Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. In a video statement released on social media, Manchin stated that “after months of deliberation and long conversations with my family I believe, in my heart of hearts, that I have accomplished what I …
Read More »'Good Burger' Actor Kel Mitchell Recovering at Home After 'Frightening' Health Scare
Kel Mitchell is “on the road to recovery” after a “frightening” health scare that reportedly sent him to the hospital. “Grateful for the flood of prayers and positive vibes that surrounded me during a genuinely frightening time,” Mitchell wrote in an Instagram statement. “The scare was real, but so was …
Read More »Maria Becerra Throws a Pool Party with Chencho Corleone and Ovy on the Drums on 'Piscina'
Maria Becerra is ready for a poolside party. On Wednesday night, the Argentine singer released her single “Piscina” featuring producer Ovy on the Drums and Puerto Rican reggaetonero Chencho Corleone. The video, directed by Julián Levy, opens with Becerra lounging in the sun as she sings about a meeting someone …
Read More »Jared Leto Climbed the Empire State Building to Promote a 30 Seconds to Mars Tour or Something
Jared Leto risked his life Thursday morning by climbing the upper levels of the Empire State Building in order to… umm… promote 30 Seconds to Mars’ upcoming tour. With the feat, the actor-singer became the first person to legally scale the Manhattan landmark, although his climb began on the 86th …
Read More »She Played on the Beatles' Final Song. She Would Never Find Out
In April 2022, a select group of orchestral session musicians received an offer to work on a Paul McCartney recording. It was short notice, with the session booked for May 1 at Capitol Records Studio A. The musicians who could make it said yes promptly. One was Caroline Buckman, a …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Members Toast Historic Victory Against AI: 'It Was Up to Us'
I t took 118 days of marching and negotiating for the actors’ union to reach a tentative deal with the Hollywood Studios Wednesday evening. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) leadership and negotiating committee voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement with the Association of …
Read More »Melanie Martinez Revives 'Cry Baby' Character for First-Ever Arena 'Trilogy Tour'
Melanie Martinez‘s fan-favorite albums Cry Baby and K-12 are back from the dead. On Thursday, the singer announced that she will be embarking on an arena tour, titled the Trilogy Tour, that will celebrate her trio of LPs, including 2023’s Portals. Martinez announced the tour dates on her Instagram, sharing …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Discusses Previous Addiction to Percocet: 'Once An Addict, Always an Addict'
The release date of Nicki Minaj‘s new album has been pushed to her birthday, but fans (a.k.a. the Barbz) can read her Vogue cover story in the meantime. In the interview, the rapper described Pink Friday 2, out Dec. 8: “When I look back at a lot of my music, …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator Breaks Down 'Robust' Strike-Ending Deal, AI Protections
After nearly four months on the picket lines and at the bargaining table, the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal with the Hollywood Studios, or the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), Wednesday evening. SAG-AFTRA leadership and its negotiating committee voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement, …
Read More »Wynonna Judd Addresses Concerns About CMA Performance With Jelly Roll: 'So Freaking Nervous'
Wynonna Judd still gets nervous about performing on stage. Shortly after joining Jelly Roll onstage at the 2023 CMA Awards for a duet of his song “Need a Favor,” Judd addressed concerns from fans after they noticed that she gripped onto Jelly Roll during the entirety of the performance. “Okay, …
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