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- Raechal Shewfelt
Cardi B found out about her 5 Grammys nominations after appearing in court for strip club brawl
Cardi B was nominated for five Grammys on Friday, and she heard the news while leaving a mandatory court appearance for an Aug. 29 incident at a strip club.
- Suzy Byrne
Demi Lovato is nominated for a Grammy, 4 months after overdose: 'Woke up filled with hope'
Demi Lovato's year is ending on a high note.
- Rolling Stone
Grammys 2019: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Brandi Carlile Lead Nominations
Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga, Maren Morris and Boi-1da also receive multiple nods
- Lyndsey Parker
Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R.: Biggest snubs and surprises of the 2019 Grammy nominations
Female artists like Brandi Carlile and H.E.R. may dominate this year's nominations, but more obvious contenders like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello will still have to sit on the sidelines.
- Entertainment Tonight
Meet the 2019 GRAMMY Best New Artist Nominees: Greta Van Fleet, H.E.R. and More!
This year’s nominees were announced Friday morning on 'CBS This Morning.'
- Lyndsey Parker
Pete Shelley, leader of seminal punk band the Buzzcocks, dead at 63
The punk pioneer, one of rock’s greatest lyricists, has died from a suspected heart attack.
- Lyndsey Parker
Paul Williams unearths lost 'Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas' Muppet soundtrack: 'One of my favorite things I've ever done'
It's perhaps the ultimate compliment to this soundtrack's beautiful message that Jim Henson wanted one of its songs, "When the River Meets the Sea," to be played at his funeral.
- Entertainment Tonight
Ariana Grande Is Naturally Obsessed With Jeff Goldblum’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Spoof
The actor teamed up with 'Late Late Show' host James Corden for ‘Thank U, Jeff.'
- Variety
Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Performance, Lana Del Rey Debuts New Songs at Ally Coalition Concert (Watch)
The Ally Coalition, founded by Bleachers frontman/producer-to-the-stars Jack Antonoff and his sister Rachel, is a not-for-profit organization that, according to its mission statement, aims to “end discrimination against LGBTQ people by highlighting systemic inequality and LGBTQ-serving organizations and creating opportunities for fans and entertainers to advocate for equality.” Its annual benefit concert, held at New York’s historic […]
- Variety
Justin Timberlake Postpones All December Concert Dates
Just hours after he postponed the latest in a string of concerts since late October, Justin Timberlake announced that he is pushing back all of his remaining December dates as his bruised vocal cords continue to mend. “Hey guys, I’m sure you have heard that I’ve had to postpone several tour dates due to bruised
- Raechal Shewfelt
Billy Ray Cyrus shares personal letter from 'Achy Breaky Heart' fan President George H.W. Bush
The country star shared a letter that Bush wrote to him on Oct. 1, 1992, right about the time the mania over his his debut single, "Achy Breaky Heart," was at its peak.
- Francesca Specter
Ed Sheeran's and Beyoncé's concert outfits spark gender debate
The internet was in an uproar about Ed Sheeran’s and Beyoncé’s Global Citizen Festival outfits, which they felt demonstrated gender inequality.
- Chris Willman
Bruce Springsteen Sets Fans Straight: No E Street Band Tour in 2019
If you thought the idea of Bruce Springsteen following his grueling run on Broadway with an E Street Band tour sounded too good to be true, now it’s official: it was. Springsteen — who is set to wrap his show, “Springsteen on Broadway,” on December 15 — took to Twitter to gently let down fans […]
- Lyndsey Parker
Adam Levine throws DeAndre Nico under the bus, Reagan Strange sits out Instant Save singoff on most awkward ‘Voice’ of all time
It was the most awkward elimination night in the history of "The Voice," and according to at least one irate fan on Twitter, one of the show's lowest moments overall.
- Lyndsey Parker
'Walking Dead's' Emily Kinney, 'American Idol's' Paul McDonald find love and inspiration again as the Sweetheart Deal
Watch the real-life sweethearts perform two songs on camera for the very first time, live in the Yahoo studio.
- Lyndsey Parker
Did 'The Voice' contestant Sarah Grace 'scare America' with her risky 'Amazing Grace' mashup?
Kelly Clarkson found Sarah Grace's "Amazing Grace" mashup "insanely cool," but some religious viewers vowed to "pray her out of the competition."
- Rolling Stone
Hootie and the Blowfish Announce First Tour in More Than a Decade
Band's 44-city Group Therapy Tour coincides with plans to release a new album in 2019
- Andy McDonald
Beyoncé Shows Off Her Rap Skills Onstage With Jay-Z, And The Crowd Loses It
> Beyoncé... it’s not even fair... pic.twitter.com/P40kyFJphT
- The Wrap
Blake Shelton to Host NBC Elvis Tribute for 50th Anniversary of the King’s ‘Comeback Special’
The King has entered the building — er, he will on Feb. 17, as NBC announced Monday they’ve set a 50th anniversary tribute to Elvis Presley’s famous “Comeback Special,” which aired on the broadcaster in 1968. Blake Shelton will host “Elvis All-Star Tribute,” a 2-hour affair which will see “music superstars” — lineup to be announced in early 2019 — “recreating the spectacle – even the staging – of that legendary night,” which is known for relaunching the late Presley’s career. The February special will also include “rare Elvis footage” and interviews with The King’s ex-wife Priscilla Presley and director Steve Binder, both of whom were involved in the original event.
Lyndsey ParkerHappy 70th birthday, Ozzy Osbourne! Rock legend talks marriage, sobriety, and retirement
“When the first Black Sabbath album came out, I remember thinking, ‘This will be OK for a few years.’ And here we are ... 50 years later.”
- Variety
Movie Inspired by Prince’s Music in the Works at Universal (EXCLUSIVE)
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to a number of classic songs from Prince’s catalog and is developing an original film musical inspired by his music, using the songs to drive a fictional narrative. Insiders stress is that the film is not a biopic but an original story with Prince’s classic songs driving the plotline. […]
- Lyndsey Parker
2019 Grammy predictions: Lots of women, lots of nominees and lots of love for Drake
Our awards expert Paul Grein predicts “it will be a big year for women,” but expect Drake to come out on top with the most nominations overall.
Associated PressLL Cool J, Gwen Stefani join in CBS foster-adoption special
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J is host of a TV special that has long spotlighted adoption for kids in foster care.
- The Wrap
Grammy Nominations Bumped Back This Week Due to George HW Bush Memorial
The 61st Grammy Awards nominations will now be announced on Friday, Dec. 7, instead of Wednesday, Dec. 5 as previously planned due to memorial services for former President George H.W. Bush, it was announced on Monday. Select categories will be announced live on “CBS This Morning” and on Apple Music at 8:30 a.m. ET. Immediately following, at 8:45 a.m. ET, the Recording Academy will announce nominations across all 84 categories via press release, GRAMMY.com, and the Recording Academy’s social media platforms.
- Lyndsey Parker
Katy Perry outbids fan at One Love Malibu charity auction, wins date with Orlando Bloom
One participant bid $20,000 for a motorcycle ride with Bloom, but the actor's girlfriend then made an offer the auctioneer couldn't refuse.
