Eminem announced on social media Tuesday (May 24th) that the 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition of The Eminem Show will drop this week.
He wrote, "Well, if you want Shady, this is what I'll give ya" 📺 #TheEminemShow 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition drops Thursday 5/26."
The original, released on May 26th, 2002, was the rapper's fourth album and his second career No. 1 atop the Billboard 200.
Halsey revealed on TikTok that her forthcoming single, "So Good," won't be released until she starts trending on the social media app.
The singer teased the new track in a video with text on the screen that read, "ive been in this industry for 8 years and ive sold over 164 million records and my record company is saying that I can't release it unless they can fake a viral moment on tiktok. everything is marketing. and they are basically doing it to every artist these days."
In a follow up video she played a snippet of a planning call with her rep using the caption, "I wish I was kidding lol."
Olivia Rodrigo reflected on the one-year anniversary of the release of Sour Saturday (May 21st).
She wrote on Instagram, "it is impossible for me to sum up in words how much this album means to me and how grateful I am to have gotten the privilege to make it and watch it exist in the world. thank u @dan_nigro for making it with me and believing in me more than anyone. and thank u to everyone who has embraced my 17 year old lamentations and forever changed my life in the process."
In a separate Reel, the singer also reflected on the time since the album dropped, saying, "I graduated from high school. I went to the White House, which was amazing. And I won three Grammys, which is absolutely insane."
PopCrave reports that she also celebrated her debut album's anniversary by adding new Sour merch to her website, including three new vinyl colors set to release on May 27th.
Billie Eilish opened up to David Letterman about living with Tourette's Syndrome during the latest episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.
The singer revealed that it started with "small" tics when she was a child. She said, "For me, they're very exhausting" but admitted she had "made friends with it now."
She also told the host that several other artists have the same condition, adding, "What's funny is so many people have it that you would never know."
Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Shawn Mendes have partnered with Global Citizen for an open letter calling on governments, private sector leaders and billionaires to take urgent action against poverty and climate change.
The open letter was announced on Sunday (May 22nd), Day One of Global Citizen NOW, an urgent gathering to defeat poverty and protect the planet bringing together 200 leaders across the private sector, advocacy, entertainment, government, and philanthropy.
The letter says, "We're calling for leaders to step up by fully committing the funding necessary to tackle the challenges we face. We need to improve opportunities for girls around the world, address the systemic barriers that keep people in poverty, and halt the climate crisis. But we can only succeed at addressing these issues by eliminating the barriers that have prevented us to end extreme poverty and committing to financing levels that will allow for real sustainable progress and not just a temporary fix."
Other artists who signed the letter include 5 Seconds of Summer, Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Alok, Bill Nye, Billy Porter, Bridget Moynahan, Camilo, Cathy Freeman, Charlie Puth, Chloe x Halle, Connie Britton, Criolo, Cyndi Lauper, Deborra-lee Furness, DJ Cuppy, Dikembe Mutombo, DJ Cuppy, Duran Duran, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Femi Kuti, FINNEAS, Hugh Jackman, Lali, Lang Lang, Loren Gray, Made Kuti, MÅNESKIN, Muzi, Nancy Isime, Nile Rodgers, Nomzamo Mba, and Tropkillaz.
Reports say that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are planning to raise their new baby in Barbados. According to The Jasmine Brand, reports say that a source revealed that two have been making arrangements to leave their L.A. home after the baby is a few months old.
The source said, "Rihanna loves Barbados and she loved growing up there….Both her and ASAP's family are in Barbados, so the couple are planning to move there in a few months' time."
The source added that the couple want to raise their baby away from the entertainment industry, saying, "She wants to give her baby the same experience she had – away from the world of showbusiness."
Sam Smith shared an intimate acoustic rendition of their latest single, "Love Me More" on Friday (May 10th).
Their performance of the new track, filmed at the iconic Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, is a "candid introspection of Sam's relationship with themself."
The singer said in a press release, "I wrote this song for anyone who feels different, anyone who has to stop themselves every day from saying unkind things to themselves, in their head, all the time. I felt like that for the longest time and slowly I'm learning how to just be nice to myself. I wanted to share that because I captured it in this song. Over the last two years, music has been my therapy more than ever. So I hope this song can be your friend."
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he is awaiting neck surgery. Osbourne is dealing with some lasting damage from a quad bike accident he had back in 2003. During an interview with Classic Rock for their 300th issue, the rock legend said, "I'm just waiting on some more surgery on my neck. I can't walk properly these days. I have physical therapy every morning. I am somewhat better, but nowhere near as much as I want to be to go back on the road."
When asked if he often thinks about mortality, Ozzy said, "At f*cking 73, I've done pretty well. I don't plan on going anywhere, but my time's going to come."
On Thursday afternoon (5-19) Ed Sheeran announced that he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn welcomed their second child and it's a girl.
He posted a photo on Instagram of a baby blanket and booties and said they are "over the moon" to now be a family of four.
He wrote, "We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here."
Sheeran, 31 and Seaborn, 30, are already parents to daughter, Lyra Antarctica who will turn two in August.
According to Sheeran's post, the new family member was born last week.
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Kelly Clarkson and Alanis Morissette are both fans of Olivia Rodrigo. While interviewing Morissette, the two singers talked about Rodrigo and Clarkson said she immediately liked her music the first time she heard her sing.
Her first thought was "I'm 40 and I'm really into this!" Clarkson dubbed Rodrigo the Alanis of her youthful generation
Morissette had promised to give Rodrigo a "road survival kit" and share with her a few tricks that would help her survive all the bus travel.
She said something as simple as a favorite pillow from home could make all the difference.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child -- a baby boy. According to TMZ, the singer gave birth in the Los Angeles area on May 13th. This is the first child for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Meanwhile, Rihanna's ex Chris Brown congratulated the couple yesterday (May 19th), writing "Congratulations," along with a red heart, a pregnant woman and praying hands.
Lil Nas X will be honored at the upcoming Songwriters Hall of Fame gala with a special award. He's this year's recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award.
Each year, songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs, are chosen for this prestigious recognition.
Other artists before Lil Nas X include… Halsey, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Alicia Keys, and Drake.
The 51st Annual Induction and Awards Dinner will take place June 16 in New York City.
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The Kid Loroi's new single, "Thousand Miles" is about his girlfriend, TikTok star, Katarina Deme. He wrote it when he realized how attracted he was to her. He said he was questioning whether or not he was ready for a relationship. And was basically telling her that she should stay 1,000 miles, away because he liked her so much.
About their relationship, 18-year-old Laroi said, "I had to mentally be prepared for it, first. I had to ask myself a lot of questions over a couple months — like, ‘Do I really want to do this?'"
In the end, he went with his gut feeling and they stayed together.
The teen couple recently appeared together for the cover of Vogue Australia .
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Cardi B has opened up about why she talks politics on her platform. During an interview with David Letterman on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the rapper said that although she doesn't talk politics in her music, she does find it important to discuss it on her platform. She explained, "You might think that people are not looking, but they are."
She continued, "I mean, I'm a hood chick, and I'm from the Bronx. A lot of people relate to me and follow me because they want to see how I'm dressed, they want to see my lifestyle. I feel like I have a responsibility to also share to them like, ‘Hey, while you here and you're checking my outfit and checking my music, check out what's going on over here in this part of the world.'"
Linkin Park's One More Light album celebrates its fifth anniversary this week and two of the singles have earned more platinum.
"Heavy," the lead single that featured a guest vocal by Kiiara and showed a poppier side to the band's sound, has now been certified as a double platinum. The song reached #2 on Billboard in 2017.
The album's title track, "One More Light" has certified platinum for the first time. It reached #6 on the charts the same year. That was the last album the band released.
However, earlier this week, they announced a new deluxe edition of their 2007 album, Minutes to Midnight.
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During an appearance on The Ex Man With Doc Coyle, Metallica's Robert Trujillo recalled being insulted by James Hetfield. A few years back, the bend was on tour and Hetfield got annoyed with him during rehearsals because he wasn't "jamming through it with full intensity."
He explained, "I've always been in situations in my groups where there were those moments where things get heated and you're bumping heads. It happens in Metallica. There's been a couple of times, even with James."
He continued, "I remember one time a few years ago — about three years ago — in Italy. Poor guy, he got stung by a bee in his face, I think it was. I don't think he's allergic, but there was poison oak going on. So your face is hurtin', your body's itchin'. You're out there on the road. It's raining. And one of the songs — like 'Memory Remains' or something… And we're going on stage very soon and things are running late. And we're playing 'Memory Remains' in the tuning room, and I'm just kind of jamming through it, but I'm not really jamming through it with full intensity; I'm just kind of ghosting it a little bit. And he's, like, 'You know the song?' And this is a song we've played thousands of times. And I was insulted, because this is one of the easiest songs we play, and you're asking me if I know the song. So I'm just kind of, like, 'Yeah, I know the f*cking s…'"
Robert went on, "I blew a fuse for a second. And then I felt horrible, and he felt horrible. And then we realized, I think, that I'm tripping on the load that I have on my shoulders over here; he's tripping on this and this and probably… I mean, I get it, man — I've had poison oak; I've had bee stings before, and it ain't fun. And you're out there and you're trying to be the best you can. So, rather than throwing your instruments down and coming to blows or anything like that, you work it out — you kind of calm yourself and you realize what's going on."
Last weekend, as Selena Gomez was hosting Saturday Night Live, she nailed her impression of Miley Cyrus during her opening monologue.
Gomez had asked her good friend for hosting advice and Cyrus told her to just have fun. Gomez got a huge roar of laughter from the audience as she talked about their conversation.
She had told Cyrus that she now had a good excuse to do her deep voiced impression of her. Miley's response was, "Hell yeah, I'm Miley Cyrus."
After the show aired, Cyrus proudly put the quote on a custom-made tank top as she posed in bed with a cup of tea.
The two have been friends since the beginning of their careers. At that time, they were both employed by Disney.
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On Wednesday afternoon (5-18) Taylor Swift became an honorary graduate at NYU. And then a few minutes later, she gave the commencement speech.
She urged the students to not be afraid to be enthusiastic and try hard when it comes to the things they love. She also reminded them to accept that they will inevitably make mistakes as they go forward with their post-college lives.
She also thanked the university for making her an honorary doctor.
She later posted online and said it was the first time she had ever worn a cap and gown. Swift went to public high school until 10th grade and then was homeschooled while chasing her career.
The graduation took place at New York City's Yankee Stadium.
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Lizzo has another massive hit on her hands with "About Damn Time." It's currently at #9 in Billboard and is on track to become her highest-streaming song of her career. A new version of the song highlights her disco influences with an energetic remix by German DJ and producer, Purple Disco Machine.
In other Lizzo news… Her journey as a trailblazing superstar is set to become a documentary on HBO Max. About it, she said, "Growing up I never dreamed I'd get to experience all of the things I've accomplished in my life, and I'm just getting started."
Lizzo's inspirational story of humble beginnings and rise to stardom will begin streaming sometime this fall.
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Machine Gun Kelly and fiancé Megan Fox celebrated her 36th birthday by getting matching voodoo doll tattoos. The ring finger tats were designed to look like real voodoo dolls.
The couple shared several pics of their day out together. In one, they're on a rollercoaster ride on Space Mountain at Disneyland.
Kelly posted: "Wishing the happiest birthday to my ethereal light being. I love you Maki."
This month marks 2 years since the couple first started dating.
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Soccer Mommy has announced a U.S. tour. Dates for this fall include Boston, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, and Chicago. Lead singer, Sophie Allison has also shared a new video for the single, "Bones."
Describing the song, she said, "It's about struggling with the parts of yourself that you don't like in a relationship. It's about wanting to become better for someone and feeling like you're standing in your own way."
The new album, Sometimes Forever, will be out on June 24.
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Britney Spears is using music to cope with the loss of her recent pregnancy.
The singer posted throwback footage of herself dancing on Tuesday (May 17th) and wrote, "I'm definitely going through something in my life at the moment … and music 🎶 helps me so much just to gain insight and perspective."
Her fiancé, Sam Asghari, also addressed the miscarriage on Instagram this week, writing on his Story Monday (May 16th), "It's hard but we are not alone. Thank you for respecting our privacy. We will be expanding our family soon."
Justin Timberlake stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (May 17th) to bid farewell to the talk-show host.
The two reminisced about his first appearance on the show at the age of 22. The host joked, "We gave you our first pair of Ellen underwear! We hadn't given them out at that time. But I gave you, and you put 'em on your head, you didn't know how to wear underwear at that time."
In response, Timberlake joked that he should get a percentage of the sales, saying, "You know, I feel like it was one of the biggest sellers in the gift shop after that moment, so I don't know, I kinda feel like maybe we should go back and you could cut me in a little bit on the underwear, no?"
The "Cry Me A River" singer was the second guest to ever appear on the show, following it's debut in September 2003. The final episode of The Ellen DeGeneres show will air on May 26th.
Lana Del Rey covers W Magazine's "The Music Issue," set for release on May 25th.
Inside the magazine, the six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer discussed her current process and how it differs from the creation of 2015's Honeymoon.
Del Rey said, "I've been practicing meditative automatic singing, where I don't filter anything. I'll just sing whatever comes to mind into my Voice Notes app. It's not perfect, obviously…When I'm automatic singing, I don't have the time and leisure to think about things in terms of colors. It's very cerebral. In Honeymoon, there were so many color references…For this new music, there's none of that at all. It's more just like: I'm angry. The songs are very conversational…It's a very wordy album. So there's no room for color. It's almost like I'm typing in my mind."
She admitted that she isn't as "rich with ideas" as she once was and added, "Now I need someone to force me into the studio. Ideas don't even come to me in the car anymore, my favorite place."
