Scrubs Stars Join John Travolta in T-Mobile's Super Bowl Ad
Update, Sunday Feb. 12: T-Mobile announced Sunday that it will run a second 60-second spot during the first quarter of the Big Game.The ad features Bradley Cooper and his mom riffing with one another in a studio while weaving in selling points for the carrier's 5G plans.The company claims the spot will be Cooper's first Super Bowl commercial, and it was able to pull it together thanks to creative partner Panay Films' connections with the star.
Perpetrators promoted while female victims exit music industry, inquiry hears
The Misogyny in Music inquiry has been told women are forced out of the music industry after becoming victims of sexual harassment while perpetrators move up the workforce.On Wednesday, the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee was looking at the treatment of women and girls, including at live music events.
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Lead Songwriter Guides Us Through All the Original Songs
The ambition of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies goes beyond capturing the spirit of the 1978 film - it's also a full-fledged musical series packed with original tunes, crafted by prolific songwriter and former Semi Precious Weapons lead singer Justin Tranter, who has written for artists including Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons, and Miley Cyrus.
20 Of Miley Cyrus' Very Best Covers You Should Listen To Again, Ranked
Kelly Clarkson has some competition for the title of Queen of Covers.During the past decade, Miley Cyrus has impressed music lovers all over the world with her No. 1 hits - 2013's "Wrecking Ball" and 2023's "Flowers" - and with other fan-favorite songs.Just as impressive is how the "Party In the U.S.A." singer has also become known for her spot-on covers, so much so that some of her most-beloved renditions have made regular appearances on her concert setlists.
Miley Cyrus Fully Owns The "Subtle Shade" On 'Endless Summer Vacation'
Ever since Miley Cyrus dropped her self-love anthem "Flowers" on ex-husband Liam Hemsworth's birthday in January, fans have been very interested in what her new album, Endless Summer Vacation, says about her divorce.The full work finally arrived on March 10, and with it, the singer's latest edition of her beloved "Backyard Sessions," this time in the form of an entire Disney+ special.
A Love Letter to Miley Cyrus' Backyard Sessionsand Her 5 Best Performances to Watch
If you were a child in the late 2000s, there's a good chance you watched Miley Cyrus in her breakout role on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana.She acted in that role for five years and was known to have a much stronger voice than most of her Disney peers (excluding Demi Lovato).But it was sometimes hard to tell over all the electric guitars, synths, bells, and whistles that characterized the show's music.
Miley Cyrus releases her new album Endless Summer Vacation
Miley Cyrus has shared her new album Endless Summer Vacation.Cyrus recorded Endless Summer Vacation in Los Angeles, with co-producers Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson.In a press release, she described it as her "love letter to LA" and "a reflection of the strength I've found in focusing on both my physical and mental well-being."
Miley Cyrus's Endless Summer Vacation Begins in March
On her last album, Plastic Hearts, Miley Cyrus went back in time to make a classic-rock tribute.Now she wants to stop time on her follow-up, Endless Summer Vacation.Cyrus kicked off 2023 by announcing her eighth studio album, which she's calling a "love letter to L.A.," per a press release.
Miley Cyrus to launch new album with Backyard Sessions special, shares "Flowers (Demo)": Stream
Miley Cyrus has announced Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions), a Disney+ special premiering on March 10th to coincide with the release of her upcoming album of the same name.As an extra treat, she has also released the demo version of her smash hit "Flowers."As its name suggests, Backyard Sessions will feature Cyrus performing new music from Endless Summer Vacation for the first time ever.
How To Stream Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)' Special
It's almost time for Miley Cyrus' new album, Endless Summer Vacation, to make its debut, but that's not the only premiere the singer's fans have to look forward to.A week before the record's March 10 release date, Cyrus revealed an original special is also on the way.The music event will be the first performance of her album and it's a "must-see," according to the official teaser.
Miley Cyrus announces new album Endless Summer Vacation
Miley Cyrus has announced a new album called Endless Summer Vacation, which is set for release on March 10th via Columbia Records.The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson.Cyrus describes it as her "love letter to LA," as well as "a reflection of the strength she's found in focusing on both her physical and mental well-being," notes a press release.
Miley Cyrus' Album 'Endless Summer Vacation' Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think
Miley Cyrus is throwing another "Party In the U.S.A.," and we're all invited.On Jan. 5, the singer announced her eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation, which is being described as a "love letter" to her adopted home of Los Angeles.The new record comes over two years after she released her previous album Plastic Heartsin 2020, signaling a fresh yet nostalgic pop-rock direction for the Grammy nominee.
TikTok's Cheese & Pickle Trend Is The Easiest #FoodTok Hack Yet
Everyone knows cheese and pickles are two of the key ingredients in any good sandwich, so enjoying them together is nothing new.But after a TikTok user went viral for sharing her favorite snack involving the sandwich staples, it turns out you don't need any bread or condiments to enjoy the pairing after all.
Madonna on TikTok: she's recycling the shock value of her heyday'
Madonna would like to remind us all that she invented sex.Or at least did the heavy lifting to allow for the so-called pornification of pop.She seems to think it all began with Sex, the coffee table book of softcore porn/art photography she released 30 years ago this past weekend.There were photos of Men kissing men, Woman kissing Woman, and Me kissing everyone, Madonna wrote about the book in an Instagram story over the weekend, adding: Now, Cardi B can sing about her WAP.
Miley Cyrus launches a fresh era with new song "Flowers": Stream
Miley Cyrus is back but the mullet is not as she enters a new era with her latest single, "Flowers."It's the first preview of her upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation, which is due out March 10th on Columbia Records.When last we heard new music from Cyrus, she was channeling a pop star Joan Jett on her 2020 album, Plastic Hearts.
Miley Cyrus's Endless Summer Vacation Begins in March
On her last album, Plastic Hearts, Miley Cyrus went back in time to make a classic-rock tribute.Now she wants to stop time on her follow-up, Endless Summer Vacation.Cyrus kicked off 2023 by announcing her eighth studio album, which she's calling a "love letter to L.A.," per a press release.
Everything We Know About Miley Cyrus' New Album Endless Summer Vacation (So Far)
After ringing in the new year alongside her godmother Dolly Parton - and reminding anyone who might have forgotten just how incredible of a performer she is - Miley Cyrus has confirmed new music is on the way.Cyrus's forthcoming record will be her ninth studio album, following 2020's rock-tinged Plastic Hearts.
2022 Producer of the Year Andrew Watt Became the Go-To Collaborator for Rock Legends: Interview
Our 2022 Annual Report continues with the announcement of Andrew Watt as our Producer of the Year.As the year winds down, stay tuned for more awards, lists, and articles about the best music, film, and TV of 2022.You can find it all in one place here.Though just 32 years old, Andrew Watt has the experience of a 60-year-old industry vet.
Elton John and Britney Spears Release a New Dance Single
Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single Hold Me Closer that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.
Korean designer unveils couture gown as Christmas tree in art installation
A Korean fashion designer unveiled a couture gown as her interpretation of a Christmas tree at a London museum on Monday.Sohee Park, commonly known as Miss Sohee, is displaying the art installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) over the festive period.Previous Christmas trees at the V&A have come from artists and fashion designers including Alexander McQueen, Es Devlin and Jasper Conran.
Harry thanks Sir Elton John for his friendship with his mother
The Duke of Sussex thanked Sir Elton John for being the friend you were to my mum in a video message released as the singer performed his final tour date in North America.The 75-year-old musical megastar played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, in a show that included pyrotechnics, spectacular visuals and a surprise guest appearance from Dua Lipa.
Equipment from Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts to go under the hammer in US
Music equipment used at the two recent concerts in tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins are due to go up for auction.A collection of guitars, cymbals and drum skins, signed by musicians who performed at the gigs including Dave Grohl and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, will form part of the sale.
Mist looms over Creeslough as mourners start the long goodbyes
As the coffins of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill were carried into the Catholic church in Creeslough, the Muckish mountain was in clear view, an-ever present and reassuring feature in the village landscape.
Iggy Pop has unveiled a new single called "Frenzy."The legendary punk rocker recorded the song with Chad Smith (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), Duff McKagan (of Guns N' Roses), and producer Andrew Watt.Take a listen below."Frenzy" marks Pop's debut release as part of a new label deal between Atlantic Records and Watt's Gold Tooth Records.
Elton John and Britney Spears unite on new dance single
Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating single Hold Me Closer that sees the pop icons turn old sounds into something new.
he piano-driven single uses Elton's 1971 hit Tiny Dancer as the skeleton and adds elements from his songs The One and Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
Elton John and Britney Spears unite on new dance single
Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating single Hold Me Closer that sees the pop icons turn old sounds into something new.
he piano-driven single uses Elton's 1971 hit Tiny Dancer as the skeleton and adds elements from his songs The One and Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
Popcast Mailbag! Frank Ocean, Peso Pluma, A.I. Grimes and More
The Popcast crew assembles for a semiannual mailbag episode, touching on many of the pressing pop music issues of the moment, including the controversy surrounding Frank Ocean's Coachella set; the challenges faced by even the biggest pop stars (Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus) trying to follow massive singles; the sudden arrival of artificial intelligence in pop music and evolving notions of authorship; the startling recent growth in the popularity and visibility of musica Mexicana and corridos tumbados, with stars like Grupo Frontera and Peso Pluma; and how the framework of genre continues to have meaning even in a universal-jukebox universe.
Troye Sivan credits this "unapologetic" artist as helping usher in the era of the openly gay pop star
Troye Sivan is a gay artist whose songs are for gay people.But the singer who blooms wouldn't be able to flaunt and celebrate his sexuality if others didn't break down barriers first.In a new interview with Evening Standard magazine, Sivan credits Lil Nas X for challenging the expectations for how pop stars are supposed to act.
Miley Cyrus Reveals The Surprisingly Sad Original Lyrics Of "Flowers"
Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks thanks in part to its catchy self-empowerment mantras - but the song initially didn't start off that way.In an interview with British Vogue published on May 18, Miley Cyrus revealed some of the original lyrics of "Flowers," explaining that she rewrote the chorus because it was originally "the saddest song."
Miley Cyrus has shared the new music video for her song "Jaded," a highlight from her recent album Endless Summer Vacation.Cyrus teased the release of her "Jaded" video with a brief teaser posted to her social media.Featuring the singer in a bed of crisp white sheets, the clip was directed by Jacob Bixenman and edited by Brendan Walter.
Janelle Monae aims to please, Dolly's on fire, LEADR says "Sorry" & more: Your weekly bop roundup
Get ready to add some new bops to your playlist because this week's roundup has something for everyone.Whether it be a reggae-inspired tune, gay icons making their fiery rockstar debut, or getting a taste of hyper-pop trans excellence, we've got you covered if you're looking for some fresh bops for your weekend.
Dolly Parton's star-studded debut rock album to feature McCartney, Lizzo, Miley, Elton and many more
For her very first entry into rock n' roll music, Dolly Parton pulled out all the stops, thumbing through her rhinestone-studded Rolodex for collaborators.The 77-year-old country music icon, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, announced the lineup for her upcoming album, Rockstar.
Dolly Parton's new rock album features a heap of gay guests & one VERY problematic collab
Dolly Parton's debut "rock" album will be released on November 17. Yesterday she released its whopping 30-long track listing.Rockstar features 21 covers and nine new songs.It also boasts a wealth of special guests, including several queer legends.This includes Elton John, Linda Perry, Brandi Carlile, Melissa Etheridge, and Rob Halford.
Dolly Parton's star-studded debut rock album to feature McCartney, Lizzo, Miley, Elton and many more
For her very first entry into rock 'n' roll music, Dolly Parton pulled out all the stops, thumbing through her rhinestone-studded Rolodex for collaborators.The 77-year-old country music icon, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, announced the lineup for her upcoming album, "Rockstar."
Jack Harlow Goes Deep on Race and Rap, and 8 More New Songs
On his third major label album, Jackman, Jack Harlow leans away from the lithe boasts that shaped Come Home the Kids Miss You, his 2022 breakthrough LP.Instead, he pivots to issues specifically, on the opening track Common Ground, the issue of whiteness.It's a fleet, acute look at the ways white participants in hip-hop cloak themselves, to be present but not quite seen (or maybe vice versa): Reciting rap lyrics about murder and cash profit/Get to feel like a thug but don't have to act on it.
Morgan Wallen Holds at No. 1 With Strong Streaming Numbers
After a big opening last week, the country star Morgan Wallen easily takes No. 1 again with his latest album, One Thing at a Time, holding off new releases from Miley Cyrus and the K-pop group Twice.The 36-track One Thing at a Time tops the Billboard 200 chart with the equivalent of 259,000 sales in the United States, including 308 million streams and 21,000 copies sold as a complete package, according to the tracking service Luminate.
SZA Matches Adele With Six Straight Weeks at No. 1
For the sixth consecutive week, SOS, the second album by the frank-talking R&B singer-songwriter SZA, tops the Billboard album chart, matching the streak of Adele's latest release, 30, in late 2021 and early 2022.Holding nearly steady in listener activity for the last three weeks down only four percent week over week SOS had the equivalent of 119,000 sales in the United States, including 160 million streams for its songs, according to the tracking service Luminate.
Readers, we have been together for nearly 20 years, but I have never yet spoken with you about my condition.I have maturity interruptus.In me, it takes the form of an affliction of the musical taste.When I was 15, I listened to the music that was popular among 15-year-olds.Then as I've aged through my 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s I have continued to listen to whatever music is popular among 15-year-olds.
Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert
Dolly Parton, left, and Miley Cyrus perform "Jolene" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019.Matt Sayles/Matt Sayles/Invision/AP MADISON, Wis.Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school stopped a first-grade class from performing a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance because the song "could be perceived as controversial."
Wisc. school bans Dolly, Miley duet from class concert
By Harm Venhuizen | Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis.Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school stopped a first-grade class from performing a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet promoting LGBTQ acceptance because the song could be perceived as controversial.Students at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha had prepared a rendition of Rainbowland for their spring concert, but school officials struck the song from the lineup last week.
School district bans kids from singing Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus song because it mentions rainbows
A class of Waukesha, Wisconsin first graders was banned from singing songs about rainbows at their spring concert, and parents say it's because rainbows are associated with LGBTQ+ people.The Heyer Elementary school class was slated to perform Miley Cyrus and Dolly Paron's 2017 collaboration, "Rainbowland," a song that imagines a world where everyone is accepted for who they are.
Image Credit...Ryan Liebe for The New York Times.Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.Good morning.I don't know that my father made fried chicken every Sunday afternoon when I was small, but that's how I remember it: the slice of bacon floating in the spattery oil, flour everywhere, golden crusty chicken laid out on a wire rack, then kept warm in the oven before supper.
Good morning.Cook a recipe once and you're playing a cover song.Cook it four or five times, though, and you're playing a new arrangement, even if it's relatively faithful to the original.
Music critic shares some highlights from Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation'
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: And finally today, Miley Cyrus has been in the public eye for nearly two decades.She skyrocketed to fame at 14, playing Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel.Since leaving the show in 2011, she's released eight albums.Her latest, "Endless Summer Vacation," features the smash hit "Flowers."
Ready to let love in?From tracks that capture everyday moments to proud declarations, we've rounded up 10 of the best love songs that really get relationships right Ah, the classic love song.There's something irresistible about cranking up the volume on a track that tells the story of one the most intense feelings we can have.
Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" has spawned some of the best & worst memes possible
Miley Cyrus' breakup anthem "Flowers" has broken records as it dominates the charts.Not only has it remained #1 in the U.S., but it's also currently the top song in over 35 countries.An ode to her former husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, the song was released on his birthday and answers Bruno Mars' heterosexual hit "When I Was Your Man," a song Hemsworth dedicated to her.
Sneak Peek at the LEGO Van Gogh Sunflowers build shows a wonderful 3D brick-version of the painting - Yanko Design
This LEGO MoC lets you go one step ahead of Miley Cyrus and "Build your own flowers" instead.Designed by LEGO master builder Chi Hsin Wei, the Van Gogh's Sunflowers MOC (My Own Creation) garnered quite a lot of attention on their Instagram.Although Hsin Wei (who goes by Lego7 online) just teased the MOC build, it's still not up on their LEGO Ideas page, so details on its availability are scant at the moment.
Miley Cyrus' Endless Summer Vacation' Songs, Ranked: River, Jaded, Muddy Feet
Pack your bags everyone, Miley Cyrus is ready to take us on a trip.In her new album, Endless Summer Vacation (out now), the singer weaves 13 songs into a harrowing journey of self discovery.The powerhouse record sets the scene with Flowers, a club-ready break-up track where Cyrus sings about, of course, loving herself better than anyone can.
Miley Cyrus's new single "River" was inspired by a gay dance party
Along with the release today of her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus has revealed the very gay origins of her latest single.Following on the heels of the album's chart-topping lead single "Flowers," "River" is a bouncy, synth-drenched dance track.The accompanying black-and-white video, released today, also finds Cyrus dancing solo on a lighted catwalk before joining a crowd of wet, shirtless, muscular dudes.
Of all people to cover Rammstein's "Du Hast," not many would guess Lizzo.And yet, at her recent arena show in Berlin, Lizzo busted out a full rendition of the song, finding real joy in the unlikely pairing.For many of the newest generation of stars, hard rock songs like "Du Hast" have been around since their childhood - which might be why Post Malone livestreamed a pandemic set consisting entirely of Nirvana covers back in 2020.
A little overshadowed by Bangerz's big-hitting singles, Drive nevertheless epitomises the album's cocktail of traditionalism stirred with ultra-modernity, effectively welding a power ballad to dubstep-influenced electronic bass.But there's more to it than simply co-opting a hip sound: the music's punishing relentlessness smartly mirrors the lyrics' break-up anguish.
Miley Cyrus 'Flowers' Review - Lyrics, Song Meaning
When it comes to Miley Cyrus, you should always expect the unexpected.Since departing her reign on Disney Channel, she's delivered one curveball after the nextand her latest single, Flowers, is no different.Before we dig into the new single, which debuted Thursday night, let's rewind a bit.Sonically, Cyrus has taken us on a journey without a roadmap.
"Ennnio: The Living Paper Cartoon" Returns to San Francisco's Club Fugazi - San Francisco Bay Times
The art of living origami meets hilarious theatre when Club Fugazibrings ENNIO: The Living Paper Cartoon to the stage this month (while its resident show Dear San Francisco takes a short hiatus).In a little over an hour, audiences are taken on an hysterical whirlwind journey through pop culture as original quick-change artist Ennio Marchetto miraculously morphs into more than 60 characters from the world of music, movies, works of art, and world leaders - all through wildly inventive paper costumes.
Morrissey says Miley Cyrus album exit was nothing to do with his politics
Morrissey has spoken out after Miley Cyrus dropped out of a guest spot on his upcoming album, denying the singer had done so over his political stances, which he said are most certainly not far right.In a lengthy statement posted on Thursday, the former frontman of the Smiths also attacked cancel vultures and alleged the existence of a campaign to put [him] out of circulation.
Iggy Pop: Every Loser review | Dave Simpson's album of the week
I'm the guy with no shirt who rocks, announced Iggy Pop ahead of this, his 19th solo album.It's this perception of the Stooges founder and Godfather of punk that's most cemented in the public consciousness.In recent years, though, the now 75-year-old singer has seemed on a mission to do anything but rock with his shirt off: he turned unlikely jazz crooner for 2009's Preliminaires, sang Edith Piaf and Beatles covers in French on 2012's Apres and echoed his superlative 1970s David Bowie collaborations on 2016's Josh Homme-helmed Post Pop Depression.
Morrissey announces label split, says Miley Cyrus wants off his new album
Morrissey spent this past Christmas weekend as the bearer of bad news about his career.Not only did the ex-Smiths singer reveal he has split from his record label, but he also claimed Miley Cyrus wants to be taken off his "hidden" album Bonfire of Teenagers.Both announcements were made via Morrissey's official website.
Butts: A Backstory' Tells Us to Take Them Seriously
BUTTS: A Backstory, by Heather Radke In the essay Dying to Be Competent in her 2019 collection, Thick, Tressie McMillan Cottom recounts a harrowing medical crisis that began with a literal pain in her butt.She was 30 and four months pregnant when her ass started hurting, the right side, accompanied by copious bleeding.
Dolly Parton Wants to Rock With Everyone on a New Album
Rockin' 9 to 5. Photo: Miller Mobley/NBC via Getty Images Future Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton has been talking for months about making a rock album now that she finally has a reason (and, presumably, now that her foray into reggae is over).In an interview with Pollstar, on the occasion of her Rock Hall induction, Parton detailed her genre-exploration.
Morrissey shares new single "Rebels Without Applause": Stream
Morrissey has shared a new look at his upcoming album with a song called "Rebels Without Applause."Listen to the track below.Produced by Andrew Watt, "Rebels Without Applause" features Chad Smith on drums and Josh Klinghoffer on guitar, percussion, and keys.With a classic Smiths-style guitar line, Morrissey looks back on the under-appreciated creatives of years' past, crooning, "Generation X and X-Ray Spex/ We loved them all."
Good Morning, News: Mass Shooting at a Virginia Walmart, Biden Extends Student Loan Repayment Pause, and I Need a Drink
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Iggy Pop announces new album Every Loser with Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro, Travis Barker, & more
Iggy Pop has announced his 19th (!) solo album, Every Loser, out January 6th via Atlantic and producer Andrew Watt 's Gold Tooth Records.The star-studded album features a who's who of rock royalty, including the late Taylor Hawkins, Travis Barker, Chad Smith (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam), and Duff McKagan (of Guns N' Roses).
Dolly Parton won't be working "9 to 5″ on the road anymore.The 10-time Grammy-winning country music icon confirmed the end of her touring career in a new interview with Pollstar magazine."I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I'll do special shows here and there, now and then," Parton said.
The Nomadic Boys show first-timers where to party in London
London has a terrific gay scene.It's huge, spread out across different parts of the city, particularly in Soho, Vauxhall, and Hoxton.There are bars for everyone, open every day of the week.
Erewhon Allegedly Failed to Pay Rent At Studio City Location
Erewhon, a grocery store-meets-influencer haunt where a jar of in-house pasta sauce can cost upwards of $30, is accused of failing to pay rent at its new Studio City location.