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Monument Records, the country label whose artists include Walker Hayes, Brandon Ratliff and Tigirlily Gold, is folding, Sony Music confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tigirlily Gold is moving over to Sony Music Nashville, though the status of the rest of Monument’s roster hasn’t been clarified yet. Most of the staff is departing, and the remaining active aspects of Monument’s business will be overseen by Sony Music Nashville, Sony said.

Veteran country music executive and talent manager Jason Owen had revived Monument eight years ago alongside producer Shane McAnally, The Tennessean reported at the time. As The Hollywood Reporter first reported on Sunday, Owen — who also who manages Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini through his company Sandbox — is now taking on Billie Eilish and Finneas as their manager as well. Through Sandbox, Owen will continue to work with Sony Music, the company said.

Katie McCartney, Monument’s general manager,...

Billie Eilish is taking on new management, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The global superstar has enlisted veteran talent manager Jason Owen, whose Sandbox Entertainment reps Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini. Owen will be managing Finneas, Eilish’s brother and longtime producer, as well.

Eilish and Finneas had been represented by Danny Rukasin and Brandon Goodman of Best Friends Music Management for the past decade. The two played a key role in steering the singer’s ascent from viral sensation to award-winning artist, registering over 100 million Spotify subscribers and a string of top 10 hits during their time together, including the chart-topping “Bad Guy,” “Everything I Wanted,” “Therefore I Am” and “Birds of a Feather.”

Owen is a longtime music executive with roots in country. Launching Sandbox Entertainment back in 2010, after holding executive roles at Universal Music Nashville, Owen expanded his reach into television, film and Broadway, working on such projects as the 2023 documentary June,...

Hayley Williams has been having a blast going on musical side quests across Nashville. She’s joined both Finneas and Cyndi Lauper in recent months. Her latest included a surprise appearance with Deftones, where she joined the band on stage to lend some striking vocals and headbanging to their performance of “Minerva.”

The pop-up doubled as a reunion for Williams and Deftones, who last performed together over a decade ago. In 2010, the Paramore front woman joined the band at Luxembourg’s Rock-a-Field festival for “Passenger,” filling in for Maynard James Keenan.

Here’s a toast to the happy couple. For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, turning their love story into an album is the least they could do. I Said I Love You First is a valentine that delivers exactly what it promises — a pop icon and a superstar producer celebrating a real-life romance that we all can root for. As Selena once sang, it’s just like the Battle of Troy — there’s nothing subtle here. These two crazy kids are young, they’re in love, and they can’t...

Hans Zimmer is one of the most legendary composers in film history, but there's one genre of film he'd rather not compose music for at all. The German composer is decidedly not a fan of musicals, despite having composed the score for one of Disney's most successful musicals of all time. He spoke about being a musical hater with Collider's Steve Weintraub at a Q&a for his new concert film, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert.

Zimmer discussed scoring The Lion King, which was later turned into an enormously successful stage musical:

I said to them, “I hate musicals.” They said, “We guarantee you it'll never be a musical.” But we had all these pieces left over and we went back to Africa and recorded the second album, Rhythm of the Pride Lands, which were the leftover bits, and we got into big trouble because we...

Along with the arrival of their new joint album, I Said I Love You First, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have dropped a new music video for their song, “Younger and Hotter Than Me.”

The solemn, atmospheric ballad finds Gomez grappling with the anxieties of aging, especially as a former partner moves on: “We’re not getting any younger/But your girlfriends seem to,” she sings at one point. While the lyrics contend with this idea in terms of romantic relationships, the music video, directed by Jake Schreier, appears to...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have released their new album, I Said I Love You First.

The 15-track album — released through Smg Music, Friends Keep Secrets and Interscope Records — is the couple’s first collaborative album. It chronicles and celebrates their love story, coming together “organically as a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively,” according to a release. The couple announced their engagement late last year.

I Said I Love You First includes the latest music video from the pair, “Younger and Hotter Than Me.” The cinematic and melancholy video follows Gomez around a studio lot, seemingly reflecting on her life of young stardom. The video often finds Gomez returning to an abandoned set on a soundstage.

“When you’re young and a star, and you’re thrown into this whirlwind of being so many people’s favorite thing in the world, eventually,...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco would like to tell you about their love story via song. On Friday, the singer-producer couple released their anticipated first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First.

The 14-track LP features collaborations with Gracie Abrams on single “Call Me When You Break Up” and Latin superstars Tainy and J Balvin on “I Can’t Get Enough.” Maria Zardoya of the Marías also lends background vocals on “Ojos Tristes,” which interpolates the Eighties Spanish star Jeanette’s “El Muchacho de Los Ojos Tristes.”

While co-produced...

Lollapalooza is back!

The summer music festival revealed the official 2025 lineup on Tuesday (March 18) ahead of the 2025 Lollapalooza festival.

This year’s festival will take place at Chicago’s Grant Park for four days, from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3.

There are some major heavy-hitters lined up to headline as well!

Keep reading to find out more…

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Rüfüs Du Sol, Luke Combs, Twice, A$AP Rocky, Korn, Gracie Abrams and Doechii are all set to headline the event.

Acts set to appear throughout the four days include Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, T-Pain, Finneas, and many more.

Presale tickets go on sale Thursday (March 20) at 10 a.m on Lollapalooza.com. Signup for the presale now through the festival’s website as well.

Check out the full 2025 festival lineup inside…

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Lollapalooza announced a stacked lineup for its upcoming 2025 festival, with Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Twice and Luke Combs among this year’s headlining acts. Rüfüs du Sol, A$AP Rocky, Korn, Gracie Abrams and Doechii are also listed on the headline bill.

Other notable acts below the headliners include Cage the Elephant, Clairo, Dominic Fike, Bleachers, Mk.Gee, Finneas, T-Pain, Dom Dolla, Remi Wolf, The Marías, Martin Garrix, Isaiah Rashad, Rebecca Black, The Dare, Måneskin’s Damiano David, Foster the People, Wallows, Djo and Young Miko among many others.

This year’s festival will mark Rodrigo’s Lollapalooza debut, the festival said, while Luke Combs will serve as the first-ever country closing act for the event. Twice, meanwhile, will be the first K-Pop girl group to headline.

Tyler’s headlining slot comes after the “See You Again” rapper had pulled out of last year’s festival, citing personal reasons.

Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tyler, the Creator will head to Chicago this summer as headliners for Lollapalooza 2025, taking place July 31 through Aug. 3 at Grant Park.

Also atop the stacked lineup are Luke Combs, A$AP Rocky, Rüfüs Du Sol, Korn, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, and Twice. For Rodrigo, this will mark her first time performing at Lollapalooza, while Carpenter played there two years ago. Tyler, the Creator last played Lolla in 2021, and was set to headline in 2024 but had to drop out.

Combs, meanwhile, will make history as Lolla’s first country closer,...

Lollapalooza has unveiled its 2025 lineup led by headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, RÜFÜS Du Sol, Korn, Twice, and Luke Combs.

Now in its 34th year, the annual summer music festival returns to Chicago’s Grant Park over four days, from July 31st-August 3rd. Other notable acts set to play include Clairo, Cage the Elephant, The Marías, Djo, Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, Bleachers, Mk.gee, Wallows, Dominic Fike, Foster the People, T-Pain, Sierra Ferrell, Finneas, Remi Wolf, Royel Otis, Marina, Bladee, Barry Can’t Swim, Jpegmafia, 2Hollis, Flipturn, Magdalena Bay, Isaiah Rashad, Mariah the Scientist, and Amaarae.

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Rounding out the list of notable acts are Damiano David, Role Model, Isoxo, Still Woozy, Del Water Gap, Ravyn Lenae, The Dare, Chase and Status, Flux Pavilion, Otoboke Beaver, La Femme, Orla Gartland, Willow Avalon, Joey Valance & Brae, Jane Remover, Fcukers , Wunderhorse,...

Billie Eilish, Finneas, Gracie Abrams, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and GloRilla were among the performers at the annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. The awards ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night, also saw Taylor Swift named Artist of the Year and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” named Song of the Year.

Eilish and Finneas opened the show, which aired live, after host LL Cool J’s welcoming monologue. The duo performed “Wildflower,” off Eilish’s most recent LP, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Eilish later accepted...

Billie Eilish skipped the red carpet at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, but she was the first star we saw on TV during the awards show!

The 23-year-old singer was joined by her older brother Finneas to open the show with a performance of “Wildflower” on Monday (March 17) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

“Wildflower” is the fourth single from Billie‘s album Hit Me Hard and Soft and she just recently started promoting it as a new single.

Billie is nominated for several awards tonight, including Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Best Lyrics for “Birds of a Feather,” and Favorite Tour Style.

Make sure to check out the full performers and presenters lineup, plus also check out the list of nominations in case you haven’t seen it!

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Rachel Zegler is once again on the news after getting embroiled in controversy for portraying Snow White’s character in her upcoming movie, despite being an Latinx background. But this time for an internet interaction with Timothee Chalamet. Her comment on the Dune actor’s, sparked mixed reactions online as he is currently dating Kylie Jenner, and we all know that.

For those who don’t know, Zegler, after got slammed for the leading actress in Snow White, recently faced another wave of heat for singing in the film. One of the internet users mocked for not being Soprano. She is someone who never takes any internet backlash lightly. She clapped back at the comment and wrote that she’s also a soprano and if the person doesn’t know that, then requested to watch West Side Story on Disney+.

Hans Zimmer should be a noun-turned-verb, like Google, or at the very least a proper noun like Kleenex that now just means all tissues, name brand or not. When we’re talking about composing timeless scores (now known for the purposes of this review as Zimms), there are few who rival the scope and power of his work. On March 19 in select theaters, audiences will be treated to one of those rare experiences that truly exemplifies how much this music has meant to entertainment as a whole in Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert. Chances are, you live with these musical notes pumping through your veins, and it could be so second nature you don’t even realize that with every squeeze of your heart, you’re shuttling themes from Pirates of the Caribbean from your aorta to your extremities, or receiving oxygen from notes of Gladiator backinto your right atrium.

Gwen Stefani has shared a new song, “Still Gonna Love You,” alongside the deluxe edition of her most recent LP. The album, Bouquet Deluxe, features acoustic renditions of all of the songs on Bouquet, which dropped in November.

“Still Gonna Love You” was co-written by Finneas and sees Stefani sharing a message of resilience as she sings, “You can push me away, go ahead and make your mistakes, I won’t judge you/ Nothin’ that you can say if you want me to hate you, I’m still gonna love you.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are celebrating their love story on new single “Sunset Boulevard.” The ambient pop number was inspired by the couple’s first date on Los Angeles’ famed thoroughfare Sunset Blvd.

“Sunset Boulevard” arrives alongside a music video directed by longtime Gomez collaborator Petra Collins, which features a sultry, nostalgic aesthetic. In the clip, Gomez writhes on a bed as she croons, “Women of few words/ But for you I keep my mouth wide open/ Praying and hoping/ That ya quench my thirst/ Not just dip your...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco dropped “Sunset Blvd” and an accompanying music video Friday, the couple’s second single off their upcoming collaborative album, I Said I Love You First.

The retro-style video features Gomez daydreaming about Blanco. Her fiancé also makes appearances throughout, including as a mini Blanco. At the end of the video, Gomez even appears to eat him in one bite. “With open arms / Holding you naked, middle of Sunset Boulevard,” she sings during the chorus.

“Sunset Blvd” lyrics are suggestive to say the least, as Gomez sings about how she “can’t wait to hold” Blanco’s “big hard heart” while delivering breathy vocals between lyrics. “I just wanna touch it, touch it / Try your hardest not to bust it / Gimme gimme how I love your big, big heart,” she sings during the bridge.

Gomez announced “Sunset Blvd” on Instagram earlier this week, telling fans that...

On Wednesday March 12 2025, ABC broadcasts Jimmy Kimmel Live!!

Denis Leary; Ray Nicholson; Finneas Season 23 Episode 86 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an exciting lineup with actor Denis Leary, actor Ray Nicholson, and musician Finneas set to appear. This episode will air on ABC and is sure to bring plenty of entertainment and laughter.

Denis Leary, known for his sharp wit and memorable roles in both film and television, will share stories from his career and possibly offer some humorous insights into his life. Fans of Leary can expect his signature blend of comedy and candidness, making for an engaging conversation.

Ray Nicholson, who has been making a name for himself in Hollywood, will also join the show. His rising star status and fresh perspective on acting are likely to provide interesting discussions. Viewers can look forward to hearing about his latest projects and experiences in the industry.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are celebrating the earliest moments in their love story. On Tuesday, the musician couple announced that they’ll release a new single named “Sunset Blvd,” inspired by their first date on the Hollywood road, out March 14.

“Our first date was on Sunset Blvd, and it’s also the title of our next song together,” Gomez captioned a selfie with Blanco during one of their early hangouts. “P.S. this is our first official photo together.”

Blanco commented on the post: “Ur my cherry pie.”

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Would you like to sit in a massive theater, lights dimmed, and experience the first notes of Interstellar’s haunting score sending shivers down your spine? If yes, then we’ve good news for you. The man behind the musical masterpiece, Hans Zimmer himself, is set to hit global theaters with his documentary-like concert film—Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert.

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Surrounded by a symphony of his band and a world-class orchestra, bringing his most legendary compositions to life, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert will feature his epic musical journey. Not just that, the movie will also showcase breathtaking performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and candid chats with Zimmer’s closest collaborators.

So, if you’ve ever been lost in the magic of Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean, or The Dark Knight, get ready to experience Zimmer’s genius like never before!

Selena Gomez previewed another song from her upcoming album with fiancé Benny Blanco, I Said I Love You First.

On Instagram, the singer/actress shared a snippet of the track “Talk,” a bustling pop tune with a thumping bass groove laced with a slinky synth riff (which appears to be based around a sample of the Cake song “Never There”). In her video, Gomez sits in a car and lip-syncs along with the line, “I’ll call you daddy cause I know you like that.”

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Get ready to shake your martinis to the iconic sounds of James Bond theme songs, as the longtime producers of the seminal cinematic franchise are set to be honored with a musical tribute at the 97th annual Academy Awards. According to reports, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will be honored on the main stage after receiving their own Honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards.

In a new report from Variety — though the Academy Awards themselves have not yet commented on the matter — it was confirmed that Wicked will not be the only musical moment to take place during Sunday's Oscar ceremony. Though details on specifics remain scarce, Variety had this to say about what they did know about the musical moment:

"It is unclear whether the tribute will focus solely on Oscar-winning and nominated songs or take a broader approach to celebrating all 26 Bond themes. However, according to sources,...

More than a dozen comedians and musicians are coming together to support Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that claimed at least 25 lives and ravished tens of thousands of acres in January. The benefit concert, Let’s Get L.Aid, will combine standup comedy and live music inspired by the city at the United Theater on March 16.

“Weird Al” Yankovic, Margaret Cho, Bob the Drag Queen, Al Jardine, Alex Edelman, Chris Fleming, Eric Idle, Maria Bamford, Mark Proksch, and Neil Hamburger will make appearances at the event. Other guests include Paul Shaffer,...

Gold Derby's top news stories for Feb. 27, 2025. Zendaya to star in Shrek 5 as Shrek’s daughter

Zendaya will lend her voice to the latest Shrek movie, playing the green ogre's yet-to-named daughter, per The Hollywood Reporter. The Emmy-winning superstar will join Mikey Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, who are set to reprise their roles as Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey, respectively. Universal and DreamWorks Animation have set a release date for Dec. 23, 2026.

This is the fifth installment from the Shrek franchise. The original film became the first Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature in 2001 and grossed $488 million worldwide. Three sequels followed, along with two Puss in Boots spinoffs, propelling the franchise to global box office of more than $4 billion. It's the second-highest grossing animated franchise after Despicable Me.

Oscars will feature music of James Bond, honoring longtime producers

The 97th Academy Awards will toast to the music of James Bond,...

The Oscars are ready to toast the celebration with a martini — shaken, not stirred.

Variety has learned exclusively that the ceremony will perform a special tribute of the iconic songs of the James Bond franchise at Sunday’s Academy Awards in honor of longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received Honorary Oscars at the past Governors Awards. The Academy declined to comment.

While details remain scarce, it is unclear whether the tribute will focus solely on Oscar-winning and nominated songs or take a broader approach to celebrating all 26 Bond themes. However, according to sources, the tribute will include what is being described as an assembly of surprising and immense talents.

If the Academy opts for a comprehensive retrospective, it could offer long-overdue recognition to classics such as Shirley Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever,” which, despite being considered one of the franchise’s finest musical moments, was overlooked...

"A performance that mesmerized the masses." An official trailer is available for a concert doc movie called Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, filmed in Dubai last year. This musical experience will be hitting theaters worldwide in March, for anyone looking to dive deeper into Hans Zimmer's world of sound. A journey through Dubai featuring live performances at Coca-Cola Arena, intimate talks with friends, and stunning moments across desert dunes and the iconic Burj Al Arab. This was filmed at both the Dubai performances on May 31st & June 1st, 2024 – and seems to be acting as a Dubai tourism video in addition to a Hans Zimmer experience. The doc also features conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. It offers viewers a rare glimpse into Zimmer's creative process, exploring the drive to...

Selena Gomez is leaving more breadcrumbs for fans ahead of her next album, I Said I Love You First, a collaboration with her fiancé and producer Benny Blanco. The singer and actress released a clip on social media Tuesday, teasing a new song.

In the video, Gomez mouths along to the words of the unreleased alt-pop track: “Call me when you break up/I want to be the first one on your mind when you wake up/I miss the way we’d stay up/ We’d talk about forever...

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Selena Gomez has turned up the heat in a sultry new photoshoot with fiance Benny Blanco, shedding her top as the couple cozied up for Interview magazine. The 32-year-old singer looked completely at ease on her bare shoulders, pressing a finger against Benny’s lips while he held her close from behind.

Benny, embracing the shoot’s bold aesthetic, stripped down to his boxers for another shot, sitting alongside Selena as she draped herself in a luxurious fur coat, exuding Old Hollywood glamour.

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco for Interview Magazine.

Finneas has kicked off his For Cryin’ Out Loud Tour in North America!

The 27-year-old musician started the tour in Australia at the start of the new year and returned to the stage this past week in Nashville.

For a first night special treat, Finneas brought out Paramore‘s Hayley Williams to perform her song “crushcrushcrush” together!

He is hitting up popular cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, Denver and Salt Lake City, among others. He will then head over to Europe and the UK in April and May.

Following the first night of the North American leg of the tour, we’ve got the full set list right here!

Keep reading to find out more…

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Finneas’ For Cryin’ Out Loud! Tour kicked off Thursday night in Nashville, where he was joined onstage by a surprise guest… no, it wasn’t Billie Eilish. Instead, Hayley Williams made a cameo appearance.

For the final song of the evening at the Ryman Auditorium, Finneas and the Paramore singer delivered a rendition of that band’s “Crushcrushcrush,” which marked the first time Williams had sung the Riot! track live since 2018.

Both Finneas and Williams were on the bill at last week’s G*ve a F*ck benefit concert in Los Angeles,...

It’s been quite a year for Selena Gomez. Her performance in Emilia Pérez has drawn raves, she got engaged to record producer Benny Blanco, Only Murders in the Building was renewed for a fifth season by Hulu and now she’s announced a new album, which is a collaboration with “my best friend” Blanco.

“I always trick you guys,” wrote Gomez on Instagram. “My New album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco, is out on 3/21. Our first song, “Scared of Loving You” is out now on all streaming platforms. Merchandise and signed products for the album are available for pre-order now. We can’t wait to share this special project with you soon!”

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are taking their romantic chemistry to the studio. On Thursday, Gomez and Blanco announced that they’ll release a collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, on March 21, as they shared its first single, “Scared of Loving You,” Thursday.

“I always trick you guys my New album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco, is out on 3/21,” she wrote on Instagram. “Our first song, Scared of Loving You is out now… We can’t wait to share this special project with you soon!

The Wild Robot‘s Oscar prospects may have gotten a boost on Wednesday as the Society of Composers and Lyricists announced its sixth annual award winners. The animated feature won Best Original Score for a Studio Film, defeating three of its Oscar rivals: Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and Conclave. The last of this year’s Best Score Oscar nominees, The Brutalist, competed in another category at the Scl Awards, winning Best Original Score for an Independent Film.

So does that mean the Oscar will come down to The Wild Robot and The Brutalist? In the Scl Awards’ previous five years, they agreed with the Oscars three times: Joker (2019), Soul (2020), and Oppenheimer (2023). In 2021, the Scl voted for Encanto (studio) and The Green Knight (independent), but the Oscar went to Dune. And for 2022, the Scl picked Nope (studio) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (independent), while the Oscars opted for All Quiet on the Western Front.

The wildfire benefit concert and auction Give a Fuck L.A. brought thousands out to the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night with the overarching goal of bringing people together. This mission made for some unexpected pairings throughout the night, including the partial reunion of Rilo Kiley with Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Muna’s Katie Gavin.

The two musicians joined Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis and Pierre de Reeder to perform “Let Me Back In,” the love letter to Los Angeles the band originally recorded in 2007 but didn’t release...

The L.A. fires destroyed at least 16,000 structures, and with them, one teen’s most prized possession — a Billie Eilish T-shirt she had gotten at the superstar’s concert shortly before. However, thanks to Meghan Markle’s quick thinking (and a text to Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and his wife, model Behati Prinsloo), the 15-year-old now has a box full of signed merchandise from Eilish herself.

On Tuesday, Markle posted a selfie video of the unboxed goods to Instagram. “I was just told that something arrived that I have been waiting for,...

On Thursday, Billie Eilish performed with Green Day and her brother Finneas at the FireAid concerts at the Forum and Intuit Dome. On Sunday, Eilish performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Two days later, the two-time Academy Award winner made her way to the DGA Theater in West Hollywood where she moderated a Q&a with another music legend and potential Oscar winner, Ariana Grande. A conversation following a SAG member screening of a movie Eilish has seen three times already, the 10-time Oscar and Best Picture nominated blockbuster, “Wicked.”

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After the pair walked arm and arm on stage, to a “This is crazy” from Eilish, she shared, “I remember finding out you got the job through the internet and I was like ‘F**k yeah!

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Billie Eilish interviewed Ariana Grande last night after a screening of Wicked at the Directors Guild of America’s theater in Los Angeles. The Q&a, held for Academy and guild members, saw the singers sharing their mutual fandom.

“My team was like: Who would be a cool person to do this? Who’s your dream person?” Grande explaining of the pairing (via Variety). “I was like, Billie, [but] she’s not gonna say yes. She’s too busy. She’s too fabulous. It’s too much. But she said yes,...

No one lauds the “Wicked” quite like Billie Eilish — at least when she is in full Ariana Grande-fangirl mode, as she was in interviewing her longtime singing heroine after a screening of the movie musical in Hollywood on Tuesday night. The Q&a, held for SAG members at the Directors Guild of America’s theater, had Eilish doing the moderating at the personal behest of the film’s Oscar-nominated Glinda.

“My team was like, ‘Who would be a cool person to do this? Who’s your dream person?'” Grande said at the outset. “I was like, ‘Billie, [but] she’s not gonna say yes.’ She’s too busy. She’s too fabulous. It’s too much. But she said ‘Yes,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, shit. Now I’m so nervous.'”

Eilish piped up with her youthful-worship credentials. “I love this girl so much and I love this...

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place at Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025, with all prominent music industry figures in attendance. The timing of the ceremony aligned with the aftermath of the California wildfires, causing increased significance as several performers paid tribute to the communities that suffered the fires.

Several artists performed together to open the event with Dawes, John Legend and Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, and St. Vincent among them. Many chose the platform to bring attention to crucial issues while the catastrophic wildfires remained the most significant of them.

Dawes in 2025 Grammy Awards | Credit: CBS/Recording Academy

Apart from that, the event saw many veterans and newcomers performing their hearts out. Let’s take a look at some of the best performances of the night.

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Give it up for the team behind the 2025 Grammys. Amazing winners — finally, Beyoncé takes home Album of the Year! — and the CBS team admirably focused the telecast on the recovery efforts for the Los Angeles fires and movingly showed how crucial the area is to the music industry, right from the jump.

“This city has just been through one of the largest natural disasters in American history,” host Trevor Noah said in his opening remarks during the February 2 ceremony in L.A. “Los Angeles is where Billie Eilish and Finneas turned a small bedroom in Highland Park into a Grammy-winning studio. The clubs of LA inspired Chappell Roan to create the anthem that is ‘Pink Pony Club.’ … To kick off the show, let me tell you about a band that has L.A. in their DNA.”

Noah went on to tell the audience at home about Dawes, an L.A.

Our long national nightmare is over: Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year. The Grammys desperately needed her to win this award, so the night felt like a true celebration. The entire 2025 Grammys ceremony was a “just give Beyoncé her damn Album of the Year already” countdown. It all goes back to the curse of Morning Phase in 2015, when she lost to an obscure Beck album, the biggest upset in Grammy history. Over the past decade, as she lost for Lemonade and Renaissance, there’s been a sense that Bey...

Before we launch into this Grammys 2025 edition of Snubs and Surprises, let’s answer one question that may come up right at the outset: How can we characterize Beyoncé winning album of the year as a “surprise” when we repeatedly predicted it, as many other prognosticators did? There’s an easy answer for that: Although we rightfully called it, we were very, very, very, very nervous about it. We can relax now. At least one thing has been righted in this chaotic world, so let’s take a deep breath and take the “surprise” of actual perceived justice being rendered while we can get it. Now, onward!

Snub: Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish getting shut out. Are there two more popular and beloved pop stars in the world right now? There are not. And that is why Recording Academy voters will sleep soundly tonight — and assume that both Taylor and...

Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year and Kendrick Lamar pulled off two remarkable major-category victories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

“It’s been many, many years,” Beyoncé acknowledged with a slight chuckle while finally accepting the prize that’s eluded her throughout her illustrious career, for Cowboy Carter. She went on to thank her many collaborators and dedicated the win to Linda Martell, the pioneering Black country artist who features on the LP.

“I hope we just keep pushing forward and opening doors,” Beyoncé continued.

Breaking out is hard to do. So when a music artist explodes on the scene to the extent that they earn nominations in all of the Big Four Grammy Awards categories, it’s especially noteworthy. It’s such an impressive feat that only 15 artists have ever achieved it — 16 depending on how you count Finneas (more on him below). Scroll down to see everyone who has ever accomplished the big gour nominations sweep, what other nominations they earned that night, and what they won.

The big four categories, also known as the general field, are the races that are open to music from all genres, making them the best in show for the entire recording industry: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. With Best New Artist among the big four, the only time you can get the grand slam is your...

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars paid homage to Los Angeles with a performance of “California Dreamin’” at the 2025 Grammys.

After a harrowing video detailed the effects of the wildfires on the L.A. community, the “Die With a Smile” singers performed a stripped down rendition of The Mamas & the Papas’ 1965 track.

“I love you California,” Gaga said at the end of the performance, which prompted the crowd to erupt in a standing ovation. Grammys host Trevor Noah commended their tribute, reminding “to donate what you can” to MusiCares fire relief, an effort created by the Recording Academy to aid those affected by the wildfires.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars perform "California Dreamin'" at the 2025 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/xfQUkWJJ81

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 3, 2025

Earlier in the night, Billie Eilish and Finneas hit the stage to perform their Grammy-nominated track “Birds of a Feather” with a set inspired by the mountains of California.

Sixty years after its release, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars covered the Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreamin'” at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

The “Die With a Smile” duo took the Sixties anthem into 2025, making it a poignant love letter to Los Angeles in wake of the devastating wildfires. Gaga wore a lengthy white gown with a cap, while Mars rocked a swanky Seventies-style suit.

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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performing “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas at the 2025 Grammy Awards. #ladygaga #brunomars #diewithasmile #californiadreaming #grammys...

Billie Eilish performed her huge hit “Birds of a Feather” at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The 23-year-old star sang on stage to the crowded house alongside her brother, Finneas.

While the CBS cameras panned to the audience, fans saw Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley dancing to Billie‘s performance!

We have some video clips for you to see the fun moment.

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down to watch the videos from Billie Eilish‘s performance, and see Taylor and Margaret dancing below.

Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley dance during Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" performance at the #GRAMMYs. pic.twitter.com/KblasqW19N

— Variety (@Variety) February 3, 2025

Watch a longer clip from Billie’s performance below…

Billie Eilish performs "Birds of a Feather" along with her brother Finneas at the 2025 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/SSmmSTX247

— The Hollywood...

Trevor Noah is back to emcee duties for the 2025 Grammys.

The former Daily Show host took the Grammys stage for the fifth time on Sunday night. (He also exec produced the show.)

At the top of the show, Noah was quick to note how, despite the show airing live from Los Angeles, music’s biggest night is coming under “unusual” circumstances.

“A few weeks ago we weren’t sure that this show would even happen. I mean, you don’t need me to tell you this, but the city has just been through one of the largest natural disasters in American history. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes, entire neighborhoods have been erased. Schools, local businesses, and entire communities have burned to the ground. Thankfully, due to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the fires have now been contained,” he said.

“And despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has emerged.