Kim Carnes described JoJo Siwa’s new cover version of “Bette Davis Eyes” as too close to her 1981 hit in July 2025.

JoJo Siwa's recent controversial cover of the 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" has been criticised by none other than Kim Carnes, the original singer. In a now-deleted Instagram Reel, Carnes suggested that ...

The original artist behind the 1981 hit “Bette Davis Eyes” seemingly had something to say about JoJo Siwa’s cover in a ...

JoJo Siwa covering Kim Carnes' song comes on the heels of her canceling her Pride performance and declaring that she was ...

Kim Carnes appeared to subtly shade JoJo Siwa's 'Bette Davis Eyes' cover after the pop star teased it via social media ...

Hate of JoJo Siwa's latest cover of Bette Davis Eyes was only amplified as the original singer of the song interjected with her thoughts. She wants to protect its legacy ...

The song has been covered numerous times before; from actress Gwyneth Paltrow for the soundtrack of the 2000 film, “Duets,” ...

Kim Carnes is explaining how she really feels about JoJo Siwa's cover of her hit song, "Bette Davis Eyes" ... and only TMZ has her full statement.

And for those keeping score: “Bette Davis Eyes” wasn’t originally Carnes’ song. It was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, who first recorded it in 1974 as a soft folk ballad. Carnes’ synthy ...

Former Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa caused an internet uproar after posting her rendition of Kim Carnes’ 1981 hit song “Bette Davis Eyes.” In the rendition video, JoJo was seen with a new curly hair bob.

Kim Carnes has reacted to JoJo Siwa ‘s cover of ‘Bette Davis Eyes’. Siwa released her version of the hit on Friday (July 11), after covering it at multiple live shows this year. Now, Carnes – who ...