Popdose — We DO mean to name drop, because where else are Ariana Grande, Taylor Hawkins, Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Demi Lovato, Susanna Hoffs. Cheap Trick, and Pearl Jam all going to appear on the same list, let alone the same album? more info
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The Golden Globes aren’t exactly the most prestigious awards show in the world, especially after the events of the past few years. But people still show up for the big night, and it still works as a vaguely important predictor for the Oscars. Yo... more info
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Last month, the
Wicked press craze reached a fever pitch when interviewer Tracy E. Gilchrist told Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that fans were “holding space” for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity.” Along with the internet who made a meme ... more info
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For the past few months, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have kept the Wicked promo cycle eventful. The film finally hit theaters last week, but fans are partaking in a lot of questionable practices. more info
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Way back in 2021, Morrissey announced a new Andrew Watt-produced LP called Bonfire Of Teenagers, and he called it “the best album of my life.” That record still hasn’t come out, and Morrissey has some big ideas as to why. Morrissey parted wa... more info
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Next week, Wicked finally comes out. The movie, the first in a two-part adaptation of a big Broadway musical, stars Ariana Grande as Galinda. Grande, who apparently just looks and talks like that now, has been promoting the film hard for basically... more info
New York Post — Playing Glinda in “Wicked” — the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical that hits theaters Nov. 22 — has led Ariana Grande to rediscover her first love: musical theater. more info
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Charli XCX recently capped off Brat summer with
Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat
, a track-by-track remix album. It’s absolutely worth listening to in full, but some highlights include: Ariana Grande on “Sympathy Is A ... more info
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It’s almost Halloween, and spooky icon Elvira isn’t holding back this season. The actress born Cassandra Peterson and known as the Mistress Of The Dark recently held a Q&A at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA and shared a bad experience s... more info
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With one musical icon booked as musical guest in Stevie Nicks, another signed on as host in Ariana Grande (there to promote the Wicked movie), and several musical artists in the news, it was an eventful Saturday Night Live on the musical side. more info