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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral
Read full article: Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeralThe former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16.
Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singer
Read full article: Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singerFriends and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31.
Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singer
Read full article: Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singerFriends, family and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31.
One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force
Read full article: One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding forceOne Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31.
Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fame
Read full article: Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fameOne Direction was one of the last boy bands from the age of mass-audience linear television and one of the first of the social media era.
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'
Read full article: Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of her mind.
Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish help Grammys reach its largest audience since 2020
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish help Grammys reach its largest audience since 2020An average of 16.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the largest audience for the telecast in four years.
All the times musicians have been hit with objects from fans this year
Read full article: All the times musicians have been hit with objects from fans this yearWe can now add Cardi B to the list of musicians who have had their performances interrupted by a fan trying to throw something at them while on stage.
Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post Malone
Read full article: Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post MaloneHarry Styles, Post Malone, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the cast of “Ted Lasso” and the web series that gave us a kid loving corn are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards.
Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumph
Read full article: Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumphFor almost as long as the 50 years of history celebrated on Sunday's Grammy awards, rap artists have had an uncomfortable relationship with the music's biggest institution.
Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness
Read full article: Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousnessTrevor Noah says he feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.
Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener charts
Read full article: Apple Music reveals top music in 2022 and listener chartsThe smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber “Stay” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
Alessandro Michele steps down as Gucci creative director
Read full article: Alessandro Michele steps down as Gucci creative directorAlessandro Michele is leaving his role as creative director of the Gucci, the fashion house announced Wednesday, bringing an end to an eight-year tenure that sharply redefined Gucci’s codes with romanticism and gender-fluidity, all the while powering revenues for the Kering parent.
New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'
Read full article: New this week: Lizzo, 'Criminal Minds' and 'The Woman King'This week’s new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendale’s male strip clubs.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
Read full article: New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and SonicThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling” hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek” fame has “The Big Brunch,” a cooking competition he created and hosts.
Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BP
Read full article: Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BPWhile Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies took batting practice ahead of Game 3, Mr Hollywood DJ and DJ Smooth stood behind a turntable near the home dugout, spinning tunes from a playlist created by backup catcher Garrett Stubbs.
Harry Styles hits Toronto for 'My Policeman' premiere
Read full article: Harry Styles hits Toronto for 'My Policeman' premiereWith just as much fanfare but a tad less drama, Harry Styles took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm on Sunday, premiering the tragic gay romance “My Policeman” less than a week after the debut of “Don’t Worry Darling” in Venice.
Poitras documentary wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
Read full article: Poitras documentary wins top prize at Venice Film Festival“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Laura Poitras’s epic documentary about photographer Nan Goldin and her activism against the Sackler family and their art connections has been awarded the Golden Lion for best film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards
Read full article: Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV AwardsNicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Sony sees profit rise despite waning interest in video games
Read full article: Sony sees profit rise despite waning interest in video gamesSony has reported its profit edged up 3% in the last quarter, weathering production setbacks from COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and a trend away from video games as pandemic restrictions eased elsewhere.
Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival
Read full article: Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film FestivalDarren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” the Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” and Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” with Timothée Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in competition at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
'Elvis' and Austin Butler feel the temperature rising
Read full article: 'Elvis' and Austin Butler feel the temperature risingWhen “Elvis” opens in theaters Friday, it will resurrect one of the most iconic figures in American music in the biggest, most bedazzled film to ever try to capture the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'
Read full article: New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'This week’s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” that has attracted some top “Saturday Night Live” alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.
New this week: 'Pam & Tommy,' Olympics and the doc 'Torn'
Read full article: New this week: 'Pam & Tommy,' Olympics and the doc 'Torn'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from pop singer-songwriter Mitski, the opening ceremonies of the winter Olympics from Beijing and the documentary “Torn” about the aftermath of a climbing tragedy.
Florida fines Leon County $3.5 million for mandating vaccines
Read full article: Florida fines Leon County $3.5 million for mandating vaccinesFlorida has issued its first fine to a county it says violated a new state law banning coronavirus vaccine mandates and for firing fired 14 workers who failed to get the shots.
Nicholas, now a tropical depression, still douses Gulf Coast
Read full article: Nicholas, now a tropical depression, still douses Gulf CoastTropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
Sony's profits gain on 'Demon Slayer,' digital camera demand
Read full article: Sony's profits gain on 'Demon Slayer,' digital camera demandSony’s April-June profit rose 9% to 211.8 billion yen, or $1.9 billion, as the Japanese electronics and video game maker continued to benefit from a sales perk from the hit “Demon Slayer” animation film.
Harry Styles planning U.S. tour this fall for 'Fine Line'
Read full article: Harry Styles planning U.S. tour this fall for 'Fine Line'Harry Styles will hit the road on a U.S. tour this fall, with 40 concerts scheduled in such cities as New York City, Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles.
'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans
Read full article: 'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fansBritish music’s leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people as part of the government’s easing of coronavirus restrictions following a sharp drop in new cases.
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Read full article: The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performersBeyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical “I Can't Breathe” won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. ___This story has been corrected to show the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, not Staples Center.
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys
Read full article: The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at GrammysBillie Eilish arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local):8:45 p.m.Billie Eillish has won the Grammy Award for record of the year for the second straight year. Beyoncé broke the record with her victory Sunday night for best R&B performance for “Black Parade,” surpassing the 27 Grammys won by Alison Krauss. DaBaby says he “feels like it’s going to touch everybody.”Ad— Marcela Isaza at the Grammy Awards (@misaza)___3:15 p.m.Brandi Carlile is excited to perform at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, even if there isn’t an audience. “Jojo Rabbit” and the “Joker” soundtrack also won Grammys in the segment of the show that awarded music created for visual media.
Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic Grammys
Read full article: A peek behind the masks, precautions at the pandemic GrammysAssociated Press entertainment reporter Marcela Isaza poses backstage at the 63rd Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES – I have covered the Grammy Awards for the Associated Press for 15 years. Built around performances, full of singing and shouting, and with the biggest crowd of any awards show, the Grammys seem uniquely wrong for a world still in the coronavirus pandemic. The AP workspace is set off with high, thick black curtains, and they are constantly replenishing us with masks and hand sanitizer. AdOutside the sprawling building, carpenters and technicians have been building the stages that will be a hub for Sunday’s awards.
For Trevor Noah, Grammy Awards a return to in-person hosting
Read full article: For Trevor Noah, Grammy Awards a return to in-person hostingFILE - Trevor Noah arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Noah will host the 2021 Grammy Awards on Sunday. “If you get asked to host the Grammys, I don’t think you take long to say ‘yes,’” said the Emmy winner, who will host Sunday's Grammy Awards from downtown Los Angeles. Ad“Unlike most award shows, the Grammys also are about the performances,” said Noah. So far, Noah said venturing out to prepare for his Grammy hosting duties around other people has been “amazing” and “surreal.” While watching rehearsals, he said the performances gave him and others life.
New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
Read full article: New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice AwardsThis combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Ad—AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but what’s more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Ad— Grown-ups don’t have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards proves once again.
Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish
Read full article: Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie EilishFILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019 photo, Billie Eilish performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Eilish will perform at this month's Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. The Grammys were originally supposed to take place on Jan. 31 but were delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Beyoncé is leading nominee with nine, followed by Swift, Lipa and Ricch, who each earned six nominations.
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
Read full article: Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditionsFILE - Host Alicia Keys speaks at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the crisis in California, has surpassed 11,000 COVID-19 deaths and has had 40% of the deaths in California. An average of six people die every hour from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, which has a quarter of the state’s 40 million residents. The BET Awards was the first major awards show during the pandemic and was a success thanks to its artsy, highly produced, well-crafted pre-taped performances.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Read full article: New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl StreepMOVIES— Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? — If one Streep film wasn’t enough for you, she’s again in typically fine form in “The Prom,” parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. — AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with “2020” and the concert film "On a Night Like This — Bon Jovi 2020." — AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— This season’s winner for lengthy title: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” debuting Friday on Disney +. — The CW’s “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,” a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020
Read full article: Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020The Puerto Rican superstar is the music platform’s most-streamed artist of the year with 8.3 billion streams globally. With more than 3.3 billion streams, Bad Bunny’s sophomore solo album “YHLQMDLG” tops Spotify’s list of most-streamed albums globally. The album’s single, “Blinding Lights,” is Spotify’s most-streamed song of the year with 1.6 million streams globally. In the U.S., late rapper Juice WRLD was the most-streamed artist on Spotify. His album “Legends Never Die” was the platform’s most-streamed album in the U.S., while Ricch’s “The Box” was the country's most-streamed song.
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out
Read full article: 12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd outAnd it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab
Read full article: Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collabGucci creative director Alessandro Michele teamed up with film director Gus Van Sant to create a seven-part mini-series revealing Guccis latest collection, dubbed Ouverture. Film and fashion have a long relationship, and Gucci is not the first fashion house to team up with a filmmaker, even during the pandemic. Van Sant traveled to Rome, where he filmed part of “My Private Idaho” 30 years ago, to shoot on location. “There is a cinematic fusing with commerce,’’ Van Sant said. “The combination of cinema with exposing fashion ideas has a lot of potential, as cinema starts to get sucked into the computer screen,’’ Van Sant said.
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
Read full article: BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music AwardsFILE - Korean pop band BTS attends the 2019 Variety's Hitmakers Brunch in West Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2019. The South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
Read full article: BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music AwardsThe South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for “Dynamite” and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night, while Lady Gaga took the best artist prize. Coldplay won best rock, Haley Williams got best alternative and Little Mix was named best pop. And the best Latin award went to Karol G, who also won best collaboration for “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj. David Guetta, who won best electronic, also performed at the show from a stage in Budapest.
Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashville’s imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smith’s easily recognizable voice on the demo for “Happier For You,” a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead AMA nominations with 8 each
Read full article: The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead AMA nominations with 8 eachIn this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, The Weeknd performs "Blinding Lights" during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees for this year’s American Music Awards with eight apiece. Many, like the BET Awards, Country Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, have opted for a mix of live and pre-taped performances. Billie Eilish, an awards favorite since her sweeping wins at the Grammy Awards, scored two nominations, for favorite alternative rock artist and favorite social artist. Dan + Shay earned three nominations, including for favorite country duo or group, where they’re up against Florida Georgia Line and Old Dominion.
Harry Styles investing in new music venue in Manchester
Read full article: Harry Styles investing in new music venue in ManchesterLONDON – While most music stars are rescheduling tour dates to 2021, Harry Styles is looking farther ahead and making plans to headline his own arena — one he’s putting his money and ideas into. Styles is one of the investors in a £350 million pound ($456.6 million) new concert venue in Manchester, England, called Co-op Live. "I love going to shows, I love live music.”For performers, he also wants to create great memories. It's a switch from the music he said he's always writing and working on. While he’s shooting, Styles is staying away from the social media monitoring of his hair length and instead dropping a new music video for “Golden,” which was filmed in Italy.
Outtakes: Stevie Nicks on Petty, Prince, Beyoncé and Harry
Read full article: Outtakes: Stevie Nicks on Petty, Prince, Beyoncé and HarryFILE - Harry Styles, right, presents a trophy to Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York on March 29, 2019. I feel like I know Beyoncé even though I really don’t know her at all. I hope you’re wrong.’ But he’s absolutely right.”_________CALL ME MAYBESpeaking of friends Stevie Nicks have been in touch with — don’t count the members of Fleetwood Mac. I’m really, really good friends with Mick,” she said. That’s really good too because that kind of keeps you in sort of that mindset also,” she said.
On edge of 72, Stevie Nicks just wants to sing a song live
Read full article: On edge of 72, Stevie Nicks just wants to sing a song liveFILE - Stevie Nicks performs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York on March 29, 2019. During that time, she recorded the new single Show Them the Way" and edited her new concert film Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – It’s Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Stevie Nicks is singing on the phone. Nicks is 72 and doesn’t want to be homebound when she prefers to be singing live on the road. “This song really is a prayer.
Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added
Read full article: Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories addedLady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Gaga and Grande both scored nine nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography.
'The Little Mermaid' Casts Its Prince Eric for Live-Action Remake
Read full article: 'The Little Mermaid' Casts Its Prince Eric for Live-Action RemakeAnd our Prince Eric is... Jonah Hauer-King! The newcomer has been cast to play Prince Eric is Disney's upcoming live-action remake ofThe Little Mermaid, according to multiple reports. In a September interview with The Face, Styles opened up about passing on the project, which stars Halle Bailey as Ariel. Rounding out the cast of The Little Mermaid is Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton and Daveed Diggs as Sebastian. RELATED CONTENT:Halle Bailey Says Playing Ariel in 'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Is a 'Dream Come True' (Exclusive)Yara Shahidi Says Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Casting Is Redefining Princesses & Fairy Tales (Exclusive)
Harry Styles Is Releasing His New Album on Ex Taylor Swift's 30th Birthday
Read full article: Harry Styles Is Releasing His New Album on Ex Taylor Swift's 30th BirthdayHarry Styles picked a meaningful day to drop his next album. On Monday, the 25-year-old singer announced that his sophomore album, Fine Line, will drop on Dec. 13. The new album will mark Styles' first since his self-titled solo debut in 2017. "Certain things dont work out," Styles told Rolling Stone at the time. Additionally, Styles revealed that while making Fine Line, he and his collaborators often used drugs to help the creative process.
Harry Styles Taking on 'Double Duty' as 'SNL' Musical Guest and Host
Read full article: Harry Styles Taking on 'Double Duty' as 'SNL' Musical Guest and HostHarry Styles is not only gracing our small screens as a Saturday Night Live musical guest, the 25-year-old former boy bander will also be hosting the episode on Saturday, Nov. 16. Styles took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news, writing, "SNL -- DOUBLE DUTY -- NOV. SNL - DOUBLE DUTY - NOV. 16 pic.twitter.com/SatQQ0Xtff Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 24, 2019Styles isn't the first musician to pull double duty this season. Styles has regularly appeared on The Late Late Show With James Corden and even took over as a guest host for his British pal in 2017.
Harry Styles Is Sweaty and Shirtless in Lights Up Music Video: Watch and Hear the New Song!
Read full article: Harry Styles Is Sweaty and Shirtless in Lights Up Music Video: Watch and Hear the New Song!Harry Styles fans, do we have a treat for you! The hunky 25-year-old former boy bander has released his new song "Lights Up" and it comes with a sexy new music video to boot. In the racy music video, which was filmed in Mexico, a shirtless Styles is surrounded by sweaty people groping him and rubbing against his body. For more from Styles, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Louis Tomlinson Says He Was 'Pissed Off' Over 'Euphoria' Harry Styles Sex Scene Embed Code RestartHarry Styles Reveals Why He Passed on Playing Prince Eric in The Little MermaidHarry Styles Fans Are Losing It Over His New Hair: See the Pic! Harry Styles Opens Up About Sex, Drug Use and Reuniting With One Direction
'Little Mermaid': Daveed Diggs in Talks to Play Sebastian the Crab in Live-Action
Read full article: 'Little Mermaid': Daveed Diggs in Talks to Play Sebastian the Crab in Live-ActionIt looks like the upcoming Little Mermaid live-action adaptation may have found its Sebastian! Daveed Diggs is in talks to help bring the lovable crab to life in the new Disney film, ET has learned. The GRAMMY and Tony winner would join Halle Bailey, who will playing Ariel, the mermaid who fantasizes about joining the human world. However, the role of Prince Eric hasn't been claimed yet. RELATED CONTENT: Watch 'Grown-ish' Cast React to Halle Bailey Getting Named Ariel 'Little Mermaid' Remake (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartHarry Styles Reveals Why He Passed on Playing Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid'13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Reveals He's Auditioning for Prince Eric in 'Little Mermaid' MovieAwkwafina Dances Around Rumors She's Joining 'Little Mermaid': 'I Would Be More Than Honored' (Exclusive)
Louis Tomlinson Was 'Pissed Off' by the 'Euphoria' Scene of Him and Harry Styles
Read full article: Louis Tomlinson Was 'Pissed Off' by the 'Euphoria' Scene of Him and Harry StylesThe 27-year-old former One Direction member opens up about this summers X-rated episode of HBOs Euphoria, which featured an animated sequence based off the character Kats Tomlinson/Harry Styles fan fiction. The graphic scene featured Styles giving Tomlinson a massage before performing oral sex on him. I know, culturally, its interesting, but Im just a bit tired of it, Tomlinson tells The Guardian of the fan-created romance between himself and his former One Direction bandmate. It just felt a little bit No, Im not going to lie, I was pissed off. Jeff Kravitz/AMA2015/FilmMagicDespite the annoying rumors and fantasies, Tomlinson notes to The Guardian that hell always have a bond with his bandmates.
Harry Styles Reveals Why He Passed on Playing Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid
Read full article: Harry Styles Reveals Why He Passed on Playing Prince Eric in The Little MermaidHarry Styles is finally offering a response to all the reports that he didn't want to be a Disney prince. Music, you try and put so much of yourself into it; acting, you're trying to totally disappear in whoever you're being." star Asher Angel revealed that he'd also auditioned for the role of Prince Eric. However, while at the premiere of her new film, The Kitchen, she was hilariously vague when the topic came up. RELATED CONTENT:'13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Reveals He's Auditioning for Prince Eric in 'Little Mermaid' MovieWatch 'Grown-ish' Cast React to Halle Bailey Getting Named Ariel 'Little Mermaid' Remake (Exclusive)Awkwafina Dances Around Rumors She's Joining 'Little Mermaid': 'I Would Be More Than Honored' (Exclusive)
'13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Reveals He's Auditioning for Prince Eric in
Read full article: '13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Reveals He's Auditioning for Prince Eric inOn Tuesday, 13 Reasons Why star Christian Navarro revealed that he's up for the role of Prince Eric in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. These are references to both the casting of Halle Bailey in the lead and the return of his hit Netflix series. For months, the casting of the film has driven endless speculation -- and a lot of coy responses from would-be cast members. star Asher Angel revealed he'd also auditioned for the role of Prince Eric, and shared his enthusiasm to potentially be in the film. RELATED CONTENT:Awkwafina Dances Around Rumors She's Joining 'Little Mermaid': 'I Would Be More Than Honored' (Exclusive)Jacob Tremblay Plays Coy About Playing Flounder in 'The Little Mermaid' Remake (Exclusive)Harry Styles Reportedly Turns Down Role of Prince Eric in Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid'
Harry Styles Fans Are Losing It Over His New Hair: See the Pic!
Read full article: Harry Styles Fans Are Losing It Over His New Hair: See the Pic!As it turns out, Harry Styles is a very appropriate name for a star whose hair style can set the internet on fire with a single pic. Instead of the lengthy, swept back locks Styles sported on the cover of Rolling Stone -- and has been rocking for quite a few months -- his new look is remarkably shorter, messier and divisive. Photos of Styles' style surfaced after the "Sign of the Times" singer posed with fans on Sunday while traveling in Italy. Check out the video below for more surprising and unexpected revelations from the Rolling Stone interview. RELATED CONTENT:Harry Styles Goes Shirtless on 'Rolling Stone' Cover and Fans Are Freaking OutHarry Styles and Millie Bobby Brown Jam Out Together at Ariana Grande ConcertHarry Styles Reportedly Turns Down Role of Prince Eric in Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid'