Music News for Monday

CELINE DION DEFENDS GENDER-NEUTRAL KIDS’ CLOTHING LINE: Celine Dion made a splash with the launch of Clinununu, her gender-neutral clothing line for kids – and not all in a good way. Some called the clothing “satanic” because it bucks stereotypes of what kinds of clothing boys and girls should wear. Celine says that type of criticism is to be expected when you try to do something out-of-the-box. “Any time you introduce change, you’re going to get a bit of pushback – this is normal,” she tells Refinery 29. “We’re also getting a lot of great feedback from people who understand that I’m not trying to tell parents how to raise their children.” “Every parent should do what they feel is right for them and for their children,” she adds. “We’re just offering other choices and letting them know that you don’t have to follow stereotypes.” Celine also denies that she’s trying to “shift gender norms” with the clothes. “It’s more about offering choice and giving children a chance to feel free to find their own individuality, their own true essence without being tied to stereotypes,” she explains.

SARA BAREILLES RETURNING TO ‘WAITRESS’ ON BROADWAY: Sara Bareilles is back on Broadway. The 39-year-old Waitress composer and lyricist confirmed that she will be returning to the show in the role of Jenna, and she will be joined by Tony Award winner and BFF Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement from January 7th to February 3rd.

JESSIE J DROPS ‘SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN’ LYRIC VIDEO: Jessie J has dropped a cute animated lyric video for “Santa Clause Is Comin’ To Town.” The iconic Christmas song is part of Jessie’s recent holiday album, This Christmas Day. “The lyric video for ‘SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN’ From my Christmas album ‘This Christmas Day’ OUT NOW,” Jessie wrote on her Instagram.

POST MALONE CONFIRMED FOR ‘NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE’ BROADCAST: Post Malone will be part of the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest broadcast, ABC announced. The rapper will perform remotely from a stop on his concert tour in Brooklyn. His album beerbongs & bentleys was nominated for the Best Album Grammy Award Friday. Seacrest will host the holiday special, starting December 31st in Manhattan’s Times Square. Jenny McCarthy will provide commentary throughout the show. Ciara will ring in the New Year from the West Coast as the host of the Hollywood party, joined by performances from Kelsea Ballerini, The Chainsmokers, Foster the People, Dua Lipa, Ella Mai and Charlie Puth, as well as collaborations from Macklemore with Skylar Grey, and The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini.