The latest buzz in the music world has fans on the edge of their seats with some thrilling updates from industry heavyweights. Kelly Clarkson sang the praises of Taylor Swift‘s signature touring style, sparking chatter about how Swift’s lavish productions set her apart from other performers. Meanwhile, JoJo Siwa tackled her critics head-on with a fiery new rap track “Raspy,” playfully confronting online comments with sharp lyrics and catchy rhymes. Over at the MTV Video Music Awards, Mariah Carey was celebrated with the iconic Video Vanguard Award, underlining her enduring impact on pop culture.
Amidst celebrating, Lizzo opened up about her struggles to regain her footing in the music scene after drama, revealing how her recent mixtape, “My Face Hurts From Smiling,” played a pivotal role in her healing process. On a more upbeat note, Queen Latifah hinted at potential collaborations with rising star Doechii and dreams of teaming up with Missy Elliott once again, signaling her readiness to jump back into the studio and explore a variety of musical genres.
NO. 1: KELLY CLARKSON REVEALS HOW TAYLOR SWIFT’S TOURS DIFFER FROM OTHER ARTISTS
NO. 2: JOJO SIWA CLAPS BACK AT HATERS IN HER NEW SONG ‘RASPY’
NO. 3: MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2025 NOMINEES AND WINNERS: SEE THE COMPLETE LIST
NO. 4: LIZZO SAYS HER PLANS TO RETURN TO MUSIC ‘CRUMBLED’ AFTER LAWSUITS
NO. 5: QUEEN LATIFAH READY TO RECORD NEW MUSIC, WOULD ‘LOVE’ TO COLLAB WITH DOECHII
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