Songwriter Jackie DeShannon sits down with NSAI's Bart Herbison to discuss her massive hit "Bette Davis Eyes" recorded by Kim Carnes in 1981.

Kim Carnes—the original singer of "Bette Davis Eyes"—shared her honest thoughts on JoJo Siwa's cover of the 1981 hit, saying that it "felt a bit too close" to her rendition.

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 has dropped a cover of the 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" — and its original singer Kim Carnes might not be a fan.

Kim Carnes appeared to take a jab at Jojo Siwa with a shady social media post about her "Bette Davis Eyes" cover that's since been deleted.

Kim Carnes—the original singer of "Bette Davis Eyes"—shared her honest thoughts on JoJo Siwa's cover of the 1981 hit, saying that it "felt a bit too close" to her rendition.

NEED TO KNOW JoJo Siwa has dropped a polarizing cover of Kim Carnes' 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" Leading up to its release on Friday, July 11, the original singer appeared to shade the Dance Moms ...