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Usher.The iconic R&B star — who is playing the Super Bowl halftime show, released a new album and announced a nationwide tour this week — just added new dates to his ‘Past Present Future Tour.’Due to overwhelming demand, the “My Boo” crooner added an additional 17 gigs to his calendar.That includes two more shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on top of the pair he already had scheduled.He’s now set to perform at the Nets’ home arena on Sept. 6-7 and 9-10.And if you want to see the eight-time Grammy winner bring the hits and his incomparable dance moves to the stage this year, you can pick up tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Monday, Feb.

the Queen of Pop for the first time on 1987 “Who’s That Girl” tour.“I came in at the very end. I had 17 songs to learn, 17 costumes I had to fit in,” Harris, 61, told The Post.

“We Are the World,” the historic 1985 charity single — where even Bob Dylan was intimidated by the star-studded session.Surrounded by everyone from Ray Charles, Diana Ross and Paul Simon to Tina Turner, Willie Nelson and Billy Joel, the Bard was clearly out of sorts — and out of his element.But it took one particular legend to help another one find his solo mojo.“The secret agent to help him get comfortable was Stevie Wonder,” says David Breskin — one of two journalists invited by producer Quincy Jones to cover the momentous occasion — in the documentary. “Stevie is an insanely great mimic,” continues Breskin, explaining how the R&B master used his special talents to help the folk god: “Stevie sang it ventriloquially in Dylan’s voice.”It’s a dead-on impression that impresses even Dylan, who — in the only time the room is cleared to give one artist his space — finally nails his part.Such is the spirit of unity that — against all odds and egos — pulled together the recording of “We Are the World” on Jan.

Kylie Minogue after seeing her new aptly named ‘More Than Just A Residency’ residency at Las Vegas’ swanky Venetian Hotel.‘More Than A Residency,’ which is actually equal parts burlesque, acrobatics, variety show and Kylie, is now at the venue’s Voltaire theater, which some may argue was an interesting choice for a residency. The stage is small, and the first level of seating is completely made up of tables, making for a more intimate setting, should you opt for the premium experience.

ITZY will return to the U.S. and Canada for ten concerts as part of their ‘BORN TO BE’ world tour.Midway through the run, the quintet will swoop into Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Sunday, June 23.The tour follows the release of ITZY’s eighth EP that shares a name with the tour; the ten-song record is a departure for the group, featuring solo tracks for each member.And if you want to hear them debut the new record live, you can grab your ITZY tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb.

“Selfish” — which dropped Thursday morning — finds the pop superstar getting in his falsetto feels over a smooth midtempo groove.“So if I get jealous, I can’t help it/I want every bit of you, I guess I’m selfish,” he sweetly croons in the chorus that proves that, even at 42, he still possesses some of that same boy-band charm that made us fall in love with him when he was a curly-haired teen heartthrob.Indeed, after Timberlake reunited with ’N Sync last fall for the “Trolls Band Together” bop “Better Place,” “Selfish” takes him back to the swoon-worthy sincerity of his boy-band days — long before he fell victim to cancel culture for his purported misdeeds with Janet Jackson (after their 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance) and ex Britney Spears.But while the song recaptures a kind of lost innocence, it also has some muted, moody beats — think Drake — and a hint of melancholy from an older soul.“Selfish” — which reteams Timberlake with longtime producer Timbaland, while bringing in new collaborators Louis Bell (Taylor Swift, Post Malone) and Cirkut (Maroon 5, The Weeknd) — is the first single from the singer’s upcoming sixth studio album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” due March 15.Timberlake also dropped the “Selfish” video, and like the song, it’s a more subtle, subdued affair than, say, “Filthy,” from his last LP, 2018’s “Man of the Woods.”It’s just Justin singing and vibing behind the scenes, proudly rocking the grays in his beard now.The clip — directed by Bradley J.

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Facebook post, writing, “This is the hardest post for us to write, and there are so many things we want to say, first, and there’s no easy way except to say it… Mom passed, peacefully, out of this world and into the next on January, 23rd, 2024.”A cause of death was not given in the Facebook post. The Post has contacted a rep for Melanie for comment. Her children asked fans to remember their mom by lighting a candle at 10 p.m.

“Oppenheimer.”But Lipa’s “Dance the Night” failed to snag a nod for Best Original Song. This despite the fact that the “Barbie” bop — which the singer co-wrote — was nominated for a Golden Globe earlier this month and is up for two Grammys, including Song of the Year, on Feb.

dawg house.The country singer-songwriter was arrested at a Nashville bar Monday night and charged with disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.Young stopped off at the Tin Roof bar in midtown Nashville at the same time agents from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission were checking IDs and licenses, according to TMZ.Young, 38, allegedly started peppering the agents with questions after they checked his ID — and things got out of control from there.Officials say he recorded them and then followed them to an adjacent bar called the Dawg House, where TABC officials were conducting a routine compliance check, according to the report.When Young was at the Dawg House, he allegedly started to talk to people at the bar and to the bartender while the TABC agents went into the back of the joint to check ABC (Restricted Brewery License) cards.The agents claim that they were walking toward the door when Young blocked their exit and put his hands on one of the agents to stop them from leaving — and then he allegedly struck the agent on the shoulder.According to the officials, they pushed Young away, which caused some bar patrons to get between Young and the TABC agents — causing a lot of yelling, screaming and commotion.Young then followed the agents out of the Dawg House, according to TMZ, and the situation became “hostile.”Officials said Young’s eyes were “bloodshot and watery” and that his speech was slurred.He was arrested and booked on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault on an officer.Young, who posted $2,500 bond, was released from custody Tuesday morning.He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb.

Madison Square Garden residency, telling the crowd, “I have good news. I have bad news. I’ll give you the bad news first.

Dolly Parton to give us gifts on her birthday?And if hearing the country queen rock out to “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” “Heart of Glass” and “Let It Be” — with help from Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Debbie Harry and freaking Paul McCartney, respectively — on her “Rockstar” album released last November wasn’t enough, well, here’s more Dolly for your headbanging pleasure.“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” Parton announced on Instagram.“I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album.“I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! LOL”And of course, the ever-gracious goddess signed it off with, “Thanks for everything, Dolly,” along with a rhinestone heart.The four previously unreleased tracks include Parton’s covers of the 1983 Eurythmics hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” the 1974 Billy Joel gem “The Entertainer” and the 1970 Simon & Garfunkel classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”There’s also “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” a new version of the song that Parton previously released for the soundtrack of her 1984 film “Rhinestone” co-starring Sylvester Stallone.And in her ever-charitable spirit, Parton has also blessed us with five tracks that were only previously available on special (read: pricey) editions of “Rockstar,” which came on the heels of her 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

and so are we — but Mitski sure isn’t.Fans of the wistful indie icon will be pleased to hear that she’s added 15 August and September shows featuring special guests Laufey, Lamp, Alvvays, Arlo Parks, Ethel Cain and Wyatt Flores on select dates to her 2024 ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We Tour.’On the first leg of the tour, Tamino, Sunny War, Julia Jacklin and Sarah Kinsley will serve as Mitski’s support acts.With the addition of the second North American leg of the tour, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter now has 51 U.S. concerts lined up this year; that includes seven consecutive New York City and Brooklyn gigs at the Beacon and Kings Theatre this February.“In our efforts to make the show experience extra special, we found beautiful, seated theaters to play over multiple nights, rather than one giant venue per city, in the hopes of offering a more intimate experience to the audience,” Mitski shared on Instagram.And if you’d like to hear her 2023 album “The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We” as well as favorites like “Nobody,” “Washing Machine Heart” and more in intimate settings live, you can grab tickets for all 50+ Mitski shows as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available for the newly announced August and September concerts on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan.

“SexyBack” superstar teased what appears to finally be new solo music — six years after his last album, 2018’s “Man of the Woods” — on his Instagram last night.Well, technically, it all started when Timberlake wiped his Instagram clean on Jan. 8.

Willie Nelson, 90, just extended his 2024 tour schedule, adding an additional 13 concerts to his calendar.That includes gigs in Lincoln, Milwaukee, Des Moines and other prominent midwestern cities.At all shows, Nelson performs alongside his backing band, Family, made up of touring musicians like harmonicist Mickey Raphael and drummer Billy English, whom he’s played with since the mid-’70s.They don’t phone it in, either.Based on our findings, the group plays anywhere from a dozen to 20+ songs at live shows, according to Set List FM.And if you want to sing along with the world’s most active nonagenarian — by our estimation — this May, you can grab tickets for all Willie Nelson concerts as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available for the newly announced concerts on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan.

Jewel and Melissa Etheridge are teaming up to bring their hits to amphitheaters, resorts and arts centers all over North America together.At all shows, Jewel — who’s currently dating “Yellowstone” actor Kevin Costner — will perform tracks from her 2022 album ‘Freewheelin’ Woman’ as well classics from yesteryear.As for Etheridge, expect to hear songs you know and love like “Come To My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and more from her storied catalog.And if you want to see the folksy pair live, you can grab tickets to the show of your choosing as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan. 19, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all Jewel and Melissa Etheridge co-headlining tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.The summer tour isn’t “the only one” on Etheridge’s 2024 calendar.This spring, she’ll tour all over the U.S.

Adele is returning to her home away from home for a pair of concerts on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan.

famously sang Ricky Martin’s 2000 song during his audition in January 2004, recently opened up about his secret gambling problem.His downfall began when he quit his job three years ago to become a professional poker player.“I’d been doing it on the side for a while, and I decided maybe I was good enough to go for it,” he told People. “I was earning way more doing that than I was at my regular job. It was going well for a while.”However, he ultimately developed an addiction and fell into the world of sports betting.“I know better [now].

“The Bear” star Ebon Moss-Bachrach got a sweet message from Taylor Swift after he mentioned her in his speech at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.The actor, 46, scored the accolade for best supporting actor in a comedy series for the Hulu show.“I’ve gotta thank my two special scene partners this year, Olivia Colman and Taylor Swift,” Moss-Bachrach said in his acceptance speech.The “Bad Reputation” singer, 34, then took to X on Monday to write “Congratulations!!” in response to his mention.The actor’s shout-out referred to a Season 2 episode of “The Bear” that involves Moss-Bachrach’s character, Richie, trying to get Swift concert tickets for his daughter and ex-wife.Later in the episode, Moss-Bachrach sings the Grammy winner’s hit “Love Story” while driving.Colman, 49, appeared in the episode as Chef Terry, who shares an emotional scene with Moss-Bachrach’s character at one point. In the “Girls” actor’s address to the Critics Choice attendees, he also spoke about how he approaches developing his character.“This is such a privilege to play this part,” he said.

Britney Spears’ debut single, “…Baby One More Time.”Indeed, the same California high school where John Travolta’s Danny and Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy were “Born to Hand Jive” in the 1978 movie classic set the scene for Spears’ graduation to the top of the pop world.“It was filmed at Venice Beach High School — the same place they filmed ‘Grease,’” Felicia Culotta — who was the then 16-year-old Spears’ assistant/chaperone — told The Post. “And we were just like, ‘Oh my gosh — nothing’s gonna get any better than this!’”The classic clip that premiered on MTV in November 1998 — two months after the single’s release — was the brainchild of the teenager herself.“The video was 100 percent her idea,” said Barry Weiss, who was then president of Spears’ label, Jive Records.“That was a huge, huge vehicle that broke her on a global basis.”Indeed, the timing couldn’t have been better: MTV’s “TRL” premiered just two months before Spears would deliver the video for her army of new fans.“The time that it was on during the day meant that kids would rush home from school and vote for their favorite video,” said Lori Majewski, host of SiriusXM’s “Fierce: Women in Music,” who was Entertainment Editor at Teen People magazine when Spears launched her recording career.And those young fans would become instantly acquainted with Culotta, who made a last-minute appearance in the schoolroom scenes at Spears’ request.“They said, ‘Oh, we don’t have a teacher,’” said Culotta.

Max Martin had written that song for TLC. He wrote it as, like, an R&B record,” Barry Weiss — who was then president of Spears’ label, Jive Records — told The Post.

dropped her first song since 2021 titled “Yes, and?” on Friday.In the song, the lyrics seemingly slam the trolls who rolled their eyes at her relationship with the “SpongeBob Musical” actor, 31.The lines croon: “Say that s – – t with your chest, keep moving like ‘What’s next?’ ‘Yes, and?’”“Your business is yours, and mine is mine,” the lyrics continue. “Why do you care so much whose d – – k I ride?”Social media users took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to chime in on the piping hot tea.“Doing all this for Ethan Slater is embarrassing,” someone wrote alongside a clip of the tune.Another joked: “Ariana Grande casually dropping ‘yes, and?’ and [addressing] the Ethan Slater situation like it’s no big deal he is Spongebob.”“She doesn’t give a phuck about those home wrecker allegations lmao love it for her,” one added.Slater and Grande began dating last year after they met on set of the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked.”The “Side to Side” crooner split from her husband of two years, Dalton Gomez, in July 2023.

demons in front of Congress Thursday, when he gave a powerful speech against the deadly use of fentanyl in America. The rapper and country music star, whom won the new artist of the year award at the 2023 CMA Awards, addressed the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and urged legislators to establish a bill to combat the supply and distribution of the synthetic opioid in the U.S.

Disney Channel darling turned pop diva is set to play Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Linda Ronstadt— best known for her 1975 No. 1 hit “You’re No Good” — in an upcoming biopic.And the 77-year-old icon — who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013— has signed off on the casting herself.

Hangout Festival just announced their sunny, star-studded lineup.This year’s edition, set to take place at Gulf Shores Beach from May 17-19, features big name headliners like legendary songstress Lana Del Rey, country icon Zach Bryan, party starters Odesza, “Euphoria” star and singer-songwriter Dominic Fike and “Mean Girls'” own Regina George herself, Reneé Rapp.They’ll be joined by The Chainsmokers, Cage The Elephant, Subtronics, Jessie Murph and Sexxy Red.Plus, old school Hip-Hop hero Nelly will be there, too.All in all, 61 (!) huge acts are set to rock out at the beach over the long mid-May weekend.Best of all, you can snag tickets to the jam-packed, three-day extravaganza today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan.

Boston Calling just announced their star-studded 2024 lineup and this year’s edition is one of their most sonically diverse yet, spotlighting established and up-and-coming rock, Hip-Hop, pop, R&B and country stars.Just a few of the mega headliners scheduled to perform include arena rockers The Killers, soulful crooner Hozier, earnest pop star Ed Sheeran, Hip-Hop hero Megan Thee Stallion and Phish frontman Trey Anastasio.They’ll be joined by Tyler Childers, Leon Bridges, Reneé Rapp, Young the Giant and The Revivalists at Boston’s Harvard Athletic Complex from May 24-26.All in all, 51 acts will take the stage over the long weekend.Need tickets today?That can be arranged.Although the presale doesn’t start until Thursday, Jan.

Billy Joel, 74, just added a handful of huge concerts outside of his ongoing Madison Square Garden residency — that allegedly comes to an end on July 25 — to his 2024 slate.As previously shared, he’ll co-headline with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting at Tampa, FL’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24 and San Diego, CA’s Petco Park on Saturday, April 13.

Dita Von Teese when it comes to the sultry moves that she put on display in her “Bejeweled” video.And she should know: Not only did Von Teese school the pop superstar on burlesque, but she performed the martini-glass routine right beside her in which they make like the sexiest of swizzle sticks. “The best experience was Taylor,” Von Teese, 51, said when discussing her burlesque training on a new episode of the “Allison Interviews” podcast.“She’s really, like, a kind girl.

Golden Globes.Having just turned 22 a few weeks ago, Billie Eilish won her second Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles.After she and her brother, producer and co-writer Finneas triumphed for the Bond theme “No Time to Die” in 2022, the siblings came up golden again for the “Barbie” single, “What Was I Made For?”The moody meditation, which tapped into the existential crisis that the iconic Mattel doll faces in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster, beat out two other “Barbie” tunes: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken.”The track — which is also up for both Record and Song of the Year at the Feb. 4 Grammys — bested Bruce Springsteen’s “Addicted to Romance,” from “She Came to Me”: Jack Black’s “Peaches,” from “The Super Mario Bros.

Barry Manilow opened up about keeping his sexuality a secret due to his fears coming out would jeopardize his career.During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 80-year-old singer, who revealed he was gay in 2017, shared that he struggled with hiding his sexual orientation for years.“I didn’t want my career to go away. I love it. I’m grateful for it.

Michael Bolton is getting back on his feet again after a health scare last year. The 70-year-old “When A Man Loves A Woman” singer penned a heartfelt note to fans on Friday and revealed that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor before the holidays that will require him to take a break from the stage.“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery.

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are sharing the stage once again for the third (!) leg of their ongoing ‘Twenty: The Tour’ this January.Along the way, the talented duo will stop into Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on Friday, Jan. 19 and Millville, NJ’s Levoy Theatre on Sunday, June 21 to celebrate their historic run on the show that made their names two decades ago.Yes, they’re having fun on the road, too.“When you’re doing what you love, it’s not work at all,” Studdard shared on Instagram.And if you want to see the unlikely pair croon live, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute seats.Better yet, some are quite cheap.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $47 to $113 before fees.Wondering what tickets cost for the Studdard-Aiken gig closest to you?Don’t slow your scroll just yet, “Idol” fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about ‘Twenty: The Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

wants what she wants. Former Disney Channel star Selena Gomez revealed that she has one more album in her before she plans to take a step back from music to focus on her acting career.

Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world’s top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her home city of Barranquilla.The city’s Mayor, Jaime Pumarejo, unveiled the 21-foot sculpture in a park along the banks of the Magdalena River on Tuesday in the company of the singer’s parents.The statue by artist Yino Marquez “shows millions of girls that they can, that they can pursue their dreams and any of them can achieve what they want,” said Pumarejo, noting that he used to see Shakira sing at local children’s concerts.The sculpture shows the long, curly-haired singer belly dancing with her arms overhead in a sheer skirt with shiny aluminum decoration.A plaque praises the singer, who won three 2023 Latin Grammy Awards and cites her charity “Pies descalzos,” Spanish for “bare feet,” for early childhood development.“A heart that composes, hips that do not lie, an unmatched talent, a voice that moves masses and feet that march for the good of children and humanity,” it reads.Shakira, who lives in Miami, said in a statement from the mayor’s office that she was honored by the statue and that Barranquilla will always be her home.

Oprah Winfrey, was even the Queen of Talk.And the very same year, Stephen Bray — executive music producer of the new “Color Purple” movie musical that opens on Christmas Day — scored his first hits with the future Queen of Pop, Madonna, as co-writer of both “Into the Groove” and “Angel.”But Bray and Madonna shared a different kind of rhythmic history even before that — when they were both living in Ann Arbor, Michigan.“I used to play percussion in some of the dance classes that she was in,” Bray told The Post. “And then she moved to New York and was playing drums for [the band] Breakfast Club in ’79.

“Bitch Better Have My Money.”But now that Ri-Ri is a mommy of two, it’s more like “Babies Better Have My Forehead.”While you might think that the “Umbrella” singer would be more interested in passing on all those musical genes from her and rapper partner A$AP Rocky to their two sons — RZA, 19 months, and Riot, 4 months — she’s most concerned about carrying on her forehead in the family.“The only thing I imagined was probably the forehead on RZA,” Rihanna, 35, told “Access Hollywood” when asked about her visions of motherhood at the Los Angeles relaunch of her Fenty x Puma Creeper sneaker line on Monday night.“Riot doesn’t have it. I’m like, ‘Wait, are you sure?’”she added with a laugh.