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Lady Gaga to Replace Beyonce as Coachella Headline Act

The “Born This Way” singer and “American Horror Story” actress will be the headline act both Saturday nights at the music festival in Indio, California, Billboard reported Tuesday. Beyonce had to cancel her previously scheduled appearance on doctor’s orders as she is pregnant with twins.

Music 31 mins ago 4:33 p.m.Beyonce out of Coachella; will perform in 2018

Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018. In a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday, Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and festival producer Goldenvoice said the singer had to pull out of the famed festival “following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months.”

Rihanna shines bright like a diamond

And Robyn Rihanna Fenty , aka Rihanna , certainly does, which is why she’s been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year . “Rihanna has charitably built a state-of-the-art center for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados,” said Dr. S. Allen Counter , director of the Harvard Foundation .

Judge orders R&B singer Chris Brown to stay away from ex

A judge has ordered R&B singer Chris Brown to stay away from his ex-girlfriend after she accused him of physically abusing and threatening her. The Grammy winner was ordered to stay 100 yards away from Karrueche Tran and not attempt to contact her after she wrote in court filings that Brown had repeatedly threatened her since December.

Adele sweeps Grammys with 5

The British pop sensation won five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Hello,” as well as Album of the Year for “25” at the 59th annual awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. It was a near repeat of her 2012 feat when she won six Grammys for her smash album “21,” making her the first artist ever to sweep the top three categories twice.

The Latest: Adele sweeps record, album of year Grammy honors

FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. less LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Mary J. Blige, Chance, Neil Diamond shine at pre-Grammy gala

“I look happy, somewhat, but I’m going through some horrible stuff right now,” said Blige, who was about to perform in tribute to Saturday night’s honoree, BET Networks President Debra Lee. Driven by her emotions, the R&B star went out to sing rousing renditions of “Thick of It” and “No More Drama” as the audience watched in awe.

Adele and Beyonce battle for Grammy gongs

Adele is up for five gongs, including album of the year for 25 and record and song of the year for her smash-hit single Hello The music superstars are nominated for three of the most coveted awards – album, record and song of the year – at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. Beyonce, who is set to make her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with twins, leads the way with nine nominations following the release of her celebrated visual album Lemonade.

Beyonce leads NAACP image awards with five early victories

On Saturday, the 35-year-old was in the early lead at Saturday’s 48th annual NAACP Image Awards with five honors from the annual proceedings. The Formation singer’s stellar start kicked off Friday at a gala in which 45 winners were announced, as organizers are holding back nine more winners for the live broadcast on TV One.

John Legend encouraging infertile couples to try IVF

The 38-year-old singer and his wife Chrissy Teigen conceived their nine-month-old daughter Luna through In-Vitro Fertilisation – where eggs are collected and fertilised in a lab – and the ‘All of Me’ hitmaker has urged other couples who are having “fertility issues” to try the procedure for themselves. He said: “There are some who look down on people that have fertility issues and need to use IVF.

Ciara: I’ve ’embraced’ my insecurities

The 31-year-old singer has admitted that at a younger age she never wanted to be “expressive” because she was “worried” what people might say, but says as she has gotten older she’s come to terms with the “unique things” that make her who she is. She told Glamour magazine: “Flaws are embraced rather than frowned upon.

Adele-vs.-Beyonce: The Grammy race is on

… Superdome on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images) FILE – In this Feb. 15, 2016, file photo, Adele performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. A video posted by …

Beyonce faces $20M copyright suit from YouTube star’s estate

The estate of a late New Orleans YouTube star has filed a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Beyonce over the use of his voice in her song “Formation.” The estate of Anthony Barre, who went by the name Messy Mya on YouTube, claims in the lawsuit filed in New Orleans federal court Monday that Barre’s voice is featured in the introduction to “Formation.”

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recreates Bey’s pregnancy photo shoot

Washington D.C. , Feb. 5 : While the world is still going gaga over Beyonce’s artistic photo with her big baby bump, many people went ahead to parody the pic and now hit tv show ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has joined the run. Ellen Pompeo, who will make her directorial debut by helming an episode of the show, teamed up with her co-star Camilla Luddington to spoof the singer’s maternity photo shoot, reports E! Online.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recreates Bey’s pregnancy photo shoot

Washington D.C. , Feb. 5 : While the world is still going gaga over Beyonce’s artistic photo with her big baby bump, many people went ahead to parody the pic and now hit tv show ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has joined the run. Ellen Pompeo, who will make her directorial debut by helming an episode of the show, teamed up with her co-star Camilla Luddington to spoof the singer’s maternity photo shoot, reports E! Online.

Beyonce ‘to perform at the Grammys’ after twins pregnancy announcement

Mathew Knowles said he was “shocked” to hear the pop star’s pregnancy news and only found out after she made the announcement to her 93 million Instagram followers. Beyonce gained huge publicity when she revealed she was pregnant with twins, and is now set to sing at the Grammys In an interview with US television show The Insider, Knowles said he had since spoken to the Singles Ladies singer and they had shared a “wonderful daughter-dad conversation”.

SAG Awards 2017 highlights

Julia Louis-Dreyfus during The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles. Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for ‘Veep’ onstage during The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles.

Chrisette Michele – “No Political Genius”

This past weekend, the R&B singer Chrisette Michele sang at Donald Trump’s inauguration , and after the announcement of her participation drew a predictable backlash, she addressed it in a strange statement . Now she’s taken the kicker from that statement and turned it into a song.

Chuck Turner returns once again

… hotel, where the event was held. ” I Need You was great, you know, it opened the way for me,” Turner told Entertainment Avenue , as he reflected on the period when the song was popular, some 30 years ago. “I had songs before that, but that was the …

Katie Couric’s evolution, Legend on Trump, Perry on Kennedy

A roundup of news Friday from the Television Critics Association winter meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs. President-elect Donald Trump has two more Hollywood critics: singer John Legend and the creator of a television series on history’s Underground Railroad where slaves were led to freedom.

The 10 Best Inaugural Performances of All Time

US President Barack Obama dances with his wife and First Lady Michelle Obama as Beyonce sings “At Last” during the first Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. The list of performers set for President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration – including country performer Toby Keith and rock band 3 Doors Down – has left some people nostalgic for past celebrations that featured the entertainment world’s brightest stars.

Inside the Obamas’ farewell bash

In his weekly address, U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the points he will touch on in his upcoming farewell address to the nation. John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, DJ Cassidy, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld partied at the White House to farewell the Obamas.

Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods’ Grand Theater

Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Jan. 14. She is seen here at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Gladys Knight performs at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Jan. 14. She is seen here at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Phoenix concerts of the week: Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood,…

Phoenix concerts of the week include Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., the Growlers, Blues Blast and the Staves. Phoenix concerts of the week: Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., Growlers Phoenix concerts of the week include Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., the Growlers, Blues Blast and the Staves.

Trey Songz Arrested at Detroit Show for Property Destruction

Police arrested R&B singer Trey Songz  Wednesday night after he refused to leave the stage at Joe Louis Arena, The Detroit News   reports . According to Officer Dan Donakowski, a spokesman for the Detroit Police Department, Songz was taken into custody for malicious destruction of property and resisting and obstructing arrest.

Rihanna, here at the Billboard Music Awards in May,

Our take: The 10 best songs of 2016 Which songs captivated the USA TODAY music team this year. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://usat.ly/2iaQKe2 Which songs captivated critics in 2016? USA TODAY’s Maeve McDermott and Patrick Ryan share their 10 best tracks of the year, from mega-hits to more obscure favorites.

Where culture went in 2016, Beyonce went

The most famous American pop musician who sold out stadiums and single-handedly made the Super Bowl halftime show essential viewing? Or a defiant polemicist who placed black women’s emotional lives in the middle of the most radical LP of the year? Or a Southern artist and country-music lover whose hope for a Hillary Clinton presidency was nonetheless rejected by just enough voters at the ballot box? In 2016, Beyonce was everywhere: music, film, sports, politics, life. But was her album “Lemonade” a glimpse at the inevitable future of a changing America or a sign of how much pain and struggle is still to come? One remarkable aspect of “Lemonade” is how its meaning has grown and deepened over the course of a very difficult year.

Today’s celebrity birthdays: Katie Holmes, Christina Aguilera

Actor Roger Smith is 84. Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks is 83. Guitarist Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is 73. Director Steven Spielberg is 70. Movie critic Leonard Maltin is 66. Guitarist Elliot Easton of The Cars is 63. Actor Ray Liotta is 61. Singer Angie Stone is 55. Actor Brad Pitt is 53. Wrestler-actor Stone Cold Steve Austin is 52. Actor Shawn Christian is 51. Actress Rachel Griffiths is 48. Country singer Cowboy Troy is 46. Rapper DMX is 46. DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit is 44. Singer Sia is 41. Country singer Randy Houser is 40. Actor Josh Dallas is 38. Actress Katie Holmes is 38. Singer Christina Aguilera is 36. Actress Ashley Benson is 27.