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With just less than a week to go before The Idol premieres on Max, The Weeknd is turning up the promotional heat. On Wednesday (May 31), the “Blinding Lights” singer announced that the accompanying soundtrack for the Sam Levinson-directed drama series would be available for pre-order alongside a new single on June 2. Titled “Popular,” […]
Taylor Swift is Drew Barrymore’s anti-hero, minus the “anti.” In a recent Instagram post, the actress raved about the pop star’s Eras Tour after attending the Sunday (May 28) show in New Jersey, revealing that the three-hour event was an emotional experience from top to bottom.
“@taylorswift I cried so hard when you sang welcome to NEW YORK,” Barrymore posted Tuesday (May 30), sharing a carousel of photos from the concert at MetLife Stadium. “I moved here not knowing where my life was going. And I actually found myself so happy in this chapter.”
The Drew Barrymore Show host’s photos showed different shots of Swift and her lit-up stage, snapped from Barrymore’s spot on the floor. In one, the actress — who’s a mom to daughters Olive and Frankie — was captured watching the show with an adoring smile on her face, hands clasped underneath her chin.
“I also cried watching my daughters and cousin Sadie watch and love and sing to someone so admirable,” she continued. “YOU. I LOVE YOU TAYLOR SWIFT!!!!!!!! You are the role model all of us girls and women need. Thank you for one of the best nights of our lives. We are so lucky to have seen your show. Your oh so giving 3 hour show.”
“Ps we listen to you on vinyl every morning to get ready for our day,” Barrymore added. “You transcend. And make life beautiful. Everyone passing beaded bracelets around. Witnessing the good.”
Swift had many treats in store for Barrymore and the rest of her audience at the final of three Eras shows in East Rutherford. In addition to singing 1989 fan-favorites “Welcome to New York” and “Clean” as the night’s surprise songs, Ice Spice joined her onstage to perform the pair’s new “Karma” remix live.
It was also Phoebe Bridgers’ final night as opener for Swift’s North American trek, which the two celebrated by performing their Red (Taylor’s Version) duet “Nothing New” together. “You are my hero,” Bridgers told the “Bejeweled” singer onstage.
Barrymore also wasn’t the only star in attendance at the Jersey shows over the weekend. Aaron Rodgers, Miles Teller, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Molly Ringwald, Mariska Hargitay, Maren Morris, Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper all made it out to MetLife Stadium to watch Swift shine at some point during her three-night run in East Rutherford.
See Drew Barrymore’s emotional post below:
Karma takes all of Taylor Swift‘s friends to the summit — and one of them might now be Keke Palmer. That’s because the two stars recently shared an adorable exchange on Instagram, with the singer-songwriter responding to the Nope actress’ glowing review of her Midnights single “Karma.” “Omg I love u so much,” Swift commented […]
After giving the world a taste of the “Unholy,” Sam Smith is ready to deliver something even dirtier with their new song — and this time, they’ve got pop icon Madonna on board to help. On Wednesday (May 31), Smith and Madonna confirmed the release of their upcoming collaboration, “Vulgar.” Madge shared some artwork across […]
BTS is back.
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the K-pop superstars will drop “Take Two,” a new digital single, on June 9. The title of “Take Two” is a nod to BTS progressing into “their second chapter,” reads a statement from their reps at HYBE, and is said to be an “ode to their fans” — ARMY.Bandmate SUGA participated in the production of the new recording, with RM and j-hope contributing to the songwriting, the statement continues.
As previously reported, the South Korea-formed phenomenon will celebrate their milestone with BTS 10th Anniversary FESTA. The annual event coincides with the date of the group’s debut (June 13, 2013), and will roll out from today, culminating in a grand finale June 17 in Seoul.BTS FESTA at Yeouido, in the South Korean capital, will be open to the public.Formed around Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, BTS made its first Billboard chart appearance in 2013, when “No More Dreams” debuted at No. 14 on World Digital Song Sales (before climbing to No. 2 seven years later). Since then, the group has broken numerous records, including the most Hot 100 No. 1 debuts among groups and the most top 10 debuts among groups. All seven members have now scored solo hits on the Billboard Hot 100.With BTS having tallied six Hot 100 No. 1s, and Jimin notching his first with “Like Crazy,” BTS joined the Beatles and the Supremes as the only groups with at least six leaders and at least one member having led the list solo.The hits have dropped around the globe. In the U.K., BTS has bagged five top 10 appearances on the national albums survey, including two No. 1s. The septet has also hit the top 10 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart on four occasions.
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Sia is opening up about a new chapter in her health journey. The “Chandelier” singer revealed her autism spectrum diagnosis on a recent episode of Rob Has a Podcast. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m on the spectrum and I’m in recovery. There’s a lot of things,” […]
The weather is heating up and P!nk spent the weekend soaking up the summer sun. The “Just Give Me a Reason” singer took to Instagram on Tuesday (May 30) to share some fun snapshots from her weekend with her family, the first being a selfie in which she’s rocking a see-through bikini top with a […]
While The 1975‘s Matty Healy thinks the controversy surrounding him and Ice Spice “doesn’t actually matter,” rapper Azealia Banks clearly disagrees. In a scathing post to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday (May 30), Banks tore into Healy after the “Somebody Else” singer lashed out at his critics. “Does Matt Healy know that no one thinks […]
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered.
These 10 tracks from artists including Lauren Spencer Smith, Claud, Brothers Osborne and more will get you energized to take on the week. Pop any of these gems into your personal playlists — or scroll to the end of the post for a custom playlist of our favorite 2023 cool pop songs.
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Lauren Spencer Smith, “That Part”
How soon is too soon to start daydreaming about forever? Lauren Spencer Smith wants to skip “that part” – i.e., the humdrum length of time between the exhilarating meet-cute and the inevitable “I do’s” – on her new single, filling in the details of a life that she hopes is waiting for her around the corner. “That Part” cleverly depicts fast-forwarded romance, but the rising singer-songwriter’s voice – pleading, impatient, but wholly committed – is what sells the concept. – Jason Lipshutz
Claud, “Wet”
“That’s not an apology / But I’ll take what I can get,” Claud shrugs in the hook of “Wet,” an unassuming anthem that worms its way into your heart with the same stubbornness as its writhing bass line. The previews of Claud’s forthcoming sophomore album, Supermodels, have thus far magnified their pop craft through vulnerability, and even at the most defeated moments of “Wet,” Claud sounds eager to show the world who they are. – J. Lipshutz
Needanamebro, “Not a Lot Left to Say”
London rhythmic-pop trio Needanamebro have already scored millions of likes on TikTok, and new single “Not a Lot Left to Say” makes it easy to understand why: the melodies burst throughout the two-minute track, ready to be harvested for 10-second clips or enjoyed as a harmonious whole. Following the crackling debut single “Better Love” last month, “Not a Lot Left to Say” makes the new group 2-for-2. – J. Lipshutz
Charlotte Jane, “Coming Home”
Charlotte Jane’s latest single displays the brand of sweeping soul-pop that worked on adult pop radio at the turn of the 2010s, but adds a modern sensibility, its drums hitting a little harder and the hooks rendered with more crispness. The British singer-songwriter remains in the eye of the storm, keeping up with the driving tempo and laying into a track worthy of her bright vocals. – J. Lipshutz
BANNERS, “Name in Lights”
“The support of a partner’s ambition” is not often used as thematic fodder in pop, but Liverpool native and BANNERS mastermind Michael Nelson uses “Name in Lights” as an updated edition of a love song. He reaches his voice skyward while championing another’s relentless drive (“It doesn’t matter what you do / Just make it real, just make it true / Trust yourself, ‘cause you got you”), as strings sashay forward in operatic fashion. – J. Lipshutz
Speakers Corner Quartet feat. LEILAH, “Soapbox Soliloquy”
The South London collective Speakers Corner Quartet have found a natural collaborator in UK singer LEILAH, who sounds mesmerizing while waxing poetic on “Soapbox Soliloquy,” from the group’s upcoming album Further Out From The Edge. LEILAH weaves her voice around the flickering drum patterns, which soon incorporate cacophonous synths for an extra jab of emotion – although even when the noise bubbles up, “Soapbox Soliloquy” never loses its soothing foundation. – J. Lipshutz
Emei, “Irresponsible”
Having competed on Chinese Idol years ago, rising pop singer Emei has more recently started dropping successful singles like “Late to the Party, “Scatterbrain” and “That Girl” — all of which chronicle the frenzied early-twenties mindset. “Irresponsible” does the same, as Emei sings of being mortified that she never grew up (something she realizes while trying to recall where she left her keys) over a hard-hitting, glitchy beat, offering a direct line into the constant noise inside her head. — Lyndsey Havens
Towa Bird, “Boomerang”
Towa Bird’s knack for building a pop song around a fiery guitar solo might be her greatest strength, as showcased toward the end of energetic new single “Boomerang.” Though the pop-rocker only debuted in April with first single “Wild Heart”, thanks to her fervent TikTok following and appearance playing in Olivia Rodrigo’s Disney+ special Driving Home 2 U, Towa Bird has quickly become an intriguing act. — L.H.
Sofia Reyes and Danna Paola, “tqum”
Mexican singer-songwriter Sofia Reyes has long leaned into collaborations, working with Jason Derulo, Anitta, Rita Ora and others. On the pulsating “tqum” she taps former child star Danna Paola, who tweeted of the collab, “Mexican Pop Power” — but despite the uptempo production, the lyrics tell a sadder story of losing someone you soon realize you still love. Perhaps the sunny disposition is all part of the plan to stay positive… and get them back. — L.H.
Brothers Osborne, “Goodbye’s Kickin In”
Brothers Osborne are back with the title track to their first new album since 2020 with “Goodbye’s Kickin’ In.” Although TJ’s twangy delivery and their drink-the-blues-away lyrics are pure country, John’s guitar work evokes the blues-rock of ‘70s AM radio while background singers provide a soulful boost. – Joe Lynch
With The Idol‘s release less than a week away, HBO Max and The Weeknd have now dropped the highly anticipated show’s official trailer — and it’s steamy.
In the minute-and-a-half preview, viewers get a glimpse into how the “Blinding Lights” popstar’s character, a nightclub owner-turned-cult leader named Tedros, steadily takes over the life and career of Lily-Rose Depp’s co-starring character, a rising pop star named Jocelyn, throughout the series. “You’re the American dream,” he tells her in a voiceover in the trailer, which dropped Tuesday (May 30), over clips of the two making out and dancing under club lights. “Rags to riches. Trailers to mansions. You are f–king Jocelyn.”
“He’s brainwashed her,” says a concerned, offscreen voice later on, followed by a creepy clip of The Weeknd’s Tedros cackling.
“You’re not a human being. You’re a star,” he then tells Jocelyn at the end of the new trailer, which also includes scenes of the pair engaging in Fifty Shades of Grey-esque foreplay that Tedros insists will help her become a better performer.
Co-created by The Weeknd and Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson, The Idol made its world premiere last week at Cannes Film Festival, where it received a standard five-minute standing ovation from the audience but was afterward tanked by largely negative early reviews. The musical drama, which is billed as the “sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood,” will become available for streaming on HBO Max — now known as just Max after a recent name change — on June 4.
Suzanna Son, Rachel Sennott, Troye Sivan, Dan Levy, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Hank Azaria, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and more are also in the show’s cast, though the new trailer includes less of their characters than previous The Idol teasers.
Watch the new official trailer for HBO’s The Idol above.
