Taylor Swift Releases New Single 'Gorgeous'

"This is the first time I've been stuck in space," Perry joked to the crowd. "I know I'm kind of a space cadet but actually, this thing is stuck. What should I do? Should I tell some jokes, should I tell some stories, should I just sing another song?"

Following the shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival earlier this month, the event took on a different, more unified tone. Instead of giving awards to artists and recruiting musicians to deliver speeches, organizers strived to help celebrate and uplift the human spirit by filling the program with heartfelt messages from country artists.

"We've been tested beyond our worst nightmares the past few months. Heartbroken doesn't even begin to explain how some of us feel," said Aldean, who was onstage when the shooting in Las Vegas began. "But we have proven time and again in this country that we have the power to overcome anything that threatens our way of life or our freedom. We dedicate this night to you and to everyone who's experienced loss or tragedy in the past few months. We will get through this together."

"This was beautiful," Gomez wrote. "I'm so happy for you. You always continue to be bold and real. I wish more people were like you." With a separate comment, Gomez simply stated, "Love you."

The album will feature stripped-down versions of hits including "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back," "Mercy," and "Stitches," as well as a cover of Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" that segues into "Treat You Better."

Directed by Be El Be, the video kicks off backstage in L.A. at the BET Awards before Gucci Mane begins his jet-setting adventure. Throughout, Mane raps for huge crowds across Europe.

"'Meaning of Life' is the song that started this entire project," Clarkson said in a press statement. "The vibe, soul, and message of this song was very critical to show other writers and producers of the new direction we were taking."

"After the tremendous outpouring of support my hometown received last winter after the wildfires raged through the area, I want to do my part to help other areas affected by natural disasters," Parton said in a release. "I admire and respect this effort led by our Presidents so it is an honor for me to contribute to their work."

To ring in the season opener at Little Caesars Arena, hometown icon Eminem made a rare appearance. He marched onstage while his classic "Lose Yourself" played and offered a pep talk to the crowd:

"Welcoming back, for the first time in almost 40 years, to our city, to my city, to your city, make some noise for the Detroit Pistons," Em said. "Let's go."

"Not going on tour wit carti need 2 focus," is all Lil Uzi Vert posted on Twitter regarding the abrupt tour cancellation. The unexpected announcement arrives a mere 24 hours after the two rappers revealed a full tour itinerary for the the 16*29 tour, which was named after a rumored but unconfirmed joint mixtape the two rappers are currently working on.

The rapper graced the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage dressed in pink from head to toe, including hot pink sunglasses and a stunning pink feathered frock. Backed by a slew of dancers, Cardi B's slick rhymes and engaging performance showcased exactly why she's breaking records.

The clip finds Puth dancing in an empty office building to the funky track, with a few snazzy special effects along the way. Puth's new alubm Voicenotes, is set for release on Jan. 19.

The trio rap about bad decisions made in the heat of the hustle: "Lately, I've been goin' through a lot of things yeah/ Came up from the mud to the finer things yeah," Ty raps. "I can't trust no one, I can't trust nobody now/ Only thing they want, only thing they want is money now."

For inspiration, Niall drew upon vAmerican classic rockers Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. In a new Apple Music documentary, the latter's Don Henley makes an appearance to vouch for Horan's potential.

Contributing songwriting to the One Direction catalog was an early path to finding his voice, but now Horan has the spotlight to himself. The boy band was a launch pad for bigger, more personal ambitions.

"There was a lot of 1D stuff I wrote that was along the lines of Fleetwood [Mac], stuff like that, and I hear myself in them songs now sometimes," Horan said in May. "But this time it's just completely me, so I get to do what I want when I want, really."