Ariana Grande firmly rejected a suggestion to add a hip-hop twist to the iconic song "Popular" in the *Wicked* movie adaptation. Composer Stephen Schwartz shared in an interview with *The Los Angeles Times* that his music team considered modernizing the rhythm, but Ariana, who plays Glinda, was against the idea. She told them, "Absolutely not, don't do it. I want to be Glinda, not Ariana Grande playing Glinda."  However, Ariana was open to an update to the song's vocal ending. Schwartz reassured...

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has clinched the 2024 Golden Boy award, becoming the youngest-ever winner at just 17 years and four months. The prestigious honor, awarded to Europe's best under-21 player, was presented by Italian newspaper *Tuttosport*. Yamal triumphed over Real Madrid’s Arda Güler and PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery.  The young winger had a stellar year, starring in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph. He was named Young Player of the Tournament, setting records as the youngest to...

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) and Save Our Scene (SOS) have teamed up to launch the Liveline Fund, a new initiative supporting grassroots music venues and independent promoters across the UK. Coldplay kickstarted the fund by pledging 10% of their proceeds from upcoming stadium shows in Wembley and Hull. Additional donations from concert promoters, venues, and ticketing agents will ensure maximum support for the grassroots music ecosystem.  Kickers, the iconic UK footwear brand, also contributed...

Adele has wrapped up her remarkable two-year Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, performing her 100th and final show last Saturday. Reflecting on the journey, the British superstar shared a heartfelt Instagram post, calling the residency a mirror of her album *30*, capturing themes of healing and growth.  "Las Vegas, you've been so good to me," she wrote, expressing gratitude for the deep connection she built with fans during her performances. Adele cherished the unique energy of each show,...

Drake has accused Universal Music Group (UMG) of conspiring with Spotify to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track *Not Like Us*. The track, which contains allegations of misconduct against Drake, became Spotify's most-streamed diss track in history.  Drake's company, Frozen Moments LLC, has filed a petition seeking "pre-action discovery" to investigate alleged bot usage and pay-to-play tactics that boosted the track's visibility. The petition claims UMG prioritized...

Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker) shared his thoughts on the exciting news that his partner, Megan Fox, is expecting their first child together. Megan, who has three children with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, will welcome her fourth child, while MGK has a 15-year-old daughter, Casie, with ex Emma Cannon.. The announcement comes a year after Megan revealed a heartbreaking miscarriage at 10 weeks.Taking to Twitter on November 25, MGK expressed his emotions and revealed plans to refocus on his music....

Dwayne Johnson, known for his action-star persona, revealed he had to "pull strings" to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets—a rare experience for the typically self-sufficient celebrity. Speaking to *Entertainment Tonight*, Johnson admitted that he usually doesn’t ask for favors, but this time was different.  The tickets were a special request from a friend who desperately wanted to attend Swift’s final concert. Despite feeling uneasy about asking, Johnson made a call, and...

Mariah Carey, the "Queen of Christmas," switched on the holiday spirit on Radio 2, chatting with Zoe Ball about her festive traditions and the 30th anniversary of her iconic hit All I Want For Christmas Is You. Reflecting on recording the timeless track, Mariah recalled the joy of decorating the studio in Christmas splendor and singing unforgettable harmonies with her background singers.  This year, Mariah will make her radio presenting debut on Christmas Day with a curated hour-long show on...

Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone have been revealed as headliners for Coachella 2025, taking place over two weekends, April 11–13 and April 18–20. Gaga will headline Friday, Green Day takes the stage Saturday, and Post Malone will close the festival on Sunday. The announcement came earlier than usual after Post Malone's stadium tour poster revealed Coachella dates. Other performers include Travis Scott, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, FKA twigs, The Prodigy, Kraftwerk,...

Gabriel Macht is set to reprise his iconic role as Harvey Specter in the Suits: L.A. spinoff, airing February 2025. Macht teased fans with an Instagram post showcasing Harvey’s signature style, captioned, “When an old friend is in need… it’s time to make things right.” His return will span a three-episode arc. The spinoff stars Arrow alum Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor reinvented as a powerful Los Angeles attorney. Joining the cast are Josh...