Category: Music

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‘The Dive’ Episode 2 Features New Music By Tove Styrke, Dan + Shay, Tayá, Olivia Noelle, And More

I recently launched a new music discovery series called The Dive on my YouTube channel. Each month I’ll take a musical journey through Spotify to find new music and create playlists, which will culminate in a deep dive of the songs and artists in a new episode of The Dive. In my second episode, I discuss music by artists including Tove Styrke, Austin Mahone, Dan … Continue reading ‘The Dive’ Episode 2 Features New Music By Tove Styrke, Dan + Shay, Tayá, Olivia Noelle, And More

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Introducing My New Music Discovery Series ‘The Dive;’ First Episode Featuring Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, And More

A new year is a new chance for discovery! For 2018, one of my big goals is to expose myself to different music and artists that I hadn’t heard of before. I’ll be using Spotify to find new-to-me music and create playlists every month. But sharing playlists isn’t enough for me — I want to talk about what I’ve found and share them with fellow … Continue reading Introducing My New Music Discovery Series ‘The Dive;’ First Episode Featuring Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, And More

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Camila Cabello’s Solo Album Debuts at No. 1

Big congrats to Camila Cabello whose debut solo album Camila hit number one on the Billboard 200 Albums chart! Her single “Havana” featuring Young Thug has also taken the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The former Fifth Harmony singer joins Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, and Diana Ross, just to name a few, as women who reached the Billboard 200 in a group and … Continue reading Camila Cabello’s Solo Album Debuts at No. 1

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Bruno Mars Super Bowl
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[UPDATE] Bruno Mars Confirmed As 2014 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer

Bruno Mars is gearing up to take over the halftime show at the 2014 Super Bowl. An anonymous source with knowledge of the NFL’s plans revealed to The Associated Press that Mars was picked to perform at Super Bowl XLVIII this February 2, 2014 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mars will follow in the footsteps of other Super Bowl superstars like The Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, … Continue reading [UPDATE] Bruno Mars Confirmed As 2014 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer

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Katy Perry "Roar" Music Video
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Katy Perry’s ‘Prism’ Album Cover Art And Track List Revealed

Katy Perry is ready to show fans a new side of herself with her upcoming album Prism.  She has already proven she’s Queen of the Jungle in her new music video “Roar” and earned her eighth No. 1 single on the Hot 100 charts, breaking Robin Thicke’s 12-week streak with “Blurred Lines.”  This morning, Perry took over Good Morning America to debut the album cover art … Continue reading Katy Perry’s ‘Prism’ Album Cover Art And Track List Revealed

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Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato Makes Return To Acting With Stint On ‘Glee’

Since leaving Disney Channel’s Sonny with a Chance two years ago, Demi Lovato has taken a break from acting to work on herself and her music.  The actress-singer only recently reappeared on our television screens to judge The X-Factor.  Now, its been revealed that the singer will make her big return to acting on the fifth season of Glee. According to TV Line, Demi joins the … Continue reading Demi Lovato Makes Return To Acting With Stint On ‘Glee’

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Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes singing "Almost Is Never Enough"
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Watch Nathan Sykes And Ariana Grande’s “Almost Is Never Enough” Video Teaser

Just last week, Scooter Braun revealed that Ariana Grande and The Wanted’s Nathan Sykes would be releasing a music video on Monday, August 19 for their new song “Almost Is Never Enough.”  The duet is featured on The Mortal Instruments movie soundtrack, as well as Grande’s debut album, Yours Truly.  To prepare fans for the video, Braun shared a teaser clip early Sunday morning from … Continue reading Watch Nathan Sykes And Ariana Grande’s “Almost Is Never Enough” Video Teaser

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JoJo performing in New York City
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Interview: JoJo Talks Pre-Show Jitters And Future Album [VIDEO]

From her mixtape Agápē to her upcoming movie G.B.F., actress and recording artist JoJo is everywhere.  Just last week she made a pit stop in New York City to perform at Baruch College’s Spring Fling.  I chatted with the powerhouse vocalist prior to her show and she dished on her favorite song to perform and the status of her much-anticipated third album. On Pre-Show Nerves “I … Continue reading Interview: JoJo Talks Pre-Show Jitters And Future Album [VIDEO]

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Blog, Broadway, Movies, Music, New York Event

Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Heads To Broadway

Mary Poppins might be closing in March, but Broadway has a new Disney favorite to look forward to: Aladdin! Aladdin opens in the New Amsterdam Theater in the spring of 2014, reports the New York Times.  The show features classic songs from the animated film and some new ones as well. I’m surprised Aladdin hasn’t come to Broadway sooner.  All I know is that the … Continue reading Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Heads To Broadway

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Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Breaks The Record For Most Viewed YouTube Video

Korean pop sensation Psy now holds the record for most viewed YouTube video in history, beating out teen idol Justin Bieber.  “Gangnam Style” has reached almost 820 million views and is still climbing, while Bieber’s “Baby” remains at a steady 804 million. WordStream gives a deeper look into Psy vs. Justin Bieber on YouTube, saying that they expect “Gangnam Style” will be the first YouTube video … Continue reading Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Breaks The Record For Most Viewed YouTube Video

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