rapper says Academy made exception for Lady Gaga
singer thinks the two musicians are 'very different'
Pop return is more subtle, reflective than previous efforts
NFL announced the news on Thursday
Gay Seattle-based string player grabbing attention with Perry, Beiber videos
pop diva rocks out with track's co-producers
Against Me!, Idina, Etheridge and more have fall albums ready
project named after pop star's late aunt
'Perfect Illusion' singer has spoken with NFL
singer experiments with rock-influenced track