JoJo Siwa’s new cover of “Bette Davis Eyes” doesn’t appear to be resonating with singer Kim Carnes, who first made the song famous 44 years ago. Carnes seemingly dismissed Siwa’s rendition of “Bette ...

Kim Carnes has explained her feelings about JoJo Siwa’s new cover version of “Bette Davis Eyes,” which A took to No. 1 for five weeks in 1981. Carnes said she’d been concerned when she heard the two ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Update 7/15/25: After deleting her original comment, Kim Carnes is now back with a new take on JoJo’s ...

Strange things happened to pop music in the '80s. The order shifted, and people had to keep up. '60s-vintage rock stars had to contend with new sounds and images. They teased up their hair. They made ...

UPDATE — 7/15/25, 8:10 a.m. ET: Kim Carnes has officially weighed in on JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes” cover days after reportedly sharing (and deleting) her thoughts via social media. “When I first ...

The original "Bette Davis Eyes" singer shared her honest thoughts on the Dance Moms alum's cover of her 1981 hit—and it's safe to say she wasn't totally wowed by the rendition. "When I first saw my ...

Kim Carnes’ 1981 classic “Bette Davis Eyes” got a refresh this week courtesy of Jojo Siwa. The 22-year-old former child star has been singing the ballad live during her past tour, but on Monday, July ...

It looks like imitation isn't always the greatest form of flattery for Kim Carnes. After JoJo Siwa released a cover of her 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes," the Grammy winner seemingly expressed her ...

Kim Carnes, the original singer of “Bette Davis Eyes,” is finally sharing her thoughts on JoJo Siwa’s hoarse-throated trad-wife-inspired cover. And let’s just say the keeper of this unofficial queer ...

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