Music Notes: Gracie Abrams, BTS and more

Gracie Abrams has landed a beauty campaign. Posting photos from the new photoshoot, she wrote on Instagram, “I’ve loved and used @hourglasscosmetics for years and I am so excited to be the face of their new campaign ! Thank you
Uptown (Non) Fiction: Mark Ronson releasing memoir, 'Night People,' in September

Grand Central Publishing Before he became an Oscar-winning songwriter and producer, Mark Ronson was a staple of New York City nightlife, spinning records in all the hottest clubs. The “Uptown Funk” artist is reminiscing about those days
Kelly Clarkson calls out hypocrisy of fellow singers who were 'mean' about 'American Idol'

Kelly Clarkson wins ‘American Idol’ in 2002; Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kelly Clarkson has never been shy about speaking her mind. During a new podcast interview, she called out the hypocrisy of artists who were critical of American
Dua Lipa celebrating fifth anniversary of 'Future Nostalgia' with new duet version of 'Physical'

Hugo Comte When Dua Lipa performed in Melbourne, Australia, on March 22, she brought Australian singer Troye Sivan — who she once opened for — onstage to join her for a duet. Now she’s celebrating the fifth anniversary
Ed Sheeran confirms new album 'Play' will be followed by 'Pause,' 'Rewind,' 'Fast-Forward' and 'Stop'

Todd Owyoung/NBC Ed Sheeran has not only confirmed that his new album is indeed called Play — represented by a right-facing triangle that looks like the “play” button on a stereo — but that it’ll be followed by
Kesha releases single with T-Pain, new album '. (PERIOD)' coming in July

Kesha Records/ADA Kesha has released a new single from her upcoming album — and now we know when that album will arrive. The single is called “YIPPEE-KI-YAY.” and features T-Pain. As for the album, it’s called .
Katy Perry will 'shoot across the sky' on Blue Origin on April 14

Live Nation How will Katy Perry prepare for the April 23 kickoff of her Lifetimes Tour? By going to space. As previously reported, Katy is part of an all-female crew for the latest Blue Origin flight, mission
Legal 'Mayhem' for Lady Gaga: Surf & lifestyle brand sues singer for trademark infringement

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Spotify Lady Gaga‘s album title and logo are evidently causing Mayhem for a surfboard company — and it’s suing. The surf and lifestyle brand, called Lost, is accusing Gaga of trademark infringement. In
Legal 'Mayhem' for Lady Gaga: Surf & lifestyle brand sues singer for trademark infringement

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Spotify Lady Gaga‘s album title and logo are evidently causing Mayhem for a surfboard company — and it’s suing. The surf and lifestyle brand, called Lost, is accusing Gaga of trademark infringement. In
James Gunn shares first image of new HBO series ‘Lanterns’

James Gunn took to his social media to share a first look image at his upcoming DC Universe project, HBO’s Lanterns starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. Gunn’s post on X read: “Excited that #Lanterns is now