Madonna Hopes ‘Confessions II’ Visualizer Makes Fans “Put Your F*cking Phones Down And Connect”
Madonna debuted the visualizer for her upcoming album *Confessions II* at the Tribeca Film Festival, ahead of the album’s July 3 release. The 13‑minute short, directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase, features the first six tracks and a star‑studded cameo lineup. To reinforce her message about real‑world connection, fans were required to lock their phones in Yondr pouches during the screening. Madonna used the event to stress that dance music should inspire physical presence and human interaction, not digital distraction.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Gets Music Video With Footage Of Joan Cusack’s Jessie; Breaks Streaming Records
Taylor Swift released “I Knew It, I Knew You,” an original song for the upcoming *Toy Story 5*, accompanied by a music video featuring Joan Cusack’s Jessie. The video is exclusive to Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services, propelling the track to become the most‑streamed country song in a...
We Are The World: ‘Michael’ Dancing Past ‘Hunger Games’ & ‘Twilight’ Sequels To Become Lionsgate’s Biggest Global Pic Ever
Lionsgate’s Michael, the Antoine Fuqua‑directed Michael Jackson biopic, has surged past $854.6 million worldwide, eclipsing the studio’s previous record‑holders The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. The film’s domestic total now sits at $346.6 million, while overseas earnings exceed $508 million, with a...
Doc Talk Podcast: Tribeca’s Cara Cusumano Gives Us Lowdown On Lower Manhattan Festival’s Documentary Lineup
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival launches in Lower Manhattan with a strong focus on documentary cinema, opening with Questlove’s music‑centric film *Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World* and closing with an Alicia...
Ronald LaPread Dies: Former Commodores Bassist Was 75
Ronald LaPread, the original bassist of the Commodores, died at age 75 following a sudden medical event. His daughter Soraya announced the news on Instagram, noting the loss of the Motown-era musician. LaPread, born in 1950, helped launch the group’s early...
‘The English Patient’ Composer Gabriel Yared To Be Honored By Zurich Film Festival
Oscar‑winning composer Gabriel Yared will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye for Career Achievement on October 1, during the Cinema in Concert Gala. He will also serve as Jury President for the festival’s 14th International Film Music Competition,...
The All-American Rejects Launch Microdrama Series ‘SuperFan’ On CandyJar; Watch The Trailer
The All‑American Rejects are debuting a 31‑episode microdrama called SuperFan on CandyJar’s streaming app. The bite‑sized series doubles as a promotional vehicle for their first album in 14 years, Sandbox. CandyJar, which logs roughly 80 million episode views each month, is...
Spotify Unveils “Reserved” Concert Tickets For Premium Subscribers, Sets Universal Music Deal For Fan-Made Covers & Remixes
Spotify unveiled "Reserved," a new feature that earmarks two concert tickets for the platform's most engaged Premium subscribers, using listening activity, shares and other engagement signals. The program, rolled out with Live Nation, launches in the United States with plans...
BTS Set For American Music Awards 2026 Appearance
BTS will make a special appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25, marking a homecoming to the show where they first performed on U.S. television in 2017. The K‑pop supergroup is nominated for three categories—Artist of the...
Billy Idol Set For American Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Honor
Billy Idol, newly announced as a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah, airs live from Las Vegas on May 25 via CBS and...
Queen Latifah Joins ‘The Voice’ As Coach For Season 30
NBC’s flagship singing competition The Voice is expanding its coaching panel for Season 30, adding Grammy‑winner Queen Latifah as the fourth coach. She joins returning veterans Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, alongside newcomer Riley Green, marking Latifah’s first regular coaching role after guest‑judge...
Samsung Denies It Used Dua Lipa Image On TV Packaging Without Permission
Samsung has denied allegations that it used pop star Dua Lipa’s image on TV packaging without permission. Lipa’s lawyers filed a $15 million lawsuit in U.S. District Court, accusing Samsung of copyright, trademark and likeness infringement. Samsung says the image was...
Deadline Launches Streaming Site For Sound & Screen Television
Deadline launched a dedicated streaming site on May 11 for its Sound & Screen Television awards, a showcase of television music from the awards season. The event, held May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, featured composers and songwriters from 11 high‑profile series...
‘Linda Perry: Let It Die Here’ Timed To New Album, Tony Leung In ‘Silent Friend’, ‘Blue Film’ & ‘Influenced’ –...
Indie theaters this weekend showcase a slate of limited‑release titles, from Ildikó Enyedi’s critically‑acclaimed drama *Silent Friend* to Elliott Tuttle’s erotic thriller *Blue Film*. A new documentary, *Linda Perry: Let It Die Here*, premieres alongside Perry’s first solo album in...
Billie Eilish Has Gained New Fans With ‘Survivor’ Boomerang Idol: “Pretty Surprising And Incredible”
Billie Eilish’s "Boomerang Idol" debuted on Survivor’s 50th season, turning the pop star into a reality‑TV idol. The collaboration, overseen by host Jeff Probst, let Eilish choose the idol design and approve the clue. Viewers responded with an unexpected wave...