Jon Bon Jovi recently opened up about his struggle to sing live after undergoing surgery on his vocal cords in 2022 in a conversation with The Sunday Times. His voice hasn’t been the same ever since, and he said that he’s “done” performing live if he can’t go back to his old self, while also adding he’s “good with that”.

This isn’t the first time he dropped hints about his potential retirement from touring. The rock legend previously told The Times there’s a huge difference between performing in a studio and going out on the road.

“We have just recorded a new album. I sing in vocal therapy every day. But I want to perform for two and a half hours a night, four nights a week – and I know how good I can be, so if I can’t be that guy… put it this way, I don’t ever need to be the fat Elvis,” said Bon Jovi.

Despite not planning to tour anytime soon, the members of Bon Jovi are getting ready to give their fans some new music. The band’s next album Forever will be released on June 7 via Island.

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Swift was one of the artists whose songs were pulled from the platform after TikTok failed to renew their licensing deal with Universal Music. The label was seeking fair compensation for their artists and protection from AI and piracy, and they refused to renew their deal after TikTok reportedly refused their conditions.

Music by artists licensed to UMG was removed from TikTok’s General Music Library at the time, affecting the likes of Swift, SZA, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, and Kendrick Lamar. Smaller artists suffered an even bigger blow, losing an important promotional tool that helped them put their music on the map.

Three months later, some of Swift’s songs are back on TikTok, including “Lover,” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer”, “Cardigan”, and Taylor’s Versions of some of her re-recorded hits. It’s unclear if Swift reached a separate deal with TikTok or if she was able to take this step because she owns the copyright to her music under her Universal deal from 2018.

Swift’s music reappeared on TikTok just in time for the release of her next album The Tortured Poets Department, set to hit the shelves on April 19.

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Lizzo recently took to social media to tell her followers that she’s “tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone” and constantly fighting “against lies being told about [her] for clout and views.” She wrapped up the statement by writing, “I didn’t sign up for this – I QUIT,” sparking rumors that her career on the music scene is over.

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After stories about her potential retirement made the headlines, Lizzo was quick to clear the air. She shared the video explaining that she’s quitting “giving any negative energy attention”, but she’s planning to keep making music.

“What I’m not gonna quit, is the joy of my life, which is making music, which is connecting the people, ’cause I know I’m not alone… With that being said, I’m going to keep moving forward, I’m gonna keep being me” said Lizzo.

Lizzo’s last album Special came out in 2022, and produced the chart-topping single “About Damn Time”. She hasn’t released any new singles since “Pink” from Barbie: The Album.

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Eilish recently set down with Billboard to discuss her approach to environmental activism alongside her mother Maggie Baird. One of the topics that came up was her attempt to make vinyl more sustainable, and Eilish said it’s “really frustrating” to see that many of her peers aren’t doing the same.

“We live in this day and age where it’s very important to some artists to make all sorts of different vinyl and packaging… It’s so wasteful, and it’s irritating to me that we’re still at a point where you care that much about your numbers and you care that much about making money,” she explained.

Eilish’s latest album Happier Than Ever came out in eight vinyl variants, but their production process significantly differed from classic vinyl records. Instead of using “virgin vinyl” which contains plastic resin, Eilish relied on using 100% recycled black vinyl, recycled scraps for colored variants, and sugar cane shrink wrap to make her album rollout more eco-friendly.

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Urban is no stranger to The Voice viewers—he previously joined coach Blake Shelton as an adviser in Season 15 and he’s finally ready to take on a bigger role. He’s definitely up for the challenge since he already served as a coach on several seasons of the Australian version of The Voice. He also judged several seasons of American Idol between 2013 and 2016, while this singing competition show still aired on Fox.

The 25th season of The Voice kicked off on February 26, with Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend, and Reba McEntire serving as coaches. Urban will join them on April 8, and it will be up to him to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the battle rounds.

The Voice won’t be the only project keeping Urban busy this year. He’s also gearing up for the release of his 12th studio album, which he promoted with previously released singles “Straight Line” and “Messed Up As Me”.

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From genre-bending makeovers to soulful reinventions, some songs go through many hands before they land on the performer that makes them famous. We bet you didn’t know that these iconic songs were covers. Did your favorite songs make the list?

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Perry recently set down for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, and they took a moment to discuss her future on American Idol. She shocked the audience by saying that the upcoming Season 22 will probably be her last alongside co-hosts Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

Making this decision wasn’t easy for Perry, who told Kimmel she loves The Idol “so much”, adding “It’s connected me with the heart of America but I feel like I need to feel that pulse to my own beat.”

Perry’s American Idol departure makes sense in the grand scheme of things because she has a lot of exciting plans for 2024. She’ll headline Rock in Rio in Brazil this fall, and she’s currently gearing up for the release of new music.

Perry joined American Idol in 2018 and stuck around for seven seasons, including the upcoming Season 22, set to premiere on February 12 on ABC. She’s open to coming back in the future, but her main goal for 2024 is to “see the world and maybe bring new music.”

The post Katy Perry is Leaving “American Idol” After 7 Seasons appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Taylor-Johnson confirmed Ellis and Cave will be scoring this project while chatting with Variety, and said they were the only musicians she considered for this job.

“Over the years, I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score,” said Taylor-Johnson.

Taylor-Johnson also had access to Winehouse’s songs from Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing, including her biggest hits “Back to Black” and “Rehab”, performed by the film’s leading lady Marisa Abela. That didn’t stop Cave and Ellis from composing about 20-30 minutes of music for this biopic, according to Variety.

This duo goes way back, and they’ve been working together since the 90s, when Ellis played violin on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ album Let Love In. He later became a full-time member of the band, and he and Cave went on to score several films by each other’s side, including Lawless, The Road, and Hell or High Water.

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Gosling recently set down with Variety for an in-depth interview about the success of Barbie and preparing to play Ken in this record-breaking blockbuster. His epic musical number “I’m Just Ken” came up during an interview, and Gosling even opened up about the possibility of performing it at the Oscars.

“I still have not been asked. It might be too much of a risk to have me do it. I don’t know how that would work. But I’m open to it,” said Gosling, and added he only got used to performing for smaller crowds, during his time with the indie band Dead Man’s Bones.

“I’m Just Ken”, written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, is currently in the running for the best original song at the Oscars. Diane Warren’s “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot, Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, and Scott George’s “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon also made the cut. The Academy is yet to unveil the list of performers and presenters for the upcoming ceremony, taking place on March 10.

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The licensing agreement between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31, and their attempts to renew it didn’t pan out. UMG-owned music featured in TikTok videos will be muted from this point on, including songs from some of the world’s leading artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ariana Grande to Drake, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey.

Universal Music Group released a lengthy statement explaining their decision to cut ties with TikTok. They accused the social media platform of bullying them into accepting a bad deal and “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

They listed several demands that TikTok failed to meet, including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.

TikTok’s representatives described UMG’s decision as sad and disappointing, adding that “they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.”

The post Universal Music Pulls Songs From the World’s Leading Artists From TikTok appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Jon Bon Jovi recently opened up about his struggle to sing live after undergoing surgery on his vocal cords in 2022 in a conversation with The Sunday Times. His voice hasn’t been the same ever since, and he said that he’s “done” performing live if he can’t go back to his old self, while also adding he’s “good with that”.

This isn’t the first time he dropped hints about his potential retirement from touring. The rock legend previously told The Times there’s a huge difference between performing in a studio and going out on the road.

“We have just recorded a new album. I sing in vocal therapy every day. But I want to perform for two and a half hours a night, four nights a week – and I know how good I can be, so if I can’t be that guy… put it this way, I don’t ever need to be the fat Elvis,” said Bon Jovi.

Despite not planning to tour anytime soon, the members of Bon Jovi are getting ready to give their fans some new music. The band’s next album Forever will be released on June 7 via Island.

The post Jon Bon Jovi Says He Might Never Sing Live Again appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Swift was one of the artists whose songs were pulled from the platform after TikTok failed to renew their licensing deal with Universal Music. The label was seeking fair compensation for their artists and protection from AI and piracy, and they refused to renew their deal after TikTok reportedly refused their conditions.

Music by artists licensed to UMG was removed from TikTok’s General Music Library at the time, affecting the likes of Swift, SZA, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, and Kendrick Lamar. Smaller artists suffered an even bigger blow, losing an important promotional tool that helped them put their music on the map.

Three months later, some of Swift’s songs are back on TikTok, including “Lover,” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer”, “Cardigan”, and Taylor’s Versions of some of her re-recorded hits. It’s unclear if Swift reached a separate deal with TikTok or if she was able to take this step because she owns the copyright to her music under her Universal deal from 2018.

Swift’s music reappeared on TikTok just in time for the release of her next album The Tortured Poets Department, set to hit the shelves on April 19.

The post Taylor Swift’s Songs Return to TikTok appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Lizzo recently took to social media to tell her followers that she’s “tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone” and constantly fighting “against lies being told about [her] for clout and views.” She wrapped up the statement by writing, “I didn’t sign up for this – I QUIT,” sparking rumors that her career on the music scene is over.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating)

After stories about her potential retirement made the headlines, Lizzo was quick to clear the air. She shared the video explaining that she’s quitting “giving any negative energy attention”, but she’s planning to keep making music.

“What I’m not gonna quit, is the joy of my life, which is making music, which is connecting the people, ’cause I know I’m not alone… With that being said, I’m going to keep moving forward, I’m gonna keep being me” said Lizzo.

Lizzo’s last album Special came out in 2022, and produced the chart-topping single “About Damn Time”. She hasn’t released any new singles since “Pink” from Barbie: The Album.

The post Lizzo Clears Up Speculations That She’s Quitting Music appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Eilish recently set down with Billboard to discuss her approach to environmental activism alongside her mother Maggie Baird. One of the topics that came up was her attempt to make vinyl more sustainable, and Eilish said it’s “really frustrating” to see that many of her peers aren’t doing the same.

“We live in this day and age where it’s very important to some artists to make all sorts of different vinyl and packaging… It’s so wasteful, and it’s irritating to me that we’re still at a point where you care that much about your numbers and you care that much about making money,” she explained.

Eilish’s latest album Happier Than Ever came out in eight vinyl variants, but their production process significantly differed from classic vinyl records. Instead of using “virgin vinyl” which contains plastic resin, Eilish relied on using 100% recycled black vinyl, recycled scraps for colored variants, and sugar cane shrink wrap to make her album rollout more eco-friendly.

The post Billie Eilish Speaks Against Releasing Multiple Vinyl Formats to Boost Album Sales appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Urban is no stranger to The Voice viewers—he previously joined coach Blake Shelton as an adviser in Season 15 and he’s finally ready to take on a bigger role. He’s definitely up for the challenge since he already served as a coach on several seasons of the Australian version of The Voice. He also judged several seasons of American Idol between 2013 and 2016, while this singing competition show still aired on Fox.

The 25th season of The Voice kicked off on February 26, with Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend, and Reba McEntire serving as coaches. Urban will join them on April 8, and it will be up to him to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the battle rounds.

The Voice won’t be the only project keeping Urban busy this year. He’s also gearing up for the release of his 12th studio album, which he promoted with previously released singles “Straight Line” and “Messed Up As Me”.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by NBC's The Voice (@nbcthevoice)

The post Keith Urban Joins “The Voice” as the Mega Mentor appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

From genre-bending makeovers to soulful reinventions, some songs go through many hands before they land on the performer that makes them famous. We bet you didn’t know that these iconic songs were covers. Did your favorite songs make the list?

The post 34+ Famous Songs We Didn’t Know Were Covers appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Perry recently set down for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, and they took a moment to discuss her future on American Idol. She shocked the audience by saying that the upcoming Season 22 will probably be her last alongside co-hosts Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

Making this decision wasn’t easy for Perry, who told Kimmel she loves The Idol “so much”, adding “It’s connected me with the heart of America but I feel like I need to feel that pulse to my own beat.”

Perry’s American Idol departure makes sense in the grand scheme of things because she has a lot of exciting plans for 2024. She’ll headline Rock in Rio in Brazil this fall, and she’s currently gearing up for the release of new music.

Perry joined American Idol in 2018 and stuck around for seven seasons, including the upcoming Season 22, set to premiere on February 12 on ABC. She’s open to coming back in the future, but her main goal for 2024 is to “see the world and maybe bring new music.”

The post Katy Perry is Leaving “American Idol” After 7 Seasons appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Taylor-Johnson confirmed Ellis and Cave will be scoring this project while chatting with Variety, and said they were the only musicians she considered for this job.

“Over the years, I’ve listened to everything they’ve composed and longed to realize the dream of working together. Their sensibility as well as understanding of this story has led to a profoundly deep and moving film score,” said Taylor-Johnson.

Taylor-Johnson also had access to Winehouse’s songs from Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing, including her biggest hits “Back to Black” and “Rehab”, performed by the film’s leading lady Marisa Abela. That didn’t stop Cave and Ellis from composing about 20-30 minutes of music for this biopic, according to Variety.

This duo goes way back, and they’ve been working together since the 90s, when Ellis played violin on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ album Let Love In. He later became a full-time member of the band, and he and Cave went on to score several films by each other’s side, including Lawless, The Road, and Hell or High Water.

The post Nick Cave to Score Amy Winehouse Biopic “Back to Black” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Gosling recently set down with Variety for an in-depth interview about the success of Barbie and preparing to play Ken in this record-breaking blockbuster. His epic musical number “I’m Just Ken” came up during an interview, and Gosling even opened up about the possibility of performing it at the Oscars.

“I still have not been asked. It might be too much of a risk to have me do it. I don’t know how that would work. But I’m open to it,” said Gosling, and added he only got used to performing for smaller crowds, during his time with the indie band Dead Man’s Bones.

“I’m Just Ken”, written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, is currently in the running for the best original song at the Oscars. Diane Warren’s “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot, Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, and Scott George’s “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon also made the cut. The Academy is yet to unveil the list of performers and presenters for the upcoming ceremony, taking place on March 10.

The post Ryan Gosling Reveals If He’ll Perform “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The licensing agreement between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31, and their attempts to renew it didn’t pan out. UMG-owned music featured in TikTok videos will be muted from this point on, including songs from some of the world’s leading artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ariana Grande to Drake, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey.

Universal Music Group released a lengthy statement explaining their decision to cut ties with TikTok. They accused the social media platform of bullying them into accepting a bad deal and “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

They listed several demands that TikTok failed to meet, including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.

TikTok’s representatives described UMG’s decision as sad and disappointing, adding that “they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.”

The post Universal Music Pulls Songs From the World’s Leading Artists From TikTok appeared first on Hot Pop Today.