Scooter Braun’s manager era may be coming to an end. After a tumultuous week of reports suggesting many of Braun’s A-list clients were seeking new representation, a source close to SB Projects tells Rolling Stone that while some of those clients are still under contract, Braun is preparing to further …
Read More »Ariana Grande Details Week's Worth of 'Yours Truly' 10th Anniversary Plans
Ariana Grande has announced a week’s worth of plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album Yours Truly, including a series of live performances, a Q&A, and a deluxe digital reissue of the 2013 LP. As the singer revealed Saturday in a video featuring decade-old footage, the festivities …
Read More »'Wicked' Director Says Films Should Arrive as Scheduled Despite Actors' Strike
The Hollywood double strike is sure to wreak havoc on the studios’ upcoming release schedules, but the director of Wicked has revealed that the musical adaptation’s two-part arrival “shouldn’t be affected.” In an update on Instagram, director Jon M. Chu said that, due to the actors’ strike, production has been …
Read More »Bowen Yang Went Through Hell to Get to 'SNL'
I n only a few years, Bowen Yang has emerged as the breakout star of Saturday Night Live. I defy you to watch his Gay Jafar rant against Ron DeSantis and not completely lose it. But that’s not all. He also stars in the Comedy Central sitcom Awkwafina Is Nora …
Read More »Ariana Grande Reflects on 'Lowest' Time in Her Life as She Addresses 'Concerns' About Her Body
Ariana Grande is opening up about her health and the changes in her body after fans expressed “concern” with her weight and figure. In a candid TikTok video Tuesday, the musician asked fans to be more mindful when speaking about other people’s bodies, revealing that the body type that fans …
Read More »Ariana Grande Pens Love Letter to Oz as 'Wicked' Filming Reaches Halfway Mark
Just as quickly as she fell into the world of Galinda before she becomes the Good Witch of the South, Ariana Grande is already preparing to say goodbye. Filming for the two-part adaptation of the popular Broadway musical has reached its halfway point – with its first half set for …
Read More »Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked' Just Got a New Release Date
The film adaptation of popular Broadway musical Wicked will be split into two separate movies, but audiences won’t have to wait as long to settle into the theater for its first segment. The film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will be released on Nov. 27, 2024, an update from …
Read More »The Weeknd Takes 'Die For You' to New Heights on Ariana Grande-Assisted Remix
Thanks to TikTok, songs released decades ago can emerge into mainstream popularity with ease, often quite unexpectedly. All it usually takes is a viral trend, or the creation of a sped-up version that draws more attention than the original. From there, it becomes a game of capturing the moment. But …
Read More »Karol G & Shakira, The Kid Laroi, Halsey, And All The Songs You Need To Know This Week
WELCOME TO OUR WEEKLY rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week stellar collabs from The Weeknd and Ariana Grande, Karol G and Shakira; a track from Yeat’s latest project; Halsey’s coveted B-side; and the first single …
Read More »She Spent Two Years Writing for an Acclaimed Album — and Made Only $4,000
After years of struggle and even a few months of homelessness, Kimberly “Kaydence” Krysiuk was sure her big break as a songwriter had finally arrived. In August 2018, Ariana Grande released her fourth album, Sweetener, and there, at Number 12 on the track list, was the acerbic kiss-off ballad “Better …
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