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Dove Cameron auditioned for role of Ariana Grande in 'Wicked'

"It was one of the biggest processes I've been a part of." Dove Cameron revealed in a new interview that she auditioned for the big screen adaptation of 'Wicked'. Speaking to The Wrap during an event for the second season of 'Schmigadoon!' of Apple TV+, the singer confirmed that she was in the running for the role of Glinda, which eventually went to her friend Ariana Grande. “I definitely went to claim it. I know that for all those who went to claim it, it was a very long process. It was one of the biggest processes I've been involved in," he said. However, despite losing out on the role of the Good Witch of the North, Dove Cameron holds no grudges against Ariana......

Ellie Goulding: "We forget that the purpose of pop is to offer escape"

"It's just what we needed coming out of a really weird, surreal era." Ellie Goulding explains that her new album 'Higher Than Heaven' was consciously written to offer an escape from reality. Work on 'Higher Than Heaven', which was released on April 7, began in the first days of the lifting of lockdown measures. "It was such a unique moment and everyone was still trying to process what the hell had just happened, so we cracked open a few drinks and made music," Ellie Goulding, who collaborated on the album with Greg Kurstin, Andrew Wells and Stephen, told NME 'Koz' Kozmeniuk. “We just had so much fun, but (because of the ever-changing restrictions) there was still that feeling that......

Ariana Grande Responds to 'Concerns' About Her Body - The Personal Confession

Ariana Grande has addressed the most difficult period of her life in response to "concerns" about her body. Ariana Grande is speaking out about her health and body changes after fans expressed "concern" about her weight and image. In a revealing video she posted on TikTok, Ariana Grande asked her fans to be more careful when talking about other people's bodies, revealing that she had the body type that fans are now comparing her to when she was struggling more. "I think we could be, I think we should be kinder and less comfortable commenting on people's bodies, whatever," the singer said, opening the video. “If you think you're saying something good or well-intentioned, whatever......

BTS celebrates 10 years as a group with an immersive exhibition

The exhibition promises a journey that explores the past, present and future of BTS. 'BTS EXHIBITION: Proof' is headed to the US. HYBE, BigHit Music, and Live Nation announced the news that the touring exhibition will hit Los Angeles this spring in celebration of BTS' tenth anniversary as a group. "Proof" will take over the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Los Angeles in May, following its successful and sold-out stops in both Seoul and Busan, South Korea last fall. A related announcement states that the exhibition will offer ARMYs an immersive visual journey that explores the past, present and future of the members of the popular K-pop group through photos, videos and......

Madonna's 'Like A Virgin' and Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' at US Library of Congress

The 25 recordings selected this year for rescue by the US Library of Congress. Madonna's 'Like A Virgin', Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' and Mariah Carey's unrivaled Christmas classic 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' are among the releases selected for inclusion in the Library's National Recording Registry this year US Congress. The full list includes pop hits, classic gems and even some unusual choices, like Carl Sagan's audiobook for "Pale Blue Dot" and Koji Kondo's original score for the video game "Super Mario Bros." – the first time a video game's music is added to the National Recording Registry. Recordings selected for inclusion in the US National Recording Registry have......

Demi Lovato: "I'm in great shape"

"It's a really nice feeling, but I don't know what I'm going to do." It's no secret that Demi Lovato has faced a lot of problems over the years, battling eating disorders, substance abuse and depression. The 30-year-old pop star struggled with addiction in the years following her rise through the Disney Channel and subsequently adopted an emo image in her music. However, Demi Lovato has been sober for over a year and joked on CBS Mornings that she has "no idea" what she'll write about on her next album because she's "so happy." "I'm definitely in a very good condition. I don't know what I'll write about in my next album because I'm so happy. It's a really nice feeling, but I......

Lady Gaga: 'Just Dance' Is Now Diamond

"Just Dance" is Lady Gaga's third song to go diamond. Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" single became diamond in the US. 'Just Dance' was released on 8 April 2008 and was the first single from Lady Gaga's debut album 'The Fame', which followed in August of that year. "Just Dance," featuring Colby O'Donis, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the winter of 2009 and spent three weeks at the top of the chart. It was the first of Lady Gaga's five No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, before 'Poker Face', 'Born This Way', 'Shallow' with Bradley Cooper and "Rain On Me" featuring Ariana Grande. "Just Dance" also climbed to No. 1 in the UK and reached number one in the Top 40 at US radio. At the same......

Gigi Hadid: "Taylor Swift is a great cook and she makes great bolognese"

Gigi Hadid idolizes Taylor Swift's cooking skills. It's nice to have a friend – especially when that friend is Taylor Swift. In a new interview with InStyle, Gigi Hadid revealed that one of the common interests she shares with the pop star is their love of cooking. “Taylor Swift is a great cook and I love her. He also makes a really good bolognese and a really good chili that I love," he said. Gigi Hadid also added that when she cooks with her friends she feels closer to them. "When you have friends who are also really interested in these special moments and the most intimate spaces and what can really come out of trying to make time for that, I think that's when you......

Ed Sheeran: 'Music criticism doesn't make any sense anymore'

Ed Sheeran believes critics are unnecessary in the age of unlimited access to music. Ed Sheeran argues that music criticism doesn't make any sense anymore. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ed Sheeran referred to the age of streaming and the fact that music is now more accessible than ever, stating that critics are no longer necessary to recommend new music to listeners. “Why do you need to read a review? Listen to it. It is freely available! Decide for yourself. "I would never read an album review and say, 'I'm not going to listen to it now,'" he said. Ed Sheeran, who will release his new album 'Subtract' in May, also said he is not sure what the future......

Beyoncé and Balmain Design 'Renaissance'-Inspired Haute Couture Collection

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' in the world of haute couture. Beyoncé designed a new haute couture collection for Balmain alongside the house's creative director Olivier Rousteing and her stylist Marni Senofonte. Of course, anything Beyoncé creates makes a statement. However, the collection's avant-garde tracks are particularly unique, as they are inspired by the 16 songs included on her 'Renaissance' album. "I drew and sketched as I listened, and sometimes you can't control the emotion of your sketch," Olivier Rousteing told Vogue. “And I started imagining the sketches inside her album, how they would connect with the songs and the lyrics – it wasn't......