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Zara Larsson is stepping into a new chapter. via: Variety Zara Larsson has left her decade-plus home at Epic Records and signed with RCA Records, Variety can confirm. Two sources tell Variety that the pop star has inked a new deal with RCA. The sources say that Larsson was entertaining offers from multiple labels but that Sony, which houses subsidiaries Epic and RCA, wanted to keep her on the roster, so they worked out a deal for her to be on RCA. Representatives for Epic and

Joy Behar looks and acts nothing like David Muir or Robin Roberts, but ABC asserts her program, “The View” is entitled to the same protections as programs such as “World News Tonight” or “Good Morning America.” via: Deadline ABC contends that a “broad and cross-ideological consensus of commenters” backs the editorial independence of The View, amid an FCC investigation into the daytime talk show and whether it should face restrictions on featuring political candidates as guest

Madonna's 15th studio album has only been out for a few days, and already there's Grammy buzz surrounding her most personal album to date. via: Billboard The strong early response to Madonna’s Confessions II makes it seem likely that it could win for best dance/electronic album at the 69th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 7 — 20 years after Confessions on a Dance Floor danced off with the honor in 2006. That would make Madonna the first woman ever to win twice in that category (w

Tamar Braxton and Kandi may have kept things cordial at the Essence Festival, but it looks like the Xscape star has no problem holding a grudge. via: TMZ They were lined up on stage alongside greats like Brandy, Monica, and Missy Elliott -- who was awarded the Essence Icon Award -- for Essence Fest's Black Women in Music ceremony on Sunday ... and had an awkward little moment before cameras started flashing. You can see in the clip, Tamar reaches across Monica to grab Kandi's

Jermaine Dupri wants Sony to face the music ... filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over royalties he says never made it into his record label's pockets. via: AllHipHop Jermaine Dupri accused Sony Music Entertainment in Manhattan federal court of shorting So So Def $18 million in royalties. The Hip-Hop hitmaker, So So Def Recordings and So So Def Productions sued Sony on July 6, claiming the music giant spent years failing to pay proper royalties tied to Xscape, Da Brat, Kri

Marc Anthony's relationship with the kids he shares with Jennifer Lopez appears to be less close than it once was after insiders revealed how "difficult" it has become for him to spend time with them. Now comes word that the "Vivir Mi Vida" singer is struggling to come to terms with his child Oskar's trans identity. via: Naughty But Nice Jennifer Lopez is making one thing crystal clear: her children come first. The superstar proudly shared intimate moments from twins Max and

Lauren Bennett -- a singer best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song "Party Rock Anthem" -- has died. She was 37. via: EW Her former band announced the news in a statement shared to social media on Monday. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” they began. “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us.” The statement continued, “We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for comments he made about songstress Kylie Minogue while playing a game during a recent podcast appearance. via: EW During a conversation with Albanese on her Deep Bush show, Osborne asked the politician to name which Aussie celebrity he’d “shag, marry, date,” and tasked him with choosing between Minogue, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, and musical theater star Rhonda Burchmore. “I’ve just got married, I’m only s

In a ploy to salvage what's left of his D list career, Mario Lopez wants you to believe that he is not a Trump Supporter. via: EW After sharing a photo on Instagram at the White House ahead of the June 14 Freedom 250 fight with UFC CEO Dana White and being featured in an “Exposing Latino MAGA Artists” video, Lopez is speaking out about whether he supports Donald Trump. “You need to get your facts straight,” Lopez said in a since-deleted Instagram comment, per Buzzfeed, in the

RuPaul's Drag Race queen Suzie Toot has some choice words for Republican Governor Ron DeSatan. via: Out As the fan-favorite queen from RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 and the winner of the LaLaPaRuZa, the talented star has taken over the world in the past year. Starring alongside other beloved queens Kori King and Lydia B. Kollins, Toot has toured across the globe on their campy ButtTootKing Tour and performed at sold-out venues in front of thousands of adoring fans. Now, Toot i

The dolls are fighting! via: Out RuPaul's Drag Race has given fans excellent reality TV for years now, but a new feud on All Stars 11 is keeping the tea especially hot. The top queens from the three brackets have finally merged, but drama off camera is starting to infiltrate the Werk Room. A'Keria C. Davenport and Silky Nutmeg Ganache are spilling the tea on their real-life beef in the confessional chair while actively avoiding each other on set. So, what exactly led to the f

In Madonna’s triumphant return to diva domination, Confessions II, the singer seems to reference her marriage to Hollywood actor Sean Penn. via: EW Madonna’s new Confessions II album has courted speculation over the lyrics of a song that sees the pop icon haunted by the ghost of a famous ex-lover that many have speculated is Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn. Confessions II cut “Bizarre” tells the story of the push-and-pull attraction between Madonna and an old flame, whom she de

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Children of Blood and Bone” landed with a thud at CinemaCon. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone raving about the footage screened in April. via: CBM Less than six months before Children of Blood and Bone arrives in theaters, author Tomi Adeyemi has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with Paramount Pictures' big-screen adaptation of her bestselling fantasy novel. As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, she replied to a fan on her Instagram St

Reports about the making of Supergirl suggest the movie went through a difficult post-production process, with creative disagreements between DC Studios and director Craig Gillespie reportedly leading to multiple versions of the film being tested before its theatrical release. via: CBM It was only a matter of time before one of the trades took a deep dive into what went wrong with Supergirl, and The Hollywood Reporter just dropped a bombshell piece about the second DC Studios

Bruce Springsteen celebrated the country’s 250th birthday this 4th of July weekend with a PBS NewsHour special that examines his role in American culture. via: Variety Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical patriotism,” Springsteen said. “I belie

Obsession, the blockbuster horror thriller starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, hit another major box office milestone over the weekend. via: Variety After two months in theaters, the indie horror breakout has grossed a remarkable $403 million, including $245 million domestically and $157 million overseas. The twisted romantic fantasy, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, was produced for a mere $750,000 and acquired by Focus Features for $14 million at last year’s To

As a lifelong G.I. Joe fan, I've been cautiously waiting to see if Paramount Pictures would finally give this franchise the movie it deserves. After hearing what Danny McBride had to say about his upcoming reboot, I'm actually getting excited. He’s a big fan and it sounds like he understands exactly what made G.I. Joe so great in the first place. via: CBM Earlier this year, the trades reported that Paramount Pictures was developing two potential G.I. Joe movies. One from The

Screenwriter Russell T Davies welcomes Channel 4 queer drama Tip Toe landing a US broadcaster, highlighting its importance under Donald Trump’s governance. via: Deadline With his latest LGBTQ thriller making its way stateside, Russell T. Davies is grateful Tip Toe found a U.S. home under the Trump administration. The 3x BAFTA winner praised Starz for having the “nerve” to release the Channel 4 limited series in the U.S. and Canada, despite President Trump’s “hatred, bile and

Vin Diesel is back in the driver’s seat as the Fast & Furious franchise makes one last lap after 25 years. via: Variety Vin Diesel took to Instagram on Thursday to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final film in “The Fast and Furious” franchise. It hits theaters on March 17, 2028. “I’m on set. People are grinding. Incredible crews are working,” said Diesel in the post. “I just wanted to take a second to say thank you. You guys are the best aud

Madison Square Garden has reportedly fired multiple employees after they allegedly violated the strict nondisclosure agreement surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's ultra-private wedding. via: The Mirror Madison Square Garden has reportedly fired several staff members over alleged violations of nondisclosure agreements tied to the wedding, Bloomberg reporter Myles Miller said, citing inside knowledge of the situation. He also confirmed that law enforcement had their pho