LORDE

The singer told a D.C. audience in August she had taken a swim in the Potomac River. At a Maryland music festival this weekend, she laughed it off.

Cat Power, Lorde, Blkvapor and Greet Death perform.

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The most memorable music made during a disorienting year, from Lorde, Arca, Jazmine Sullivan, and more

The most memorable music made during a disorienting year, from Lorde, Arca, Jazmine Sullivan, and more

The Black Eyed Peas’ will.

The reigning Miss Universe says the long-running beauty pageant being held in Israel next month shouldn’t be politicized.

New Zealand health care workers have administered a record number of vaccine jabs as the nation holds a festival aimed at getting more people inoculated against the coronavirus.

The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar

On Solar Power, the pop star surrenders to normalcy—and finds transcendence.

This week’s new entertainment releases includes an album from Lorde called “Solar Power” and Hugh Jackman starring in the sci-fi thriller “Reminiscence.”.

Lorde heads to the beach. Lana Del Rey sings of peace. Billie Eilish is happier than ever. But it doesn’t quite sound like a celebration.

For a moment it was hot vax summer; then the vibe sort of shifted.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from producer and multiinstrumentalist Jack Antonoff and Billie Eilish, whose upcoming “Happier Than Ever” is the second studio album from the 19-year-old superstar.

The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.

The Apple+ series is a reminder that making people hate their body is a thriving pillar of American commerce.

lordeEveryone wants to know where her next album is, but let’s appreciate all the songs already out there that she’s written, like her first smash hit, “Royals.”Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it essential to Miranda disciples. After the film's June debut was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests, it lands on Hulu on Friday. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC The Chicks: After changing their name and recording their first album in 14 years, Grammy-winning country trio The Chicks will release their new album, Gaslighter, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONThe documentary Showbiz Kids promises a candid look at the high risk, high reward careers of child actors, with perspective from those who have been there.

Now, the 23-year-old singer is back and has an update for her devoted fans, who have been anxiously waiting for new music. In an email sent to her subscribers, Lorde began by saying hello and letting people know that she needed time for herself. She explained that her new music is on the way, but said it will be a while and asked fans to have patience. If you know anything about my work, youll know what that means." Do you wear your hair long or short now?

Jaden Smith, Lorde among most influential teens Time magazaine released its list of most influental teens, which includes Jaden Smith, Rico Rodriguez and Lorde. Plus, Channing Tatum stars in the new animated film "The Book of Life," which opens Friday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entrainment stories.