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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith revealed that Ozzy Osbourne tried to unsuccessfully recruit Jimmy Page for his upcoming album. Smith appeared on Osbourne's last album, 2020's Ordinary Man and also returned to the new project.

Following Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion show, Page said on a number of occasions that he wanted to "be seen" playing guitar again, noting in 2014 that he was forming a new band. However, asides from a few guest appearances, he hasn't returned.

Olivia Rodrigo, who made a big first impression with her album, Sour, expects her next one will be very different.

In an interview with Ell magazine, she said that she doesn't even relate to the heartbreak songs and anger on that album anymore.

Describing what the next one might sound like, she said she was excited about exploring more colors and textures, and feelings, and to just grow as a human being.

Looking back on those songs, she said, "I was so angsty. I guess, I was just coming to terms with being like a really young person in the industry and feeling weird about it. But I don't think I feel that way anymore, which is nice."

Sour earned seven Grammy nominations and scored 11 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hits.

TL;DR:

• Olivia Rodrigo expects her next album to be very different from Sour.
• She doesn't even relate to the heartbreak songs and anger on that album anymore.

Machine Gun Kelly says he had a fulfilling encounter with Taylor Hawkins just 2 days before the Foo Fighters drummer died.

While in Paraguay He recalled the immense kindness Hawkins shared with him and his band while hanging out at the Foo Fighters' hotel in Paraguay.

The last thing that Hawkins had said to Kelly's drummer was that he wished he could have seen their concert.

In the interview with Howard Stern, Kelly expressed that he wanted Taylor Hawkins' kids to know that he made them feel confident in themselves and also loved.

Kelly added, "Your father was a great, great man and we were all lucky to know him."

The interaction between the Foo Fighters and Kelly's crew came when Dave Grohl invited them over for drinks. That was shortly after both bands' performances were canceled due to bad weather.

TL;DR:

• Machine Gun Kelly says he had a fulfilling encounter with Taylor Hawkins just 2 days before he died.
• The interaction between the Foo Fighters and Kelly's crew came when Dave Grohl invited them over for drinks. That was shortly after both bands' performances were canceled due to bad weather.

Shawn Mendes has released his new single and video for "When You're Gone," a song he co-wrote and co-produced. The song is about looking back on a breakup and seems to be about his relationship with Camila Cabello. The couple split in January, but remain good friends.

The video, which shows actual footage of him recording and rehearsing, was shot in Toronto and Austin.

Mendes will kick off his Wonder: The World Tour on June 27^th in Portland, Oregon and will make stops in cities such as Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Portland, and Miami.

TL;DR:

• Shawn Mendes has released his new single and video for "When You're Gone."
• The video shows actual footage of him recording and rehearsing and was shot in Toronto and Austin.
• The song seems to be about his relationship with Camila Cabello.

Katy Perry is set to become a podcast host, with a new series that profiles the life of Hollywood icon, Elizabeth Taylor.

The 10-episode series, titled Elizabeth The First, will be co-produced by Perry herself and will take a deep look at the actress' success.

Perry said that Elizabeth Taylor has been an inspiration to her in more ways than one. She was attracted to her glamour and inspired by her bold activism, and her constant boss moves in business.

Taylor died in 2011 following an illustrious acting career. In addition to becoming a big star in films, she was also one of the first fierce advocates for AIDS awareness.

Elizabeth The First premieres this spring on all major podcast platforms.

TL;DR:

• Katy Perry will host a 10-episode series podcast, titled Elizabeth The First, about Elizabeth Taylor.
• Perry said that Elizabeth Taylor has been an inspiration to her in more ways than one.
• Elizabeth The First premieres this spring on all major podcast platforms.

After a year and a half battle with brain cancer, Tom Parker from The Wanted has died.

He was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October of 2020. Following 3 weeks of treatment, he was able to rejoin the band for a short and emotional reunion. He appeared on stage at a U.K. concert and performed from a gold throne.

Recently confined to a wheelchair, his wife Kelsey thanked friends and fans online for their support throughout his illness. She wrote on Instagram, "Our hearts are broken, Tom was the center of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence." The couple had two children, 2-year-old Aurelia and 1-year-old Bodhi.

Parker died early Wednesday (3-30) with his family by his side. He was 33 years old.

TL;DR:

• Tom Parker from The Wanted has died from brain cancer.
• He and his wife have 2 young children.
• He was 33 years old.

Justin Bieber and Kehlani have collaborated for a new single that was released yesterday (3-30). Kehlani, who is a 13x Platinum and 2x Grammy nominated artist, will also include "Up at Night" on her next album, Blue Water Road. It comes out on April 29.

Through a press release, she commented on the song, "It's about having a healthily obsessed relationship. You're telling someone, ‘I love you so much it keeps me awake at night.' I love what Justin did, and it's such a fun one to dance to."

The longtime friends worked together two years on a song called "Get Me," that appeared on his album, Changes.

TL;DR:

• Justin Bieber and Kehlani have collaborated for a new single, "Up at Night."
• It will be on her next album, Blue Water Road.
• The longtime friends worked together two years ago for a song called "Get Me," that appeared on his album, Changes.

Silk Sonic will open the show with a performance at this weekend's Grammy Awards. The announcement of the coveted slot came yesterday, (3-30) through a press release from the Recording Academy.

The retro duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak is nominated for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Performance for "Leave The Door Open."

Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday evening, April 3, at 8 p.m. ET. It can be viewed on CBS and Paramount+.

TL;DR:

• Silk Sonic will open with a performance at this weekend's Grammy Awards.
• They have 4 nominations.
• It can be viewed on CBS and Paramount+.

The body of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has been flown back to the U.S. from Colombia, where he passed away earlier this week. Hawkins died last Friday (March 29th) at a the Four Seasons Casa Medina in Colombia. He was 50. According to The Daily Mail, Foo Fighters' tour manager Gus Brandt remained in Colombia after the surviving band members returned to the states a day after Hawkins was found dead.

An official cause of death for Hawkins hasn't yet been released. But on Saturday (March 26th), Colombia's attorney general's office released a preliminary toxicology report, saying that medical examiners found evidence of 10 types of substances in Hawkins's body, including opioids, benzodiazepines, marijuana and antidepressants.

GRAMMYS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR HAWKINS

In other news, the Grammys is set to pay tribute to Hawkins during their ceremony on Sunday (April 3rd). The band was set to perform at the ceremony but they cancelled all of their upcoming live gigs in light of Hawkins' death.

Despite reports say that Kanye West has been banned from performing at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, new reports are saying that the Recording Academy is having "conversations" with Ye about performing at the show this Sunday (April 3rd). As previously reported by Variety, Kanye was removed as a performer from the show due to his recent "concerning online behavior."

According to HITS Daily Double, the Grammys are expected to make "at least one more announcement of performers" before the show on Snday (April 3rd) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In addition to Ye, producers are reportedly in talks with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.

The official Grammy performance lineup so far includes Nas, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, J Balvin, John Legend, and Silk Sonic, who is set to open the show.

Lizzo announced online that she's launching a shapewear company named Yitty. She said it's a dream she's had for 5 years and it will happen soon. According to the Yitty website, it launches April 12.

Lizzo said that it's "Shapewear you can wear Underwear, Overwear, Anywhere. For Every Damn Body. 6X to Xs.

Famous for celebrating all body shapes, sizes and colors, she recently debuted her Prime Video show, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which follows her search for backup dancers to join her on tour.

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Jungkook is the latest BTS member to test positive for Covid-19.

The K-Pop star was diagnosed with the illness Monday (March 28th), less than one week before the group's scheduled Grammy Awards performance.

A statement from Big Hit Music released Tuesday (March 29th) said, "Jung Kook was tested negative on a PCR test in Korea, and he departed for the United States on Sunday, March 27 (KST) in preparation for the Grammy Awards performance. After arriving in Las Vegas, he felt a slight discomfort in his throat and promptly took a rapid PCR test (Covid-19 molecular PCR test) and a standard PCR test (Covid-19 quantitative PCR test) on the afternoon of Sunday, March 27th (PT)."

The label says they are in "discussions with awards organizers" to determine if the group will still be able to perform at the live broadcast on April 3rd.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Britney Spears lashed out at Justin Timberlake and others who used her for fame after having a "calling from Jesus."

In a caption, the pop star lashed out at family members for writing books about her and at her famous ex using his 2002 hit, "Cry Me A River," to stir the rumors that they broke up because she cheated.

According to a screenshot shared by Page Six, the "Toxic" singer wrote, "Dear child…your mom had a serving with her book at the exact time you needed her most…all for WHAT ??? FAME and ATTENTION !!!! Your ex did the same thing … he served with his first album using your name claiming you did him dirty !!!! Then your blood, one of the hardest times in your life guess what your sister does … a book too."

Britney's mother, Lynn Spears, wrote the book Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World in 2008, which covered much of her daughter's public struggles with paparazzi and mental health, while her sister Jamie Lynn Spears released Things I Should Have Said months after Britney was released from her conservatorship.

Kelly Clarkson's name change has been finalized.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the singer's name has been legally changed from Kelly Brianne Clarkson to Kelly Brianne.

She explained in a recent interview with People (The TV Show) that she chose to drop her married last name following her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. In paperwork, she wrote that Kelly Brianne "more fully reflects who I am."

Kevin Jonas isn't about to give his little brothers any parenting advice.

The oldest Jonas told E! News' Daily Pop that he and his wife, Danielle Jonas, "did it our way" when they first became parents eight years ago and added, "Everyone is going to do it their own way. It's their journey. Everyone has to do their own thing."

The singer went on to say that he would "instantly shut it down" if someone tried to tell him what to do with his daughters, Alena and Valentina.

Nick Jonas and his wife, Priyank Chopra, announced the birth of their first child in January while Joe Jonas and wife Sophie Turner are expecting the birth of their second child this year.

Doja Cat revealed to fans yesterday (March 29th) that she still plans to retire from music. When a Florida radio station tweeted, "Ok so maybe @DojaCat isn't retiring." Doja responded, "Yes the f*ck I am."

A few days back, Doja tweeted that she planned on quitting from music. She tweeted, "I don't give a f*ck anymore. I f*ckin quit. I can't wait to f*cking disappear and I don't need you to believe in me anymore. Everything is dead to me; music is dead, and I'm a f*cking fool for ever thinking I was made for this. This is a f*cking nightmare. Unfollow me."

Days later, she apologized to fans, saying, "I can travel, I can eat good food, I can see new people, I can smile, I can make memories that I dreamed of having, I can laugh, I can support my family and my friends, I can learn about the world, and I can give back to everyone because of you. I do owe people sh*t. I owe a lot."

Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan, Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Backstreet Boys and Thomas Rhett are among the headliners for this year's Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The concert, which will take place over the weekends of June 23rd, June 30th and July 7th, will also feature supporting acts like Charli XCX, Alessia Cara, Willow, The Black Crowes, Halestorm, Third Eye Blind, The Pretty Reckless, Portugal. The Man, Taking Back Sunday, Todd Rundgren, Pop Evil and many more.

Miley Cyrus paid a tearful tribute to her late friend, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, onstage at Lollapalooza Brazil Saturday (March 26th) night.

Before playing "Angels Like You," the singer told the crowd that she last spoke to Hawkins after she experienced an emergency plan landing last week.

She said, "We had to make this emergency landing and the first person that I called was Taylor, because he was already at the festival. And that would've been the time that I would've gotten to see my friend, and I didn't. So it makes me really sad."

A teary-eyed Cyrus continued, "I would have done anything to hang out with him one more time. But I know any time that I get on stage and any time that I get to play with my band—which, if anything ever f--king happened to any one of them, it would f--king kill me, so I couldn't imagine how the Foo Fighters feel today."

Hawkins died on Friday, March 25th of an apparent drug overdose at age 50. Ultimate Classic Rock reported Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, Columbia where the band was booked to play that night at the Festival Estereo Picnic.

According to a statement issued by The Office of the Attorney General of Colombia, a preliminary toxicology report reportedly found 10 substances – including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids in the drummer's bloodstream.

Sam Asghari went to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscars viewing party without his fiancé, Britney Spears, Sunday (March 27th) night.

Multiple sources told Page Six that the actor and personal trainer hit the Oscar parties with a friend instead of with the "Toxic" singer.

Asghari wore a new Versace tux given to him by Donatella Versace this weekend. Spears had shared a snap of the visit on her Instagram page Saturday (March 26th) with the caption, "these 2 bad b****es are up to no good."

Lady Gaga skipped out on the 2022 Oscars, but that didn't stop her from showing support for House of Gucci hair stylist Frederic Aspiras.

Although Gaga was snubbed for her portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani in the film, Aspiras was nominated alongside Goran Lundstrom and Anna Carin Lock for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

The singer wrote on Instagram Sunday (March 27th). "Frederic we are all so honored to share in your talent, creativity, and kindness. Your imagination and discipline is unmatched. You are everyday our winner! Congratulations my brother!"

He ultimately lost out the hair and makeup team from The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

Gaga enjoyed the night at Elton John's Aids Foundation Party where she was photographed with her godsons – John's sons, Zachary and Elijah.

The "Rocket Man" singer tweeted a shot of his family alongside Gaga with the caption, "So sad to be missing out on these family photos from #EJAFOscars tonight with David, @LadyGaga and the boys but I'm sending my love to everyone for their support of @EJAF. It means the world to us."

Dua Lipa's third album is "50 percent done."

The singer told Elton John on an episode of her Service95 podcast that the follow up to Future Nostalgia is "starting to feel good" and that it's about halfway finished.

She added, "It's starting to take shape. I'm very excited about some of the new songs, so it's always exciting to look forward towards something."