New this week: 'The Handmaidโs Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Little Big Town and Marcus Mumford, โThe Handmaidโs Taleโ returns with high stakes for the future of Gilead, and twin brothers go to their motherโs house for a stay but find something is off about her in the film โGoodnight Mommy.โ.
New this week: 'Bridgerton,' 'Atlanta' return, Maren Morris
This weekโs new entertainment releases include new music from Maren Morris and Machine Gun Kelly, Donald Gloverโs โAtlantaโ returns Thursday on FX for its long-awaited third season and โBridgertonโ arrives on Friday for season two.
Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ โThe Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of โThe Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
For Biden, thereโs no place like a weekend home in Delaware
FILE - In this March 12, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk to a motorcade vehicle after stepping off Marine One at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del. Of the eight weekends since Biden took office, he has spent three at his longtime home outside Wilmington, Delaware, including this weekend. Besides the Air Force flight crew, a president's travel party includes Secret Service agents, White House staff, journalists and family. Biden has flown a smaller version of the aircraft for the roughly half-hour flight to the Delaware Air National Guard Base. โGetting out of the White House was more cumbersome than it is now,โ said Doug Wead, a former White House aide and author of books about presidents and their families.
Biden dog Major in doghouse after injuring security agent
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2021, file photo the White House is seen in Washington. Family dogs Major and Champ have been banished from the White House for a doggie time out in Delaware after Major caused a โminor injuryโ to a Secret Service agent. Jill Biden brought the dogs to the White House shortly after the inauguration in January. Even if my door's closed, they're sitting right outside the door like, โLet me in, let me in,โโ Jill Biden said. AdMeanwhile, Jill Biden previously promised to broaden the family's pet pool by eventually introducing a cat to the mix, too.
Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic
(Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP, File)WATERFORD, Pa. โ Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. She's still teaching, virtually from the White House, and pining for the day she can go back to the classroom. Jill Biden quickly set her agenda as first lady by highlighting all three of her longtime causes in her first weeks. ___There apparently are no incognito errand runs for Jill Biden. Ad___After Jill Biden released a photo of herself at the counter of The Sweet Lobby, the boutique bakery wasn't the only thing that became an instant hit.
Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys โ as Tyson Trax
Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. AdโI didnโt know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.
Jill Biden says things get better, including after divorce
First lady Jill Biden waves to Virginia Gov. Citing her late mother's advice, she tells Clarkson things happen for a reason. She also says her divorce freed her to meet Joe Biden and have a family with him. After marrying Joe Biden, Jill Biden helped raise his sons Beau and Hunter after their mother and baby sister died in a car crash in 1972. During her first solo television interview, Jill Biden also discussed her interest in education, military families, cancer research and healing the country.
New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and Snoopy
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazakiโs son), โEarwigโ follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. โ AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICโ Foo Fightersโ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Felaโs son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called โLegacy +โ on Friday. Adโ โPeanutsโ puppy Snoopy gets top billing in โThe Snoopy Show,โ an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK โ Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโ at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublรฉ, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:โ No. 8, Dean Martin, โLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowโโ No.
Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital's pandemic gear
Hayley Orlinsky poses for a portrait Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, with several colorful rubber band bracelets she makes in her Chicago home. The spunky 7-year-old from Chicago has spent most of the coronavirus pandemic crafting the creations as a fundraiser to buy personal protective equipment for a children's hospital. So far, the endeavor has generated nearly $20,000 for Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrenโs Hospital, prompting praise and purchases from Chicago politicians, a Broadway actor and her beloved White Sox. It all started when she heard news stories about PPE shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic and was inspired to help. She's done holiday themed-bracelets, sports teams colors and red and light blue bracelets to represent the Chicago flag.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centuryโs animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONYโ โMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,โ now streaming on HBO Max. โ โMariah Careyโs Magical Christmas Special,โ Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree turns on, with virus rules
People look from the windows of 30 Rockefeller Center as more than 50,000 lights on the 75-foot-tall Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree are illuminated at the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)NEW YORK โ Rockin' around the Christmas tree looks different for visitors at Rockefeller Center this year, starting with Wednesday's tree lighting ceremony. In the days following the lighting until the early part of January, those wishing to take a look at the tree will have to follow a host of rules. At that point, they will be directed to specific pods, each of which can hold four people, to look at the tree. Workers at Rockefeller Center first put up a tree in 1931.
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42
FILE - Nikki McKibbin celebrates during the final episode of Fox's television competition "American Idol," in Los Angeles, in this Sept. 4, 2002, file photo. McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of "American Idol," died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. She was 42. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, File)
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42
FILE - Nikki McKibbin celebrates during the final episode of Fox's television competition "American Idol," in Los Angeles, in this Sept. 4, 2002, file photo. McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of "American Idol," died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, File)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. ``Youโve got a career ahead of you.โณIn a statement, American Idol sent its condolences to McKibbin's family and friends. โShe was part of our American Idol family and will be truly missed.โ
Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
Post Malone accepts the top artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK โ Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife. Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star โa true music legend and my friend Garth Brooks." Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. This yearโs Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.
New this week: David Byrne, 'The Amazing Race' & Tommy Lee
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. โ Gretchen Sorin and Ric Burns' โDriving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in Americaโ was, unfortunately, always going to be of the moment. โ Rocker Tommy Lee is in a collaborative state of mind on his new album, โAndro,โ out Friday. Sundance Nowโs true crime drama โDesโ stars David Tennant (โDoctor Whoโ) as Dennis Nilsen, a serial killer who targeted young men, including the homeless. The three-part โDes,โ debuting Thursday on the streaming service, was a recent U.K. TV hit and drew raves for Tennantโs performance.
Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards
NEW YORK โ Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Atlanta-born Killer Mike first made waves in music with his appearance on Outkast's 2000 album, โStankonia." But Killer Mike has made noise outside of music, too. Last year he hosted Netflix's โTrigger Warning with Killer Mike," a 2019 documentary series about issues affected the Black community. The Billboard Change Maker Award will be presented by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms at the African American Panoramic Experience Museum in Atlanta.
Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to perform
NEW YORK โ Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Luke Combs and leading nominee Post Malone will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. With restrictions set due to the coronavirus pandemic, it wasnโt clear if the performances will be live or pre-taped. The awards show was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused a halt to live performances and TV and film productions. Kelly Clarkson will host the Billboard Awards, and Garth Brooks will receive the ICON Award. Maloneโs 16 nominations include top male artist, top rap artist and the showโs biggest prize, top artist.
Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host
NEW YORK โ Drew Barrymore is setting a high standard for herself as she joins the world of daytime talk show hosts on Monday. โWeโre all human beings on this planet going through our lives and our journeys and thereโs a way to connect through that,โ Barrymore said. Iโve never lived in that space.โโThe Drew Barrymore Show,โ retrofitted for the coronavirus era, is being distributed by CBS Television. Bill Carroll, a veteran television consultant and expert in the syndication market, said heโs impressed that Barrymore is shooting high. Yes, some may regard Barrymore as slightly loopy and hippie-dippie (โweโre all human beings on this planetโ), but itโs more endearing than annoying.
NBC sets November return for 'This Is Us,' 'Chicago' dramas
LOS ANGELES An optimistic NBC said Thursday it will bring This Is Us and other scripted series back in November despite the TV industry's coronavirus-caused production shutdown that's only beginning to ease. Broadcast TV's usual robust September start to the new season has already bowed to the pandemic, with NBC and other networks relying heavily on reality and acquired series that month. This Is Us, the family drama starring Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia, will kick off its fifth season on Nov. 10, the network said. That will be followed by the Nov. 11 return of the Chicago drama franchise: Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.The Mariska Hargitay-led Law & Order: SVU will start its record-building 22nd season on Nov. 12, followed by The Blacklist," starring James Spader and Megan Boone, on Nov. 13. Connecting, a new comedy about friends using video chats to remain bonded despite pandemic isolation, will debut Oct. 1.
Dr. Luke rebounds, thanks to Saweetie, Doja Cat, Juice WRLD
This combination photo shows, clockwise from left, music producer Dr. Luke, and performers, Lil Wayne, Juice WRLD, Doja Cat and Saweetie. Heโs returned to the charts in 2020, working on songs for rising and established rap stars, including Lil Wayne, Juice WRLD, Saweetie and Doja Cat. Dr. Luke marked a major comeback this year with the success of the Billboard Hot 100 No. Label representatives for Saweetie, Juice WRLD, Lil Wayne and Cat didnโt immediately reply to emails seeking comment. Months later, Kesha accused him of sexual assault during their yearslong partnership (Dr. Luke has vigorously denied the allegations.)
Kelly Clarkson Sends Sweet Message to Estranged Husband Brandon Blackstock After Daytime Emmy Win
Kelly Clarkson is thankful for her estranged husband, despite their recent fallout. The singer won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for her first season of The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday. Following her win, she took to Twitter to thank her whole team, including Blackstock who is an executive producer on the show. A source told ET that the couple "decided to call it quits after realizing the relationship hasnt been working for a while." RELATED CONTENT:2020 Daytime Emmy Awards: The Complete Winners ListKelly Clarkson Opens Up About Depression Struggles With Demi LovatoKelly Clarkson Talks Emotional Roller Roaster' Prior to Split
Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic
FILE - In this June 27, 2010 file photo, a view of the stage appears at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas. The 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air on Friday, June 26 at 8 PM EST/PST. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)LOS ANGELES The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions. The 47th annual awards are back on a broadcast network for the first time since 2011 after being relegated to cable or streaming in recent years. ABC's General Hospital headed into the show with a leading 23 nominations, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom.
Kelly Clarkson Shares Her Depression Struggles With Demi Lovato
Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato understand the importance of keeping it real for their fans. "I love how open you are about mental health because I have similar issues, and I've suffered from depression," Clarkson tells Lovato. When I was younger I always thought to myself, 'If I make it, I want to be like her because she's real and she's genuine.'" Clarkson thanks Lovato for the compliment, but adds that her struggles aren't always as easy as they might seem to fans. I think that's a daily thing you work at and a daily thing that I work out."
Kelly Clarkson Talks Emotional Roller Coaster, Abandonment Issues Prior to Divorce Filing
Kelly Clarkson was an open book prior to her divorce filing. Clarkson has since returned to Los Angeles and filed for divorce from her husband of six years, Brandon Blackstock. "I don't think you get rid of that. Clarkson might be listening to Adele's breakup anthems more often since filing for divorce from Blackstock in Los Angeles on June 4. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Spotted Without Wedding Ring After Filing for DivorceKelly Clarkson Realized 'Divorce Was Her Only Option' Amid QuarantineKelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's Relationship Timeline
Kelly Clarkson Is Getting Support From Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Following Split
Kelly Clarkson is leaning on friends for support after filing for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock, earlier this month. A source tells ET that the singer's fellow Voice coaches, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, have been there for her (as well as Blackstock) during this difficult time. A second source close to the production tells ET they do not know if he will continue that role following the split. According to court documents obtained by ET, Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock on June 4 in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Talks Emotional Roller Roaster' Prior to SplitKelly Clarkson Realized 'Divorce Was Her Only Option' Amid QuarantineWhy Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Called It Quits
Kelly Clarkson files for divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock are going their separate ways. Clarkson has filed for divorce from Blackstock, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to court documents obtained by CNN. During the coronavirus pandemic, Clarkson and Blackstock spent their time together at their property in Montana. In the documents, filed June 4, Clarkson, who filed as Kelly Blackstock, the singer is requesting joint legal and physical custody of the children. The court documents say the pair had a prenuptial agreement.
Kelly Clarkson Spotted Without Wedding Ring After Filing for Divorce
Kelly Clarkson is moving on. ET confirmed on Thursday that the singer filed for divorce June 4, with Clarkson citing irreconcilable differences in her filing. "Kelly and Brandon work together non-stop and that became a contention in their relationship," the source said. A second source also told ET that they hoped things would work out between them, but quarantine only made things worse. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Realized 'Divorce Was Her Only Option' Amid QuarantineKelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's Relationship TimelineWhy Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Called It Quits
Kelly Clarkson Called Husband Her 'Partner in Crime' Weeks Before Split: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's marriage has come to an end after six years. In an interview with ET last month, while talking about all they've been doing during quarantine, Clarkson called her husband her "partner in crime." Another picture from our wedding :) pic.twitter.com/3YS2WjIpOD Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) October 21, 2013It's a Girl! During an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Voice singer Brynn Cartelli asked her what she does before bed each night, and Clarkson was as candid as ever. RELATED CONTENT:Inside Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's 6-Year MarriageWhy Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Called It QuitsKelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson Realized 'Divorce Was Her Only Option' After Quarantine Made 'Situation Worse,' Source Says
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock hoped things would work out between them, but quarantine only made things worse. The source says: "Kelly and Brandon had been having problems for several months and were making a conscious effort to work things out. They both hoped quarantining away from L.A. in Montana would help them work things out in their marriage, but instead the change in environment was actually detrimental." The source also says Clarkson started the divorce process "they'd both been dreading" a few weeks ago, after "Kelly knew she just needed to follow her heart and finally realized divorce was her only option." RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Called Husband 'Partner in Crime' Weeks Before SplitInside Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's 6-Year MarriageKelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon Blackstock
Kelly Clarkson seeks divorce from husband of nearly 7 years
LOS ANGELES โ Kelly Clarkson has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Brandon Blackstock. The singer, talk show host and judge on โThe Voiceโ filed court papers to end the marriage under her married name Kelly Blackstock on June 4 in Los Angeles. Clarkson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and requested that she not be required to pay Blackstock spousal support. The two wed in October 2013 in the first marriage for Clarkson and the second for Blackstock. Blackstock, a talent manager who is the son of Clarkson's former manager, has two children from his first marriage.
Kelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon Blackstock
The singer filed for divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock in Los Angeles on June 4, ET confirms. Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in October 2013 and share two children together, 5-year-old daughter River and 4-year-old son Remington. Clarkson also asked the court to terminate the ability to award spousal support to Blackstock. The couple's split comes as a surprise to fans; Blackstock wished Clarkson a heartfelt happy birthday on her talk show in late April. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon BlackstockKelly Clarkson Opens Up About 4-Year-Old Son's Hearing Issues Holding Him Back DevelopmentallyKelly Clarkson 'Bawling' Over Sweet Birthday Message From Husband and Kids After 'Rough Week'
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's Marriage 'Hasn't Been Working for a While,' Source Says
New details have emerged on what led Kelly Clarkson to file for divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock. "Kelly and Brandon work together non-stop and that became a contention in their relationship," the source says. According to court documents obtained by ET, Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock on June 4 in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. "The best advice to give people is youve really got to, and this is going to sound really weird, but it's an intimacy vibe," she added. RELATED CONTENT:Kelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon BlackstockKelly Clarkson Opens Up About 4-Year-Old Son's Hearing Issues Holding Him Back DevelopmentallyKelly Clarkson 'Bawling' Over Sweet Birthday Message From Husband and Kids After 'Rough Week'
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Split: What She's Said About Their Intense Attraction and Marriage
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock are calling it quits on their six-year marriage, which Clarkson has been remarkably candid about over the years. Of course, Clarkson hasn't been shy about her intense physical attraction to Blackstock. But on Thursday, a source told ET that Clarkson and Blackstock have been struggling with their relationship for some time and that Clarkson wanted more kids and he didn't. Though Clarkson told ET in November 2017 that she and Blackstock were good with their four kids, she's appeared to have changed her mind. To see the couple in happier times, watch the video below:RELATED CONTENT:Why Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Called It QuitsKelly Clarkson Files for Divorce From Husband Brandon BlackstockKelly Clarkson Opens Up About 4-Year-Old Son's Hearing Issues Holding Him Back Developmentally
Kelly Clarkson and More Stars Express Outrage Over Video of a Police Officer Shoving an Elderly Protester
When one officer is heard repeatedly telling his colleagues to "push him back," another officer shoves the man to the ground. The man might have hit his head on the concrete, but this is out of frame in the video. The officers call for medical assistance, though several of them are seen walking past the man lying on the ground. "**Warning** This is highly disturbing, unacceptable, and needs explaining @BPDAlerts An elderly man AND NOBODY HELPS HIM!? Im not going to repost the Buffalo video because its vile but it was SO easy for them to lie in the report.
Kelly Clarkson, Alex Trebek among Daytime Emmy nominees
LOS ANGELES โ The first season of โThe Kelly Clarkson Showโ received Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for best entertainment talk show and host, while โJeopardy!โ veteran Alex Trebekโs nod for best game show host could give him a second consecutive win in the category. โGeneral Hospitalโ earned a leading 23 nominations Thursday, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom. Other top nominees are โDays of Our Livesโ with 22 bids, โThe Young and the Restlessโ with 21 and โThe Bold and the Beautifulโ with 13. โThe Kelly Clarkson Showโ will compete with โThe Ellen DeGeneres Showโ; โGMA3โ; โLive with Kelly and Ryanโ and โThe Talk." The 47th annual Daytime Emmys, airing June 26 on CBS, are skipping a theater ceremony because of the coronavirus and will be presented virtually.
Judge: Kesha made a false claim about producer Dr. Luke
Kesha made a false claim that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry when there's no evidence whatsoever that he did, a judge ruled this week while sending a long-running clash between Kesha and her former mentor toward trial. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK, N.Y. โ Pop singer Kesha made a false claim that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry when there's โno evidence whatsoeverโ that he did, a judge ruled this week while sending a long-running clash between Kesha and her former mentor toward trial. โThere is no evidence whatsoever that Gottwald raped Katy Perry,โ Manhattan judge Jennifer Schecter wrote in Thursday's decision, calling Kesha's remark a false statement that meets legal standards for being defamatory. The finding is helpful to Dr. Luke. Dr. Luke has produced some of the biggest pop hits of the 2000s, working with stars including Perry, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson and Nicki Minaj.
This Christmas playlist is perfect for your holiday party
Youโve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out for your Christmas party with family and friends, but one thing is missing: some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood. We obviously had to include the best Christmas song of all time, Mariah Careyโs โAll I Want for Christmas Is You,โ but we also included some holiday tracks from other superstars like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and โThe Bossโ himself, Bruce Springsteen. And donโt worry, we also added the classics that everyone likes to hear, such as โRockinโ Around the Christmas Treeโ and โJingle Bell Rock.โThis playlist will please millennials, Gen-Xers, and yes, even the Boomers. Youโll definitely be having yourself a merry little Christmas. Check out the playlist below.
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows John Legend at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. People magazine has named Legend as the sexiest man alive in their special double issue on newsstands nationwide on Nov. 15. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES, CA โ R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice." The country singer then handed Legend some short shorts with bedazzled letters "EGOTSMA" to signify the singer's many honors: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony and now, Sexiest Man Alive.