Jonas Brothers are among those who have been added to the lineup for “Big Weekend UK” 2020. Following the cancellations of live events due to the pandemic, a host of stars have signed up to perform from their homes. Also recently added to the virtual festival May 22-24: Ellie Goulding and Niall Horan.
The 80s pop starlet, Tiffany, says her next studio album “Shadows” will be “harder and more punk” than what her fans are used to. No kidding…Among the musicians featured on the album are the members of hair metal vets LA Guns.
Guns N’ Roses will release a children’s book based on their classic song ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’. The band teamed up with illustrator Jennifer Zivoin for the project, which will be published on September 1.
Kenny Chesney has scored his 17th No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. “Here and Now” ties Kenny with Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson for the second-most #1s in the chart’s 56-year history, after George Strait’s record 27.
Even Madonna’s Hollywood bestie Rosie O’Donnell admits she’s stumped by the Material Girl’s bizarre quarantine videos. “The videos are a little weird,” Rosie says. “With the typing, sitting in the bathtub, reading poetry naked–I don’t get it.” She also confirmed that Madonna is self-isolating with 26-year-old boy toy Ahlamalik Williams, as well as “all of her kids except Rocco.”
Garth Brooks has released four new tracks off his next album, Fun. “Party Gras,” “That’s What Cowboys Do,” “The Road I’m On,” and “Courage of Love” all debuted Tuesday exclusively on Amazon Prime.
Producer Dr. Luke is atop Billboard’s Hot 100 for the first time since 2014 with Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj’s “Say So.” His last #1 hit was Katy Perry and Juicy J’s “Dark Horse,” which knocked Pitbull and Kesha’s “Timber” off the top of the chart. 2014 was when Kesha and Luke began a lengthy legal tussle, with she accusing him of rape and he accusing her of defamation.
Rihanna debuted at #3 in her first-ever appearance on the Sunday Times’ list of the richest musicians in Britain. RiRi got on the list because she lives in London now and her 15 percent stake in Fenty Beauty is worth a reported $430 million.
Prince and the Revolution: Live will stream for free on YouTube this coming weekend. The 20-song setlist includes five songs from 1999 and all nine songs from Purple Rain, including a 20-minute version of the title track. Google will match viewers’ donations up to $5 million for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Disney has canceled all of their cruises through late July because of the Coronavirus.
Nick Jonas and Kevin Hart will be appearing in the eight-episode Amazon show Regular Heroes. The new show is about everyday heroes who are making a difference for people amid the pandemic. The show first appeared on May 8 and a new episode will be released each Friday until June 26.
Troubled pop singer Aaron Carter is “going ballistic” over his pregnant ex girlfriend Melanie Martin’s debut in adult entertainment, after she made her livestream debut with “new girlfriend Vero.”
Post Malone has a new venture: he’s hawking a new line of rosé wine called Maison No. 9. He created the wine with New York nightclub-owner James Morrissey, and oenologist Alexis Cornu. The rosé is expected to hit shelves sometime in June.
A new musical called MJ, about the life of Michael Jackson, has postponed its Broadway debut until March of 2021.
Jennifer Lopez revealed on Instagram Wednesday that her 12-year-old daughter Emme Muñiz is releasing a new picture book. The book will be out September 29 in both English and Spanish.
If and when the NBA tips off for the 2021-22 season, it’ll be using a new brand of ball for the first time since 1983. The NBA’s contract with Spalding is ending, and the league is reportedly switching over to Wilson.
Alanis Morissette and the producers of the Broadway musical “Jagged Little Pill” are doing a livestream benefit for COVID-19 relief. It’ll take place next Tuesday night, through the Jagged Little Pill Facebook and YouTube channels.
“Brady Bunch” stars MAUREEN MCCORMICK and EVE PLUMB must have enjoyed “A Very Brady Renovation”, because they’re doing another HGTV show soon.
THE SPICE GIRLS wanted to be on “Beverly Hills, 90210” but JASON PRIESTLEY nixed it.
Usually, when a musician dies, everyone starts listening to their music. And that’s the case for LITTLE RICHARD. His streams are up by 2,228%.
NBC is greenlighting a second season of A Little Late with Lilly Singh after the show finished its airing of its 97-episode run last week. Guests included Mindy Kaling, Charlize Theron, Malala Yousafzai and Jessica Alba. Production will rev up when NBC determines it to be safe.
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