Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, BLACKPINK and more

No more complaints from fans that Olivia Rodrigo is “anywhere but the studio.” In an Instagram dump of photos captioned “November,” Liv is very clearly in the studio: She’s seen standing in front of a microphone in
Lives in the Balance: Why getting users into treatment quickly is vital for recovery

Melvy Ramos made a call about a dozen years ago that changed her life—personally and professionally. The North Bay woman reached out to Center Point DAAC (Drug Abuse Alternatives Center) when she hit what she bills as
Babies will have ‘no tears left to cry’ after hearing Ariana Grande’s lullabies

‘Lullaby Renditions of Ariana Grande’ (Courtesy Rockabye Baby) This album will be “Popular” with parents of crying babies. Lullaby Renditions of Ariana Grande is coming out Nov. 21 from Rockabye Baby, the world’s leading lullaby brand. It features
Demi Lovato believes ‘the universe provided’ her husband after she did the ‘work’

Jordan Lutes and Demi Lovato attend the 2024 ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscar Party, March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Stefanie Keenan/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair ) Demi Lovato married musician Jordan “Jutes” Lutes in May, and she credits the
Amanda Seyfried says Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney should join her in a third ‘Mamma Mia!’ movie

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney attend the 28th SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Oct. 27, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Sabrina Carpenter seen in SoHo on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images, Aeon/GC Images
Travis Kelce responds to Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ appearance honor

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Aug. 13, 2025 (@newheightshow/Instagram) Taylor Swift‘s appearance on fiancé Travis Kelce‘s New Heights podcast, which to date has racked up 24 million views, has just been chosen
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ songs banned at children’s school in England

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ deluxe soundtrack (Visva / Republic Records) Who could take issue with kids singing an empowering anthem like “Golden”? Some British parents, apparently. The BBC reports that Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, where
Kesha says she’s ‘not allowed’ to release updated version of ‘Tik Tok’

Kesha ‘Animal’ (RCA Records) For quite some time, Kesha has been performing an updated version of her signature song “Tik Tok” with changed lyrics that reflect the downfall of Sean Combs, formerly known as P. Diddy. But
Ariana Grande talks hosting ‘gayest episode ever’ of ‘SNL,’ sings and shows off wand skills on ‘Fallon ‘

Ariana Grande appears on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ November 2025 (NBC/Todd Owyoung) Ariana Grande did the most during her appearance Tuesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Ari and Jimmy teamed up for the “History
Russell Dickerson wonders how pop success, JoBros collab could ‘Happen to Me’

Russell Dickerson + Jonas Brothers ‘Happen to Me’ (Triple Tigers) Russell Dickerson is best known as a country star, but he’s had a few songs cross over to the pop charts, including “I Remember,” his collaboration with Cheat