Taylor Swift News

As BroadwayWorld reported in July, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson will lead Tom Hooper's upcoming film adaptation of CATs as 'Grizabella', alongside Ian McKellen, James Corden, and Taylor Swift. Until now, their roles had not yet been announced, but Andrew Lloyd Webber has just revealed that Swift will take on either Bombalurina or Demeter. 

ABC News' “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.371 million), Adults 25-54 (484,000), and Adults 18-49 (374,000), during the week of Oct. 8, 2018, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. 

The Blind Auditions conclude and the Battles Rounds begin last night on THE VOICE, on NBC.

Chegg Inc., the Smarter Way to Student, in partnership with truth, one of the largest and most successful national youth tobacco prevention campaigns, today announced that one U.S. college or high school campus can win a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Liam Payne, former member of One Direction and award-winning artist. Beginning today, high school and college students can vote for their school to win this on-campus experience through an online contest. Liam Payne will take over the classroom to host an exclusive Q&A with students, giving them insight in to his experience rising to global fame in one of the most successful pop groups and his transition to a solo artist. Student's at the winning school will also be treated to a private concert from Liam, as he performs a selection of his hit records.

CMT today revealed an all-star tribute to country legend and 2018 “Artist of a Lifetime” Award recipient, Loretta Lynn, featuring Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and Martina McBride. The trio will perform LIVE from Nashville at the 9th annual “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” special on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Some of music's biggest stars are set to present at the event, including Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Smokey Robinson, singer-songwriter Elle King, Hillary Scott, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, along with a special introduction by platinum-selling artist, Trisha Yearwood. They all join previously announced presenter Sissy Spacek.

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today revealed that it has to date issued more than 300 sync licenses on behalf of its songwriters for original songs and recordings created at the company's sync writing camps.

Annenberg Center Live presents the Portland Cello Project, Saturday, October 20, at 8:00 PM. Portland's premiere alt-classical group brings an orchestral ensemble that includes six cellos, brass, percussion, and guest vocals by Patti King of the Portland band The Shins, to pay tribute to Radiohead with a unique spin on music from the band's OK Computer album. Tickets are available at AnnenbergCenter.org or 215.898.3900.

Breakout Warner Music Nashville/Warner Bros. Records Country artist MORGAN EVANS is toasting yet another career highlight today with the release of his brand new album Things That We Drink To.

The ancient Greek gorgon, Medusa, has been reimagined and reincarnated as a feisty and foul-mouthed rock star in a new, creative production at Nuffield Southampton Theatres.

The 1975, Rita Ora, Twenty One Pilots and Mumford & Sons are among some of the artists stepping into the world famous Live Lounge this November on BBC Radio 1.

It's been 10 years since Spotify officially launched for fans. Since October 2008, fans all over the world have enjoyed a decade of music discovery, finding new artists and tracks to fall in love with and rediscovering old favorites. Spotify now has 180 million monthly active listeners across 65 countries. And as of August 31, 2018, they've paid over 10 billion euros to rights holders since launch. Spotify has a music library of over 40 million songs and podcasts, and 3 billion-plus user-created playlists. And to date, over 2,000 genres have been identified on Spotify, among them Wonky (electronic music characterized by synths with unusual time signatures), Shimmer Pop (a Swedish cousin of indie pop and indietronica), and British Blues (the blues … with a British flavor).

Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles will be the co-chairs for the 2019 Met Gala, according to Variety. 

Last night was the 'American Music Awards.' The awards show brings out an all-star lineup of performers and nominees, and below are the red carpet highlights!

The "2018 American Music Awards," the world's largest fan-voted awards show, was hosted by ABC's "black-ish" star, Tracee Ellis Ross, for the second year in a row! Ross wowed fans with her comedic timing, wit and numerous costume changes throughout the night, where music fans watched their favorite artists and pop culture icons come together to celebrate icons, musicians breaking barriers and those new to the contemporary music scene, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 8:00pm on ABC.

RecordingTheMasters, the worldwide leader in reel-to-reel tape manufacturing, is set to launch its new analog compact musiccassette with best-in-class sound quality. Initially introduced at the Munich High Endshow this past May, the new FOX C-60 ferro-oxide cassette will be available in the U.S. inNovember.

dick clark productions and ABC today announced a star-studded line-up of presenters for the "2018 American Music Awards." Some of the biggest names from film, television and music including Kelsea Ballerini, Tyra Banks, Kane Brown, Chloe x Halle, Macaulay Culkin, Lauren Daigle, Billy Eichner, Sara Gilbert, Kathryn Hahn, Amber Heard, Vanessa Hudgens, Taran Killam & Leighton Meester, Heidi Klum, Liza Koshy, Lenny Kravitz, Normani, Rita Ora, Busy Philipps, Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line ,Thomas Rhett, Evan Ross & Ashlee Simpson-Ross, John Stamos, Amandla Stenberg, The Chainsmokers, Constance Wu, and the cast of "Bohemian Rhapsody" including Rami Malek, Joseph Mazzello & Gwilym Lee will take the stage throughout the night.

One of New York City's most beloved comedy shows, Kweendom, is gearing up to celebrate its three-year anniversary with a birthday blowout that pays homage to New York City's queer comedy community.

This Friday night, acclaimed R&B superstar, DRAM will appear on AT&T AUDIENCE Network for a special, one-hour concert. Watch a “First Look” as DRAM performs his 6X Platinum hit song “Broccoli” live at AT&T AUDIENCE Network studios, HERE.  

Heralded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking ambassadors of pop at every turn Charli XCX marks the pop collaboration of the year with her new single “1999” alongside Troye Sivan. Charlotte Aitchison, aka Charli XCX, penned “1999” with Sivan – who is also featured on vocals – and the single's accompanying writers Noonie Bao, Brett McLaughlin, and Oscar Holter, who also produced the track. A bass-laced juggernaut beaming with nostalgia, “1999” binds Charli's commercial intellect with her innovative instincts, feeling as infectious as it does rebellious – listen below!