Miley Cyrus sued for allegedly ripping off Bruno Mars song
The similarities between Miley Cyrus’ Grammy-winning hit “Flowers” and Bruno Mars’ ”When I Was Your Man” are now lawsuit fodder, according to a copyright infringement…
Rock music and life lessons for Pepe Aguilar inspired new work
It makes perfect sense that veteran Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar would release the most thoughtful and ambitious album of his career during a tumultuous time…
Gracie Abrams’ the Secret of Us tour comes to L.A.
As Gracie Abrams roamed the Greek Theatre stage Monday, the pit dwellers’ outstretched arms resembled flames licking the hem of her sheer black maxi skirt.…
Taylor Swift outswaggers Donald Trump by endorsing Kamala Harris
As Donald Trump raged on (and on) about the size of his rally crowds and about immigrants supposedly eating the pets of the good people…
Benj Pasek, Justin Paul join EGOT club with ‘Only Murders’ win
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have become EGOT winners.The duo won an Emmy on Sunday for “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” their original…
Will Jennings, Oscar-winning lyricist of ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dies
Will Jennings, the Oscar-winning lyricist of “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong,” has died. He was 80.The songwriter died Friday at…
Trump’s use of pop music has angered a long list of artists
As someone who has covered way too many presidential campaign rallies, I can attest that popular music at political gatherings is a powerful mood enhancer.I…
Federal judge orders Trump campaign to stop playing Isaac Hayes song at rallies
1 of 2 | Oscar Award winning composer Isaac Hayes performs after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2002…
Oscars: Netflix to enter Kristen Wiig for ‘Will & Harper’ song
“‘Talented musician’ might be a little strong” to describe Kristen Wiig, the “Saturday Night Live” veteran demurs when complimented about her chops. So another label…
The Marías’ lead singer relives her breakup on the Submarine tour
The chanting crowd’s “otra” wanes as a singular spotlight illuminates María Zardoya. The Marías’ frontwoman lies in a translucent bathtub, microphone in hand and partially…
Why John Legend and Sufjan Stevens teamed up for a kids’ album
Two decades after the release of his debut album, John Legend was at a point where children’s music was probably inevitable.The smooth-voiced EGOT winner had…
As J.Lo divorces Ben Affleck, Las Vegas bets on her new man
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce last week after two years with husband Ben Affleck, ending the 20-year Bennifer saga. A Vegas betting website asks, who…
Rumored DNC ‘special guest’ Beyoncé overshadows Pink, Chicks
Odds are, she’ll sing for Kamala Harris at some point.In January 2013, she performed the national anthem at President Obama’s second inauguration; in November 2016,…
Inside Bruno Mars’ opening-night gig at Inglewood’s new Intuit Dome
It likely wasn’t the first time Bruno Mars played his song “Billionaire” in front of an actual billionaire.But as the pop-soul hitmaker sang about wanting…
Maurice Williams, writer and lead singer of ‘Stay,’ dies at 86
NEW YORK — Maurice Williams, a rhythm and blues singer and composer who with his backing group the Zodiacs became one of music’s great one-shot acts…
Greg Kihn, “Jeopardy” singer and Bay Area rock fixture, dies at 75
Greg Kihn, the singer-songwriter who had a No. 2 hit with the rollicking “Jeopardy,” has died. He was 75. Kihn died Tuesday from Alzheimer’s disease,…
Dolly Parton announces makeup line inspired by her music
Dolly Parton is working “9 to 5” with a new brand launch.The 78-year-old country singer is launching her makeup line “Dolly Beauty,” which will include…
Chappell Roan can’t be stopped
SAN FRANCISCO — What a difference a year makes.On Aug. 11, 2023, Chappell Roan released “Hot to Go!,” a cheerleader’s chant of a synth-pop bop…
‘Cuckoo’ director Tilman Singer on Hunter Schafer singing
Many of the needle drops littered throughout Tilman Singer’s horror flick “Cuckoo,” released in theaters Friday, were written into the script’s first draft in 2019.But…
Miley Cyrus honored as Disney Legend, delivers emotional D23 speech
Miley Cyrus is getting “The Best of Both Worlds” — not only was she among the stars recognized as Disney Legends this year, but she…