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Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead: Adele and husband have split

After seven years together, Adele and her husband Simon Konecki have split.  The two share a six-year-old son, Angelo. "Adele and her partner have separated. They are committed to raising their son together lovingly," Adele's rep told ABC Radio in a statement. "As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further comment." According...

"Dance, horses, hot Latin men": Behind the scenes of Madonna’s new video

Madonna will premiere the video for her new single "Medellín" on MTV April 24, but ahead of that, she's posted a little behind-the-scenes video that gives us a look at the making of the clip. The video starts with a voiceover from Madonna, in which she apparently tells us the plot of the clip. "Oh...

Adam Lambert to mentor "American Idol" contestants during Queen week

In a super-meta full-circle moment, Adam Lambert will help mentor this season's American Idol contestants when they tackle the music of Queen later this month, Billboard reports. Adam, of course, auditioned for American Idol back on season 8 with Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."  Then, during that season's star-studded finale, he actually got to sing with the...

Camila Cabello says she "missed out" as a kid because of her "crippling" shyness

Watching Camila Cabello command the stage on tour or at award shows, it's hard to believe that as a kid, she was so shy, she wasn't able to enjoy life as much as she wanted to. Speaking to People magazine, the 22-year-old star says, “I used to be cripplingly shy. I feel like even though...

Lionel Richie says he’s seen a "calmer" side to Katy Perry since her engagement

If you’ve been watching American Idol this season, you’ll know that Katy Perry is still her wacky self. But fellow judge Lionel Richie says he's seen a different side to her since she got engaged to Orlando Bloom in February. “I think she’s gotten a tad bit more comfortable and a little calmer because of...

Kelly Clarkson shuts down tabloid story about Carrie Underwood "feud": "At least give me a good pic if y’all are gonna be lying"

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are in a secret feud! Except they're actually not, and Kelly is calling out Star magazine for claiming they are. Kelly tweeted a photo of the magazine's cover -- which claims that the two American Idol winners' "secret feud" has exploded, and they are "TRASHING each other to friends" --...

CBS’ "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration" salutes iconic record label with Stevie, Smokey, Diana, Meghan, John, J-Lo and more

Sunday night at 8 p.m., CBS airs Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration, saluting six decades of the iconic record label.  It features performances and appearances by current acts like John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Lopez, Fantasia, Boyz II Men and Pentatonix, and Motown legends like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Thelma Houston and Smokey Robinson.  But...

Watch now: Sheryl Crow & the late Johnny Cash pray for "Redemption Day"

In 1996, Sheryl Crow wrote the song "Redemption Day" after visiting Bosnia with then-first lady Hillary Clinton, and recorded it on her second album.  In 2003, Johnny Cash recorded it. He died that same year; his version was eventually released in 2010. Now, with the permission of the late country legend's family, Sheryl has created...

Madonna and Maluma to perform new song, "Medellín," at "Billboard" Music Awards

Just two days after Madonna released her new song “Medellín” with Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma, the two have made plans to perform it live. They’ll be taking the stage at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards to perform the song for the first time on television. It'll mark Madonna's first performance of new music on TV...

Josh Groban explains why new live CD/DVD includes Paul Simon and Billy Joel classics

The final stop on Josh Groban's 2018 Bridges tour has already been shown in theaters, but today, a live CD/DVD package documenting that show, called Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden, hits stores.  It features performances of two songs that are near and dear to Josh's heart. Both the CD and the DVD include Josh's live...