Melissa Ruggieri
@MRuggieri
National Music Writer for USA Today. Lives for Howard Stern, gambling, black cats and the Miami Dolphins. Also find me @MRuggieriUSAT.
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https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/music/ 12-03-2009 04:17:51
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Ahead of the thoughtful WHAM! documentary on Netflix and a 40th anniversary singles collection, Andrew Ridgeley chatted with me about his enduring friendship with #GeorgeMichael , 'Last Christmas' and much more. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #wham #georgemichael #Netflix
.Kelly Clarkson š·šāļø drops her bracing new album, 'Chemistry,' on Friday. We talked about her getting past the heartbreak of divorce, landing Steve Martin to cameo on 'I Hate Love' and the controversy around her talk show. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #KellyClarkson
The Foo Fighters opened the 450-capacity club TheAtlantisDC Tuesday night in D.C. with a blazing set that was full of emotion and included a tribute to #TaylorHawkins . usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #FooFighters
R.I.P. to the absolute legend who was #TinaTurner . Simply the best, indeed. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #RIPTinaTurner
Heads up, #Swifties - Taylor Swift unveils a 'Til Dawn Edition' of her 'Midnights' album on Friday and is joined by ice spice ā on a remix of 'Karma.' Details: usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
.Garth Brooks will be in #LasVegas quite a bit this summer (and also next year) with his new Garth Brooks/Plus ONE show The Colosseum. It's a loose, fun couple of hours of singalongs filled with Brooks' humble charm. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #GarthBrooks
A luminous KATY PERRY, stately @stevewinwood and energetic Lionel Richie were among those paying tribute to #KingCharlesIII at Sunday's #CoronationConcert . A recap of the performances: usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
The new Ed Sheeran HQ album, 'Subtract,' is a raw, honest sonic portrait of grief. Have the tissues handy when you listen. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #EdSheeran #EdSheeran Subtract
#TinaFey and #AmyPoehler kicked off their #restlessleg tour in D.C. on Friday with a celebration of their 30-year friendship, smart laughs and a return to 'Weekend Update.' usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
Last night in D.C., Pharrell Williams was honored by Nile Rodgers, while JP Saxe, TobeNwigwe, Maggie Rose and Tank of Tank and The Bangas also performed at the annual #GRAMMYsOnTheHill soiree. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
.kim petras tells us about her new club banger with Nicki Minaj, her 'iconic' moment with Madonna and the status of her new album. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
.Janet Jackson kicked off her anticipated Together Again tour Friday in Fort Lauderdale. Here are all of the songs she's playing in her career-spanning set, many of which fans haven't heard live in years, if ever. usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦
Here is every surprise song Taylor Swift has performed on her #ErasTour so far: usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #TaylorSwift #TaylorSwift ErasTour
.Miley Cyrus rides an emotional seesaw on her 'Endless Summer Vacation' album. Some highlights: usatoday.com/story/entertaiā¦ #MileyCyrus #EndlessSummerVacation