high note in national anthem during game 7 of NBA finals

By Raechal Shewfelt

Jay-Z and Beyoncé

Jay-Z shades Ye with 'N‑‑‑as in Paris' lyric swap in surprise appearance at Beyoncé concert

By Mekishana Pierre

The Christians drummer Lionel Duke

The Christians drummer collapses on stage from cardiac arrest while opening for Sting

By Sydney Bucksbaum

Anthony Ramos and Madonna

Anthony Ramos calls out Madonna for being on iPad 'the whole time' during one of his Hamilton performances

Kacey Musgraves attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Kacey Musgraves postpones show after breaking a rib in 'extremely hard fall': 'I'm in a lot of pain'

By Sydney Bucksbaum

Must List collage of Alexander The Great in King of Drag; Chandi in America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; Christina Hendricks and Kristine Froseth in The Buccaneers

Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders show, new Buccaneers, and drag kings top this week's Must List

Fat Joe in the green room at Billboard Latin Music Week at the Fillmore Miami Beach on October 16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Fat Joe accused of sex acts with minors in $20 million lawsuit filed by former hype man, rapper denies allegations

By Mekishana Pierre

Fred Armisen at the opening of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 'SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music' exhibit

Fred Armisen reveals Rock & Roll Hall of Fame SNL display that shocks him: 'It was emotional for me'

By Jillian Sederholm

Beyoncé opened the first of three sold-out nights of her COWBOY CARTER TOUR at Stade de France Stadium near Paris, tonight. She surprised the crowd with a performance with Miley Cyrus. The two won the Grammy earlier this year for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their hit II MOST WANTED.

Miley Cyrus joins Beyoncé for first live performance of 'II Most Wanted' during Cowboy Carter tour

By Sara Netzley

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1867 -- Pictured: (l-r) Sarah Sherman, host Ariana Grande, Marcello HernÃ¡ndez as Domingo, Chloe Fineman as Kelsey, and Heidi Gardner during the "Bridesmaid Speech" sketch on Saturday, October 12, 2024

SNL's 'Domingo' sketch was inspired by a real wedding speech with 'maid of honor singing poorly'

By Sydney Bucksbaum

Olivia Rodrigo at the Variety Hitmakers Brunch held at nya West on December 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California; Taylor Swift attends the "All Too Well" New York Premiere on November 12, 2021 in New York City

Cafe denies Olivia Rodrigo's team had Taylor Swift photos removed before 'Vampire' singer's performance

By Shania Russell

Taylor Swift is seen during the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on September 08, 2024 in New York City.

Missing the Eras tour? Nurse your sorrow with Taylor Swift-themed cocktails from The Eras Pour

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Jeremy Allen White rocks out as Bruce Springsteen in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'

See the Deliver Me From Nowhere cast vs. the real people they play in Bruce Springsteen's biopic

By Randall Colburn

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 1857 -- Pictured: Rapper & singer Bad Bunny poses backstage on Thursday, October 19, 2023

Bad Bunny calls ICE officers in Puerto Rico 'sons of bitches' for Dominican arrests on the island

By Shania Russell

Ariana Grande and Nonna

Ariana Grande mourns the death of grandma Marjorie, beloved 'Nonna' featured on 'Ordinary Things'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Chappell Roan attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City

Chappell Roan admits she does 'give a f---' about internet backlash: 'It makes me cry'

By Shania Russell

Beyonce attends the Los Angeles premiere of Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024 in Hollywood, California; Sir Paul McCartney attends the UK Premiere of "The Beatles: Get Back" at Cineworld Empire on November 16, 2021 in London, England

Beyoncé thanks Paul McCartney in sweet message about 'Blackbird'

By Mekishana Pierre

R&B singer R. Kelly leaves the Cook County jail after posting $100 thousand bond on February 25, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois

R. Kelly rushed to hospital after prison overdose that lawyers claim was an attempt on his life

By Shania Russell

James McCartney, Sean Ono Lennon, and Zak Starkey have collaborated

Here comes the sons: 3 Beatles' offspring collaborate on new song

By Raechal Shewfelt

Nezza becomes emotional as she sings the national anthem in Spanish before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Nezza says she was told not to sing national anthem in Spanish at Dodgers game — then did it anyway

By Shania Russell

Hozier, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar

Your guide to 2025's biggest music tours and festivals

By Emlyn Travis

Kelly Clarkson; Lenny Kravitz; Mariah Carey

Your guide to the biggest Las Vegas residencies of 2025: Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Lenny Kravitz, and more

By Emlyn Travis

Justin Bieber is seen leaving Lucali Pizza in Brooklyn on February 06, 2025 in New York City

Justin Bieber publicly ends friendship in heated text exchange: 'If you don't like my anger, you don't like me'

By Shania Russell

Creed Bratton in the 'Psycho Prelude' music video

The Office's Creed Bratton channels Norman Bates in Michael Bradford's 'Psycho Prelude' music video (exclusive)

By Wesley Stenzel

Doja Cat attends iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango at Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach

Doja Cat reacts to fan she claims 'manhandled' her: 'Don't touch me'

By Ryan Coleman

Zak Starkey attend the "Moonage Daydream" London Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo on September 05, 2022 in London, England. Roger Daltrey attends the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Drummer Zak Starkey calls the Who 'f‑‑‑ing insane' — but confirms he would return after being fired twice

By Shania Russell

Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas on 'Good Morning America' on March 21, 2025

Jonas Brothers cancel several upcoming concerts, ditch stadiums for smaller venues

By Wesley Stenzel

Hayley Williams of Paramore, 2025; Michael Tait of Christian rock band Newsboys, 2019

Paramore's Hayley Williams blasts Christian music industry amid Michael Tait allegations: 'F--- all of you who knew'

By Wesley Stenzel

Christina Aguilera attends Joylux & Playground Present "Bare It All" Hosted by Halle Berry and Christina Aguilera at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Moderated By Tamsen Fadal at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel on June 09, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

Christina Aguilera felt 'empowered' by her song 'Dirrty' despite facing 'quite a bit of backlash'

By Sydney Bucksbaum

Guitarist Vivian Campbell of the rock group Last In Line performs at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on January 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell shares major health update after 12-year cancer battle: 'I am obviously overjoyed'

By Jessica Wang

John Stamos had to break news of Brian Wilson's death to Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love: 'His face went blank'

By Wesley Stenzel

R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Sept. 17, 2019.

R. Kelly is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump: 'Only person with the courage to help us,' says attorney

By Shania Russell

Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage during the Short N' Sweet Tour held at Madison Square Garden on September 29, 2024 in New York City

Sabrina Carpenter blasts critics of her songs about sex: 'Those are songs that you’ve made popular'

By Shania Russell

Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' album cover; Sunny Hostin on 'The View'

The View's Sunny Hostin reacts to Sabrina Carpenter album cover controversy: 'I don't know who she is'

Callum Turner and Dua Lipa attend the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.

Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner: 'Really special feeling'

Celine Song and Charli Xcx

Charli XCX declared it a Celine Song Summer. Allow the Materialists filmmaker to explain what that looks like

By Jessica Wang