Coming on the heels of a divisive political election, the American Music Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles became a platform for strong, and sometimes foul, political language. Here’s a look at some of the top moments from the American Music Awards show: NOT TRUMP’S NIGHT Less than two weeks after the presidential election, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna ran through her pop and R&B hits, Eddie Vedder partnered with Chris Martin and Kendrick Lamar was enthusiastic and energetic during his hour-long set at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. Metallica, Ellie Goulding, Usher and Yandel also performed familiar songs Saturday at the free event on the Great … Continue reading
The Associated Press Selena Gomez says she’s taking a break to deal with anxiety, panic attacks and depression stemming from her battle with lupus. The pop singer tells People magazine the conditions are side effects of the autoimmune disease, “which can present their own challenges.” The 24-year-old says in a statement to People that she … Continue reading
Justin Bieber, “Purpose” (Def Jam) Justin Bieber’s new album is peppered with songs full of apologies and redemption. The troubled star claims he’s changed. And maybe he has. Or not. But one thing’s for sure — his music has gotten better. So much better. “Purpose,” Bieber’s first album since 2013’s R&B-influenced “Journals,” finds the … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Some light up, others are pretty in pink and still more burst forth like fireworks. Yes, Tuesday is Victoria’s Secret sexpot angel time, though the masses will have to wait until next month to watch the 20th annual lingerie extravaganza on TV. This is just the taping, including musical performances by … Continue reading
Selena Gomez, “Revival” (Interscope Records) Sophomore albums are notoriously tricky propositions, but Selena Gomez’s second solo venture, “Revival,” breezes through to the finish line — the dance floor —with 11 nearly impeccable tracks that skip from the 1960s to the ’80s to right this minute. On “Revival,” Gomez continues her foray into a heady … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — You could call Taylor Swift baby Oprah, and the stage is her version of Winfrey’s couch. Easily the most important pop star of today, now Swift’s star power has reached even greater heights and stretched outside of music, thanks to her uber successful, star-studded 1989 World Tour. In typical Swift fashion, … Continue reading
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