JoJo Siwa has put her own spin on Kim Carnes’ song “Bette Davis Eyes,” and the internet has a lot to say about it. On July 10, the singer announced that her cover of the ‘80s track would be released ...

Leading up to its release on Friday, July 11, the original singer appeared to shade the Dance Moms alum's version in a now-deleted Instagram post “There is a difference between singing a song.... And ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An interest in Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" (thanks to JoJo Siwa's cover) has sparked a reignited look inside the legacy of the star that inspired it, the legendary Bette Davis. The Hollywood ...

Bette Davis easily has the most famous eyes in history. While the All About Eve star graced the big screen for 50 years and was best known for her portrayals of strong and independent women, no doubt ...

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