[ad_1] New York CNN Business — Spotify is looking to give Apple a good bruising in the press. The music streamer is taking its grievances with the Silicon Valley goliath public, openly lashing out at the company over a dispute that centers on the 30% App Store fee Apple charges …
Read More »Patrick Haggerty, trailblazing gay country star, dies at 78
[ad_1] CNN — When Patrick Haggerty was gearing up to record his very first country music album, he had a choice to make. He could be the industry-friendly country star and remain in the closet, or he could use music to make a statement about what it was like being …
Read More »Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28
[ad_1] CNN — Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN. He was 28. Houston police say they responded to the scene of a shooting in downtown Houston at …
Read More »Harry Styles as a mer-creature in his new music video is something you’ll never unsee
[ad_1] CNN — Harry Styles has always been one to color outside the lines as an artist, and his latest music video is only the latest example. In the video for “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” which premiered on Thursday, the former One Direction star appears as a mer-creature – …
Read More »Rihanna to debut new music on ‘Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack
[ad_1] CNN — We can thank the “Black Panther” sequel for Rihanna finally returning to the world of music. The “Fenty” founder tweeted Wednesday about her forthcoming single, “Lift Me Up,” which is set to release on Friday. The original song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new …
Read More »Sam Smith and Kim Petras are first nonbinary and trans artists to reach number 1 on Billboard chart
[ad_1] CNN — Sam Smith and Kim Petras have made history after becoming the first openly nonbinary and transgender artists to top the Billboard Hot 100 with their collaborative track, “Unholy.” Billboard confirmed the duo’s achievement on Twitter, writing: “@samsmith and @kimpetras are the first publicly non-binary and transgender artists, …
Read More »American Music Awards has chosen a host for the 2022 show
[ad_1] CNN — The 2022 American Music Awards’ (AMAs) has found a host. Dick Clark productions and ABC have announced that Wayne Brady will host the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Brady, currently a “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, said of the gig: “I’m ecstatic and …
Read More »Taylor Swift gets some love from Janet Jackson for name-drop on ‘Midnights’
[ad_1] CNN — Taylor Swift is getting some enthusiastic support from another music icon upon the release of her new album “Midnights.” In “Snow On The Beach,” the fourth track from the album released on Friday, Swift calls out none other than Janet Jackson, and the “Control” singer approves. Jackson …
Read More »Meghan Trainor reveals inspiration behind ‘Remind Me’
[ad_1] CNN — Meghan Trainor sat down with CNN to discuss life after “All About That Bass,” her new album and the importance of self-love. The American singer-songwriter joined CNN’s “Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?” this week to discuss her fifth studio album, “Takin’ It Back,” which was released on …
Read More »Analysis: ‘From Scratch’ serves up one of this week’s tastiest new shows
[ad_1] A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — The temperatures are starting to dip, so, for me, it’s time for some comfort food. Curling up with something tasty to eat …
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