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One of Kelly Clarkson’s biggest hits is “Since U Been Gone,” which former RCA Records head Clive Davis said in his memoir the singer didn’t want to originally record.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kelly Clarkson appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” and clarified the tension behind the making of her hit single “Since U Been Gone,” which still carries a “bad vibe” for her to this day. Clarkson was asked by host Andy Cohen to respond to a revelation in Clive Davis’ memoir in which the mega-producer claimed he had to force Clarkson to record “Since U Been Gone.” “Let’s give some backstory,” Clarkson said. “I was lied to, and they told me there are these producers who want to work with you and there’s this song. It had dummy lyrics. They didn’t have lyrics in. They said they wanted me to work with it. I was told to write to the song.”

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Omar Apollo, Brandy Clark and Coco Jones performed and three people were honored Tuesday night at the first T.J. Martell Foundation since 2019, which raised more than $1.3 million for cancer research. The honorees included Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson, who received the Lifetime Music Industry Award; Def Jam Chief Creative Officer and executive VP Archie Davis, who received the Rising Music Superstar Award; Grammy Award-winning and Tony-nominated songwriter/producer Shane McAnally, who received the Spirit of Music Award. The event was hosted by Gala Co-Chairs and Board Chairman John Esposito, Tunji Balogun, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Robert Carlton, Steve Gawley, Laura Swanson and Julie Swidler.

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Naomi Ackie plays the role of iconic singer Whitney Houston in the new movie I Wanna Dance With Somebody and fans are probably wondering if that’s actually her singing in the film.

Roy Trakin Like their unlikely namesake, the Zombies have had several lives since being formed by keyboardist Rod Argent and vocalist Colin Blunstone in St. Albans in Hertfordshire U.K. in the early 1960s. The first British Invasion act after the Beatles to score a chart-topping U.S. hit with “She’s Not There,” the guys disbanded shortly before their 1968 soon-to-be-cult album, çOdessey and Oracle,” was released. That collection produced another stateside smash in “Time of the Season,” which Al Kooper belatedly convinced Columbia’s Clive Davis to put it out. Since Argent and Blunstone reunited as the Zombies in 2004, the group has released four albums, the latest, the Covid-delayed “Different Game,” on indie Cooking Vinyl, which serves as the follow-up to 2015’s aptly titled “Still Got That Hunger.”

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Sony Music has dissolved the long-running Arista Nashville imprint, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. The news was first reported in Country Aircheck‘s newsletter. Most of the artists will be absorbed into Sony Music Nashville, with Nate Smith is going to RCA Nashville and Old Dominion and Megan Moroney moving over to Columbia Nashville. Brooks & Dunn is the most famous artist on the label, having been one of its cornerstone acts since 1991, but the duo is not a going concern on the recording front. Apart from a retrospective/duets project three years ago, they have not issued an album of new material since 2007.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor In 2018, when industry vet David Massey was leaving his post at the helm of Island Records and returning to his longtime home at Sony Music, he originally was going to give his label a new name — possibly Work of Art, the name of the Sony-affiliated publishing and management company he also heads up. But when the possibility arose of relaunching Arista — the label founded by Clive Davis in 1974, now owned by Sony, which famously had a roster that ranged from Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston to Patti Smith — he changed his mind. “A friend had said to me, ‘Your Island is almost like the new Arista,’ which I took as a real compliment, because they had that incredibly eclectic, colorful, vibrant roster, and yet they were smaller and contained and could focus very intensely. We asked Clive and he was up for it, and it was simple as that.”

Demi Lovato posted a very loved-up Instagram tribute to her new boyfriend Jordan Lutes for Valentine's Day.The 30-year-old superstar – who recently put on a busty display in a black sports bra – shared a collection of photos and snippets that showed off her handsome musician, 25. Lovato's caption called Lutes her 'twin flame' and 'honeybun,' while her slideshow gave fans a glimpse into her latest romance.Demi and Lutes became romantically involved over the summer after working on their latest album Holy Fvck.They recently made their red carpet debut at Clive Davis' annual pre-GRAMMY gala, where they packed on the PDA in front of photographers. Loved-up Lovato: Demi Lovato, 30, posted a very loved-up Instagram tribute to her new 25-year-old boyfriend Jordan Lutes for Valentine's DayLovato's caption began: 'Life has become so enriched by you.

Cardi B appeared to bloom from her dress as she hit the 65th Grammy Awards' red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 30-year-old Grammy winner, who attended Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party on Saturday, wore a vibrant blue dress with big fabric popping off her chest that looked like the petals of a flower peeling back. Part of the fabric wave covered her face, slightly obscuring her right eye and one of her huge diamond earrings. The dress was slit near the WAP singer's right hip, and her train collected in a pool of blue at her feet. Her ample chest poked out above the fascinating fabric as she struck several power poses alongside her husband, 31.  Modern art or a dress? Cardi B appeared to bloom from her dress as she hit the 65th Grammy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on SundayThe former Migos rapper donned an all white suit with black lapels and several pearl necklaces wrapped around his throat. The couple's appearance out came on the same day Cardi shared more glamour shots in the outfit she wore to the pre-Grammy party. She wore a sleeveless brown dress to the event with sheer black material running up her sides. Cardi accessorized with a thick choker and gloves that perfectly matched her ensemble. Though they are enjoying a weekend full of Grammy focused events, neither of the stars is nominated for an award this year.

sporting a super chic, slicked back ponytail and electric blue hooded gown designed by Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta. The awe-inspiring number, which premiered five days ago in Paris at Fashion Week, partially concealed Cardi B's face and hair in a serious fashion-making statement. But don't worry, the rapper's makeup is clearly visible, and we suspect that is intentional, as Cardi's perfectly crafted cat-eye eyeliner matched the sculpturesque ensemble. Celebrity makeup artist completed the look with brownie-lined lips and a glowing bronzed glow, courtesy of tanning water mousse.

, the 13-time nominee donned the red carpet wearing a cherry red cape covered in rosettes alongside a striped orange bustier gown with long sheer sleeves. Lizzo sported matching floret nails to finish off No look is complete without a show-stopping nail look to bring everything together. Nail artist, Eri Ishizu, shared how to get the exact look Lizzo wore using OPI nail polish and art. Lizzo has five tonight: Record of the Year for “About Damn Time," Album of the Year for Special, Song of the Year for “About Damn Time," Best Pop Solo Performance for “About Damn Time," and Best Pop Vocal Album Special.

Remembering an icon. Kevin Costner paid tribute to late The Bodyguard costar Whitney Houston while honoring Clive Davis ahead of the 2023 Grammy Awards.

It’s about damn time! Lizzo arrived at the 2023 Grammy Awards in a red-hot — and red rose — gown.

Megan Fox wasn’t going to miss out on a party — not even if she was injured!

Jennifer Hudson delivered a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party Saturday night in Los Angeles.The 41-year-old vocalist sang a rendition of the late star's 1986 song Greatest Love of All at the star-studded event.The gathering was also attended by Kevin Costner, Whitney's The Bodyguard co-star, who shared thoughtful words about Houston.He paid homage to both Whitney and Clive as he said onstage to the music producer, 'Neither one of us, in the end, could protect your beloved Whitney.'Houston passed away of an overdose at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2012 at the age of 48.

Megan Fox took to Instagram to look back on her Saturday night out at Clive Davis' pre-GRAMMY gala in Los Angeles.The 36-year-old actress uploaded three stunning snapshots and wrote in the caption, 'off the plane with a broken wrist and a concussion straight to a Grammys party.'The beauty looked incredible as she wore a strapless red gown and posed against a  white backdrop.The mother-of-three had previously updated fans about her injury on Thursday, February 2.She appeared on social media with a photo of her arm in a hot pink cast as it rested on white sheets. Glam girl: Megan Fox took to Instagram to look back on her Saturday night out at Clive Davis' pre-GRAMMY gala in Los AngelesFox wrote along with the picture, 'Made a list of 16 reasons why I deserve this,' but didn't give details about what happened.For the eye-catching Instagram images Megan briefly removed her bright-hued cast as she showed the camera her best angles.The Jennifer's Body star appeared every bit a vixen as she tantalized with her seductive stare.Her glossy raven locks were arranged in a side part as one side tumbled over her chest in suave curls.Styled by Maeve Reilly, Megan donned the Alexis Mabille-designed satin corset dress with confidence.It had a deep neckline that accentuated the entertainer's ample chest, and cinched at her slim waistline.The number dipped and gathered at her hips, highlighting her curves as it fell into a modest train.The actress, who was formerly married to Brian Austin Green, rocked a long white, almond-shaped manicure for the event.

Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo and Lizzo led the cavalcade of music stars parading across the red carpet at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy blowout bash this Saturday night in Los Angeles.Thrown at the iconic Beverly Hilton, this year's gala is billed as a Salute To Industry Icons in honor of Atlantic Records' chairman and CEO Craig Kallman and COO Julie Greenwald.For her latest outing Olivia, 19, modeled a sleek chrome minidress reminiscent of the 1960s that glimmered under the lights as she strolled across the red carpet.Balancing expertly on a pair of platforms, she sharpened her features with naturalistic makeup as she hobnobbed with a jaw-dropping array of celebrities. Cardi meanwhile slid her sensational hourglass frame into a skintight dress with a quilt motif, made up of stitched-together pieces of leather in various shades of brown.

Megan Fox looked like a modern Jessica Rabbit as she hung on fiance Machine Gun Kelly's arm at Clive Davis' annual pre-GRAMMY gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.The bombshell actress, 36, slipped her gym-honed physique into a sexy red satin corset dress that cinched in her already slim waist.The skirt of Fox's dress flowed to the floor and trailed behind her as she made her way into the venue with MGK.Megan's raven hair was swept over one shoulder in glamorous waves and she sported what appeared to be a neon pink brace on her right arm. The rapper-turned-rocker, 32 - who proposed to the Transformers actress last January - cut a stylish figure in a fitted black suit layered over a bedazzled turtleneck top.