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Big-name, nationally known musical artists are always part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Sounds of R&B, rock ’n roll, Zydeco, pop, blues, country, rap, gospel and, of course, jazz flowed throughout the Fair Grounds Race Course Friday as the 2023 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens its two-weekend run.

Lizzo filled her stage with drag queens in a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation against public drag performances.

Harry Styles, Post Malone, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the cast of “Ted Lasso” and the web series that gave us a kid loving corn are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards.

An estimated 12.4 million people watched the Grammys on Sunday either on CBS or the Paramount+ streaming service.

The 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday.

For almost as long as the 50 years of history celebrated on Sunday's Grammy awards, rap artists have had an uncomfortable relationship with the music's biggest institution.

Lizzo wowed in a huge bright orange custom opera coat by Dolce & Gabbana at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

The Grammys have evolved from their humble beginnings handing out 29 awards into a daylong feast of music.

Harry Styles won album of the year at the Grammy Awards, taking home the top honor on a night that Beyoncé dominated and became the ceremony’s most decorated artist.

Could Beyoncé make Grammy history this year.

Lizzo and Ed Sheeran are among the headliners who will play this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which takes place over two weekends beginning April 28.

Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles lead the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with seven nods each.

This week’s new entertainment releases include Will Smith’s comeback campaign in the Antoine Fuqua movie “Emancipation,” a documentary about Broadway star Idina Menzel, the video game “Dragon Quest Treasures” and a TV series exploring the tumultuous relationship between country music stars Tammy Wynette and George Jones.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an live posthumous album from Tom Petty, the criminal profile spinoff series “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” a documentary about the plucky Mars Rover Opportunity and a TV series that focuses on the backstage melodrama at the Chippendale’s male strip clubs.

Beyoncé has been crowned the most Grammy-nominated person in history — tying her husband and rapper Jay-Z with 88 nominations apiece.

The style dubbed Barbiecore has legs ahead of next year’s release of the live-action “Barbie” movie starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon.

Last year, the top Apple Music Awards went to three artists — Olivia Rodrigo, H.

Lizzo is many things: an artist, singer, dancer, songwriter, TV show host, businesswoman, and somehow on top of all of that, a pretty great flautist.

If there’s anything that Lizzo can do, it is making anything she does look super cool, and that includes twerking while playing a flute.

iHeartRadio has unveiled a starry rotating lineup for its winter 2022 Jingle Ball tour, including sets by Jack Harlow, Dua Lipa, Backstreet Boys, Demi Lovato, Lizzo and Charlie Puth.

Sheryl Lee Ralph was already in tears on the pre-show red carpet, when presented with a video of support from a beloved aunt.

Newly minted Emmy winners made their first party stop at the Governors Gala.

The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.

Resplendent in a black trouser suit, Janet Jackson sat front Wednesday at Christian Siriano's New York Fashion Week show.

Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.

The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three, with rap stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow all set to anchor the ceremony.

Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.

Beyoncé is the second artist to remove an offensive term for disabled people from a new song after complaints.

Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Lizzo, the crime drama “Black Bird” from the mind of novelist Dennis Lehane, and a tearful roadtrip when a single father played by John Cho drives his teenage daughter across the country in “Don’t Make Me Go.”.

Sean “Diddy” Combs spoke about his own dream like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while accepting the highest honor at the BET Awards.

This week’s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” that has attracted some top “Saturday Night Live” alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.

On the field, the Los Angeles Rams are facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56.

Super Bowl advertisers this year want Americans to forget about pandemic woes and focus on the future: of electric vehicles, mind reading Alexas, robots and cryptocurrency.

The over-the-top parties and star-studded shows surrounding Miami’s Art Basel wrapped up this weekend with performances by Rosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

The official Art Basel show is back in Miami with all its eccentric glory, a dizzying list of celebrity attendees and dozens of spin-off shows already generating buzz, including a 10-year-old child painter and a $4 million Banksy sale.

A Gucci fashion show in Los Angeles Tuesday night was such a spectacle that Hollywood Boulevard had to shut down to make room for all the stars.

Stevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Live’s star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to make a plea for increased COVID-19 vaccine doses along with bringing awareness toward climate change and poverty.

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lizzo and Ben Platt and an animated series on Disney+ that features a bevy of heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in reimagined events called “What If.

The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.

Simone Biles looks ready for the Tokyo Olympics.

In the jargon of the internet, Casey Hamilton is chaotic good.

Beyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical “I Can't Breathe” won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. ___This story has been corrected to show the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, not Staples Center.

Doja Cat arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was on hand in person but earlier created an Instagram red carpet moment with his daughter since no kids were allowed at the Los Angeles show. “I actually created a step and repeat and a red carpet,” she told reporters during a virtual news conference before the show. AdDue to pandemic precautions, the “red carpet” was not the usual mass of cameras and TV crews. AdAll three wore Gucci.

Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – Interscope Geffen A&M — the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga — has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Group’s Atlantic Records was 2019’s top Billboard 200 label.

NEW YORK – Award-winning singers Lizzo and Janelle Monae, Apple CEO Tim Cook and MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow have made Out magazine’s 2020 Out100 list. Honorees will be celebrated Saturday at the first 2020 Out100 Virtual Honoree Induction Ceremony, which will stream live at 8 p.m. EDT at Out.com/Out100Live. Others who made this year’s list include Donald Trump’s niece, the psychologist and author Mary Trump, former baseball player Billy Bean, teen rapper Kidd Kenn and actors Lili Reinhardt, Cheyenne Jackson, Jonathan Bennett and Dashaun Wesley. Several members of President-elect Joe Biden’s team made the Out100 list, including Jamal Brown, Reggie Greer and Karine Jean-Pierre. ___This story corrects the spelling of André Leon Talley.

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)

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 – 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 “a true music legend and my friend." 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 year’s Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic.

This image released by Savage X Fenty shows designer Rihanna on the set of The Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 Presented by Amazon Prime Video in Los Angeles. The lingerie fashion show, with musical performances, dancers and models, will drop Friday exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. Its the lines second turn on the streaming platform. (Dennis Leupold/Savage X Fenty via AP)

This image released by Savage X Fenty shows designer Rihanna on the set of The Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 Presented by Amazon Prime Video in Los Angeles. The lingerie fashion show, with musical performances, dancers and models, will drop Friday exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. Rihanna has quickly made a name for the company, launching Savage X Fenty in 2018 with splashy, performance-based shows before large (very excited) live crowds. Savage X Fenty, Rihanna said, is “one of those spaces” where “inclusivity is part of the brand, always."

Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malones nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. (Photo by Ben Hider/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Malone’s nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. The 2020 awards show was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the coronavirus.

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. She did not say who shot her or why, and Los Angeles police had no immediate comment. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES Rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she was shot multiple times on Sunday, but expects to fully recover. Lee said the Instagram post has been pointed out to the detectives in the case, who are looking into it.

The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipsey’s family, we love you.”The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. “I used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be me going up there accepting my award’ — and now it is.”Though the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncé won the BET HER award for “Brown Skin Girl,” shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.

(AP Photo/John Locher)LOUISVILLE, Ky. The outcry has reverberated for weeks online and at demonstrations nationwide: Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor. Calls for action against the officers have gotten louder during a national reckoning over racism and police brutality following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. That has left people, from protesters to celebrities, wondering why justice is slow to come in Taylor's case. It's definitely taking too long, it's definitely frustrating, said Kirstia Drury, 32, who joined street protests in Louisville after Taylor's death. He's executive director of advocacy group Christopher 2X Game Changers and has often served as a conduit between the Black community and Louisville officials during conflicts.

NEW YORK Beyonc has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas. YouTube announced Tuesday that Beyonc will deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class for its Dear Class of 2020" event, which will take place June 6 at 3 p.m. EDT and will stream on YouTube. Barack and Michelle Obama will also speak at the virtual celebration, which will include appearances from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Malala Yousafzai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Demi Lovato, Hasan Minhaj and more. Dear Class of 2020" will include music performances from BTS, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe x Halle, Maluma, CNCO and Camila Cabello.

Music’s biggest night is just around the corner, and fans everywhere are putting their bets on who will win the top prizes at this year’s Grammy awards. It wasn’t a commercial success, but neither was last year’s winner, Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour.” Look for Vampire Weekend or Ariana Grande spoil Del Rey’s chances of winning. Taylor Swift was shut out of the bigger categories besides song of the year, so this could be her once chance to win a Grammy for the night. If the Grammy isn’t going to Beyoncé, chances are it’s going to Ariana Grande or Lizzo. Make sure you vote in the polls and let us know your thoughts on this year’s Grammy awards in the comments below.

The bushfires in Australia are still ravaging parts of the country and are wreacking havoc on small communities and rural towns. The damage has been devastating and news of the bushfires has spread overseas with many activists and celebrities sharing photos of the devastation on social media. There are many different places where you can donate money to help with relief, and many celebrities have shared donation links and even donated themselves. I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. Another Australian actor, Russell Crowe, who is in Australia right now, posted that he donated $105,000 to firefighters.

The 2019 American Music Awards are shaping up to be quite the show! Gomez is set to make her first live TV performance in two years at the 2019 AMAs. The 2019 American Music Awards air live at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. Camila Cabello Praises 'Incredible' Taylor Swift on History-Making AMAs Night (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Selena Gomez to Perform at 2019 American Music AwardsAmerican Music Awards 2019 Nominees Revealed -- and Taylor Swift Could Break a Record! Latin American Music Awards 2019: Winners List

(CNN) - "Cancel culture" has jumped the shark. Gentle nudging from ex-presidents can help rein in "cancel culture," but what happened Monday with #LizzoIsOverParty may be even more effective at ending it. Perhaps, though, we have reached a breaking point in cancel culture. By proving that the trolls can't keep her from achieving the success she has worked hard for, Lizzo has become uncancelable and has taken back the power the cancel culture attempts to steal from its victim. And this power shift may be what cancels cancel culture altogether.

(CNN) - Ariana Grande was up for seven awards, but Taylor Swift had the bigger night along with Billie Eilish and Halsey at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday in Seville, Spain. At The Disco, "ME!" At The DiscoThe 1975BEST HIP-HOP21 SavageCardi BJ. ColeWINNER: Nicki MinajTravis ScottBEST ALTERNATIVEWINNER: FKA twigsLana Del ReySolangetwenty one pilotsVampire WeekendBEST ELECTRONICCalvin HarrisDJ SnakeMarshmelloWINNER: Martin GarrixThe ChainsmokersBEST LOOKWINNER: HalseyJ BalvinLil Nas XLizzoROSALABIGGEST FANSAriana GrandeWINNER: BTSBillie EilishShawn MendesTaylor SwiftBEST PUSHWINNER: Ava MaxBillie EilishCNCOH.E.R. Jade BirdJuice WRLDKiana LedLauvLewis CapaldiLizzoMabelRosalaBEST WORLD STAGE PERFORMANCEBebe Rexha, Isle of MTV Malta 2019Hailee Steinfeld, Isle of MTV Malta 2018WINNER: Muse, Bilbao, Spain 2018The 1975, Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019twenty one pilots, Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019BEST U.K. & IRELAND ACTLewis CapaldiDaveMabelEd SheeranWINNER: Little Mix (Social Wildcard Winner)The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.

"I'm 100 percent that scary a** b**ch," Lizzo declares at the start of her haunted house tour with Ellen DeGeneres' famous producer "Average Andy." But as the "Truth Hurts" rapper and the fraidy cat producer make their way through the haunted house, it's clear that Lizzo is just as scared as anyone inside the spooky attraction. And as she makes it through different stages of the haunted house, she starts shouting, "Thank you, Jesus. About halfway through, Lizzo even considers abandoning Andy, shouting, "F**k you, I'm out!" Showing her true survivalist side, Lizzo then grabs Andy, using his as a human shield as she tries to get through the scariest parts of the house.

Janelle Monae is expressing her love for Lizzo! The love was clearly mutual, with Twain taking to Instagram following her introduction to Monae and Lizzo to share an adorable snap of the trio. "I had the best night watching these two phenomenal women," Twain gushed, after Monae and Lizzo took the stage at the festival. "Wherever I'm supposed to serve, however I'm supposed to contribute, that's where I go," she says. RELATED CONTENT: Met Gala 2019: Janelle Monae Says Her Picasso Inspired Look Has 'Many Secrets' Embed Code Restart'Homecoming': Janelle Monae Takes Over for Julia Roberts in Season 2Janelle Monae Joins the Cast of Harriet Tubman BiopicTessa Thompson Says She Loves Janelle Monae 'Deeply,' Comes Out as Bisexual

Lizzo and Ariana Grande just dropped the collaboration we didn't know we needed! The singers released a "Good as Hell" remix on Thursday, which has fans going wild. "We got a sweet little remix of 'good as hell' coming to you tonight," Grande wrote. "Gosh I love Lizzo. RELATED CONTENT:Lizzo Defends 'Truth Hurts' After 2 Brothers Claim They Helped Write Key LyricJustin Timberlake Says His New Music With Lizzo 'Is So Good'

Lizzo is pushing back against claims that two songwriters weren't properly credited on her hit single, "Truth Hurts." "The men who now claim a piece of Truth Hurts did not help me write any part of that song," she continued. There was no one in the room when I wrote Truth Hurts, except me, [producer] Ricky Reed, and my tears. I want to publicly thank @Lizzo and her entire managment team for embracing me and reaching out. Legendina (@MinaLioness) October 23, 2019Soon after Lizzo shared her post, Lioness tweeted, "I want to publicly thank @Lizzo and her entire management team for embracing me and reaching out."

Macaulay Culkin dancing onstage with Lizzo just might be the crossover event of the year. In the fun moment, which happened during Lizzo's "Gigolo Game" interlude before her girl-power anthem, "Like a Girl," Culkin shows off his sprinkler dance as Lizzo and her dancers imitate the move. The performer gives Culkin a hug and a shout-out at the end of the song as he dances off stage. Culkin isn't the only star Lizzo is collaborating with these days. For more from the interview, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Justin Timberlake Teases Lizzo Collaboration: 'It's Flames!'

That includes working with Lizzo, whom Timberlake met at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and approached about getting in the studio together. Back in August, Timberlake shared a video of him and Lizzo in the studio, getting fans excited about a collaboration. "This is the song lab, but this is not the only one," he said while showing off the impressive room. The father of one also hopes that the kids who enter the song lab are "able to make their music as well." RELATED CONTENT:Justin Timberlake Hits the Studio With Lizzo -- Is a Collab on the Way?

The annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour has an incredibly star-studded lineup this year. Performers at the 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One include Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, BTS, Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Khalid, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and more. In 2017, Katie Holmes and her daughter, Suri, made a surprise appearance at Jingle Ball in New York, where they introduced Swift before her performance. Watch the video below to see the cute moment:RELATED CONTENT:Cardi B and Offset Go All Out in PDA-Filled Jingle Ball PerformanceTaylor Swift Holds Hands With Joe Alwyn While Heading Home From Jingle Ball -- See the Sweet Pic! Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran Perform 'End Game' at Jingle Ball -- Watch!

Sarah Jessica Parker took part in day one of the #BlogHer19 Creators Summit at the Brooklyn Expo Center on Sept 18. Carrie Underwood surprised fans in Denver, stopping by a CALIA workout class inside the Pepsi Center led by Carries road trainer, Eve Overland. Jasmine Tookes was among the celebs at the La Mer x Garance Dor Regenerating Serum Dinner in Los Angeles on Sept. 17. Ava LaneJulissa Bermudez was smiling wide at the DUSSE XO Dinner at Beauty & Essex in Los Angeles on Sept. 18. Sarah Jessica Parker on Possible 'SATC' Reboot: 'I'd Like to See Where All of Them Are'

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS(CNN) - Don't expect to see Rihanna perform at the Super Bowl this year. The singer is finishing an album and focusing on her fashion line instead, she told Entertainment Tonight. "I still got an album to finish," she said when asked about a half time performance at the big game. "You gonna ask me about Super Bowl? Rihanna reportedly passed on the opportunity to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl.

Rihanna, like the rest of the world, is absolutely in love with Lizzo. She's so badass," Rihanna said, echoing the sentiments of essentially everyone else in the music industry right now. The Savage X Fenty show will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 20. RELATED CONTENT:Gigi Hadid, Normani & More Rock Lingerie at Rihanna's Savage x Fenty NYFW Show -- See the Red Carpet LooksRihanna's Savage X Fenty Lingerie Line Is Now Available on Amazon -- Shop! Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Fashion Show to Stream on AmazonLizzo Reveals Her NSFW DMs With Rihanna, Talks Working With Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lopez

Robert Pattinson's reaction to the "Batman" leak, Kristen Stewart on her relationships, and Lizzo hits #1.

(CNN) - Sometimes the truth doesn't hurt and actually feels pretty good. Lizzo's single "Truth Hurts" has garnered the musician her first-ever number one spot on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 record chart. The singer, songwriter and rapper recently showed footage of none other than music legend Beyonc getting down at one of her concerts. Billboard also reported that Taylor Swift's new album "Lover" earned her the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album includes the LGBTQ-themed song "You Need to Calm Down," which also made waves at the VMAs.

Beyonce turns 38 on Wednesday, but she started the celebrations early over the weekend at the Made in America festival. Queen Bey wasnt there to perform, but rather to watch one of todays top artists Lizzo. In the second pic, she shared a close-up photo of Bey and Jay jamming to her beats. While Bey was out there supporting Lizzo and her man, she also got some early birthday love. The chart-topper shared several series of photos of her and her early birthday festivities on Instagram.

Halsey insists she had a good reason for being on her phone during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Following the big show on Monday night, the 24-year-old singer noticed that people online were calling her out for texting during Shawn Mendes' performance. Halsey quickly took to Twitter to explain why she briefly used her phone during his performance of "If I Can't Have You." "Can everyone stop saying I was checking my phone during Shawns performance? pic.twitter.com/b6hiOjRVc3 Shawn Mendes Updates (@MendesCrewInfo) August 27, 2019While Halsey received a bit of backlash for her phone etiquette, she was also recognized for her standout style at the VMAs.

Lizzo is as real as they come, and her latest interview with ET is even further proof of that! That's another music video." In addition to music and her big night at the VMAs, Lizzo also recently teamed up with Absolut and was promoting the brand's latest offering, Absolut Juice, during our interview. Tune in to Entertainment Tonight for more on Lizzo, and watch the video below for highlights from Monday's VMAs. (Exclusive)Lizzo Shuts Down the Stage With Epic Vocals and Inflatable Booty Prop at 2019 MTV VMAs

During our interview, she opened up about everything from working with Justin Timberlake to starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in Hustlers and the wild DMs that go down between her and Rihanna. "Listen, we need a video of Rihanna in the studio, period," Lizzo proclaimed. Earlier this month, Timberlake put fans in a frenzy when he tweeted a video of him and Lizzo in the studio, captioning it, "@lizzo flames, brb." I mean, it is Justin Timberlake, so I am not trying to be like, 'Ahh, I didnt have a good vibe with Justin Timberlake.'" It would be fun, like, shake, shake, shake, shake it!"

The MTV Video Music Awards happened Monday night, and music's biggest stars all came out to the iconic event. The performances are always the best part of the show, but the fashion that hit the red carpet before the show started was an event in itself. Here are some of the best looks from the night. LizzoLizzo not only owned the red carpet, she also owned the entire awards show. Camila CabelloThe other member of Fifth Harmony with a solo career looked absolutely ethereal at the VMAs.

Musics biggest night proved to be particularly eventful at Mondays 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Here were the 10 biggest moments you didnt see during the live broadcast:1. The beginning of Missy Elliots Video Vanguard performance was taped before segueing into the live ending. Heres more fun from the VMAs:RELATED CONTENT:John Travolta Mistook a 'Drag Race' Queen for Taylor Swift at 2019 VMAs: See the Best Reactions2019 MTV VMAs: From Taylor Swift to Lizzo and Normani -- Check Out the Night's Biggest & Best Performances! Normani Reveals the 'Blood, Sweat & Tears' That Went Into Her Epic 2019 MTV VMAs Performance (Exclusive)

We were feeling good as hell and the whole crowd felt good as hell and hopefully the whole world." So I want to take this opportunity to just feel good as hell because you deserve to feel good as hell! According to Lizzo: Hell yes. "Now here's the tea: I wasn't allowed to have a full bottle of tequila, so we had one shot [in here.] Lizzo may not remember her acceptance speech, but we know she'll never forget getting to watch her idol Missy Elliot win the Video Vanguard Award.

The singer took the stage at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on Monday to give a fun and energetic performance. Lizzo then took off her trench coat to show off her bright yellow leotard as she proceeded to sing "Good as Hell." "So I want to take this opportunity to just feel good as hell because you deserve to feel good as hell!" RELATED CONTENT:2019 MTV VMAs: Lizzo Delivers Owns the Show Epic Medley of 'Truth Hurts' & 'Good as Hell' - Live Updates! Lil Nas X Shines in Silver Sequins on 2019 MTV VMAs Red Carpet

The 31-year-old songstress stunned in a red-hot Moschino number while walking the carpet at the annual awards show. The custom strapless, sequined gown had Siren repeatedly spelled out in silver lettering across the material. She accessorized with a metallic red and silver feather boa from Moschino by Jeremy Scott. RELATED CONTENT:Barack Obama's Summer Playlist Includes Lil Nas X, Lizzo and J BalvinJustin Timberlake Hits the Studio With Lizzo -- Is a Collab on the Way? Megan Thee Stallion Teases 'Amazing' Upcoming Collab with Lizzo (Exclusive)

Barack Obama is sharing his summer jams! "With summer winding down, here's a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to - some new, some old, some fast, some slow," Barack wrote alongside his list. which both made the list -- tweeted a suggestion for the former president's next list, writing, "Make It Better for the winter playlists! The tweet she shared just before the list arrived states: "The first President I could ever vote for was Obama. https://t.co/chQjiJKvVz |L I Z Z O| (@lizzo) August 24, 2019I TWEETED THIS AT 10:26AM AND ONE HOUR LATER PRESIDENT @BarackObama TWEETED ABOUT ME!!!

Former President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Illinois where he accepted the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government on Sept. 7, 2018, in Urbana, Illinois. Maybe nothing other than that they're all high up on former President Barack Obama's summer 2019 playlist -- but that's a pretty cool place to be. "With summer winding down, here's a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to some new, some old, some fast, some slow," he wrote on Twitter. The playlist includes some of the summer's most popular songs, what with Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road (Remix)" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Lizzo's "Juice," and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's wildly popular, "Senorita." Cue the mic drop...summer 2019, Obama out!

Justin Timberlake is back in the studio, and he's hanging out with none other than Lizzo. "Lizzo flames, brb," Timberlake captioned the fun clip. Timberlake previously teased new music earlier this year in a post that suggested he's recording some new tracks with frequent collaborator and producer Timbaland. Meanwhile, Lizzo has seemingly been making the rounds and hopping on tracks with a number of artists recently, including "Hot Girl Summer" with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Justin Timberlake Reacts to *NSYNC Reuniting Without Him at Ariana Grande's Coachella ShowJessica Biel Sends Justin Timberlake the Sweetest Message for His Last Man of the Woods Concert -- WatchLizzo Is Ready to Be the Next 'Bachelorette' -- With One NSFW Condition

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are getting set to take the stage! On Tuesday, MTV announced that Cabello and Mendes -- who are nominated for multiple awards for their track "Senorita" -- will perform at the 2019 Video Music Awards on Monday, Aug. 26. Also set to perform at the Sebastian Maniscalco-hosted show are Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Rosalia. The 2019 MTV VMAs will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. RELATED CONTENT:Missy Elliott to Receive the Annual Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music AwardsTaylor Swift to Perform at MTV Video Music AwardsSebastian Maniscalco to Host 2019 MTV Video Music Awards -- 5 Things to Know About the Comedian!

Singers Camila Cabello (L) and Shawn Mendes perform onstage during the People's Choice Awards 2016 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (CNN) - Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, along with Lizzo, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Lil Nas X and Rosala, MTV has announced. Cabello released her debut solo album, "CAMILA" in January 2018 to rave reviews. She took home artist of the year and video of the year at the 2018 VMAs. Mendes recently released two new singles, "If I Can't Have You" and his collaboration with Cabello, "Senorita."

After teaming up with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign for "Hot Girl Summer" which dropped just days ago, Megan Thee Stallion already has a collaboration with Lizzo in the works. I love Lizzo," Megan said, referring to a number of Instagram pics showing the two Houston-based artists living their best life, drinking hard from the bottle and twerking to classical and jazz flute tunes. As for her instant-hit "Hot Girl Summer" -- a viral term Megan herself is credited with coining a year ago -- the rapper explained exactly what she thinks having a Hot Girl Summer is all about. "Having a Hot Girl Summer is basically just about confidence. RELATED CONTENT:Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion Enjoy a Hot Girl Summer Day Together | The Downlow(d)Lizzo Is Ready to Be the Next 'Bachelorette' -- With One NSFW ConditionLizzo Reveals Why She's 'So Excited' to Play for 'Her People' at the BET Awards (Exclusive)

What are you trying to tell us, Hannah Brown? The Bachelorette is seemingly letting her Instagram Story do the talking on Tuesday, as she posted about trusting herself and "letting go" in the wake of Tyler Cameron's second date (and apparent sleepover) with Gigi Hadid in New York City. Two days later, however, he headed to New York, where he's since been spotted on several outings with Hadid. "I'm working on Hannah and loving Hannah, and so, you know, if that means going to have a drink again with somebody else, then I'm all for it." RELATED CONTENT:Hannah Brown Discusses Tyler Cameron's 'Date With a Supermodel' as He Leaves Gigi Hadid's Home the Next Day'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown Reacts to Tyler Cameron and Gigi Hadid's Date'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown Reacts to Jed Wyatt's Post-Finale Shade (Exclusive)

While Melissa McCarthy isn't ready to confirm any cast rumors, it seems she's more than willing to take on the iconic role of Ursula in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. McCarthy walked the star-studded red carpet at the premiere of her new mob drama The Kitchen in Hollywood on Monday. She stopped to talk with ET correspondent Matt Cohen, but played adorably coy when asked about the exciting casting rumors. "Who's Ursula," McCarthy said, blatantly feigning ignorance but with a knowing look. See more updates on the live-action Little Mermaid below.

Disney, if you're listening, Melissa McCarthy would love to play Ursula in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid! In late June, ET learned that the acclaimed actress was in early talks for the role of the scheming sea witch. During her chat with Kimmel, McCarthy discussed her own personal connection to the 1989 animated film, which, it turns out, she knows incredibly well. See more updates on the live-action Little Mermaid below. RELATED CONTENT:Asher Angel Says He Auditioned for Role of Prince Eric in 'The Little Mermaid' (Exclusive)Javier Bardem in Talks for Disney's Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid': Who He Would PlayHarry Styles in Early Talks to Play Prince Eric in 'Little Mermaid'

Now that Ariel has been cast, Hollywood is lining up to be in The Little Mermaid! On Saturday, Terry Crews announced on social media that he is more than ready to tackle the role of King Triton, the patriarch in the undersea adventure, now that fans know Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle will be the films star. The original author of The Little Mermaid was Danish. Black Danish people, and this mer-folk, can also *genetically* (!!!) RELATED CONTENT:Disney's Freeform Defends Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Casting in Open Letter to CriticsHalle Berry Congratulates Halle Bailey on 'Little Mermaid' CastingMelissa McCarthy in Early Talks to Play Ursula in Live-Action 'Little Mermaid'

It seems that Melissa McCarthy is one step closer to playing the iconic sea witch Ursula in Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." Variety was told by sources that McCarthy is in the early stages of being cast as Ursula, one of the all-time great Disney villans. The original 1989 film is beloved by many generations, so it makes sense Disney would choose "The Little Mermaid" as its next live-action remake after doing "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin" and the highly anticipated "Lion King" still on the way, which will hit theaters July 19. We're sure that the two-time Oscar nominee will bring her comedic chops to the villianess role. There's no word on when "The Little Mermaid" will hit theaters, but we're guessing it will be a couple years.

Life is full of tough choices, but Disney might be close to making one when it comes to who will play the role of Ursula in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. ET has learned Melissa McCarthy is in very early talks to take on the role of the scheming sea witch in the upcoming film. Early rumors have fans hinting at Zendaya, but the actress played coy when ET's Katie Krause caught up with her at the premiere of her gritty new HBO series, Euphoria. she said of the Little Mermaid hype. RELATED CONTENT:'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Director Rob Marshall Shares Production Update (Exclusive)Zendaya Addresses 'Little Mermaid' Casting Rumors (Exclusive)Lindsay Lohan Talks Dream Role of Ariel in 'Little Mermaid' Reboot and 'Mean Girls' Sequel

The music festival Summerfest is investigating after a performer, Lizzo, said a security guard "tackled and attacked" her team after a performance in Milwaukee. (CNN) - The music festival Summerfest is investigating after a performer, Lizzo, said a security guard "tackled and attacked" her team after a performance in Milwaukee on Thursday night. The rising star tweeted about the incident, saying a guard "slapped and manhandled my hair stylist and stylist." When asked about the investigation and the security guard, Summerfest did not give any additional information. The festival tweeted the same statement Thursday night.