Music notes: Jonas Brothers, Sara Bareilles and more

Jonas Brothers have released a new music video of sorts: It’s a scene from their new Disney+/Hulu movie, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. In the scene, Nick Jonas ends up duetting with a former nemesis of his named Ethan: In the
Alex Warren reflects on achieving ‘one of his biggest goals’ — and proving his choir teacher wrong

Alex Warren 2025 (Jack Dytrych) Alex Warren is going to hit the road in 2026 for his first North American arena tour, Little Orphan Alex Live. Now that tickets have gone on sale, Alex has taken to
Meet the New Boss: How the North Bay is using AI-powered software in hiring

Artificial Intelligence has become a valuable tool for North Bay employers and job seekers, with both now using AI-powered software programs to generate materials like job descriptions and cover letters. Still, those using AI should be aware
Hilary Duff announces long-awaited new album, ‘luck … or something’

Hillary Duff ‘luck … or something,’ Atlantic Records Hilary Duff‘s standard reply when she’s asked about how she managed to emerge from child stardom relatively unscathed has become the title of her first new album in more
‘Are you Justin Bieber?’ Singer helps man whose car broke down on side of the road

Justin Bieber court side at The League on October 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Cassy Athena/Getty Images) Justin Bieber isn’t just a global pop star — he’s also a guardian angel. At least, he was to
You can now see the project Ed Sheeran is ‘most proud of in my career so far’

Ed Sheeran in ‘One Shot with Ed Sheeran’ (Danny Clinch/Netflix) Ed Sheeran has broken multiple streaming and touring records, won countless awards, and even acted on TV and in movies — but Friday marks the release of
Noah Kahan performs unreleased song, duets with Niall Horan at Boston benefit

Noah Kahan performs in Lisbon, Portugal, July 2025 (Pedro Gomes/Redferns) Noah Kahan returned to Boston’s Fenway Park — well, next to it, anyway — for a benefit concert Thursday and debuted some new music in the process.
Meghan Trainor, Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw have new Christmas songs for you

Meghan Trainor ‘Gifts for Me’ (Dana Trippe) Meghan Trainor is keeping her holiday streak going by releasing a new Christmas song for 2025. “Gifts for Me” is the latest festive offering from Meghan. She previously put out
Tate McRae releases ‘So Close to What’ deluxe + music video for ‘Nobody’s Girl’

Tate McRae ‘So Close to What’ deluxe (RCA Records) The deluxe version of Tate McRae‘s So Close to What is out now, and there’s a video for one of the five new songs, “Nobody’s Girl.” Tate seems
25 years on, does Backstreet Boys’ ‘Black & Blue’ still hold up? AJ McLean says yes

Backstreet Boys, ‘Black & Blue’ (Sony Legacy) In the midst of Backstreet Boys celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album Millennium with their Sphere Las Vegas residency, another one of their albums has also turned 25. Black & Blue,