Direct From Hollywood with Ryan Seacrest

Lorde just revealed she writes almost all her music during a very specific time of year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Perry just dropped some major news with two big plans on her horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Clarkson confirmed a new album will arrive next year, something she wasn’t emotionally ready to announce until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Spielberg just directed the 1st music video of his career , Marcus Mumford’s “Cannibal.”  So, how did the Mumford and Sons frontman convince him to do it?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viola Davis transformed her physique for The Woman King , but the training ended up changing her outlook on life and her sense of self even more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Fraser got emotional speaking about his new film, The Whale, because of its message, one that he thinks the world needs right now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Legend’s new album is self-titled after his last name, Legend , a stage name he’s admitted he struggled with for years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Seconds of Summer is back with a new single, “Older,” which they say is one of the most special recordings they’ve ever made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Taylor Swift directing a feature film?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most popular kids books and movie trilogies of the 1980s is on the verge of getting rebooted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you miss Paramore, we have good news to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Perri took 8 years between her two albums and has no regrets about the break.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official song of summer has been crowned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avril Lavigne just received her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame , and one of her biggest fans- Machine Gun Kelly- was there to give her an amazing tribute .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A One Directioner has announced his 2nd album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosario Dawson is back for Clerks III after director Kevin Smith nearly died from a heart attack before filming, and she opens up about why it made the project even better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about the biggest fear she faced before becoming a mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two leading men who’ve both never been nominated for an Oscar before are now frontrunners for a Best Actor win after impressive debuts at the Venice Film Festival .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adele just went on social media to brag about her ego but that’s a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though the Predator spinoff Prey has been a critical and commercial success, its star Amber Midthunder has faced some criticism from fan boys; however, she has the perfect response for the haters .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super producer Watt admits he was terrified to reimagine Elton’s John’s classic “Tiny Dancer ” into the new version “ Hold Me Closer ” with Britney Spears until Elton gave him a bit of perspective .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer PmBata has already accomplished a lot early on in his career; so, what’s he proudest of ?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Styles is crushing it as an actor and a musician ; so, which one is he more focused on?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 20 years since Justin Timberlake left *NSYNC, and Lance Bass thinks he knows who could replace him on a reunion tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demi Lovato is willing to sing about almost every aspect of her personal life ; so, does she ever worry she went too far ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.