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- Lyndsey Parker
#FakeMews: Blake Shelton lies about dead cat to persuade ‘Voice’ contestant
The coaches will do anything to recruit a contestant, and on the final Blind Auditions episode of Season 16, Blake's claws came out.
- Lyndsey Parker
Scary goth girl is actually ex-'American Idol' contestant in disguise
The judges were amused, and probably a bit relieved, to recognize a friendly face under all that spooky makeup. Who was it?
Yahoo Entertainment StaffThe It List: 'Us' is out, Amy Schumer is 'Growing,' 'Parks & Rec' cast is reunited and the best in pop culture the week of March 18, 2019
The It List is Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks for March 18 to 24, including the best deals we could find for each.
- Entertainment Tonight
Miley Cyrus Breaks Down in Tears Honoring ‘The Voice' Star Janice Freeman at Her Memorial Service
The singer delivered an emotional tribute to Freeman at her memorial service on Monday.
Associated PressAndre Williams, who co-wrote 'Shake A Tail Feather,' dies
DETROIT (AP) — Andre Williams, an R&B singer and songwriter who co-wrote "Shake A Tail Feather" and performed across musical genres, died. He was 82.
- Lyndsey Parker
An American family: Singer brings both her mom and egg donor to 'Idol' audition
This moment was so magical that crying judge Katy Perry told the three women, “Your story is a miracle."
Associated PressDick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, 'Miserlou' composer, is dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Dale, whose pounding, blaringly loud power-chord instrumentals on songs like "Miserlou" and "Let's Go Trippin'" earned him the title King of the Surf Guitar, has died at age 83.
- Variety
Dick Dale, Surf Guitar King, Dies at 81
Dick Dale, the “King of the Surf Guitar” who formulated the sound and attack of the Southern California-bred instrumental style in the early ‘60s, has died. He was 81. His bassist, Sam Bolle, confirmed the news to the Guardian. Dale’s self-released records with his band the Deltones led the way for countless other acts -- […]
- Complex
Fans Are Wondering Why Iggy Azalea's "Sally Walker" Sounds Similar to Cardi B's "Money"
It's not a nefarious plot by Iggy, we promise.
- Lyndsey Parker
Gavin Rossdale talks life advice from Bowie and Waits and 25 years of 'defying gravity'
Bush toured with David Bowie in the '90s, and frontman Gavin Rossdale still carries with him the pep talk he received from the rock legend when he was feeling down.
- Raechal Shewfelt
Soulja Boy arrested: Rapper allegedly violated his probation by possessing weapons
The Grammy-nominated rapper was arrested at 8 a.m. Pacific and taken to a Van Nuys, Calif., jail, before being released without bail just after noon.
- Pitchfork
Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze Announce “Beastie Boys Story” Shows
Around the band’s recently released Beastie Boys Book
- Carly Ledbetter
Taylor Swift Ruled The Red Carpet In A Sequined Rainbow Romper At The iHeart Media Awards
Taylor Swift walked the red carpet for the first time in what feels likeforever at the iHeart Media Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday night
- Kylie Mar
This Katy Perry-inspired outfit is so easy to recreate — you might already have it in your closet
Katy Perry killed it in this casual, yet glam, outfit on "American Idol," and it's a trend that you can totally recreate without breaking the bank!
- Ron Dicker
Cardi B Lasciviously Licks Her iHeartRadio Award And Thanks Her Haters
And she did it with gratitude
- Lyndsey Parker
'Stink. Stank. Stunk!' Disastrous performance leads to herstoric 6-way elimination on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Six of the 12 contestants so epically failed this week that, in a shocking 'Drag Race' first, they were ALL up for elimination.
- Lyndsey Parker
Taylor Swift calls out haters, thanks fans in feisty iHeartRadio Awards speech
"Every headline that I read was, 'This is going to be a massive failure. This is going to be a flop tour.' It really did wonders for my self-esteem. It was really great to hear people saying that I was going to be playing to nearly empty stadiums."
- Lyndsey Parker
Michael Bublé opens up about the song that took on new meaning after his son's cancer battle
"I had never fallen out of love with music; I just thought, ‘How could I do this with a broken heart?’ I don't know how to understate how much the perspective of myself and my life changed in every way."
- Taryn Ryder
Johnny Depp's bandmate Alice Cooper slams rumors the actor is 'a total destruction and ready to die'
The Hollywood Vampires singer dismisses concern over Depp's health saying, "I've never seen him happier."
- Entertainment Tonight
BTS Is Making Their 'Saturday Night Live' Debut With Emma Stone
The famous K-pop boy band will be performing for the first time on the hit sketch comedy show
- Variety
Hugh Jackman Starring in ‘The Music Man’ Revival on Broadway
Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway in an upcoming revival of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man." It marks Jackman's first musical role in more than a decade, which should make it a hot ticket. His last one, "The Boy From Oz," resulted in a Tony Award for best actor. Jackman will play con man Harold […]
- Variety
Harry Styles, Janelle Monae, Queen’s Brian May to Present at Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the names of the presenters for this year’s induction ceremony. Continuing the tradition of suitable artists inducting other artists, the presenters will include Harry Styles for Stevie Nicks, Brian May of Queen for Def Leppard, Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor for the Cure, Janelle Monáe for Janet Jackson, David Byrne for Radiohead, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles for the […]
- Mashable
Lady Gaga mocks pregnancy rumors with a truly A+ tweet
What to do if you're a famous person constantly trying to field a sea of dating gossip and pregnancy rumors?Well, if you're Lady Gaga, you use it as a marketing opportunity.SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga won an Oscar for 'Shallow' and her speech was inspiring AFGaga's path through awards season has been hounded by rumors about her personal and magazine front covers like this one:> Lady Gaga Pregnant With Bradley Cooper Or Christian Carino's Baby? https://t.co/wgOGQkYfyf pic.twitter.com/CtEBTel2qq> > -- Gossip Cop (@GossipCop) March 7, 2019Gaga doesn't seem to be letting the rumor mill grind her down, though. And on Tuesday night, she used it to her advantage:> Rumors I'm pregnant? Yeah, I'm pregnant with LG6> > -- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 12, 2019As any hardened Gaga fans will know, LG6 refers to her sixth album.There were many responses to that glorious tweet, but this one is probably the best.> imagem da primeira ultrassom pic.twitter.com/EGpo3Tg2oF> > -- lua (@ladygagaft) March 13, 2019Now the wait really begins... WATCH: Gaga and Bradley set the meme-osphere and our loins ablaze this week with their Oscar's performance -- All the Memes
- Yahoo Entertainment Staff
The It List: 'Empire' returns without Jussie Smollett, Harry Potter gets dark, Batman turns 80 and the best in pop culture the week of March 11, 2019
The It List is Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks for March 11 to 17, including the best deals we could find for each.
Associated PressDrummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hal Blaine, the Hall of Fame session drummer and virtual one-man soundtrack of the 1960s and '70s who played on the songs of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys and laid down one of music's most memorable opening riffs on the Ronettes' "Be My Baby," died Monday.
