Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'
The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like โThis Is Usโ and โblack-ishโ walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.
New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of โHome Improvementโ sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for โMore Powerโ and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Huluโs โOnly Murders in the Building.โ.
Historic transfer of power during Biden physical
While President Biden underwent a routine medical screening, he briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the first woman to temporarily hold presidential powers. Nancy Cordes shares the latest on Mr. Biden's health.
news.yahoo.comNew this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
This combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdโAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatโs more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Adโ Grown-ups donโt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonโs Kidsโ Choice Awards proves once again.
Tributes, performances galore at 'Premio Lo Nuestro' awards
Edwin Cazares, left, of Grupo Firme, and Chesca perform at Premio Lo Nuestro at American Airlines Arena on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)MIAMI โ Bad Bunny topped Univision's โPremio Lo Nuestroโ awards with seven wins on a night that included a tribute to late Mexican singer-composer Armando Mazanero and performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music. Among the winners at Thursday's show were pop singer Camilo and the Mexican band Grupo Firme, which took home five awards apiece. Bad Bunnyโs awards included the nightโs top honor, artist of the year, as well as album of the year and best urban artist of the year. A total of 147 artists were nominated in 34 categories honoring various musical styles, including pop, urban, tropical and regional Mexican.
Ludacris is cooking in the kitchen on new streaming show
The rapper-actor stars in Luda Can't Cook," a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. He just canโt cook, and no, opening cans and slapping together bologna or grilled cheese sandwiches doesnโt count. โWe donโt want to take 30 minutes to an hour to cook.โHeโs finally upping his skills in the kitchen in โLuda Canโt Cook,โ a one-hour special that debuts Feb. 25 on the discovery+ plus streaming service. โShe does all the cooking, which is part of the reason I canโt cook,โ he said. โThe whole Luda canโt cook is only 99% true,โ he said.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ Interscope Geffen A&M โ the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga โ 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 Groupโs Atlantic Records was 2019โs top Billboard 200 label.
AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'
This cover image released by Warner Records shows "I Just Wanna Live," by Keedron Bryant. Bryant's song was named one of the top 10 of the year by the Associated Press. Keedron Bryant, โI Just Wanna Live": During times of turmoil and unrest, people respond differently. She asked her son, then 12-year-old Keedron Bryant, to sing the song and the rest is for the history books. The song not only helped Keedron Bryant land a record deal, it helped heal the world at a time when music is a language that unites us all.
People magazine reveals its '2020 People of the Year'
LOS ANGELES โ People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez and Regina King as the โ2020 People of the Year.โThe magazine revealed its list Wednesday morning as part of a year-end double issue with four covers. The four will be celebrated for their positive impact in the world during a challenging 2020. Clooney, Fauci, Gomez and King will be separately featured on the magazine covers of the issue, which is out Friday. The actor also called for support of marginalized communities during the pandemic and end police brutality of unarmed Black people. Her directorial debut, โOne Night in Miami,โ has also been talked about as a possible Oscar contender.
Linda Ronstadt looks back at her most cherished moments
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2013 file photo, American musician Linda Ronstadt poses in New York to promote the release of her memoir "Simple Dreams." (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ Growing up close to U.S. border in Tucson, Arizona, Linda Ronstadt was exposed to the music and culture of Mexico from an early age. โI heard Mexican radio my whole life,โ the American singer told The Associated Press in a recent phone interview. They shouldnโt just treat them like theyโre pieces of furniture.โLooking back on her most cherished moments of her career, the singer said โthe most funโ she had was back in 1998 and 1999 touring with her Mexican music. Among other accolades, Ronstadt was honored by the Kennedy Center last year and has received three American Music Awards, two ACM Awards and an Emmy.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book โMy Life on the Road,โ is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Friday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to dementia. โ AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONโ If laughter is good medicine, then itโs โSouth Parkโ to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.
North America box office remains muted as โTenetโ tops again
Moviegoing audiences in North America are not rushing back to the theater just yet. In the second major weekend for U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, Christopher Nolanโs โTenetโ earned only $6.7 million from 2,910 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday. Although it is enough to top the charts, it also isnโt enough to jumpstart the struggling domestic exhibition industry. The weekendโs only major new opener was Sonyโs PG-13 rom-com โThe Broken Hearts Gallery,โ which earned an estimated $1.1 million from 2,204 North American locations. Other still-closed markets include North Carolina, Michigan, New Mexico and the cities of Seattle and Portland.
Grammy Museum to launch online streaming service
FILE - Barbara Streisand performs at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. The Grammy Museum is launching its own online streaming service featuring performances and interviews from A-list musicians, as well as material from the museums archive. The Grammy Museum is launching its own online streaming service featuring performances and interviews from A-list musicians, as well as material from the museums archive. Without the GRAMMY Museum, we wouldnt have gotten to experience or learn about so many important artists before us, FINNEAS said in a statement. We are proud to be part of this series.The Grammy Museum is a nonprofit organization through The Recording Academy, which annually produces the Grammy Awards.
Selena Gomez Gets a Tattoo With Julia Michaels After Giving Surprise Performance at Her Concert
Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels are marking their friendship! Following Michaels' concert at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Monday -- during which Gomez surprised the crowd on stage to perform their song, "Anxiety" -- she and Gomez got matching tattoos backstage. Tattoo artists London Reese and Brad Reis took to their Instagram Stories to document their time inking the pop stars. In the pics, Michaels can be seen drawing on Gomez's wrist before having the tattoo artist step in. InstagramInstagramInstagramPrior to getting inked, Michaels delighted the crowd by bringing Gomez, 27, onto the stage to perform their 2019 track live for the first time.
Selena Gomez says she was attacked for gaining weight
(CNN) - Selena Gomez is opening up about her life and health. The side effects of high blood pressure and taking medications for the disease has caused her to fluctuate, Gomez explained, saying people were "attacking" her over her weight without knowing she was actually sick. I will do a red carpet, I will do whatever; I don't need to see it; I participated; I felt wonderful and that's where the extent of it is. I don't care to expose myself to everyone and hear what they have to say," Gomez says. "They're wanting to be a completely different person, but that's not what's inside of them," Gomez said.
Selena Gomez Says Being Body-Shamed After Gaining Weight Amid Lupus Battle 'Really Messed Me Up
Selena Gomez is getting candid about how body-shaming affected her mind and her health following her battle with lupus. "I experienced [body-shaming] with my weight fluctuation for the first time," Gomez recalled. Gomez said that, while her lupus doesn't directly affect her weight, the "combination" of all the different factors of her health struggle does. Selena Gomez Shares Update on Her Health and Her Return to Music | The Download Embed Code Restart Selena Gomez Shares Update on Her Health and Her Return to Music | The Download"I dont care to expose myself to everyone and hear what they have to say about it," Gomez explained. Selena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Selena Gomez and Little Sister Gracie Wear Adorable Matching Outfits at 'Frozen 2' PremiereSelena Gomez Refollows Bella Hadid on Instagram After Both Dated The WeekndSelena Gomez to Perform at 2019 American Music Awards
Selena Gomez takes little sister to 'Frozen 2' premiere
(L-R) Anna, Gracie Teefey, Olaf, Selena Gomez, and Elsa attend the world premiere of Disney's "Frozen 2" at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Nov. 7, 2019, in Hollywood, California. Selena Gomez and her little sister, Gracie Teefey, 6, wore matching princess outfits at the "Frozen 2" premiere Thursday night in Hollywood. Gomez captioned a picture from the premiere on her Instagram, "Hope I'm officially the best big sissy ever now.. she was LIVING her best life!! The sequel to the 2013 film has been all fans could think about since it was announced. "Frozen 2" hits theaters Nov. 22.
Selena Gomez and Little Sister Gracie Wear Adorable Matching Outfits at 'Frozen 2' Premier
Look out Elsa and Anna, Selena and Gracie are ready to build a snowman! Selena Gomez brought her adorable little sister, Gracie Teefey, along to the Frozen 2 premiere in Hollywood on Thursday night, and the pair could not have been cuter in their matching, Frozen-inspired fashions. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKevin Winter/Getty ImagesAfter releasing two new songs -- "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now" -- last month, Gomez is gearing up for a major performance later this month. Gomez took to her Instagram Story last month to set the record straight on her relationship status. Selena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Selena Gomez to Perform at 2019 American Music AwardsSelena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status After She's Spotted At Same Restaurant as ExThis Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Mashup Is the Breakup Anthem We've Been Waiting For
More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach drive
NEW YORK, NY โ Election Day is over, but Michelle Obama is still trying to get out the vote. Obama is already a co-chair, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, and basketball star Chris Paul. When We Vote, a nonprofit, describes itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to increasing voter participation. The announcement Thursday marks a year until the 2020 elections, which includes the presidential race. ___This story has been corrected to delete incorrect reference that the 2020 general elections are happening a year to the date of Thursday.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Viral Mashup Is the Breakup Anthem Fans Have Been Waiting For
When Bieber sings, "Is it too late for me to say sorry?" When "Sorry" was released, fans quickly guessed that it was referencing the crooner's nearly decade-spanning, on-and-off relationship with Gomez. "I've actually experienced that a million times before," Gomez, who also dated The Weeknd for 10 months in 2017, said. Soon after, Gomez also discussed single life in an interview with Zach Sang, stating: "I'm chillin' right now, you guys. It sucked for the first year, I was like, 'I just wanna cuddle, I just wanna watch something and be adored.'
Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Lizzo and Dua Lipa to Perform at 2019 American Music Awards
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
Selena Gomez Refollows Bella Hadid on Instagram After Both Dated The Weeknd
Selena Gomez didn't need to lose Bella Hadid to love herself. Back in 2017 when Gomez started dating The Weeknd, who was Hadid's ex at the time, both ladies decided it was best to unfollow one another on Instagram. While Hadid simply unfollowed Gomez, the 27-year-old singer unfollowed a mass of people. Despite this kind gesture, Hadid still isn't following Gomez on the social media app. Following Gomez's split from The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, in October 2017, Hadid rekindled her romance with the 29-year-old singer in 2018.
Selena Gomez to Perform at 2019 American Music Awards
Selena Gomez is ready to show off her new music! The singer is set to make her first live TV performance in two years at the 2019 American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 24. Gomez recently released two new songs, "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now," and will celebrate the world television premiere of her new music on the awards show stage. During an appearance on the Zach Sang Show last week, Gomez revealed that she's ready to find love again. The 2019 American Music Awards air live at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m.
Selena Gomez Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status After She's Spotted At Same
Selena Gomez seemingly reunited with an ex on Tuesday night, but that doesn't mean she's jumping back into a relationship. The "Lose You To Love Me" singer took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to set the record straight on her relationship status. Robert Kamau/GC ImagesDuring her Friday appearance on the Zach Sang Show, Gomez revealed that she's ready to find love again. "I've been super, super single for two years and I want to know what that love will look like next for me," she admitted. Selena Gomez Says She's Looking for Love Again After 'Toxic' Relationships
Selena Gomez moved to tears over friendship with Taylor Swift
(CNN) - The Beatles said it best, "I get by with a little help from my friends." That's exactly what Selena Gomez credits her current happiness to: her friends. "[Taylor] was frustrated when I was frustrated, she was sad when I was sad, but more than anything, my friends stood by my side. Bieber and Gomez had a tumultuous relationship with many breakups over the past several years. Most recently they had split in March of 2018 and Bieber began publicly dating Hailey Baldwin just two months later.
Selena Gomez Deletes Photo Praising Kim Kardashian's SKIMS, Shares a Taylor Swift Post Instead
Gomez posted a photo of herself wearing SKIMS alongside a message praising the Kim Kardashian West-created shapewear line as "legit" and "so freaking comfortable." Soon after, however, that post was deleted, with the former Disney star instead sharing a message of appreciation to her close friend, Taylor Swift. Instagram"My ride or die," Gomez wrote alongside a photo of her and Swift with the latter's cat, Benjamin Button. During her interview with SiriusXMs Mikey Piff on Monday, Gomez praised her longtime friends for sticking by her side. "I just feel safe with them, and they've walked through so much, and it hasn't been pretty.
Selena Gomez Says She's Looking for Love Again After 'Toxic' Relationships
Selena Gomez is ready for L-O-V-E.On Friday, the 27-year-old hit-maker appeared on the Zach Sang Show, where she revealed that she's ready for a new romance after her headline-grabbing, years-spanning relationship with Justin Bieber. Gomez also touched upon the hard lessons she's learned from relationships in the past, seemingly referencing her history with Bieber. "When you're young, you have this codependency that you think is love, and then you have this addiction to the passion and the frustration with each other and you think, 'Oh that's love.' "#LoseYouToLoveMe music video got me like ," one passionate fan wrote at the time. On the Zach Sang Show, Gomez assured fans that although she misses being in love, she's doing just fine as a single woman.
Selena Gomez Gets Candid About the Inspiration for New Album and Reacts to Taylor Swift's '
Selena Gomez is finally sharing her new music, and it's more liberating for her than we will ever know. This week, fans were treated to two new songs, "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now." Selena Gomez Says It Took a Long Time to Get Through' Heartbreak That Inspired New Music Embed Code Restart Selena Gomez Says It Took a Long Time to Get Through' Heartbreak That Inspired New MusicThat includes her forthcoming album, which has been in the works for four years. That includes Taylor Swift, who during her sit-down with Lowe said Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me" was "the best thing she's ever done." Her mom and Taylor started crying," Gomez recalled.
Taylor Swift Praises Selena Gomez's 'Lose You to Love Me' Song as the 'Best
This week, Gomez released two emotional and candid songs, "Lose You to Love Me" and "Look at Her Now." Of the first, Swift praised her bestie, calling the track "the best thing she's ever done." I'm so proud of her," Swift expressed during an interview on New Music Daily With Zane Lowe on Apple Musics Beats 1. "I am 100 percent convinced this is the best thing she's done so far," she continued. On the day "Lose You to Love Me" was released, Swift had also posted an Instagram Story in which she said, "This song is a perfect expression of healing and my absolute favorite song she's put out yet.
Selena Gomez Says It Took Her 'A Long Time to Get Through' the Heartbreak That Inspired
Selena Gomez is ready to go from black-and-white pain and heartbreak to a colorful new world! Discussing the tracks on iHeartMedia's KIIS-FM morning radio show On Air With Ryan Seacrest, Gomez was candid about taking such a long time to come out with new music. Noting that she would "absolutely not" have released "Lose You to Love Me" while she was still going through her heartbreak, Gomez added that she's in a completely different place now. It's been an evolution for Gomez as she goes through her life and has her music reflect this. "These two songs were me wrapping up a chapter in a pretty little bow and the rest of the album is just about where I am now and where I'm going," she said.
Selena Gomez Tells Fans 'I Do Not Stand for Women Tearing Women Down' After Dropping New
Shortly after Selena Gomez released her new song, "Look At Her Now," Wednesday night, the singer took to Instagram Live to talk with fans about her new music and open up about the process. However, I do not stand for women tearing women down," Gomez shared. "It doesn't matter what the situation is, if you're my fans don't be rude to anybody, please," Gomez continued. The message for her fans comes after some minor drama was sparked Tuesday night, when Gomez dropped her song "Lose You to Love Me." Many, many fans interpreted the song's lyrics as Gomez moving on past her relationship with her ex, following his recent marriage.
Selena Gomez Surprises Fans With Bold New Song 'Look At Her Now' & Colorful Music Vide
One day after dropping her emotional ballad "Lose You to Love Me," Selena Gomez surprised fans Wednesday night with another new song, and a colorful, confident music video to go along with it. "Of course she was sad, but now she's glad, she dodged a bullet," Gomez sings in the new tune. While the music video for "Lose You to Love Me" showed Gomez, in black-and-white, coming to terms with things by herself, this video couldn't be more prismatically colorful. Meanwhile, Gomez shared a message to fans thanking them for their support and offering the new music as a show of gratitude. https://t.co/aFDgALPxwl#ShotOniPhone#LookAtHerNowpic.twitter.com/cYBrStFt8f Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) October 24, 2019"And heres my special gift to all of my ride or dies!
Hailey Bieber Responds to Fans Thinking She's Sending Pointed Messages to Selena Gomez
Stans of the Biebers and Jelena were at odds overnight on Tuesday after the release of Selena Gomez's new song, "Lose You to Love Me." Shortly after Selena's song was released, Hailey posted a shot of her own playlist to her Instagram Story, featuring the song "I'll Kill You" by Summer Walker. Hailey Bieber/InstagramJelena and Selena fans alike quickly speculated that the post was a slight to the new tune and took to the internet to slam the model. One person who is a big fan of Selena's new song is her bestie, Taylor Swift. Selena Gomez Announces New Single 'Lose You to Love Me'