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After 23 years, Braun announced the end of his management career. He described himself as "a father first, a CEO second, and a manager no more." Scooter Braun at Crypto.com Arena on December 6, 2023. Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesNearly one year after Bieber, Lovato, Grande, and more severed ties with Braun, the mogul said his time as a manager had come to an end. So for my entire adult life I played the role of an artist manager on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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☆ Jake Gyllenhaal says being legally blind is 'advantageous' to his acting career
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jake Gyllenhaal was born with a lazy eye and is still considered legally blind. While filming the 2015 film "Southpaw," Gyllenhaal removed his contacts to focus more intensely. Though his lazy eye resolved itself naturally over time, Gyllenhaal is still considered legally blind. On set, Gyllenhaal removed his contact lenses "to force himself to listen more closely," THR's Rebecca Keegan wrote. Gyllenhaal told THR that he's been seeking roles that "freak me out a bit."

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☆ Taylor Swift shows support for Lady Gaga shutting down pregnancy rumors: 'It's invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman's body'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewLady Gaga and Taylor Swift are teaming up to squash "invasive" and "irresponsible" speculation about women's bodies. The photos fueled speculation that Gaga was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Michael Polansky. Related stories"Can we all agree that it's invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman's body," Swift wrote. Taylor Swift commented on Lady Gaga's TikTok to show her support. In the 2020 documentary "Miss Americana," Swift opened up about avoiding paparazzi photos during her eating disorder recovery.

Persons: —, Gaga, Taylor Swift, Michael Polansky, Swift, Gaga's TikTok, Pedro Gomes, TAS24, TikTok Swift, Gaga's Organizations: Service, The Daily, Business, Poets Department

☆ Miley Cyrus is shocked it took the Grammys this long to take her seriously: 'I've been doing this for 20 years'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Miley Cyrus won record of the year for "Flowers" at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February. Cyrus had never won a Grammy before, despite being a famous singer for nearly 20 years. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "No shade," Cyrus said, "but I've been doing this for 20 years, and this is my first time actually being taken seriously at the Grammys?" This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Miley Cyrus, Cyrus, —, I've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Taylor Swift's 3 new Eras Tour openers have connections to Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, and Imagine Dragons. Here's everything to know about the rising stars.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

John Phillips/Getty Images for Condé NastAge: 32Key songs: "Bet," "Van Gogh," "Mama's Eyes"The lowdown: Mette Towley, who releases music mononymously as Mette, is a singer, dancer, and actor from Minnesota. She initially received acclaim after starring in the 2017 music video for "Lemon" by N.E.R.D and Rihanna; the clip opens with Rihanna shaving Mette's head. You may also recognize her from a brief cameo as the discontinued Video Girl doll in the 2023 blockbuster "Barbie." Mette and Swift most likely met on the set of 2019's "Cats," in which Mette played Cassandra. In addition to joining The Eras Tour this summer, Mette will also perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

Persons: Mette Mette Towley, John Phillips, Condé, Van Gogh, Mette Towley, Mette, N.E.R.D, Rihanna, Swift, Cassandra, Bombalurina, Jessie Ware Organizations: Getty, Broadway, Vogue Locations: Minnesota, Chicago

☆ Only 25 artists have multiple songs that are certified diamond — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Justin BieberJustin Bieber in "Baby." Justin Bieber/YouTubeThe official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999. Justin Bieber's "Baby" was only the second song in history to be certified diamond on May 9, 2013. Bieber received a second diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. His third award was bestowed in 2021 for his smash hit "Sorry."

Persons: Justin Bieber Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber's, Bieber, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee Organizations: Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA

☆ Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough is fighting to keep Graceland. Meet the King of Rock 'n' Roll's extended family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Keough did all her own singing for the show, proving that musical talent runs in the family. Riley Keough as Daisy and Sam Claflin as Billy in "Daisy Jones & The Six." However, her vocals were so strong that the music supervisor, Frankie Pine, was able to use her live singing during a pivotal scene in the series' eighth episode. "We ended up using so much of her live vocal in that moment," Pine told Business Insider. "Because it was the only way that I could get across the fact that she was out of her mind."

Persons: Keough, Riley Keough, Daisy, Sam Claflin, Billy, Daisy Jones, Lacey Terrell, Callie Ahlgrim, Frankie Pine, Pine Organizations: Business

☆ Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade just got married, and rap royalty was in attendance
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, got married this weekend to her fiancé, Evan McClintock. The "modestly sized" wedding had some A-listers in attendance, like 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Over two decades later, Eminem watched with pride as his daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, got married. Scott tied the knot over the weekend with Evan McClintock at Greencrest Manor in Michigan.

Persons: Hailie Jade Scott, Evan McClintock, Dre, —, Eminem, Scott Organizations: Service Locations: Greencrest Manor, Michigan

☆ Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seen assaulting Cassie in newly uncovered footage. Here's a timeline of the mounting sexual misconduct allegations against him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | Hannah Getahun | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

December 6, 2023: A woman accuses Combs and 2 other men of raping her when she was 17. A photo of Sean "Diddy" Combs and "Jane Doe" included in the lawsuit. The lawsuit said Pierre flew the women to Combs' studio in New York, where they gave her drugs and alcohol until she was too inebriated to consent. The suit also included photos of the accuser, with her face blurred, in the New York studio. On February 20, 2024, Rolling Stone reported that Combs, Pierre, and Combs' company, Bad Boy Entertainment, filed a response to the lawsuit.

Persons: Combs, Sean, Diddy, Jane Doe, Wigdor, Harve Pierre, Pierre, Doe, Pierre didn't, Rolling Stone, Entertainment motioned Organizations: Business, New York, Rolling, Bad Boy Entertainment, Bad, Entertainment Locations: New York

☆ Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is a thrilling return to form for pop's leading weirdo
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Read previewBillie Eilish's entrancing new album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," arrived on Friday after much anticipation, cementing the 22-year-old singer as a true auteur. Eilish's new sonic direction largely remained a mystery leading up to the album's release. "I really don't like when things are out of context," Eilish told Rolling Stone. and its 2021 follow-up "Happier Than Ever," Eilish's third studio album was cowritten and produced by her older brother, Finneas O'Connell. AdvertisementO'Connell characterized "Hit Me Hard and Soft" as a return to form after the fantasy and illusion of Eilish's blonde era.

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☆ Sophie Turner says Taylor Swift was 'an absolute hero' in the aftermath of her divorce from Joe Jonas
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSophie Turner has confirmed the hunches of Swifties everywhere, praising Taylor Swift as a "hero" with a "heart of gold." In an interview with British Vogue published Wednesday, Turner discussed her nascent friendship with Swift. Gotham/GC ImagesSwift and Turner have known each other for years, though according to British Vogue, Turner "hadn't felt she was able to cultivate the friendship" — presumably because Swift dated Jonas as a teenager. "It was really surreal, like a fever dream," Turner told British Vogue. You are a good mum and you've never been a partier,'" Turner told British Vogue.

Persons: —, Sophie Turner, Taylor Swift, Turner, Swift, Joe Jonas, Taylor, I've, hadn't, Jonas, bander, Willa, Delphine, you've, it's, I'm Organizations: Service, Vogue, Business, British Vogue, TMZ Locations: New York City, British

☆ Tom Brady regrets doing his Netflix roast because of his kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Brady reflected back on his Netflix roast during a recent appearance on "The Pivot Podcast." "I'm going to be a better parent as I go forward because of it," Brady said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I didn't like the way that it affected my kids," Brady said during a recent interview on "The Pivot Podcast." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Tom Brady, Brady, —, Tom Organizations: Netflix, Service, Business

☆ Zayn Malik says he tried using Tinder to date, but everyone accused him of catfishing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Zayn Malik recently revealed that he tried (and failed) to meet romantic prospects on Tinder. They're like, 'What are you using Zayn Malik's pictures for?'" download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you've been swiping on Tinder in rural Pennsylvania and you reported another user for posing as Zayn Malik, you may have missed your chance at dating the real pop star. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Zayn Malik, —, Malik, you've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bucks County , Pennsylvania, Tinder, Pennsylvania

☆ Every outfit Taylor Swift wears on the Eras Tour, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift recently kicked off the European leg of The Eras Tour. AdvertisementThe European leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is underway, and the pop star came armed with a new slate of songs and designer outfits. The Eras Tour is arranged as a retrospective of Swift's career, spanning nearly two decades and 11 studio albums. Swift does several outfit changes during a single concert, and each segment has a unique aesthetic to match the album in question. We ranked every outfit Swift has worn onstage from worst to best.

Persons: Taylor Swift, —, Taylor, Swift Organizations: Service

☆ Taylor Swift changed The Eras Tour set list to include 'The Tortured Poets Department.' Here are all 46 songs she performs now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Read previewTaylor Swift is back on the road for her record-breaking, economy-altering Eras Tour. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. On Thursday, Swift resumed The Eras Tour in France after a multi-week hiatus. During that break, Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department" — so she adjusted the original 44-song set list to include brand new tracks, though other fan favorites (including "The Archer," "The 1," and "Tolerate It") were cut for time. The complete set list is cataloged below, in order of Swift's performance.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swift, Archer Organizations: Service, Business, Department Locations: Glendale , Arizona, Mexico, South America, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Europe, American, France

☆ The 5 best and 5 worst Dua Lipa songs of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"Houdini" is the best song from "Radical Optimism." Dua Lipa/YouTubeLipa has a knack for selecting lead singles for her albums, and the "Radical Optimism" era is no exception. Coproduced by Kevin Parker and Danny L Harle, "Houdini" is an irresistible dancefloor anthem that's sure to stand the test of time. Song highlight: "Catch me or I go, Houdini" is such a brilliantly succinct pop hook that I can't believe it didn't exist until 2023. If you like this, listen to: "Illusion," "Whatcha Doing," "Happy for You"

Persons: YouTube Lipa, Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle, Stefon, Harle that's, Houdini Organizations: YouTube, New, New York City Locations: Dua Lipa, New York

☆ Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's Relationship Timeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

2009: Justin and Hailey met at a fan eventAccording to 234Star.com, Justin and Hailey first met at a fan event (for Justin, not Hailey) in 2009. February 2011: Hailey attended another Bieber Fever eventHailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber, and Steven Baldwin at the 2011 premiere of "Never Say Never." July 2015: Justin and Hailey got matching tattoosA post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)In the summer of 2015, Justin and Hailey got matching "G" tattoos. May 5, 2018: Hailey attended the Met Gala with Shawn MendesShawn Mendes and Hailey Baldwin at the 2018 Met Gala. October 4, 2019: Hailey starred in Justin's music video for '10,000 Hours'Justin and Hailey Bieber in the "10,000 Hours" music video.

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☆ A security guard was shot outside Drake's mansion in Toronto
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A shooting took place outside Drake's home in Toronto on Tuesday morning, according to police. Police said a security guard was taken to the hospital. AdvertisementPolice are investigating a shooting outside Drake's mansion in the Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto. A spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service confirmed to Business Insider on Tuesday that a security guard suffered a gunshot wound while standing outside the front gates. The cover art shows an aerial view of Drake's Toronto dwelling, edited to appear covered by the same red markers used by the sex offender registry.

Persons: —, Paul Krawczyk, Drake, it's, wasn't Drake, Krawczyk, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar Organizations: Police, CBC, Service, Toronto Police Service, Business, Toronto Police, CBC News, Bayview, Lawrence Ave Locations: Toronto, Canadian

☆ How to handle being the subject of a Taylor Swift diss track, according to PR experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

For a celebrity, being referenced in a Taylor Swift song can cause a PR crisis. Advertisement"He's showing due deference to the power of Taylor Swift," Nierman said. The Kim Kardashian method: Let anonymous sources do the talkingTaylor Swift and Kim Kardashian at the 2015 VMAs. "I don't think Taylor Swift really needs to negotiate with anyone. Advertisement"Everything is done for a reason and any person would be a fool to bet against or to cross Taylor Swift," Nierman said.

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☆ Only 28 songs in history have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"Fantasy" by Mariah Carey"Fantasy" was released in 1995. Mariah Carey/YouTubeThe Hot 100 is widely considered the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Although it was officially launched in 1958, Billboard began using modern airplay and sales data in 1991, allowing for more time-sensitive calculations and accurate rankings. "Fantasy," the lead single from Carey's fifth studio album "Daydream," was the first song in the modern era to become an immediate and long-lasting hit. The song spent eight weeks atop the Hot 100.

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☆ There are 23 artists who have been featured on a Taylor Swift song — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Colbie CaillatColbie Caillat and Taylor Swift backstage at the 2008 American Music Awards. Michael Buckner/Getty Images for AMASongs: "Breathe," "Breathe (Taylor's Version)"Albums: "Fearless," "Fearless (Taylor's Version)"Backstory: Colbie Caillat, best known for hits like "Bubbly" and "Lucky," was the first artist ever to be featured on a Taylor Swift album after the two singers met in Nashville. In 2021, when Swift announced that "Fearless" would be her first rerecorded album, fans were thrilled that Caillat had also returned to rerecord her vocals. "Singing it again reminded me what a beautiful song it is, and that we can all relate to it at different times in our lives," she added. "I know this is a special song for Taylor."

Persons: Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat, Taylor Swift, Michael Buckner, Colbie Caillat, Taylor, Caillat, Swift Organizations: Getty Locations: Nashville

☆ Don't worry, Dua Lipa fans: 'Radical Optimism' isn't a flop — it's primed for slow-burn success
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dua Lipa released her third studio album, "Radical Optimism," on Friday. With its Euro-pop vibe, 11-track structure, and dance-forward conceit, "Radical Optimism" does recall its predecessor, but that's hardly a bad thing. Compare that to the trio of "Radical Optimism" singles: "Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion," all of which have the makings of a smash. "Radical Optimism" is primed for the same kind of slow-burn success, especially given its familiar shimmer of pop genius. Final Grade: 8.6/10Dua Lipa's "Radical Optimism" was released on May 3, 2024.

Persons: Lipa, Maria, —, who's bristled, who'd, I've, I'd, Kevin Parker, Danny L Harle, Caroline Polachek's, Parker, Houdini, they've Organizations: Service, Lipa, Warner Records, Press Locations: Lipa, singledom, untethered

☆ Who's winning the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar showdown? Here's what critics are saying
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewDrake and Kendrick Lamar were once considered collaborators, perhaps even friends. Over the years, however, Drake and Lamar came to represent very different versions of hip-hop greatness: the former is a commercial juggernaut, racking up No. Today, their separation is more apparent than ever: Drake and Lamar have become all-out foes. AdvertisementIn the former, Drake mocks Lamar's height with a reference to his latest Grammy-winning album, "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers." "I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk, I hate the way that you dress."

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☆ 10 times Drake has feuded with other rappers, including Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and Kanye West
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar and Drake were previously collaborators. Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesAlthough Drake and Kendrick Lamar collaborated multiple times in 2011 and 2012 ("Buried Alive Interlude," "Poetic Justice," "F**kin' Problems"), Lamar distanced himself from the Toronto rapper in 2013. In a guest verse on Big Sean's single "Control," Lamar crowned himself the king of rap and name-dropped several others who can't compete, including Drake. Once "Like That" topped the chart, Cole responded with his own diss track about Lamar, "7 Minute Drill." In response, Lamar dropped "Euphoria," which labels Drake a "master manipulator and habitual liar, too."

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☆ Only 24 albums in history have sold 1 million copies in a single week — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album" by Whitney Houston and various artists"The Bodyguard" soundtrack was released on November 17, 1992. Arista Records"The Bodyguard" soundtrack — co-executive produced by Clive Davis and Whitney Houston, who starred in the film — became the first album verified by Nielsen to move more than 1 million units in the US in a single week. According to Billboard, the album sold 1,061,000 copies in the week ending January 3, 1993, six weeks after its release. It has since sold more than 12 million copies in the US and remains the best-selling soundtrack of all time.

Persons: Whitney Houston, Clive Davis, —, Nielsen Organizations: Arista Records, Billboard

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