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Cher Shares Touching Throwback Photo Amid Mom’s Health Battle on Mother’s Day
Cher took to social media on Sunday (May 10) to share a sweet Mother’s Day tribute along with an update on her mom’s current health battle. “Momma,Gee & Me,” the legend captioned a black-and-white snap of herself as a young girl posing alongside her mother Georgia Holt and half-sister Georganne. “Mom had to go to Hospital day before yesterday. Not Covid 19. She needed infusions,Iron,& Transfusion…They Say’ll She’ll Be Much Much better in a few days.” The post comes just two days after Cher’s first musical release of 2020: a Spanish re-recording of her take on ABBA‘s “Chiquitita.” Originally released as part of the singer’s 2018 ABBA cover album Dancing Queen, Cher will be donating all proceeds from the dual-lan...
Watch ‘Quarantine Jenga’ Night Go Down at Justin and Hailey Bieber’s House
It’s game on in episode four of The Biebers on Watch. The latest peek into the quarantine life of newlyweds Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber finds the couple hunkering down for an intense game of Jenga, with a side dish of deep thoughts. As they, like all of us, are forced to be together 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the Biebers are digging deep into their relationship, which Justin asking Hailey to describe the hardest part of being stuck in this moment. For her, it’s nice that they are newly married and, “it’s fun having this extra time together.” Keep in mind, Justin, 26, was supposed to be on a global tour that was slated to kick off on Thursday (May 14), but instead he’s home. “I feel like we’re getting to know each other st...
You Have to See Chloe Fineman’s Pitch-Perfect Impression of Britney Spears in Quarantine on ‘SNL’
Saturday Night Live offered up a spot-on impression of Britney Spears‘ imaginary life in quarantine in its Saturday (May 10) season finale, and the result was nothing short of hilarious. Played by SNL newcomer Chloe Fineman, the skit centered around the pop icon offering a “Masterclass Quarantine Edition” from the comfort of her luxe Los Angeles mansion. “I’ve been quarantined for five years now, and that’s OK because all my favorite stuff is here,” Fineman-as-Spears quips, perfecting the superstar’s unique speaking cadence, mannerisms and head tilts as she leads viewers through an at-home workout (“Oops, I burned my gym down”), and painting watercolors in her garden. The comedian then lampooned Spears’ adorable penchant for...
Idris Elba Lends His Voice to ‘Audio Healing’ Song ‘Kings’: Stream It Now
Idris Elba, who battled the coronavirus this year, has lent his voice to a new song about black men and mental health that will benefit pandemic relief efforts. Elba is featured on the song “Kings” by Kosine, a singer-songwriter-producer best known for crafting hits for Big Sean, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Kosine, whose real name is Marcos Palacios, is one-half of the production duo Da Internz. Elba delivers a spoken word performance on “Kings,” which was released Friday. “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health,” Elba wrote on his Instagram page about “Kings.” The Golden Globe-winning actor has dipped his toe in music multiple times: He’s released severa...
Arthur Gunn Impresses With Bon Iver Cover on ‘Mother’s Day’ Edition of ‘American Idol’: Watch
Arthur Gunn continues to win hearts with his impressive American Idol run. But there’s one person who has always been in his corner: his mom. During Sunday’s Mother’s Day edition, Gunn delivered another standout performance with a cover of Bon Iver’s “Hey, Ma,” as his mom looked on. The Kathmandu, Nepal-born artist’s matured vocals had judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan suitably gobsmacked. “You’re spoiling us,” Bryan enthused afterwards. “You never have a bad performance.” Richie chimed in, “You could actually sing the phone book. And when I say that, I mean it as a compliment.” There’s much more to come. “Enjoy the ride,” the veteran singer said, “it’s going to be a great journey.” Perry, looking happy and heavily pregnant, told the contestant: “You’re starting to real...
Fans Pick Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber’s ‘Stuck With U’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The pop duo’s new song brought in 75 percent of the vote. Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber‘s “Stuck With U” struck a chord with music fans this week. The pop superstars soared to the top of this week’s favorite new music release poll, which was published Friday (May 8) on Billboard, with their new song. “Stuck With U” was the fan favorite, totaling more than 75 percent of the vote. All sales and streams of the track support the First Responders Children’s Foundation to fund grants and scholarships for kids of healthcare workers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, police officers and firefighters. In second place came Kehlani‘s It Was Good Until It Wasn’t album, followed by Young Thug and Chris Brown‘s collaborat...
5 Highlights From Sony Music Latin-Iberia’s ‘Made in Casa’ Virtual Festival
Sony Music Latin-Iberia’s ambitious virtual music festival #DesdeCasaConMusica featured more than 50 Latin artists from different pockets of Latin America serenading music fans on Sunday (May 10). As fans listened and watched from the comfort of their homes, they also had the option of donating to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The festival’s goal was to unite music lovers at home while reinforcing and supporting messages of social distancing and prevention to help fight COVID-19. Back-to-Back Performances While the variety festival included workout sessions and pep talks from artists, music was the main event, lasting nearly eight hours and featuring major artists like Gerardo Ortiz, who sang “Más Caro Que Ayer.” &#...
The 10 Best Moments From ‘Disney Family Singalong: Volume 2′
Less than a month after the first Disney Family Singalong on ABC, the network returned for an encore on Sunday night (May 10). This time, the hour-long special treated fans to performances from Halsey, Katy Perry, Keke Palmer and, of course, welcomed the return of Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert and Julianne Hough for another high-energy, visually stunning clip. And while the singalong aimed to offer kids — and their parents — a much needed distraction, it also honored all the moms at home and on the front lines doing what they do best amidst the ongoing pandemic: taking care of everyone. The show kicked off with a special introduction from Kermit, who dialed in Seth Rogan. Rogan told everyone’s favorite frog: “I’m kind of getting a little lonely. I just can’t stop think...
Taylor Swift Shares Sweet Mother’s Day Message & Childhood Home Video: Watch
Every day with her mom is “The Best Day” for Taylor Swift. The pop star, who dedicated a track to her mother on her Fearless album in 2008, penned a touching note in honor of Andrea Swift for Mother’s Day 2020. Accompanying the loving tribute to her mom was a childhood home video of an adorable baby Swift at 10 months old, learning how to say her numbers and fun words like “macaroni.” “My conversations with my mom have always been and will always be some of my favorite memories – from when I was 10 months old in this video from October 1990 to now talking every day on the phone,” Swift wrote on Instagram Sunday (May 10).. “Our talks are everything to me. Myyyyyyyy goodness I love you Mom. Happy Mother’s Day. “ She added: “PS...
Little Richard Was a Quiet Civil Rights Pioneer Whose Concerts Helped Push Culture Past Segregation
“With Richard, although they still had the audiences segregated in the building, they were there together. And most times, before the end of the night, they would all be mixed together,” — producer H.B. Barnum in biography ‘The Life and Times of Little Richard.’ The early history of rock ‘n’ roll is a story of segregation — and Little Richard, who died of bone cancer at 87 on May 9, was a key player in the fight to destroy it. Because of Jim Crow laws, and racism in general, African-American musicians from Louis Armstrong to Charlie Parker to Motown revues traveling through the South spent much of the 20th century relegated to black hotels and black restaurants, denied entrance even to hotels where they were headlining. Ballrooms and auditoriums dr...
Bad Bunny Drops Surprise New Album ‘Las Que No Iban a Salir’: Stream It Here
Bad Bunny surprised his fans over the weekend with yet another new album. The 10-track release, titled Las Que No Iban a Salir (The Ones That Were Not Coming Out), dropped on music streaming services Sunday (May 10), marking the Puerto Rican artist’s second new album in 2020. The set features appearances by fellow reggaeton stars Don Omar, Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, and Jhay Cortez. Las Que No Iban a Salir follows Bad Bunny’s first 2020 album, YHLQMDLG, which dropped in February and made history on the Billboard charts. YHLQMDLG debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, scoring the highest charting all-Spanish-language album ever. Last weekend, Bad Bunny previewed songs from Las Que No Iban a Salir during an epic three-hour appearance on his Instagram Live. In addition ...
P!nk Pens Encouraging Mother’s Day Essay Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
P!nk has an encouraging message for moms around the world this Mother’s Day: “You are doing amazing.” In an essay published by NBC News on Saturday (May 9), the pop superstar chronicles her emotionally draining experience battling Covid-19 and offers hope to less fortunate families around the globe struggling during the pandemic. “Battling COVID-19 along with my 3-year-old son was the most physically and emotionally challenging experience I have gone through as a mother,” writes P!nk, who was diagnosed in early April. “Weeks after receiving our test results, my son was still ill and feverish. It was a terrifying time, not knowing what might come next.” The singer’s experience with coronavirus has opened her eyes to the needs of others around ...
