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David Archuleta performs during a taping of P&G & iHeartMedia's Can't Cancel Pride 2024 PROUD and TOGETHER at iHeartRadio Theater on May 1, 2024 in Burbank, California.
David Archuleta hopes his new song can help parents understand their LGBTQ+ kids
Taylor Swift and Cyndi Lauper attend the 2019 Billboard Women In Music at Hollywood Palladium on December 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Cyndi Lauper names Taylor Swift album that really won her over: 'It was wonderful'
Nicola Coughlan attends the Toronto Premiere of Netflix's "Bridgerton" Season 3 Part II at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre on June 03, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario
Nicola Coughlan releases pop song from viral interview to benefit LGBTQ+ organizations
Ross Lynch joins Troye Sivan on stage during the Something to Give Each Other Tour at OVO Arena Wembley on June 27, 2024 in London, England.
Troye Sivan gives Disney star Ross Lynch steamy lap dance on stage with Charli XCX, Lorde in audience
Shifty Shellshock
Shifty Shellshock died from accidental overdose, manager says
Green Day, Billie Eilish, Metro Boomin
Your guide to 2024's biggest music tours
Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman, satirical musician and writer, dies at 79
Kanye West and Taylor Swift; Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
From diss tracks to love ballads: 29 famous songs inspired by celebrities
Split frame of Derek Hough and Celine Dion
Derek Hough praises Celine Dion, says her documentary reminded him of wife Hayley Erbert's health scare
Michael Jackson poses at a Pepsi Cola public relations event on the eve of the Radio City Music Hall Grammy Awards March 1, 1988 in New York City, New York
Michael Jackson was $500 million in debt when he died, new court documents reveal
Split screen of Ariana Grande and Jeffrey Dahmer
Dahmer victim's family slams Ariana Grande for calling serial killer her dream dinner date: 'She's sick in her mind'
Mariah Carey at LA Pride in the Park held at Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California., RZA of Wu-Tang Clan performs during a stop of the N.Y. State of Mind tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada., Kylie Minogue performs during the Qantas 100th Gala Dinner at Hangar 96 at Sydney's International Airport on March 31, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. The event celebrates the national carrier's past 100 years and looks toward the next 100 years.
Your guide to the biggest Las Vegas residencies of 2024: Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, more
Cyndi Lauper and Madonna
Cyndi Lauper says label tried to pit her against Madonna: 'I'm not into that'
Split screen of Sheryl Crow, Tupac and Drake
Sheryl Crow slams Drake for using AI to recreate Tupac's voice on Kendrick Lamar diss track: 'It's hateful'
Split frame of Justin Timberlake and Martin Scorcese
See Martin Scorsese stand up at Justin Timberlake concert: 'The G.O.A.T. came to see me'
Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White says he's 'gonna try' to sing in Bruce Springsteen biopic he's set to star in
Michael Jackson performing on stage - Jackson 5 Victory Tour
Michael Jackson's family members honor late King of Pop on 15th anniversary of his death
Celine Dion is seen arriving at the Alice Trully Hall on June 17, 2024 in New York, New York
The 5 most heartbreaking moments from Celine Dion's documentary, I Am: Celine Dion
Celine Dion at the "I Am: Celine Dion" NY Special Event Screening held at the Alice Tully Hall on June 17, 2024 in New York City, New York
Celine Dion reveals why she came forward with stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in documentary: 'The lie is too heavy'
Shifty Shellshock attends Rockefellas Studios Grand Opening Event on July 29, 2023 in Corona, California.
Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town co-founder and 'Butterfly' singer, dies at 49
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 2024 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 08, 2024 in New York City.
Sabrina Carpenter responds to troll with chart-topping news: 'I'm a grateful grateful grateful girl'
Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard
Kevin Costner recalls fighting for Whitney Houston's iconic a cappella moment in The Bodyguard
Julio Foolio
Rapper Julio Foolio fatally shot in Florida while celebrating 26th birthday
Split image of Taylor Swift and Dave Grohl on stage
Taylor Swift praises her band for over 3 hours of 'playing live' after Dave Grohl's Eras Tour joke
Will Smith performs on stage with DJ Jazzy Jeff (not pictured) during the Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films "Gemini Man" Budapest concert at St Stephens Basilica Square on September 25, 2019
The Fresh Prince returns! Will Smith will perform a new song at the 2024 BET Awards
Taylor Swift is joined on stage by Travis Kelce (R), during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England.
Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift onstage in London for his Eras tour debut
Chloe Bailey attends the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024
Chlöe Bailey says her music would be considered pop if she wasn’t a Black woman
Taylor Swift and kim kardashian
Taylor Swift debuts 'thanK you aIMee,' allegedly about Kim Kardashian feud, live at London Eras concert
Shania Twain and Harry Styles perform onstage at the Coachella Stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California.
Shania Twain says Harry Styles is 'the new Elvis'
Chappell Roan performs during the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 26, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chappell Roan says other pop girls have reached out to offer 'support' amid her 'cuckoo' rise to fame
Hugh Grant; Taylor Swift
Hugh Grant praises Taylor Swift for 'incredible' Eras Tour performance and 'gigantic boyfriend' Travis Kelce
Harry Styles Joe Lycett
Comedian Joe Lycett claims Harry Styles still owes him a Kit Kat as payment for painting: 'What do I do?'
Justin Timberlake performs onstage during his The Forget Tomorrow world tour at Rogers Arena on April 29, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Justin Timberlake speaks out at first concert after DWI arrest: 'It's been a tough week'
Taylor Swift and Prince William
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce take selfies with Prince William and kids at London Eras Tour concert
Willie Nelson performs onstage during 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023
Willie Nelson 'not feeling well,' cancels shows to rest
Must List collage of Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter; Lily Gladstone in Fancy Dance; Reece in America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Fancy Dance, Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docuseries, and Sabrina Carpenter top this week's Must List
Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan during an interview on Thursday, June 20, 2024
Chappell Roan explains why that phrase comes up when you Google her name
Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams perform during night two of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Paycor Stadium on July 1, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Gracie Abrams shares video of Taylor Swift putting out a fire: ‘I think we’re going to die’
Lorde and Charli XCX
Lorde, Charli XCX address past feud and 'hatred' in 'Girl, So Confusing' remix: 'I was trapped'
Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm's THE ACOLYTE, exclusively on Disney+
The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg drops new song in response to ‘intolerable racism’
Joseph Gordon-Levitt attends The Art Of Elysium's 2024 HEAVEN Gala at The Wiltern on January 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt always creates a playlist for whatever character he’s playing
Mark Chesnutt
Country music star Mark Chesnutt recovering from emergency quadruple bypass surgery, cancels shows
Travis Scott mugshot. Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival
Travis Scott arrested on disorderly intoxication, trespassing charges
Taylor Swift performs on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Anfield on June 13, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
Taylor Swift’s private jet targeted (but missed) by climate protesters in London
Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England.
Kendrick Lamar performs diss track 'Not Like Us' for the first time, asks Drake to give Tupac's ring back
Ebon Moss-Bachrach attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California; Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach says Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ lyrics are ‘burned into my heart'
Justin Timberlake attends the Los Angeles Premiere FYC Event for Hulu's "Candy" at El Capitan Theatre on May 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Justin Timberlake reportedly tells police 'I had one martini' before Hamptons DWI arrest
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears appears to post cocktail photo after Justin Timberlake’s arrest: ‘It’s the little things’
Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd
Wynonna Judd says she still talks to late mother Naomi when she performs: 'Why are we not singing together?'
Scooter Braun; Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift performs 2 diss tracks the day after Scooter Braun retires from music management
Justin Timberlake attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Justin Timberlake arrested on DWI charge in the Hamptons
Kendrick Lamar, Drake
The Drake versus Kendrick Lamar rap feud explained
Carrie Underwood
Fire in Carrie Underwood's garage put out before flames spread to home in Father's Day blaze
DULUTH, GEORGIA - APRIL 18: Don Omar performs onstage during his "Back To Reggaeton" tour at Gas South Arena on April 18, 2024 in Duluth, Georgia.
Rapper and actor Don Omar reveals that he has cancer
Violent J and CM Punk
Insane Clown Posse's Violent J goes on scathing rant against wrestler CM Punk… for not shaking hands?
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 2024 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 08, 2024 in New York City.
Sabrina Carpenter on how her life is different now: 'I don’t cry every day'
Ariana Grande attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Ariana Grande once told a young fan that Jeffrey Dahmer is her dream dinner date: 'I have questions'
Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta pose for a photo at a private residence on June 28, 2019 in Montecito, California
Scooter Braun retires from music management after 23 years, says he has 'nothing but love' for clients
Darius Rucker Beyonce
Darius Rucker praises Beyoncé bringing 'so many eyes' to country music with Cowboy Carter
Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted" tour at Barclays Center on April 11, 2024 in New York City
Bad Bunny concert target of planned mass shooting in Atlanta, federal indictment reveals
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn opens up about Taylor Swift breakup for the first time: 'That is a hard thing to navigate'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Justin Bieber visits the Wonderbrett dispensary on July 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood, CA - March 10: Billie Ellish arriving on the red carpet at the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, March 10, 2024. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
What would Billie Eilish tell her 10-year-old self? That she could call Justin Bieber 'any time' and 'he'll answer'
Meghan Trainor attends the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen show on June 12, 2024.
Meghan Trainor sent emails asking to become American Idol judge: 'I have begged'