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American Idol and Grammy award-winning singer Mandisa has died age 47.The star was found deceased at her home in Nashville on 18 April, with the details surrounding her death yet to be determined, according to The People.The singer, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was a standout contestant on the fifth season of American Idol and went on to find huge access in the Christian music scenes. She is being remembered for her "huge heart" and incredible talent. A tribute from Christian radio station K-Love said: "Even more than her music, the Platinum-selling singer will forever be known for her huge heart and sincerity.

Christina Aguilera has officially signed to 5020 Records, leaving her longtime label RCA Records of 26 years, Variety can confirm. Fans have been speculating over the past few months that the powerhouse singer had parted ways with RCA, the label that she’s called home for the entirety of her career, after 5020’s logo appeared on her official website.

Enrique Iglesias likes to show love for fans in a pretty intimate way… But what does his lady think about all that??

Ariana Grande looked gorgeous on the Met Gala red carpet… and became a literal fairy later in the evening!

Three celebrities, including an American Idol duo, were unmasked during the May 1 episode of The Masked Singer!

Alex Ritman In the coming months, British actors’ union Equity and producer trade body Pact are expected to kick off negotiations to thrash out new contracts that will cover the vast majority of U.K. TV and indie film. There’s going to be several major sticking points on the table, many that are near-identical to those that dominated the lengthy and fraught talks between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP in the U.S.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Taylor Swift has broken yet another record with her new album “The Tortured Poets Department,” as she becomes the first artist to claim the top 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift breaks her previous record for most songs to claim the top spots on the chart, which she achieved with 10 tracks from 2022’s “Midnights” that dominated the tally.

Just Sam, the American Idol 2020 winner, returned for Season 22 to perform Whitney Houston’s “One Moment in Time.”

Junior Andre prompted tears among his social media followers as he shared an update on his and sister Princess' recent dash to Australia. The siblings' dad Peter previously told how his eldest children went from meeting their new baby sister to the other side of the world to visit his mother.

“American Idol” alum Mandisa has died. She was 47.Christian rock radio station K-Love announced her passing on Friday.

Princess Andre has posted a poignant photo after making the 12,000-mile journey to Australia to keep her grandma company during a difficult time. Along with elder brother, Junior, she rushed halfway across the globe to support their paternal gran, Thea, who suffers from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Before jetting off, Princess and Junior spent a hectic week in Somerset with dad Peter Andre and step-mum Emily before welcoming their new half-sibling into the world.

Stacey Solomon has hilariously responded to comedian Joe Beckett, after he recalled the 'biggest p***take' at her wedding to husband Joe Swash. On 24 July, 2022, Joe, 42, and Stacey, 34, married in a whimsical backyard wedding at their £1.3million home, which they affectionately named 'Pickle Cottage'. Rob, 38, was one of the guests at their nuptials, and he opened up about the ceremony during an episode of his Sky Max show, Rob Beckett's Smart TV.

Thania Garcia Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock), the largest non-profit music education program for schools in the United States, will hold its annual benefit on April 24 honoring Josh Groban, Andra Day and Rhiannon Giddens. Set to take place at the Novo in Los Angeles, the event will have music direction from Michael Bearden (Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston) and feature special guest performances to be announced, along with a silent online auction and remarks from key artistic and business supporters. The benefit will provide essential funding for Music Will’s ongoing mission to provide teacher training, a diverse curriculum, and free musical instruments to students—connecting them with the music that ignites their interest.

Princess Andre has shared a smiling snap as she thanked her fans for helping her to reach 700k followers on Instagram.The 16 year old, who is the daughter of former glamour model Katie Price, 45, and TV star Peter Andre, 51, is carving out her own career outside of her parents' fame, with various endorsement deals to her name. She was thrilled as she reached 700k followers on Instagram, as she took to her Stories to share a snap of herself smiling at what appeared to be a circus.

Peter Andre has shared a touching update about his family, revealing that his children Princess and Junior have flown to Australia to be with their grandmother during a 'difficult time'.

Peter Andre has asked his two eldest children Princess, 16, and Junior, 18, to "cuddle mum for me" as they flew over to Australia to visit their grandmother, Thea, 88, who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease.The singer, 51, recently became a father of five as his wife Emily welcomed a baby girl, their third child together. And sharing a sweet post, he praised Junior and Princess, who he shares with ex-wife Katie Price. Peter hailed the teenagers as 'amazing' as they travelled hours to see their new baby sister before even more travel just days later to head Down Under.

Oasis‘ classic hit single ‘Wonderwall’ is the most-streamed song from the 1970s to the 1990s.The 1995 single reached Number Two on the official singles chart at the time of its release and has since gone on to be one of the biggest selling ever, despite never topping the charts.Out of 300 of the most-streamed songs in the UK, from the ’70, ’80s and ’90s, ‘Wonderwall’ topped the lot, according to the Official Charts Company. It comes after it was previously revealed as the biggest selling Britpop track of the 1990s.Queen came in at Number Two with their 1975 classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ while Fleetwood Mac rounded out the top five with ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Dreams’ in the remaining places.Elsewhere, Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ also came in at Number Seven. You can view the full list here and the Top 10 most streamed songs below.The Official Top 300 most-streamed songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s:1. Oasis – ‘Wonderwall’2. Queen – ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’3. Fleetwood Mac – ‘Everywhere’4. Fleetwood Mac – ‘Dreams’5. Queen – ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’6. Toto – ‘Africa’7. Oasis – ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’8. Goo Goo Dolls – ‘Iris’9. Journey – ‘Don’t Stop Believin”10. Whitney Houston – ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Meanwhile, it was recently announced that the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ ‘Supersonic’ would be marked by a re-release of the track as a physical single.The track was initially released on April 11, 1994, and was the debut single from the Britpop icons – later appearing on their iconic debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’.Liam Gallagher confirmed the news last month.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple’s Invasion is rounding out its Season 3 cast with Ashton Sanders (Moonlight, Wu-Tang: An American Saga) and Eric Lange (Perry Mason, Escape at Dannemora) who will tackle major recurring roles.

When he was eight years old in 2002, Offset served as a backup dancer in the video for “Whatchulookinat” by Whitney Houston (he’s the one in the grey suit). You might have caught a glimpse of his moves, perhaps at the 2019 BET Awards with Cardi B or 2023’s Rolling Loud Miami, impressive not for their intensity or complexity but for their synchronization and showmanship.

Emily Longeretta Ariana Grande wasn’t just the musical guest during the March 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” While she took the stage to perform “We Can’t Be Friends” and “Imperfect For You” — and was introduced by her mom, Joan Grande, for the second number — she also took on two different sketches. After appearing as a patient in a group therapy session during the first half of the show, she was invited back to the stage later on in the night for a “Moulin Rouge” spoof, giving her the opportunity to sing covers of multiple hit songs.

Ariana Grande and Bowen Young could not keep it together during a sketch on Saturday Night Live tonight.

Thania Garcia Raphael Saadiq has signed with Tyler Childs at Forward Artist Management, the management company announced Monday. The Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated producer and singer-songwriter is a member of the American soul/R&B band, Tony! Toni! Toné!, with whom he recently went on tour for the first time in 25 years. Saadiq co-wrote and produced both of Beyoncé’s latest country singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the latter of which is currently the No.

according to Julien’s Auctions, which is hosting the sale. The other — a floral-printed silk crepe dress in shades of lavender and magenta also designed by Rose — is valued at between $4,000 to $6,000, the auction house said.Both pieces are the work of British costume designer Penny Rose, who worked on “Pirates of the Caribbean.”Collectors can also own a plaid and paisley print cotton/wool blend jacket, complete with matching velvet trousers, from Gianni Versace worn by eight-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston.The set, which the legendary singer wore circa 1992, comes with a photo of her wearing it and is expected to go for at least $3,000.

Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody over an alleged failure to pay the licensing fees for the late singer’s music.As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Sony Music Entertainment, which oversees Houston’s music catalogue, say that a legal agreement was made for the film’s use of over 20 songs, but claims that the payments have not been made, despite being due in July 2023.According to the BBC, Sony is requesting approximately $3.6million (£2.85million) in damages, with companies named in the case including Anthem Films, NYBO Productions and Black Label Media.Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker) played Houston in the film, and spoke at the time of its release of the potential perils of taking on the role.“I know that by playing Whitney I’m potentially putting myself in the firing line,” she said. “Though I’m more aware of [what I’m getting into] because I’m 31 and she was 19 when she entered the industry.”However, Ackie admitted that she was still daunted by the prospect of becoming a major star.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix says its ad-supported plan includes “the vast majority” of TV shows and movies available on the standard no-ads tiers — but more than a year after the streamer introduced the cheaper option, several popular titles remain unavailable to customers with the ad plan. Most recently, Netflix customers noticed that Eli Roth’s horror film “Thanksgiving” (pictured above), added Feb. 17 for subscribers on ad-free tiers, is unavailable on the ad plan.

Production is officially underway for Obsessed, a new, Broadway-bound Diane Warren bio-musical: Producers announced today that licensing deals are set for songs that will be featured in the score, including the Taylor Swift hit “Say Don’t Go.”

; you can't deny their beauty influence. Think: in When Harry Met Sally, or Whitney Houston in Waiting to Exhale.

Whitney Houston.Every time I hear someone on “American Idol” or “The Voice” attempt the impossible by singing one of her songs.Every time I hear “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in a bar or club and watch generations of women and men — both gay and straight — shimmy and sing at the top of their lungs.And every Grammys since I was there in Los Angeles that weekend when she shockingly passed — at age 48 — the day before music’s biggest night on Feb. 11, 2012.But perhaps I miss Houston the most every single time that someone steps up to the mic to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl.

, a custom Margiela dress made entirely of safety pins. Then, she won her first-ever Grammy, presented to her by fellow singing icon Mariah Carey.When it was time to perform her nominated song “Flowers,” she, unsurprisingly, brought the house down.