Selena Gomez’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival, Madonna Gets Sued By Fans & More | Billboard News

Selena Gomez is set to produce a ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ revival with her former co-star David Henrie and return to her role as Alex Russo in the pilot episode. Madonna gets sued by fans because she allegedly started her concerts two hours later than advertised. Green Day, The Bleachers, and K-pop girl group IVE are some of the artists featured in this week’s Friday Music Guide, Julia Michaels talks about writing songs for Disney’s latest film ‘Wish’ and her approach to writing for other artists and Billboard gives a preview of Spotify’s Grammys Best New Artist Party and talked to nominees The War and Treaty.

Tetris Kelly
Madonna fans sue the queen, Spotify is throwing a party and we have a special guest. We hang out with Julia Michaels, talk about the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ comeback and have all your brand new music. Welcome to Billboard News. I’m not lying when I tell you today’s show is packed. The Grammys are around the corner and we have brand new music. Everybody’s favorite band is back. We welcome the return of rock legends Green Day with ‘Savior.’

Tetris Kelly
More new music coming throughout the show but I got a party to talk about and a very special guest joining us. Nobody does it like Spotify. Grammy week is approaching and one of the biggest events of the year is their Best New Artist party that always brings the biggest performers and the brightest talent with this year’s lineup on February 1 including performers like Jelly Roll, Victoria Monét and more. And speaking of the party, I have some very talented friends I haven’t hung out with in a while here to talk with us. Hey, War and Treaty, what’s going on? I am so excited to hear you guys are performing at this event. But I mean, I’ve been watching you guys grow, grow, grow and now Best New Artist at the Grammys. How are you feeling?

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Stefanie Tanaka

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