Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ashlee Simpson and more
Taylor Swift continues to show love to a fan-created mash-up of Backstreet Boys‘ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” and her own “Elizabeth Taylor.” When AJ McLean posted it, Taylor responded, “OH HI AJ OH MY GOD.” Backstreet Boys have now posted
New Music Friday: Jessie Murph, Tyla, EJAE and more
Jessie Murph is out with a new single called “I’m Not There for You,” and it has quite a backstory. Jessie originally wrote the song when she was 17 and teased it online in 2022, where it
Montgomery Village announces new brands
A wave of new businesses are opening this fall at Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village shopping center—including women’s apparel and accessories brand Anthropologie, as well as mission-driven restaurant Sweetgreen. Anthropologie opened at the 2404 Magowan Drive retail center
Demi Lovato releases new album, ‘It’s Not That Deep’
Demi Lovato ‘It’s Not That Deep’ album artwork (DLG Recordings/Island Records) Demi Lovato is out with her ninth studio album, It’s Not That Deep. The 11-track dance-pop album features the previously released singles “Fast,” “Here All Night” and
Madison Beer is ‘beyond excited’ to open her ‘locket’
Madison Beer, ‘locket’ album (Epic Records) Madison Beer wants you to see what’s in her locket in January. That’s the title of her new album, which will be out Jan. 16, 2026. Madison wrote and co-produced the
Lewis Capaldi announces new EP, 2026 North American tour
Lewis Capaldi, ‘Survive’ EP (Capitol) We were getting kinda used to Lewis Capaldi being back in the spotlight, and now he’s announced a North American headlining tour for 2026. The “Someone You Loved” singer will kick off
Jonas Brothers score free BWW for life, open floor to requests
Jonas Brothers team with Buffalo Wild Wings (Courtesy Buffalo Wild Wings) In 2023, Joe Jonas mused that he and his brothers should get free food from Buffalo Wild Wings for life. That dream now has come true. Jonas
Watch Sabrina Carpenter get herself a ‘Tall, Plain Boyfriend’ in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch
Sabrina Carpenter in a ‘Saturday Night Live’ promo (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC) When Sabrina Carpenter hosted Saturday Night Live on Oct. 18, she was in nearly every sketch — including at least one that didn’t make it to air.
Doja Cat, Gracie Abrams to perform at ‘Vogue World’ event
Doja Cat attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, September, 2025 (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV) Vogue World: Hollywood, a star-studded fashion benefit, will take place Sunday in LA, and both Doja Cat and Gracie Abrams will be on
Annette Bening joins cast of ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’
Annette Bening has joined the cast of the Yellowstone ‘Beth and Rip’ spinoff series titled ‘The Dutton Ranch’ for Paramount+, executive produced by Taylor Sheridan. Chad Feehan (‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘Banshee’) has been named showrunner. Bening will star