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Taylor Swift performs at Pride celebration at New York’s legendary Stonewall Inn

Taylor Swift is taking her newfound role as an LGBTQ ally seriously. On Friday, the same day she released her new single "You Need to Calm Down" -- which speaks out against homophobia and online hate -- she made a surprise appearance at a Pride celebration at New York City's Stonewall Inn.  You can watch...

Daughtry releases new single, new shows kick off July 3

Starting July 3, Daughtry will hit the road for a tour that will take the band into October. The band is supporting its latest album Cage to Rattle, and its new single, "As You Are," inspired by a poem written by Chris Daughtry's wife Deanna. As Chris told People earlier this week, "She basically said,...

Jennifer Lopez says first two marriages “don’t really count”

In a new YouTube video, Jennifer Lopez opens up about her first two marriages and why she feels they "don't count." The actress/singer, who’s currently engaged to Alex Rodriguez, says her marriages to Ojani Noa, from 1997 to 1998, and dancer Cris Judd, from 2001 to 2003, were too short and she was too young....

Andy Grammer announces fall North American tour

Andy Grammer is set to show off his naivete on the road. In support of his upcoming album Naive, Andy will launch a headlining tour that starts September 2 in San Diego, CA and wraps up November 1 in Boston, MA. Tickets are on sale now, and on select dates, each single or pair of...

Taylor Swift on new pro-LGBTQ single: “It’s about…people who put so much energy…into negativity”

Swifties everywhere are freaking out over Taylor Swift's new single "You Need to Calm Down," which addresses online trolls, especially those who are homophobic.  In a video she made for Beats One, Taylor explains the thinking behind the song. "I've observed a lot of different people in our society who just put so much energy...

#NeverReallyOver: Katy Perry launches online “place” where we can “heal from our broken hearts”

In conjunction with her latest hit "Never Really Over," Katy Perry has set up a special space online where fans can come to "heal" from their "broken hearts." It's a Tumblr page called NeverReallyOver, and a note posted their explains, "This is a place to heal from our broken hearts. A place to learn that...

“You Need to Calm Down”: Taylor Swift releases lyric video for new song

As promised, Taylor Swift kicked off her Friday, and ours, with some new music. At midnight ET last night, Taylor shared the lyric video for her brand-new song, “You Need to Calm Down,” from her forthcoming new album, Lover. The song starts out with Taylor seeming to address someone who's been talking smack about her,...

Taylor Swift reveals new album is called “Lover”; new song “You Need to Calm Down” debuts at midnight

The fans guessed it! Taylor Swift revealed Thursday that the title of her new album is called Lover. In an Instagram Live, the singer shared that the album is available for pre-order now and will be released on August 23. The significance of that date? August is the 8th month, and 8 + 2 +...

Madonna’s tour promoter denies reports of poor ticket sales: “It’s just absolute lies”

Madonna's longtime tour promoter is incensed over a recent story in the New York Post claiming that tickets for her upcoming Madame X tour aren't selling well.  He claims the article is based on lack of knowledge and bias. Speaking to Pollstar, promoter Arthur Fogel says the Post article is "absolute lies," adding, "There's something...

Sheryl Crow’s new album features Sting, James Taylor, Eric Clapton & more

Sheryl Crow has finally revealed the list of collaborators for her upcoming all-star duets album Threads, and the list spans many genres, from hip-hop to country to alternative rock to pop. Among the collaborators: Eric Clapton, Sting, James Taylor, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, country stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Chris...