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Ed Sheeran released his new single ‘Azizam’. That’s a Farsi phrase that translates to “my dear”. It’ll appear on his forthcoming album “Play”, expected to be the first record in a series that will include “Pause”, “Rewind”, “Fast-Forward” and “Stop”.
It’s the good news that the box-office needed. “A Minecraft Movie” exploded past even the most optimistic of expectations and made upwards of $150 million domestically in its opening weekend, including a 2025-record $58 million opening day on Friday. It was initially forecast to net a domestic opening weekend of $70-80 million.
“American Idol” is taking you to church. The singing competition show is planning a special faith-inspired episode that will air on Easter Sunday, April 20. Titled “Songs of Faith,” the episode will not only feature performances from the Top 20 contestants, but the judges will also take to the stage during the 3-hour episode. There will also be special performances from Jelly Roll.
Kesha has announced “The T*ts Out Tour”, a run of North American shows with opening act the Scissor Sisters, in support of Kesha’s upcoming album, “.” (PERIOD). It kicks off July 1 in West Valley City UT, and will include her first-ever headline shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Kia Forum in L.A.
Elton John says his eyesight has gotten so bad, he can’t see his sons playing rugby. The 78-year-old called the situation “distressing”, and said, “I can’t watch TV, I can’t read. I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer.” In September he revealed that a “severe” infection left him with “only limited vision” in one eye.
Mariah Carey made an unexpected appearance on her son’s Twitch livestream, and he was mortified by the hilarious moment! The 13-year-old Moroccan, AKA “Rocky,” was hanging out with his fans on Twitch when his sister Monroe, followed by his superstar mom, appeared in the background. Needless to say, everyone on his stream went nuts when they saw Mariah … with several asking “Ms. Carey” to stick around and asking, “Can we say hi?”
Over 48,000 people signed a petition to rename the Nashville International Airport . . . and call it the Dolly Parton International Airport. “Departin’ from Parton” has a pretty good ring to it.
Ariana Grande’s Grammy-nominated 2024 album, “Eternal Sunshine”, returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, following the release of the deluxe reissue collection, “Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead”. In March of 2024, “Eternal Sunshine” debuted atop the Billboard 200, and spent its first two weeks at No. 1.
Weezer and Ed Sheeran have joined the lineup for the 2025 Coachella festival in Indio, California. Weezer is scheduled to perform during Weekend One of the festival, while Ed Sheeran is set to appear during Weekend Two. The festival will feature headlining sets by Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Travis Scott, and Green Day.
Eminem is now a grandpa, as the rapper’s daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, and her husband, Evan McClintock, announced on Instagram that they recently welcomed their newborn son, Elliot Marshall McClintock. The baby’s middle name pays homage to his grandfather’s given name, Marshall Mathers, while the newborn’s initials, EMM, is another subtle nod to the hip-hop superstar.
Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for the highly anticipated Switch 2 due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, assessing potential price impacts. The tariffs on components from China, Vietnam, and Cambodia could result in a price increase of up to $180. The June 5 release date remains unchanged.
“The Wizard Of Oz” will be presented as a fully immersive experience at the Las Vegas Sphere on August 28th. Using advanced technologies, the show aims to enhance the original film while preserving its essence. Additionally, the Sphere will screen “From The Edge” in 2026, featuring five athletes in extreme sports.
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