Olivia Rodrigo has brought out a number of special guests to join her onstage during her wildly successful GUTS World Tour. At her tour stop in Lexington on Wednesday night (July 24), Rodrigo brought out local country hero Tyler Childers to sing with her in front of his fellow Kentucky music fans. The pair traded off vocals on Childers’ 2019 country hit, “All Your’n,” with the crowd even joining in on the ballad’s stirring chorus. In an Instagram reel capturing Rodrigo and Childers’ memorable collaboration, Rupp Arena’s official account captions a video of the duet, “💜Olivia Rodrigo is all your’n at Rupp.”

During past shows on her GUTS tour, Rodrigo has been joined by Noah Kahan, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Lily Allen, and Avril Lavigne, while the young music superstar also joined in on No Doubt’s Coachella set and sang with Billy Joel during his historic run at Madison Square Garden. Tyler Childers' own tour starts back up again on August 4 in Whitefish, Montana. (People)

In a new episode of the Scandalous Podcast, Slayer guitarist Gary Holt shares his thoughts about a variety of modern music superstars. The 60-year-old metal legend was quick to praise the biggest pop star of them all, Taylor Swift. “I love Taylor Swift. Why all the hate?” Holt said. “She's an extraordinarily hard worker. She's super f---ing nice to everybody, and people hate her. She's just the biggest pop star on Earth and more power to her. Taylor writes everything. And so, I give her credit. She's a songwriter.” But when the conversation shifted to Beyoncé, Holt changed his tone considerably. “Beyoncé will put out a song, and there’s 30 f***ing people on it,” Holt said. “How can 30 people write a song, all gathered together? Like you’re not a songwriter, Beyoncé. I think Beyoncé is the most overrated talent on Earth. I think she’s marginally talented." (People)

The shortlist for the U.K.’s coveted Mercury Prize has just been revealed. Leading the 2024 nominations are Charli XCX’s Brat, the Last Dinner Party’s Prelude To Ecstasy, Beth Gibbons’ Lives Outgrown, and Corinne Bailey Rae’s Black Rainbows. The Mercury Prize was first awarded in 1992, and it goes to the best album released by a musical act from the United Kingdom and Ireland. A panel of judges made up of music journalists and broadcasters selects the winner, with the panel chaired by Jeff Smith, head of music, Radio 2 & 6 Music. The rest of this year’s Mercury Prize shortlist is rounded out by Barry Can’t Swim’s When Will We Land?, BERWYN’s Who Am I, Cat Burns’ early twenties, CMAT’s Crazymad, for Me, corto.alto’s Bad with Names, English Teacher’s This Could Be Texas, Ghetts’ On Purpose, With Purpose, and Nia Archives’ Silence Is Loud. (Billboard)

A documentary on Megan Thee Stallion that has been in the works since 2022 is finally about to hit streaming services this fall. Roc Nation and Time Studios partnered together on the forthcoming film two years ago, and according to a new feature in the Hollywood Reporter about Time Studios, the company revealed that the Meg doc, “has been sold to a major streamer for a fall debut.” The documentary is set to be a multi-part film, and is directed by Nneka Onuorah.

Based on the 2022 press release for the project, “The documentary will provide viewers with an intimate perspective into Megan’s life and career. From delving into Megan’s upbringing in Texas to chronicling key milestones in her career, the project will shed light on the many facets of Houston native’s multilayered personality. With a mix of rare archival footage and fresh verité video, the documentary will highlight Megan’s rise from viral freestyling phenom to iconic cultural powerhouse.” (Uproxx)

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered with the Coca-Cola Company to share a new musical collaboration for the Olympics, “Hello World,” featuring Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak.  The track was written and produced by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, and is set to be the theme song of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The single was revealed in a Olympics-themed music video that is currently being shared on the IOC’s YouTube channel.

“It’s not every day that you’re given the opportunity to write a song in celebration of the Olympic Games, and I am grateful to be part of such an incredible collaboration,” said Tedder. “The Games are an important way for all of us to come together and celebrate each other globally, and we wrote this song with that in mind. I grew up watching every Olympics since childhood so this is a lifelong dream- I hope this song inspires and uplifts. I’m excited to share ‘Hello World’ with all of you.” (Variety)

Before the excitement starts at the upcoming Olympic competitions, rumors are swirling about pop superstars Céline Dion and Lady Gaga potentially dueting together during Friday’s Opening Ceremony in Paris. Reports have circulated that the duo are planning on singing Édith Piaf's French classic, "La Vie en Rose," during the festivities. French journalist Thierry Moreau wrote on X, “Evening news: 🚨 @celinedion and @ladygaga rehearsed “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf as a duet. Celine Dion will be dressed by Dior with a pink and black feather cape…😉”

Both Gaga and Dion have recently been seen around Paris, with Céline sharing her visit to the Louvre on Instagram, writing “Every time I return to Paris, I remember there’s so much beauty and joy still to experience in the world.  I love Paris, and I’m so happy to be back!” This would mark Dion’s first live performance since she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022. (Billboard)

In a new Rolling Stone cover story feature promoting Friday’s release of Ice Spice’s highly-anticipated debut album, Y2K!, the rapper revealed that Taylor Swift is her “closest celebrity friend.” The duo collaborated on the Grammy-nominated remix of Swift’s Midnights hit, “Karma,” and have remained close ever since. “Taylor f–ks with me,” Ice told Rolling Stone. “She’s so funny. I think our personalities mesh really well.” The rapper bristles at suggestions that Swift only paired up with her to do damage control after her then-boyfriend Matty Healy made racist jokes about Ice. “[It’s] so rude to me, [because] why would she not want to be my friend?” she said.

Swift praised her friend and collaborator, “Seeing Ice lean into the strategic, financial and business aspects of her career is really exciting for me. I knew based on the questions she asked and the observations she made that she didn’t just want to be a passenger in her own career. She wanted to be the driver of it.” (Rolling Stone)

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ 2009 ode to New York City, “Empire State Of Mind,” is now a certified diamond single. The Recording Industry Association of America made the announcement on Wednesday (July 24) that “Empire State of Mind” had just reached 10-times platinum status, thereby reaching diamond certification. The collaborative Big Apple anthem becomes Jay’s second diamond certification, following Watch the Throne‘s “N—as in Paris,” while becoming Keys’ first ever diamond certified song. “Empire State of Mind” was the third single from Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 when it was released in October 2009, and it eventually spent five total weeks as No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Empire State of Mind” is the 148th song to become diamond certified, while Jay-Z becomes only the 26th artist to score multiple diamond hits in their career. (Billboard)

Music legends the Pointer Sisters and the Commodores have combined for a total of 20 No. 1 hits, and have sold over 100 million albums between the two groups. Beginning in July, the two beloved soul/R&B groups will share the stage when they launch a brief An Evening With Icons tour. The Pointer Sisters and the Commodores will pair up for a limited run of nine live shows together starting in Wantagh, New York on Thursday, July 25, before winding down on November 30 in Primm, Nevada. The Spinners and El DeBarge will split opening duties on the dates. “I think it’s a good package because of the music,” says William King, the Commodores’ sole remaining founding member. “I always like the female-male combinations. We did it back in the day, and it gives a variety to the people. They want to reminisce and enjoy the past. Let’s go out and have a blast.” (Billboard)

Katy Perry is accustomed to releasing chart-topping hits during her best-selling, 23-year career, amassing 9 No. 1 hits and 14 Top 10 singles over that span. But Perry’s massively hyped new single, “Woman’s World,” failed to achieve those same lofty heights of her previous successful singles, debuting with an unimpressive thud at No. 63 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, while coming in at No. 65 on the Global 200, and at No. 47 in the U.K. chart. Perry’s new song was also met with relative indifference on streaming services, coming in at No. 110 on Spotify’s U.S.-based chart and No. 58 on the Spotify global chart.

Perry’s fans were upset about Dr. Luke’s involvement on “Woman’s World,” following Kesha’s accusations of sexual misconduct against the producer. The Rosie the Riveter-themed music video for the song was also met with backlash by fans, who felt the clip was exploitative and tailored to the male gaze. (Variety)

Eminem has been presented with a Brit Billion Award by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The distinction recognizes the rapper reaching seven billion U.K. streams, according to calculations by the Official Charts Company. The Brit Billion award was launched back in 2023, and to date 39 artists have been recognized for surpassing one billion U.K. career streams, including Green Day, the Rolling Stones and Billie Eilish. Eminem currently holds the U.K. record for most consecutive No. 1s on the Official Albums Chart, with 10 studio albums topping the list in succession, and his recent single, “Houdini,” just became the Detroit rapper’s 11th U.K. No. 1 song. Over 60 of Eminem’s songs have been BRIT Certified, with 15 of those certified as multi-platinum hits, and his top three streamed hits have amassed over 770 million U.K. streams on their own. (Variety)

Cher is finally planning on spilling all the tea in her upcoming two-part memoir. The first installment, titled simply, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, will be published on November 19 via Dey Street Books. Cher also revealed her striking book cover with an Instagram post. According to a press release, the memoir is broken up into two parts because, "It is a life too immense for only one book." The memoir is written with Cher’s “trademark honesty and humor,” and  "follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono — and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart."

The memoir presents the music icon as "the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar,” while revealing "how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century." (People)

A rare collection of Michael Jackson‘s signed drawings are set to be auctioned off on August 3. The set of 78 sketches were made using wax pencils, pastels, and watercolors, with all of them being signed by the music superstar. Subjects of the drawings include Jackson himself wearing a Jedi-like robe, as well as sketches of various U.S. presidents, Michelangelo’s David, Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Peter Pan, Walt Disney, and Queen Elizabeth II.

The auction house Kings Auctions is handling the sale, and shared this description of the collection: “Get ready to own some of the most coveted pieces of art by one of the biggest music icons in the world. These one of a kind pieces of art aren’t just an investment, they are your chance to own a piece of music history. He was influenced by many art genres, from classical and architectural to pop art and even formal portraiture. He also had a great fondness for London and British customs.” (Billboard)

Chris Brown and Live Nation have been hit with a $50 million lawsuit by four concertgoers who allege that the singer “brutally and severely beat” them following his performance last Friday (July 19). According to a lawsuit that was filed on Monday in Harris County, Texas, Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush and Da Marcus Powell allege that Brown and his associates threw chairs at them before kicking and stomping them. The incident apparently occurred after the four music fans were invited backstage at Brown’s show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, part of his current “11:11” tour. According to the lawsuit, the men claim that Brown both “participated in and directed” the violent assault. “All Plaintiffs are receiving medical treatment and will need further treatment in the future,” alleges the lawsuit. They are all seeking a temporary restraining order from Brown, as well as $50 million. (Page Six)

Kehlani has just revealed her upcoming tour dates for the Crash North American Tour that will take place this fall. The 31-date run begins on September 4 at the Armory in Minneapolis, also hitting major markets in Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, before the R&B superstar from the Bay Area brings her tour to a close with a hometown show on November 2 at San Francisco’s Chase Center. FLO and Anycia have both been announced as the opening acts for the entire tour. Kehlani revealed her tour announcement with a post on Instagram, which the singer captioned, “CRASH WORLD TOUR NORTH AMERICA Ft @flolikethis & @anyciaaaaaa ONSALE FRIDAY! C U SOON!😛” Kehlani dropped her new album, Crash, back on June 21 via Atlantic Records, with the neo-soul collection reaching No. 25 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. (Billboard)

Snoop Dogg has been confirmed as an Olympic flame torchbearer ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris this Friday (July 26). The rapper will be carrying the torch during the penultimate leg of its journey, where it will traverse through the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis while going past the Stade de France, the new Olympic Aquatics Center, and the Olympic Village. The torch will eventually be placed in Paris’ iconic Tuileries Gardens, where it will remain throughout the duration of the Olympic Games.

In other exciting Olympic news, Celine Dion is rumored to be making her live comeback by performing at the Opening Ceremony. Dion arrived in Paris on Monday at the Royal Monceau hotel near the Champs-Élysées, which is also where Lady Gaga is staying, another rumored potential Opening Ceremony performer. This would mark the Canadian pop legend’s first live performance since being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome back in December of 2022. (Consequence of Sound)

Shaboozey's “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is once again the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following a temporary slide down to No. 2 last week, Shaboozey’s crossover hit retakes the top spot on the charts for the second time, after initially reaching No. 1 two weeks ago for the first time in the singer's career. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is also sitting atop the Hot Country Songs chart for a sixth week.

Elsewhere in the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen, moves up a spot to No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” drops to No. 3 one week after retaking the top slot on the chart, Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” stays put at No. 4, and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” remains at No. 5. With Carpenter’s previous chart-topper, “Please Please Please,” sitting at No. 6, Sabrina now spends a sixth week with multiple songs in the Top 10, the most for any artist this year. (Billboard)

During a recent interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show, Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy revealed the lengths they went to in order to secure the use of Madonna’s No. 1 single from 1989, “Like A Prayer,” for their new film. “It did involve a personal visit to Madonna, where we showed Madonna the sequence where ‘Like a Prayer’ would be used,” Levy said. “Madonna doesn’t just license the song, particularly that song,” Reynolds added. “It was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it… We went over and met with her and and sort of showed her how it was being used, and where, and why.”

Madonna not only allowed them to use the song in Deadpool & Wolverine, but she also shared a note on how the song should be used. “She gave a great note,” Reynolds said without sharing specifics. “She watched it, and I’m not kidding, [she said], ‘You need to do this.’ And damn it, if she wasn’t like spot on.” “It made the sequence better,” Levy added. (Variety)

Ahead of the official start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday, July 26, Lady Gaga was just spotted in the City of Light, fueling rumors that the pop superstar is set to perform at the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Gaga was seen in Paris on Monday (July 22), photographed next to her car while waving and blowing kisses to her fans that gathered around her. Gaga was trying to keep a low profile, dressed casually in a baseball cap pulled down low on her head and big sunglasses along with an oversized leather jacket, but her legions of Little Monsters were able to spot her anyway. The Olympics recently shared a teaser video which features a mysterious leather clad figure that could be the 13-time Grammy winner, tightening their belt before wrapping themselves in a cape of the Olympic flag, with the post captioned, “You haven’t seen anything yet. See you on 26 July.” (Billboard) 

Travis Scott revealed details of a standalone show at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on October 9. This news comes alongside the rapper’s announcement of international dates on his Circus Maximus World Tour. Scott is bringing his Circus Maximus production to Latin America, Australia and New Zealand this fall, beginning on September 7 in Santiago, Chile at the Estadio Bicentenario La Florida and wrapping up on October 31 in Auckland, New Zealand at Eden Park.

In an Instagram post announcing his new tour dates, Scott captioned the post in all-caps, “SOUTH AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA WHAT ARE WE DOING. IVE BEEEN WANTING TO BRING A ACTUAL TOUR THERE FOREVER. NOW LETS GET IT.” Scott’s one-off show in New Jersey will come after his South American dates wrap up, and before the rapper embarks on his Australian and New Zealand shows. Scott is currently in the midst of the Europe/UK leg of his Circus Maximus tour in support of his 2023 Billboard No. 1 album, Utopia. (Variety)

In a new episode of the Sidetracked with Annie and Nick podcast, Sam Smith shared the awful details of a ski accident that tore their ACL earlier this year. Smith used that rehabilitation time to disconnect from social media and take a break from music following their successful world tour in support of their recent record, Gloria. “I completely ripped my ACL. I was skiing. I was an idiot and went on a black slope on the second day,” recalls the 32-year-old singer. “I got taken down in a blood bag. It was the worst. It completely ripped, and I decided to go down the non-surgical route. But I couldn’t walk for a month on this leg, and it was awful. It was the first time I’d ever not been able to move and I was holding onto a bit of weight. I was very anxious. I used it as an excuse to get my s—t together.” (Us Magazine)

According to a new report by Forbes, Bruce Springsteen is now a newly minted millionaire. The New Jersey music legend has an apparent net worth of $1.1 billion, based on a “conservative” estimate made by Forbes. Springsteen joins fellow billionaire musicians Jay-Z ($2.5 billion), Rihanna ($1.4 billion), and Taylor Swift ($1.3 billion). Springsteen’s wealth was dramatically increased when he sold the rights to his back catalog to his longtime label, Columbia Records, for $500 million back in 2021, which is the largest deal ever for an individual body of work.

“I am one artist who can truly say that when I signed with Columbia Records in 1972, I came to the right place,” Springsteen said at the time. “During the last 50 years, the men and women of Sony Music have treated me with the greatest respect as an artist and as a person. I’m thrilled that my legacy will continue to be cared for by the Company and people I know and trust.” (Billboard)

Following Saturday's announcement of The Weeknd's innovative upcoming concert in Brazil this September, which promises to feature a “never-before-seen production,” the chart-topping, Grammy-winning singer teased new music with an elaborate Instagram reel. The Weeknd’s captioned the post, “There Are Three Chapters in this Tale. See you in SÃO PAULO…” which alludes to this new work being the third album of his promised trilogy which began with 2020’s After Hours and continued with 2022’s Dawn FM.

The dreamlike clip features iconic images from throughout the Weeknd’s past four years, ending with visuals from presumably his next creative phase, all soundtracked by his own original music that sounds like a hazy mix of his recent sonic collages. The Weeknd hinted at this new release back in 2023, revealing, “I’m finishing the third part of this saga, of this trilogy. The name of it will come out soon.” Perhaps more details will be revealed at the Weeknd’s big upcoming show on September 7 at Sao Paulo’s Estádio MorumBIS. (Variety)

Jessie J has just shared the details of her recent diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In an Instagram post featuring two old clips of Jessie singing on stage, the 36-year-old English pop superstar revealed that she was recently diagnosed with ADHD and OCD, and opened up about how she is living with these conditions.

“I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD about 3 months ago. having a baby has let’s say… exposed it a lot more which was comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy and scary,” Jessie wrote. “I low key feel like it’s a superpower as long as you look at it from the right perspective and have the right support and people around you that can navigate it with you. Here’s to getting to know yourself even more through life. And loving yourself all the way. Nothing in life defines us, but it helps us grow and become a more wholesome version of ourselves. (Us Magazine)

On Saturday, Lady Gaga paid tribute to her friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett, on the one year anniversary of the legendary crooner’s death. Gaga’s Instagram post featured an affectionate black-and-white photo of the two musicians, with the caption paying tribute to Bennett: “It’s been one year since Tony passed away. This picture says it all. I’m so grateful for my continued friendship with his wife Susan—the legacy of jazz music he left—and for the community of jazz musicians I still work with who all knew and loved Tony. We’re gonna keep on swingin’. Miss you 🖤life is a beautiful thing 💋”

Gaga also revealed some exciting news about the progress she is making on her highly-anticipated new album. She shared some behind-the-scenes photos of her in the recording studio on Instagram, with this tempting caption, “Just me in the studio—happy as ever making music,” she wrote. “Feel so grateful, heart is peaceful. It’s like meditation. I can’t wait for you to hear what I’m working on.” (Billboard)

Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were indicted by a grand jury in Miami on Friday, following accusations that they committed more than $1 million worth of fraud. The 34-year-old KIngston and his 61-year-old mother are accused of false claims that they sent bank transfers to pay for luxury jewelry and vehicles. The office says that the fraud charges are part of an alleged "scheme to defraud victim sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods purchased by the defendants through the use of fraudulent documents."

According to the indictment, they are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in jewelry, over $300,000 from various banks, $160,000 from a Cadillac Escalade dealer, and $86,000 from a customized bed maker. Kingston and Turner were each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and five counts of wire fraud. If convicted, they each face up to 20 years in prison on each count. (Entertainment Tonight)

Eminem’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart this week. This marks the 11th No. 1 album of Eminem’s celebrated career, as the rapper now ties Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and Kanye West for the fifth-most No. 1 albums ever on the Billboard 200, behind only the Beatles (19 No. 1s), Jay-Z and Taylor Swift (each with 14) and Drake (13).

Three other albums had strong debuts on the Billboard 200 this week, as ENHYPEN’s Romance: Untold comes in at No. 2, Clairo’s Charm reaches No. 8, and Megan Moroney’s Am I Okay? sits at No. 9. Following 12 consecutive weeks at No. 1, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department falls to No. 4 on its 13th week on the chart. Rounding out the Billboard 200 Top 5 are Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene dropping a spot to No. 3, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time moves down two slots to No. 5. (Billboard)

Global pop star Justin Timberlake's mugshot has now been turned into a piece of art.

Artist Godfrey Lohman used the recent mugshot as inspiration for his piece titled "Tuesday Night Out Featuring Justin Timberlake," which is on display at the Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York.

Timberlake was arrested on a drunken driving charge last month in a village in New York's Hamptons. Timberlake was arraigned the following morning and released on his own recognizance.

The singer and actor was driving a 2025 BMW in Sag Harbor around 12:30 a.m. when an officer stopped him and determined he was intoxicated, according to a court document.

According to the gallery, "Tuesday Night Out Featuring Justin Timberlake" has garnered significant interest, with visitors lining up to view and photograph the piece, which is available in several colors including pink, green, and blue.

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Adria English, a former adult film star, has filed a lawsuit against embattled music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging that he sexually assaulted and sex trafficked her for years during "white parties" at his residences.

English filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming that Combs hired her to work at several "white parties" at his Hamptons, New York and Miami residences where he forced her to take part in "prostitution and sex work."

The lawsuit marks the ninth against Combs since last November and the eighth directly accusing him of sexual assault. One of the eight lawsuits, filed by former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, has been settled.

"No matter how many lawsuits are filed it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone," Jonathan Davis, an attorney for Combs said in a statement when asked about English's lawsuit.

"We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court," the attorney added.

English first met Diddy in 2004 while she was with her then-boyfriend, model Anthony Gallo, who had an audition for fashion company Sean John. The lawsuit alleges Gallo was guaranteed the job by a Sean John employee if he convinced English to work at Diddy's upcoming Hamptons party.

English is seeking unspecified damages after suffering severe emotional distress, per the lawsuit. The lawsuit names other associates and companies connected to Combs.

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Multi-platinum-selling global superstar Khalid has announced his third album, Sincere will arrive on August 2nd via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records.

The upcoming album, which explores the all-too-relatable feelings of growing up, will bring to the fore Khalid's soulful vocals and unfiltered lyricism.

"Sincere is a combination of my life experiences, it takes inspiration from conversations that I have had with my fans, supporters, and the people that love me," Khalid says. "When I listen back to this project, I hear a sound that's so unique and represents me at my best. This album is me at 26, continuing to evolve with the knowledge that I have garnered throughout the years."

The 16-track Sincere will contain previously released singles "Adore U" and "Please Don't Fall In Love With Me."

Sincere is a follow-up to Khalid's second album, Free Spirit, released in 2019. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 , marking Khalid's first chart-topper.

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A$AP Rocky has announced that his long-awaited album, Don't Be Dumb, will drop on August 30.

Don't Be Dumb is a follow-up to 2018's Testing. The rapper made the announcement during his recent runway debut for his AWGE line at Paris Fashion Week.

Besides the announcement, A$AP Rocky also previewed several tracks from the upcoming project during the fashion show.

While a tracklist for the record has yet to be revealed, NFR Podcast has reported that the album will include features from the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Metro Boomin, Madlib, Pharrell Williams, Swedish House Mafia, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, Mike Dean and more.

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Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has topped the Billboard 200 for a ninth straight week.

The surprise double album earned 126,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the June 13-20 tracking week, according to Luminate.

Among Swift's albums, only 1989 and Fearless are ahead of TTPD in spending more weeks atop the list - both 11 weeks each.

With this, Swift extended her record as the solo artist with her albums spending most weeks - 78th career week - at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Swift dropped her highly anticipated album via Republic Records on April 19, and within a few days, it became the top-selling album of 2024.

While the 31-track double album's first volume features collaborations with Post Malone and the English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, the second volume contains 15 additional songs, four of which are previously announced physical bonus tracks.

TTPD is followed by Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft at No. 2, Don Toliver's Hardstone Psycho at No. 3, Morgan Wallen's One Thing at a Time at No. 4, and $uicideboy$' New World Depression at No. 5 on the latest chart.

Four albums have made their debut in the top 10 of the chart dated June 29.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.

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Charli XCX recently dropped a new remix of "Girl, So Confusing," featuring Lorde.

On the track, which is widely speculated to be about Lorde, Charli conveys her complicated feelings about a fellow female singer, singing, "People say we're alike / They say we've got the same hair/ We talk about making music/ But I don't know if it's honest."

Lorde sings, "Well honestly I was speechless when I woke up to your voice note / You told me how you've been feeling / Let's work it out on the remix."

"Girl, So Confusing" is a song from Charli XCX's sixth studio album Brat (2024). It was released on June 7, 2024 as part of the album through Atlantic Records. The song was written by Charli XCX and its sole producer A. G. Cook. The song deals with Charli XCX's strained relationship with another female musician, which many believed to be Lorde.

After the remix dropped, Charli XCX posted a screenshot of Lorde's text message in which she sent Charli the entirety of her verse, to which Charli replied "Fucking hell."

Upon the release of Brat, Lorde extensively praised the album on her Instagram story, revealing it was the "only album [she's] ever presaved." Lorde also attended Charli XCX's show at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater.

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Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's new song "I Had Some Help" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart dated June 29.

Rising to the top spot in just its seventh week, "I Had Some Help" makes the quickest climb to No. 1 on the chart since 2007.

"I Had Some Help," released through Republic and Mercury Records on May 10, earned 31.5 million audience impressions in the tracking week ending on June 20, according to Luminate.

The song marks Post Malone's first No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, while for Wallen, it is his 13th leader on the chart.

The lead single from Post Malone's upcoming album, "I Had Some Help" is already a super hit on the Billboard Hot 100, dominating the chart for a fifth consecutive week.

Post Malone's sixth album, F-1 Trillion is set to be released on August 16.

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Post Malone and Blake Shelton have teamed up on "Pour Me A Drink," a song from Posty's upcoming sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion.

Malone released the track on Friday (June 21) via Mercury Records/Republic. The song sees Malone and Shelton discuss enjoying a drink, regardless of the situation.

"Guess I really went and messed it up again Now, my baby's goner than the Tulsa wind/ Judgin' by the stone-sober state I'm in/ Need to crack one wide open." In the chorus, Malone sings, "Somebody pour me a drink, somebody bum me a smoke/ I'm 'bout to get on a buzz, I'm 'bout to get on a roll," Shelton sings.

"When it's up on a Friday and I'm paid, slide one over my way," Shelton and Malone sing in the chorus.

Earlier in the week, Posty and Shelton premiered the song for CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium.

F-1 Trillion is scheduled to arrive on August 16.

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BLACKPINK's Lisa recently took to social media to announce she will release a new solo single, "Rockstar," on June 27th.

Lisa shared a graphic featuring the title of the track on her Instagram Story and confirmed the release date as well.

The Thai rapper, singer, and dancer had teased the track several times at the beginning of this month, sharing a snippet on TikTok.

Lisa reportedly set a Guinness World Record by gaining a million followers in just two hours and 18 minutes after the teaser about her new release.

She then posted another snippet on TikTok, teasing the song's title. She was heard saying "Baby, I'm a rock star" in the clip.

"Rockstar" will mark Lisa's first release since signing with RCA Records in anticipation of her upcoming solo era, inking a deal in partnership with her own LLOUD company.

"Having made numerous achievements with her album to become a global pop artist, Lisa's 'Rockstar' is expected to garner listeners' attention, especially with the backing of RCA Records," LLOUD said in a press release.

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Yungblud recently shared a powerful new single, "Breakdown," in support of mental health charities.

The musician has committed to donate £1 (up to £25,000) to the charities Mind and Sound Mind Live for every use of the song's CapCut template.

"I wrote this song because it's been the hardest year for me mentally," Yungblud said. "I feel myself changing and throughout my life I've never felt good enough, it's been the main thing that on the one hand has driven me forward but on the other, has eaten me up. For as long as I can remember I have felt constantly afraid of how quickly my head can turn dark."

"It's always been so hard to fight the darkness that I inevitably have. A lot of people will say it's a phase and it will go away. But it doesn't and the reality of the situation is I have to find strategies to deal with it," he added.

Meanwhile, Yungblud is set to headline his own Bludfest at Milton Keynes Bowl on August 11. The genre-spanning bill features Lil Yachty, Soft Play, Nessa Barrett, The Damned, Lola Young, Jazmin Bean, Noahfinnce, Jesse Jo Stark, Landon Barker, Hannah Grae, and Aziya, with many more acts still to be announced.

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Tyler, The Creator has canceled his upcoming headlining performances at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals in August.

"I hate saying this but i have to cancel lollapalooza and outside lands. i made a commitment that i can no longer keep, and that bums me out knowing how excited folks were," he wrote on social media Thursday.

"That is not sexy at all. please please forgive me or call me names when you see me in person. love," Tyler said in response to angry comments from fans over the cancellation.

However, he did not cite any reason behind withdrawing from the two scheduled events.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper was set to perform at the Lollapalooza during August 1-4 in Chicago and at Outside Lands during August 9-11 in San Francisco.

Tyler, the Creator will be replaced by Megan Thee Stallion at Lollapalooza, and by Sabrina Carpenter at Outside Lands, reports say.

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Coldplay are back with a new single "feelslikeimfallinginlove."

"feelslikeimfallinginlove" is the band's first new music since 2021's Music of the Spheres and is also the lead single off their upcoming new album, Moon Music.

Chris Martin sings, "Oh, it feels like I'm fallin' in love/ Maybe for the first time Baby, it's my mind you blow/ It feels like I'm fallin' in love/ You're throwin' me a lifeline/ This is for a lifetime, I know."

Coldplay originally debuted "feelslikeimfallinginlove" during their tour stop in Budapest earlier this week. The track was produced by super producer Max Martin.

Moon Music is due on October 4th via Atlantic Records. The album, which was announced earlier this week, will set new standards for sustainability, with each LP made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

The band has collaborated with long-time partners The Ocean Cleanup to create the Notebook Edition EcoRecord LP. The rPET for this edition comprises 70% river plastic, intercepted by The Ocean Cleanup from the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala, and prevented from reaching the Gulf of Honduras and the Atlantic Ocean.

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A new Lil Nas X song, titled "Here We Go!," is set to feature on the soundtrack of the upcoming Eddie Murphy film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on July 3.

The "Here We Go!" track will be out on June 28, nearly a week ahead of the film's release.

Netflix shared a photo of the rapper posing with Murphy on Instagram. Lil Nas reshared the snap on his Instagram Story.

Axel F, directed by Mark Molloy, marks the fourth installment in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. The move comes 30 years after the third film and 40 years after the original.

For Lil Nas, "Here We Go!" marks his first solo release since "Where Do We Go Now?," which featured in the Long Live Montero documentary in 2023.

Lil Nas' last record was his debut LP Montero in 2021.

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Sabrina Carpenter has announced a North American tour this year in support of her upcoming album, Short N' Sweet.

The 29-date Short N' Sweet Tour across cities in the U.S. and Canada will begin in Columbus, Ohio, on September 23, and will conclude in Los Angeles on November 15.

Amaarae, Griff and Declan McKenna will support Sabrina during the tour.

Proceeds from the concerts will be used to raise funds to launch the Sabrina Carpenter Fund, in partnership with PLUS1.

The fund "will support the well-being of people and animals, including national and local organizations working on the issues of mental health, animal welfare, and support for the LGBTQ+ community," according to a press release.

Presale of tickets will begin on Monday, June 24, with the Cash App Presale at 10 a.m. local time followed by Team Sabrina presale on Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. local time. The general on-sale will start Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. local time.

The 25 year-old singer and actress will release her sixth full-length studio album, Short n' Sweet, on August 23.

Short N' Sweet Tour Dates:

09.23.24 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena

09.25.24 - Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena

09.26.24 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena

09.29.24 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden

10.2.24 - Hartford, CT - XL Center

10.3.24 - Boston, MA - TD Garden

10.5.24 - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena

10.8.24 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center

10.11.24 - Montreal, QC - Centre Ball

10.13.24 - Chicago, IL - United Center

10.14.24 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center

10.16.24 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

10.17.24 - Saint Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena

10.19.24 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena

10.20.24 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena

10.22.24 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

10.24.24 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center

10.25.24 - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena

10.28.24 - Austin, TX - Moody Center

10.30.24 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

11.1.24 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena

11.2.24 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center

11.4.24 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum

11.6.24 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena

11.7.24 - Portland, OR - Moda Center

11.9.24 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center

11.10.24 - San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena

11.13.24 - Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center

11.15.24 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena

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Post Malone has partnered with Bud Light for a "one-night only concert", called "A Night In Nashville."

The event will feature an exclusive night of live music from Post Malone in Nashville on Tuesday, July 16th, featuring music from his forthcoming album, F-1 Trillion, as well as the classics.

"Bud Light has rocked with me for a while now, and I really can't thank them enough for all the love and support they've shown through the years," Malone says. "July 16th is going to be a kick-ass night and I can't wait to share what I've been working on with everybody."

The rapper announced earlier this week that his debut country album, F-1 Trillion, is due out on August 16th.

Malone has already released "I Had Some Help," the superhit lead single from his upcoming album, featuring vocals from country superstar Morgan Wallen.

"I Had Some Help" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 with the highest weekly sales and streams since 2020, giving Malone his sixth No. 1 song and Wallen his second.

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Lana Del Rey and Quavo recently took to Instagram to tease their new collab, "Tough."

A picture shared on Instagram shows the pair hanging out on a front porch. Another slide featured an old photo of Quavo, Offset, and the late Takeoff sitting on a front porch as well.

"If u come from where u come then u were born..Tough!" Quavo captioned his post.

"Tough like the scarf on a pair of old leather boots/ Like the blue-collar, red-dirt attitude/ Like a .38 made out of brass/ Tough like the stuff in my grandpa's glass/ Life's gonna do what it does/ Sure as the good lord's up above/ Cut like a diamond shining in the rough, tough," Lana and Quavo sing on the track.

The singers have not yet announced a release date for the track.

"The way you can seamlessly mix genres and not make it seem like a gimmick is TALENT!! This sounds so goodddddddddddd," commented one fan. Another follower wrote, "No, like this sounds insane." Someone compared it to the kind of top-tier pairing you get "when the teacher picks for the group project."

"oh my lust for life roots are SHAKING," wrote a fan of Lana, referencing her 2017 album that featured A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti, among others.

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Rapper Travis Scott was arrested early Thursday morning, June 20, for disorderly intoxication and trespassing on property after getting a warning in Miami.

Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was taken into custody at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center around 4:30 am. Along with the charge of disorderly intoxication, he was also booked for trespassing on property after a warning.

According to The Daily Mail, the rapper submitted a $650 bond, comprised of $500 for his trespass charge and $150 for disorderly intoxication.

Scott's arrest came eight days before his international Circus Maximus stadium tour is set to kick off on June 28 in the Netherlands.

The rapper is the latest celebrity to be arrested this week. Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on June 18 on Long Island for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

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BTS' Jimin has announced plans to release his second solo studio album, MUSE, on July 19.

According to Hybe and BigHit Music, the record is a documentation of the musician's "journey to find the source of his inspiration."

"Following his first solo album, 'FACE,' where he sought to explore his true identity, 'MUSE' documents his journey in search of the source of his inspiration," reads BigHit Music's post on Weverse.

MUSE a follow-up to Jimin's debut album Face, which dropped in March 2023. The album featured the lead singles "Set Me Free Pt. 2" and "Like Crazy," which featured songwriting credits from his bandmate RM.

Jimin is currently completing his mandatory military service duties in South Korea. The musician enlisted in December 2023 at the same time as BTS' Jung Kook.

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Boygenius' Julien Baker has announced the schedule for her solo North American tour. The trek marks the singer and guitarist's first run of solo shows in about two years.

According to the schedule, the tour is set to kick off with three nights at Chicago's Thalia Hall in late September. The first concert is set to take place on September 23rd.

The tour will also include stops in Washington, D.C., Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London. Baker is also scheduled to appear at the All Things Go festivals in Columbia, Maryland, and New York.

The final two shows of the tour will take place at The Bellwether in Los Angeles, California, on October 25th and 26th.

Julien Baker Solo North American Tour Dates:

9/23-25 - Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL9/27 - The Atlantis - Washington, D.C.9/28 - All Things Go Music Festival - Columbia, MD9/29 - All Things Go Music Festival - Forest Hills, NY10/1-2 - The Concert Hall - Toronto, ON10/21-23 - Bimbo's 365 Club - San Francisco, CA10/25-26 - The Bellwether - Los Angeles, CA

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Post Malone recently revealed via a billboard in Nashville that he will release his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion, on August 16th.

Malone shared a picture of the sign in Nashville revealing the album's title and car-themed logo. "F-1 Trillion August 16th," he captioned his post.

Malone has not revealed the tracklist for the upcoming record. However, it is expected to be predominantly country-oriented as he has been deeply into country music of late.

Recently, he teamed up with Blake Shelton for the song "Pour a Drink," performed a song named "Never Love You Again," at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May. He also went onstage to perform at the country music festival Stagecoach.

Malone's previous album was Austin, which arrived last year.

Sup motherfuckas.F-1 Trillion August 16th pic.twitter.com/MNEp8idYtt

— Post Malone (@PostMalone) June 18, 2024

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Charli XCX has earned her first No. 1 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart with Brat.

Brat, released on June 7, debuts with 77,000 equivalent album units earned in the June 7-13 tracking week, according to Luminate. The figure includes 30,000 copies sold on vinyl.

The album's tracks also dominate the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, where all the songs on the 15-track album and two bonus cuts are ranked in the top 50.

Like Brat, Kaytranada's Timeless also made big strides in this week's Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. In addition to coming in second with 21,000 units, nine songs from the 21-track album debuted on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

Incidentally, Kaytranada's third solo album was released the same day as Brat.

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Olivia Rodrigo has announced she will wrap up the second North American leg of her "Guts World Tour" after two additional shows in Los Angeles.

According to the announcement, Rodrigo will perform two shows at Intuit Dome on Tuesday, August 20th and Wednesday, August 21st, bringing the total number of LA shows to a massive six dates after four Kia Forum shows between August 13-17. Rodrigo will be supported by The Breeders on the two new dates.

Rodrigo is currently in Europe for the final shows in Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon. She will then move on to North America for the second leg of the trek.

Tickets for the newly announced Intuit Dome shows will be available starting with Amex Presale Tickets available exclusively for American Express Members beginning Thursday, June 20th.

The Guts World Tour is in support of Rodrigo's second studio album, Guts, which arrived on September 8, 2023 via Geffen Records. The album earned her six Grammy nominations including Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

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Wiz Khalifa and his girlfriend Aimee Aguilar recently took to social media to announce that they are expecting their first child together.

Khalifa and Aguilar posted the news on Instagram on Father's Day, revealing a baby girl is on the way. Khalifa shared a photo alongside Aguilar holding a Clear Blue pregnancy test, and Aimee's post featured photos from her maternity shoot.

Wiz's ex Amber Rose congratulated the couple. Wiz and Rose share a 11-year old son.

"We love you guys so much and we can't wait to meet her," Rose wrote in a repost to her Instagram Story. She also left a comment under Aguilar's photo shoot. "Gorgeous mama," she gushed.

Ludacris, Warren G, Kevin Hart and several others also posted congratulatory messages. "Welcome To Da Girl Dad Club," said Ludacris.

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