Songs by major artists like Adele, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Mariah Carey, and Kendrick Lamar have been blocked on YouTube in the U.S. due to a legal dispute with the performing rights organization SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers). As of now, users attempting to play these tracks are met with a message stating, "This video contains content from SESAC. It is not available in your country." The conflict stems from a contract disagreement between YouTube and SESAC, whose licensing...

Beyoncé shines in the newly released Levi's “REIIMAGINE” campaign, showcasing her cowgirl style and paying homage to the brand’s legacy while pushing creative boundaries. The campaign, directed by Melina Matsoukas, reimagines classic Levi’s ads, with the first chapter featuring Beyoncé in a modern take on the iconic 1985 “Launderette” commercial. In a statement, Beyoncé expressed her excitement about the campaign, noting that her song *LEVII’S...

The Weeknd and Playboi Carti's new collaboration, *Timeless*, is poised to make a strong debut, currently projected to enter the charts at Number 3 this week. The competition is tight, as Sabrina Carpenter aims to hold onto the top spot for a sixth consecutive week with *Taste*, which leads midweek. However, Chappell Roan's *Good Luck, Babe!* is just 2,300 chart units behind, making a strong push for Number 1. Teddy Swims is edging closer to a Top 10 breakthrough with his emotional track *The Door*,...

Johnny Depp recently spoke out about the 2022 defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard during a press event for his upcoming film *Modi*. While promoting the biopic, where Depp directs and stars as Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, he drew a comparison between his life and the struggles of his character. At the event, Depp made a thinly-veiled reference to the trial, joking, "Maybe yours didn’t turn into a soap opera. I mean, literally, televised." The remark drew laughter from the audience,...

Dolly Parton and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus have always shared a close bond, but now they’ve discovered they’re also distant cousins. A recent genealogy report revealed that the two music icons are seventh cousins, once removed, through a common ancestor named John Brickey, who was born in Virginia in 1740. When asked about the discovery in a recent interview, Dolly was pleasantly surprised, exclaiming, "Is that true? That's amazing!" She joked that she had always felt a deep connection...

Lady Gaga is set to release a companion album for *Joker: Folie à Deux*, titled *Harlequin*, on September 27, 2024. The 13-track album will feature a mix of original songs and covers from the film, including renditions of "Oh, When the Saints."  Gaga, who stars as Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the psychological thriller, has been teasing the project on social media with cryptic posts like, “I’m ready for my interview.” She revealed that she composed a waltz...

Kesha has announced the launch of her own record label, Kesha Records, in partnership with ADA for global distribution. This marks the first time the "Tik Tok" singer will have full ownership and creative control of her music. Excited about the future, Kesha expressed in a statement her commitment to transparency, integrity, and safety for herself and future artists under her label. The singer's new album is set to release in 2025, with ADA and Crush Music overseeing its marketing and promotion....

Lady Gaga has her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, to thank for introducing her to fiancé Michael Polansky. In a recent interview with *Access Hollywood*, Gaga revealed that her mom played matchmaker, saying, "I just met your husband!" Despite initial hesitation, Gaga eventually agreed to meet Polansky at a birthday party hosted by Sean Parker, where the two instantly connected. Polansky, a businessman and co-founder of the Parker Foundation, quickly won over the *Joker: Folie à Deux* star....

Donna Kelce is enjoying her time cheering on son Travis Kelce with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, by her side. At the September 23 premiere of Travis' new FX show *Grotesquerie*, Donna shared with E! News that bonding with Taylor is “still new” but fun, and they always have “the best time cheering Travis on.” Alongside supporting him on the field, Donna also expressed pride in Travis’ venture into acting, stating he’s always enjoyed being in the spotlight. Dressed...

Simone Biles has addressed recent controversy over a missed inquiry that could have awarded her a 12th Olympic gold. Footage from the Netflix series *Simone Biles: Rising* shows that a potential adjustment to her floor exercise score was overlooked by judges, despite a timely submission of an inquiry by Team USA coach Cecile Landi. Biles, who scored 14.133 with a 6.9 difficulty rating, could have surpassed Brazil's Rebeca Andrade’s winning score of 14.166 if her inquiry had been processed....