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Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, famous for his song writing and music compositions, has died. Stephen died Friday at his home in Roxbury, CT … according to a New York Times report citing his lawyer, F. Richard Pappas. The cause of death is currently unclear … but it sounds sudden, because Stephen’s lawyer says he had

The holidays are a time when many people stop and think about the blessings in their life, and Carly Pearce is no different. After a year that included a new album, a CMA award for Female Vocalist of the Year and other honors, Pearce says she has plenty of things for which to be grateful. 

Play video content BACKGRID Jessie J gave an emotional, 2-hour performance Wednesday night, just a day after her miscarriage. Jessie says she found out about the devastating news when she went for her third scan and was told the baby did not have a heartbeat. Jessie showed up in L.A. for the acoustic show at

On top of his first ever Grammy nomination, country star Ryan Hurd is having a good year. He and his wife Maren Morris hit Number One last week for their steamy duet, “Chasing After You,” and that was his first chart topper, too. But the real prize is waiting for him back at home. Hurd

Camila Cabello is single and ready to mingle … somewhere outside the Hollywood Hills — she’s found a buyer for her beautiful estate above the Sunset Strip. The “Havana” singer was asking $3,950,000 for her 4-bedroom pad. She has accepted the initial offer, but the deal still has some contingencies, so it’s not exactly a

Every family has their fair share of holiday traditions, and when it comes to Thanksgiving, Mickey Guyton says she enjoys participating in some competition with family by way of the classic game, charades. The Grammy-nominated artist admits that she’s not usually competitive by nature, but when a game of charades breaks out, that all changes. 

The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert — who lost his life at Astroworld — are devastated by the loss of their son, and want to hold those responsible accountable … reportedly filing a lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation and others. The suit, filed Wednesday in Houston, claims Travis and concert organizers failed to provide

As one of country music’s top stars, Carrie Underwood juggles a busy schedule, and with her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency gearing up in December, she’s as busy as ever. However, the Platinum-selling superstar says she and her family still make time to celebrate Thanksgiving when they can, even if they have to work around schedules

Tyga just got a little bit of good news in his domestic violence case … we’ve learned he will NOT be hit with a felony. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the police passed the rapper’s DV case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office so they could decide if they wanted to file

Country singer Jimmie Allen has been living every parent’s worst nightmare, after rushing his infant daughter Zara to the hospital with breathing problems. In a pair of frustrated tweets posted Tuesday (November 23), the Best New Artist Grammy nominee said his family has not received the care they need. Attention Doctors , if the parent

G-Eazy is suffering heartbreak on the toughest level, announcing his mom has died, and sharing a beautiful tribute to her with his fans. The rapper, real name Gerald Earl Gillum, says his mother Suzanne passed away, saying, “The shock still won’t let me accept the feeling that I’ll never get to hug you in person

Last year, families around the country opted to host smaller Thanksgiving gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, however, many people, including John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne, will be reunited for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving holiday packed with plenty of food and family. The CMA Duo of the Year winners recently shared

Kodak Black is still finding a way to give back to his community while he’s in rehab … helping folks in Florida make sure they have food on the table this Thanksgiving. The rapper dropped $14,500 for more than 5,000 turkeys and had his team distribute them through a Thanksgiving tour of sorts across several

Imagine how you’d react if one morning, you checked your feed and learned you were nominated for a Grammy. For a handful of lucky country stars, that was the situation today (November 23), so we gathered them in one spot to do some psychological observation. From Dan + Shay to Mickey Guyton, Walker Hayes, Jason

BTS is at the intersection of global fandom these days — but right now, they’re literally at the intersection of Genesee and Beverly in Los Angeles — with none other than James Corden. The Korean pop band — consisting of a whopping 7 members — appears to be involved in a major showstopping number in

Taylor Swift has famously spent the last couple of years re-recording her early work, and that includes a recent re-release of Red which has set the internet (and Jake Gyllenhaal’s DMs) on fire. But her viral do-overs don’t just end with her main catalog — they also extends to her holiday classic, “Christmas Tree Farm.”

It’s no secret, Tupac Shakur was gang-affiliated — and a piece of his own jewelry collection confirmed it … one that’s now made its way back to the marketplace with a fat price tag. The rapper’s very own gold ‘M.O.B.’ ring — as it’s known — is hitting the auction block this week, courtesy of

Carrie Underwood and Gabby Barrett each took home two awards from Sunday’s (November 21) 2021 American Music Awards, leading a night which also featured an extra-fancy performance from Walker Hayes, and more. Winning both Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Inspirational Artist, Underwood’s wins marked her 16th and 17th AMA trophies overall. The superstar also

Play video content BACKGRID Britney Spears may be cozying up by the fire with none other than her mom, Lynne — that is, if things go mama bear’s way … and it’s clear she wants to reconcile. Lynne ran into some paps at LAX, and they asked all about her daughter and the fact she’s

To many, my story seems bleak, almost like a sad tragedy from a novel. For me, it was just my reality, one I didn’t choose and one I wouldn’t change. Being born in a prison hospital to a birth Mom who was incarcerated on drug charges wasn’t exactly a perfect scenario to start my life.