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Could Jared Leto‘s role in House of Gucci lead to a Thirty Seconds to Mars collaboration with Lady Gaga?

Speaking with NME, Leto says it “would be fun” to work on a song with the “Bad Romance” superstar.

“I danced with her already so that was enough for me,” Leto says. “But that would be fun. She’s a terrific artist and I think she’s just a real talent. I have a lot of respect for her…her bravery.”

Leto also shares that the House of Gucci soundtrack, which features a number of hits from the ’70s and ’80s, has influenced the next, currently-in-the-works Mars album, the follow-up to 2018’s AMERICA.

“There are a lot of those sounds that definitely are on the new album,” Leto says. “My first instrument was a Roland Juno 106, which is a synthesizer from the ’80s. I really cherished that instrument, and those sounds are so nostalgic.”

He adds, “Those sounds are kinda embedded in our psyche, and they really speak directly to our heart sometimes. They take us back to the films that we grew up on. So I love to pull from that stuff.”

House of Gucci, which details the assassination of real-life fashion mogul Maurizio Gucci, is out today. Leto plays Paulo Gucci, cousin of Maurizio, who is portrayed by Adam Driver. Gaga stars as Maurizio’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of arranging his killing.

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Jessie J has announced that she suffered a miscarriage. The “Domino” singer, who had been keeping her pregnancy a secret from fans, shared the sad news on Instagram today.

“Yesterday morning I was laughing with a friend saying ‘seriously though how am I going to get through my gig in LA tomorrow night without telling the whole audience I am pregnant,'” Jessie wrote, and shared a photo of her flashing a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. “By yesterday afternoon I was dreading the thought of getting through the gig without breaking down…After going for my 3rd scan and being told there was no longer a heartbeat.”

The British singer vowed to go through with her acoustic performance in Los Angeles “because I know singing tonight will help me.”  She added, “My soul needs it. Even more today.”

As for revealing what happened, she explained, “I want to be honest and true and not hide what I’m feeling..I want to be as myself as I can be in this moment. Not just for the audience but for myself and my little baby that did [its] best.”

If you’re wondering who the father is, Jessie also explained that she’d decided to “have a baby on my own. Because it’s all I’ve ever wanted and life is short.”

While she’s currently “in shock,” Jessie assured fans, “I know I am strong, and I know I will be ok.” She noted that she now feels “connected” to the “millions of women” who’ve “felt this pain,” noting, “it’s the loneliest feeling in the world.”

Fans immediately reached out, leading Jessie to post on Wednesday afternoon, “Your overwhelming instant outpour of love is felt, received and appreciated beyond measure. And has got me out of bed this morning. Thank you.”

 

 

 

 

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Meghan Trainor is counting down the days until her original holiday single “My Kind of Present” gets an ultra-festive music video makeover.  The singer teased the upcoming treat, promising that fans will be able to indulge in some extra-spirited Christmas cheer when the video premieres on Friday.

“GET READY FOR THE [‘My Kind of Present’] MUSIC VIDEO,” Meghan rejoiced in an Instagram post on Wednesday, and also introduced the song’s official artwork, which depicts her and husband Daryl Sabara embracing in a flurry of snowflakes. She also revealed that a very special little baby will be making his big debut in the clip.

“Introducing the adorable Riley Trainor,” the Grammy winner proudly announced.  She and Daryl welcomed their firstborn nine months ago.  While he makes regular appearances on social media, this will mark the first time Riley will play a major role in his mom’s work.

Meghan also revealed that choreographer Charm La’Donna will be jumping behind the camera to direct the cozy music video.  Charm previously worked with Meghan on “All About That Bass” and “Let You Be Right.”

Charm also worked with artists Dua Lipa and Ava Max, directing the latter’s “My Head & My Heart” music video.  In addition, she choreographed The Weeknd‘s Super Bowl Halftime show.

“My Kind of Present” is featured on Meghan’s 2020 holiday album A Very Trainor Christmas, which features the voices of Meghan’s dad, Gary Trainor, and cousins Jayden, Jenna and Marcus.

 

 

 

 

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AJR has premiered a new video for “The Good Part,” a song off the band’s 2017 album, The Click.

As for why a four-year-old track is now getting a visual of its own, AJR wanted to celebrate its newfound viral status on Instagram.

“This song has had such a weird new life 4 years after we put it out,” AJR says. “It’s now the number 1 song on all of Instagram so we wanted to make a sweet little video for it.”

You can watch “The Good Part” clip, which features home video footage of the brother trio as kids, streaming now on YouTube.

AJR released their latest album, OK ORCHESTRA, this past March. It includes the singles “Bang!” and “Way Less Sad.”

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If you’ve browsed the rosé section of your local liquor store lately, chances are you passed by a bottle of Post Malone‘s wine, Maison No. 9.  If you need a visual, the wine comes in a sleek bottle with white lettering and a glass stopper.  Now, to help wine lovers get excited for the holidays, the “Circles” singer has dropped a brand new collection of merchandise that celebrates his pink drink.

The capsule collection includes shirts, hats, sweaters, scarves and more. One of the more unique additions is a pair of white tube socks that bears the brand’s logo and has a description of the wine printed on the side. 

Posty also has something for those wine drinkers who love spoiling their dogs: a $20 pink, plush, dog-toy version of the wine bottle.

The exclusive new merch is available to purchase now on the Maison No. 9 website.

Maison No. 9 has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on the popular wine app Vivino.

 

 

 

 

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Two Thanksgiving traditions, the Macy’s parade, and the Detroit Lions NFL game, will feature soulful entertainment.

Nelly and Kelly Rowland will begin their holiday celebration Thursday, performing during the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, airing live on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

The rapper and the singer won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for their 2002 duet, “Dilemma.” The song was also nominated for Record of the Year. “Dilemma” was the first single from Rowland’s 2002 debut solo album, Simply Deep, and remained at number one on the Billboard 100 for ten weeks.

Kelly is also starring in the holiday movie Merry Liddle Christmas Baby, which premieres Saturday on Lifetime.

The Lions, who have not won a game this season, are hosting the Chicago Bears in the 82nd annual Thanksgiving Day Classic, airing 12:30 p.m. ET on Fox. The team is calling upon a Motown native to inspire them to their first win: Big Sean will perform at halftime of the game at Ford Field. The “Bounce Back” rapper announced two weeks ago that he began construction on a movie multiplex in Midtown Detroit.

Before Sean hits the stage Thursday, three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo will sing the national anthem.

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Brett Young dropped his first holiday album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics, this year, but that’s not all he’s doing to get into the holiday spirit.

Next month, the singer will bring his collaborations album to the stage for a televised special on CMT, called CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends. It’s a mash-up of a Christmas special and an episode of CMT Crossroads, which pairs artists from different genres together onstage.

That’s perfect for Brett’s album, which features a number of out-of-genre collaborations with acts like Christian artist Chris Tomlin and pop singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat.

The special also gives Brett a chance to team up with some performers who aren’t on his album, including Boyz II Men, the legendary R&B trio who joined Brett for an installment of CMT Crossroads back in 2019.

This time around, Brett and Boyz II Men are performing “This Christmas” — a seasonal classic that actually doesn’t appear on the track listing of Brett Young & Friends Sing the Chrismas Classics. The full special will air on CMT on Dec. 8, but ahead of the show, fans can check out a clip of the two acts’ rendition of the beloved holiday standard.

Other stars joining Brett for his CMT Christmas special include Gavin DeGraw, Maddie & Tae, Darius Rucker and more.

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 Olivia Rodrigo is too young to celebrate her seven Grammy nominations with champagne, like her idol Taylor Swift, so she made do with something else: cake.

The simple white cake is decorated with colorful sprinkles and bears the message, “You did it b****! 7” written in icing.

Olivia, who is 18, has been nominated in the so-called Big Four categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist.  In addition, she is up for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Drivers License,” Best Pop Vocal Album for SOUR, and Best Music Video for her heartbreak anthem, “Good 4 U.”

The young singer took to Instagram to express her shock and explain why the nominations are a full-circle moment for her.

“When I was younger, my family lived a few blocks from the staples center, where the Grammys took place every year,” Olivia wrote, adding she always looked “in wide eyed wonder” at the plaques listing previous winners.  She also used to haunt the Grammy Museum because she was “fascinated by the history of the show and all of the incredible musicians that made it up.”

Olivia continued, “many dreams have come true for me this year but this one is probably the most meaningful.”  

“Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and supported the songs I write,” she concluded. “I’m beyond humbled. truly a day I will never forget. so grateful aghhh.”

Among those celebrating Olivia’s recognition was fellow nominee FINNEAS, as well as actresses Hayley Kiyoko and Vanessa Hudgens, and singer Camila Cabello.

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Britney Spears recently criticized people in her industry, such as Christina Aguilera, for not speaking out against her controversial conservatorship.  According to a new report, Justin Timberlake doesn’t think those words apply to him. 

Hollywood Life quotes as supposed source as claiming the “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” singer is very happy for Britney, whom he famously dated from 1999 to 2002, and “loves” that she’s no longer in a conservatorship.  The insider also claims that Justin is keeping the door open for his ex to reach out when she’s ready.

“Justin would love to talk to Britney if Britney wanted to talk to him,” the source spilled, adding that he “hasn’t reached out to her personally, yet.” 

“He is not at all discouraged not to. It is just important for Justin is that he comes across as genuine because this is his true intentions,” per the source.

That decision may be influenced by the Framing Britney Spears documentary, which looked into the role he played in Britney’s fall from grace by revisiting his less-than-gentlemanly behavior after their breakup. JT subsequently wrote a lengthy apology to Britney in February, saying on Instagram, “I know I failed.”

The source adds that Justin is “secure” that Britney “heard his apology” and adds, “if she needed him in any way, he would gladly help out in any way that he could… He has her back from a far right now but that could easily change if and when Britney needs anything more.”

Speaking of Britney, she whipped fans into a frenzy on Tuesday by claiming she “just shot a movie titled ‘THE IDOL,'” sparking rumors that she’s part of The Weeknd‘s upcoming HBO show of the same name.

TMZ shot down the reports, adding Britney might be referring to a personal project.

 

 

 

 

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