In Beyonce’s first performance since announcing her pregnancy with twins, she shined head to toe at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night in golden hues. Meanwhile Adele took the top honors and got a rare do-over on national television when she flubbed her performance, and Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy, stole the show with her adorable … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the 59th annual Grammy Awards being presented Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (all times local): ___ 8:55 p.m. Adele’s “25” has won the album of the year Grammy Award, capping a huge night for the singer, who moments earlier had won for record of the … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake earned a record-breaking 13 American Music Awards nominations on Monday thanks to his latest album, “Views,” shattering Michael’s Jackson’s mark of 11 nominations in a single year from 1984 when the King of Pop had “Thriller.” Rihanna got seven nominations and Adele and Justin Bieber tied with five each. Beyonce … Continue reading
At her concert in New York on Tuesday night, Adele brought up Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s breakup, telling the crowd she had to address “the elephant in the room.” The New York Daily News reports the British singer told the audience at Madison Square Garden that while she doesn’t know the former couple, “it … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Debuting at No. 1 is certainly an accomplishment, but bumping artists like David Bowie and Adele down the music charts has Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie simply gobsmacked. “That’s insane. I mean, to be in same sentence as anyone like that — I’m not worthy,” Urie said. “I was just … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sorry, Psy. Adele has outpaced the South Korean pop star on the race to 1 billion views on YouTube. The streaming service announced Thursday that her music video for “Hello” greeted its 1 billionth view in 87 days, breaking the 158-day record held by Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” “If anyone deserves it, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) â Hello, it’s Adele, and she’s performing at next month’s Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the British singer, leading nominee Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd and Little Big Town will perform at the Feb. 15 show. Adele returned to music in top form with “25,” … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Adele has announced her first tour since 2011, with a string of European dates in support of her record-breaking new album, “25.” The British singer announced Thursday that she will play venues in Britain and Europe starting Feb. 29 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Adele has previously said she finds touring lonely. But … Continue reading
The 2015 American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, featured memorable performances from the Weeknd and Carrie Underwood, a sneak peak at the upcoming “Star Wars” film and a moving tribute to Paris. Here is a look at the top moments from Sunday night. ___ BIEBER IS BACK … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Hello, it’s Adele, and she’s going to give the music industry a much-needed boost this year with “25.” The singer’s hotly anticipated album is projected to sell over a million units in its debut week after it is released Friday, helping the ailing record business in the final quarter of the … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans seeking to listen to Adele’s new album won’t be able to do so on Spotify or Apple Music. The streaming sites said Thursday that Adele’s “25” will not be available for streaming when it is released on Friday. “We love and respect Adele, as do her 24 million fans on … Continue reading
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