How Studio Killers' "Jenny" Became a Queer TikTok Hit (Interview)
You just never know when your nearly decade-old Finnish summer smash could go viral again. That's exactly what happened to Studio Killers, the Finnish-Danish-British animated virtual band who debuted on the scene with their fantastic self-titled record in 2013, including smashes like "Ode to the…
Her Name Is (Still) Nicole: Scherzy's 'Killer Love' Is Now Streaming
In our country's darkest hour, there could only be one Hawaii-born multihyphenate equipped for the unenviable task of convincing us to turn off the news, stop holding our breath, pack up our poison and get whisked away right there on a trip to Club Banger Nation to get a little wet (private island…
Dua Lipa Is Teaching You How to Dance
"You’ll never be as good a dancer as Dua Lipa, but as she says herself, that’s no excuse not to try." Early into the Future Nostalgia campaign, Dua made it very clear in interviews that she's well aware of all the dancing memes and mockery about her debut dance moves on social media. And now, to…
Claudia Valentina Is Your First Pop Act to Watch of 2021
Meet Claudia Valentina, the first new artist to get excited about in 2021. Granted, I'm just a few weeks late to the One to Watch™ party: the 20-year-old singer-songwriter actually dropped her self-titled 4-track debut EP back in November. In any case, it's time to play catch-up. The story behind…
Jesy Nelson Is Leaving Little Mix
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Little Mix (@littlemix) After nine years, Jesy Nelson is leaving Little Mix. It's not entirely a surprise, given that the 29-year-old singer announced she was taking an "extended break" from the group for…
Kelly Clarkson Reveals a New Song While Reflecting on "Piece By Piece" Mid-Divorce
Aside from the rare feat of maintaining one of the most genuine, down-to-earth personalities in Hollywood, as well as commanding one of the best voices in the game, our one true American Idol Kelly Clarkson is also incredibly honest - in life, and especially so in her music. From Breakaway onward,…
Grimes Made a DJ Mix for 'Cyberpunk 2077' & It's Main Pop Girl Heaven
Mommy Grimes is certainly staying busy after welcoming baby X Æ A-Xii to the world, and keeping us all fed while doing so. She tucked us all into bed back in October with her AI Lullaby, an ambient project with Endel aimed at improving sleep and wellness through lush soundscapes and AI technology.…
Rachel Stevens Is Back (Sort of), Performs Her Solo Hits at Cabaret Show
View this post on Instagram A post shared by RachelStevens.Com (@rachelstevenscom) Taylor Swift might have just announced a second surprise album, but there's a far more pressing pop panic to be had at the moment: Rachel Fucking Stevens is back. Sort of.…
Madonna Just Got Her Very First Tattoo
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) Madonna, Queen of Pop™, is far from like a virgin - but there are still at least a few things she hasn't tried yet. Or hadn't, anyway. As of Monday night (December 7), while taking a break…
Jessie Ware Is Considering a 'What's Your Pleasure?' Deluxe Edition
Jessie Ware isn't ready to say farewell to her latest album just yet. And when it's one of the year's best, why should she? Six months later, the "Save a Kiss" chanteuse confessed on Monday (December 7) that she's feeling a bit nostalgic about her delightful disco record What's Your Pleasure?…
Netflix Announces 'First Love,' a Series Inspired By Hikaru Utada Songs
Hikaru Utada is no stranger to supplying key musical moments in television, movie and video game soundtracks, from the Kingdom Hearts franchise (stop asking her if she plays, she doesn't!) to Hana Yori Dango to Evangelion. And, of course, Rush Hour 2. Blow my whistle, baby! This time around,…
Avex Is Trying to Find the Pop to Push Through the Pandemic
Avex is hurting. The Max Matsuura-helmed Japanese entertainment company, as with many companies across the globe, is reportedly struggling to adapt to the New Normal™ and stay afloat amid the pandemic. According to the latest news, the company recently asked 100 employees over the age of 40 to…