Music notes: Kelly Clarkson, j-hope and more

Kelly Clarkson has been teasing a new song called “Where Have You Been” and now you can hear a snippet on Instagram. In the jazzy-sounding ballad, Kelly sings, “I like my freedom but I’d trade some for
Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga's 'Die With a Smile' hits 1 billion views on YouTube

Interscope After topping the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga‘s duet “Die With a Smile” has hit another milestone. The video for the song, which shows Bruno and Lady Gaga wearing
Deluxe edition of Selena Gomez/Benny Blanco's album coming Friday, 'Talk' video on Thursday

Petra Collins Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have released many different versions of their album, I Said I Love You First, so what’s one more? Selena announced on Instagram April 30 that the deluxe version of the album,
Country Summer: Sonoma County’s favorite music fest buckles up for 2025

Break out the western attire—the boots, denim, Stetsons and statement-making brass buckles. The North Bay is getting ready to rock, country-style. From June 27 to 29, the Sonoma County Fairgrounds comes alive with performances by 24 of
Chappell Roan recalls failed auditions for 'The Voice' and 'America's Got Talent'

Tim Walker for W Magazine TV singing competition shows have been around for so many years, it’s inevitable that some of today’s pop stars would have tried out for some of them. Take Chappell Roan, for example:
Lorde announces new album, 'Virgin,' due June 27

Republic Will it feel like we’re listening for the very first time? Lorde has announced that her new album is called Virgin. The album, the follow-up to 2021’s Solar Power, is due out June 27 and is
Joey Fatone and Lance Bass get drenched for 'It's gonna be May' promo

Mark Ashman It’s April 30, and you know what that means: “It’s gonna be May.” To celebrate the popular *NSYNC meme — based on the way Justin Timberlake pronounces the word “me” in their song “It’s Gonna Be
Katy Perry reacts to the world trying to make her 'a human piñata': 'Please know I am ok'

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Katy Perry Katy Perry’s been getting dragged online big time over the last couple of weeks, both over her participation in the Blue Origin mission to space, and for her dance moves on
Ariana Grande, Hozier, Sam Smith & more join Barbra Streisand on new duets album

Kathryn Boyd Brolin Barbra Streisand has lined up quite a star-studded group of artists to sing with her on her new album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two. Ariana Grande, Hozier, Sam Smith and Mariah Carey are
Charli XCX to star in, produce new film from noted Japanese horror movie director

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Even though Charli XCX is finishing up her Brat arena tour, and has plenty of European music festivals on her schedule, she’s still finding time to close movie deals for