BTS will host their 12th anniversary FESTA 2025 on June 13–14 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Fans can expect light shows, exhibits, exclusive merch, and global online content.

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Morgan Wallen holds the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week with "I'm the Problem" (286,000 units). He joins Kendrick Lamar as the only artists this year with three albums in the Top 10.

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Jazz legend Al Foster, known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, has died at 82. Foster was a driving force in modern jazz for over six decades.

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Patti LuPone has issued an apology after backlash over controversial remarks about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald. Over 500 Broadway professionals signed a letter condemning her comments.

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Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer for The Simpsons, passed away at 84. He scored nearly 600 episodes and won two Emmys for songs in “Bart After Dark” and “The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson.”

Obituary via Variety

After a long battle over her masters, Taylor Swift has successfully bought back her entire original back catalog. It’s a major moment in artist ownership and contract renegotiation across the industry.

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Duran Duran has reunited with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios to create new music. This is their first studio collaboration since 2015’s Paper Gods.

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The “Happy Gilmore 2” trailer is out, starring Adam Sandler with cameos from Eminem, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, and Travis Kelce. Premieres on Netflix, July 25.

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Seated, the direct-to-fan ticketing platform, has been re-acquired by founders David McKay and John Griffin. The move will refocus efforts on empowering artists with ticketing and fan data tools.

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The first-ever SXSW London kicks off today, spotlighting music, film, tech, and culture. Highlights include Tems, 600 performances, and 110 screenings, running through Saturday.

What to expect

Top 5 Albums This Week:

5. GNX – Kendrick Lamar

4. One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen

3. Echo – Jin

2. SOS – SZA

1. I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen
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Miley Drops ‘Easy Lover’ Video

Miley Cyrus released a new video for “Easy Lover,” from her album Something Beautiful. Directed by Cyrus with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the video is set backstage as she preps for a show. The album features themes of healing and collaborations with Naomi Campbell and Brittany Howard.

Lisa, Elvis, Oasis, and More Get Doc Treatments

Sony Music Vision’s first showcase revealed new music docs, including a Baz Luhrmann Elvis film and features on Barbra Streisand, Oasis, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Lisa’s documentary, directed by Sue Kim, will chart her solo debut and Coachella performances.

Frank Beard Returns to ZZ Top

Frank Beard is rejoining ZZ Top for their North American tour after recovering from leg issues. Billy Gibbons welcomed him back with the band’s signature flair: “We missed him… time to rock out again.”

Amy Lee & Halsey Release ‘Hand That Feeds’ Video

Amy Lee and Halsey dropped a video for their collab “Hand That Feeds,” from the John Wick spinoff Ballerina. Produced by Jordan Fish, the track debuted live at Halsey’s recent LA show.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Gives ‘Free Bird’ a Video—Finally

Over 50 years later, “Free Bird” has an official music video. Directed by Max Moore, the nostalgic video follows an aging man flipping through memories. It coincides with a new live album and ongoing tour.

Morgan Wallen Hits No. 1 in the U.K.

Morgan Wallen earns his first U.K. No. 1 album with I’m the Problem. It also landed in the top 10 on streaming, downloads, and vinyl charts—a rare feat for a country artist abroad.

New Music Friday Highlights

Out today:

– Let All That We Imagine Be The Light by Garbage

– With Trampled by Turtles by Alan Sparhawk

– Get Sunk by Matt Berninger of The National

– Black Hole Suprette by Aesop Rock, continuing themes from Integrated Tech Solutions

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Drake Breaks Diamond Record

Drake now holds the most Diamond song certifications of any artist, with 10. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had” are the latest to hit 10x Platinum. “Nice for What” could be next, currently at 9x. He’s the first solo act with double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums.

Metallica Goes Double Diamond

The Black Album just went 20x Platinum, making Metallica the first metal band to hit Double Diamond. Featuring “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters,” the 1991 classic remains a heavy metal juggernaut.

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Kings of Leon Cancel Summer Tour

A freak accident has forced Kings of Leon to cancel all summer European dates. Frontman Caleb Followill broke his foot and required surgery. The band now plans to focus on writing new material.

John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Legacy

John Fogerty will release Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, a 20-track collection of re-recorded classics. It marks both a celebration of the band’s music and a personal victory in reclaiming his song rights after decades of legal battles.

J-Hope Drops New Track for BTS Anniversary

J-Hope will release “Killin’ It Girl,” featuring GloRilla, on June 13—BTS’s 12th anniversary. He’ll debut it live at his sold-out Seoul concert, part of this year’s Festa celebrations as the remaining members return from military service.

BABYMETAL Teams Up with Slaughter to Prevail

BABYMETAL and Slaughter to Prevail have released “Song 3,” one of seven collaborations from BABYMETAL’s upcoming album METAL FORTH, out August 8. The band’s North American tour kicks off June 13.

Could Sabrina Carpenter Join Mamma Mia 3?

Mamma Mia 3 is in active development, and producer Judy Craymer hinted at Sabrina Carpenter joining the cast, possibly playing a Meryl Streep-esque role. Universal has yet to greenlight the film officially.

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• Gloria Estefan Returns to Her Roots
• Gloria Estefan is releasing Raíces, her first Spanish-language album in 18 years—a modern take on Mi Tierra exploring Cuban sounds with a contemporary edge. Most songs are penned by Emilio Estefan Jr. More
• John Butler Goes Solo with PRISM
• Out September 5, John Butler’s tenth studio album, PRISM, leaves the Trio behind for a solo journey into love, death, and personal growth—produced with James Ireland. More
• Trisha Yearwood Leads Star-Packed Ronstadt Tribute
• Trisha Yearwood headlines a sold-out July 22 show at the Country Music Hall of Fame honoring Linda Ronstadt. Guests include Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Patti Scialfa, and James Taylor. More
• Drake's Number Leaked on Livestream
• Drake’s phone number was accidentally revealed during a FaceTime call with Tylil. He later confirmed he’ll be changing it. More
• Guitar Legend Rick Derringer Passes at 77
• Rick Derringer, known for “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and collaborations with Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, and “Weird Al,” has died. More
• Spotify Hits 100M Paying Users in Europe
• Spotify now has 100 million premium subscribers in Europe—nearly 40% of its global base—highlighted during CEO Daniel Ek’s recent Stockholm keynote. More
• NetEase Expands K-Pop Library in China
• NetEase Cloud Music partners with RBW to distribute its full catalog in China. The deal supports wider K-Pop access and follows similar pacts with SM, YG, and others. More
• Arturia Launches AstroLab 88 Keyboard
• Arturia’s new 88-key AstroLab features weighted keys, 40 instruments, 1,600+ presets, and upcoming V Collection 11 support in a July 17 update. More
• Rod Stewart Confirms Faces Reunion for Glasto 2025
• Rod Stewart reveals Ronnie Wood will join him for a Faces reunion at Glastonbury’s Legends slot in 2025. New music is also in the works. More
• Black Sabbath Cover Model Raffling Autograph
• Louisa Livingstone—face of Black Sabbath’s debut—launches a $1 autograph raffle to raise funds for a cat rescue. More

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2025 American Music Awards Highlights:

Billie Eilish swept the night with 7 wins, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars followed with 3 each. Taylor Swift, despite 6 nominations, didn't win.

• Dan + Shay scored their fifth straight win as Favorite Country Duo/Group
• SZA took home Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song for “Saturn”
• Bad Bunny, Becky G, and Tyla continued their category dominance
• More on the winners

Rod Stewart Honored:

Rod Stewart received the Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced by five of his children. He performed “Forever Young” in a heartfelt celebration of his 60-year career.

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Jennifer Lopez Announces Las Vegas Residency:

J.Lo revealed her new residency, Up All Night in Las Vegas, kicking off in December at Caesars Palace.

Full dates and info

Billy Joel Cancels Shows Due to Health:

Billy Joel has canceled 17 concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. He is undergoing therapy and taking time off to recover.

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HYBE Sells SM Entertainment Stake:

HYBE is selling its 9.38% stake in SM Entertainment to Tencent Music for nearly $180M, signaling growing ties between Korean and Chinese entertainment sectors.

Details here

Within Temptation Collaborates with Jerry Heil:

Dutch rockers Within Temptation teamed up with Ukrainian artist Jerry Heil on “Sing Like A Siren,” blending symphonic rock and Ukrainian folk.

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Simon House Passes Away:

Simon House, known for his work with Hawkwind and David Bowie, has died at 76. His contributions to psychedelic rock and art rock remain influential.

Tribute and legacy

Gorillaz London Residency:

To mark their 25th anniversary, Gorillaz will perform a 4-night residency at London’s Copper Box Arena, featuring full performances of their landmark albums.

Event info

Private Function’s Scented Vinyl:

Australian punk band Private Function has released a vinyl that smells like Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous GOOP candle, blending music and satire.

More on this release

Top 5 Tracks This Week:

5. Nokia – Drake

4. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozy

3. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

2. Ordinary – Alex Warren

1. Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

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Bono Calls for Peace at Ivor Novellos

At the 70th Ivor Novello Awards, Bono urged an end to the Israel-Hamas war, calling for hostage releases and criticizing leadership on both sides.

Jamey Johnson Marries in Tennessee Quarry

Johnson wed Brittney Eakins at Graystone Quarry—where he once worked. Randy Houser officiated the “cowboy black tie” wedding.

Miley Cyrus Reveals Vocal Cord Polyp

Miley says a vocal polyp shaped her sound but makes touring tough. She’s avoiding surgery and staying creative.

Rock Hall Opens SNL Music Exhibit

A new Rock Hall exhibit celebrates Saturday Night Live’s 50 years of music with rare footage, costumes, and interactive displays.

Kenny Chesney Plays Vegas Sphere

Chesney became the first country artist at the Sphere. His immersive show included a duet with Kelsea Ballerini. The residency runs through June 21.

Roger Nichols Dies at 84

Carpenters composer Roger Nichols passed away peacefully. Paul Williams remembered his friend and songwriting partner.

Music Exec Dave Shapiro Dies in Crash

Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, died in a San Diego plane crash. He supported bands like Sum 41 and Pierce the Veil.

New Albums – May 23:

• Instant Holograms on Metal Film – Stereolab
• Mad – Sparks
• Room on the Porch – Keb’ Mo’ & Taj Mahal
• Music for People Who Believe in Love – Joe Jonas
• More releases

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Kneecap’s Mo Chara Charged with Terror Offense in UK

Mo Chara, member of Irish rap group Kneecap, has been charged under UK anti-terror laws for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2023 show. He’s set to appear in court on June 18. The group denies any wrongdoing.

Kid Cudi Testifies in Diddy Trial

Kid Cudi testified in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, detailing a series of disturbing incidents following his relationship with Cassie Ventura. He claims Combs broke into his home and believes Combs was behind the destruction of his Porsche.

Twenty One Pilots Announce Clancy Album and Tour

Twenty One Pilots will release their new album Clancy on May 24, wrapping up their long-running narrative that began with Blurryface. The duo also announced a massive world tour starting this summer.

Kesha Updates AI Artwork After Backlash

Kesha replaced the AI-generated cover of her single “Delusional” with a human-created photo following criticism from fans. She said the message behind the image matters less than the integrity of real human connection.

2025 American Music Awards Performers Announced

This weekend’s AMAs will feature performances by Janet Jackson (Icon Award), Rod Stewart (Lifetime Achievement), Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez (host), Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan, and more. The show airs May 26 on CBS and Paramount+.

Aimee Lou Wood in Talks for Beatles Biopic Role

Aimee Lou Wood is rumored to play Pattie Boyd in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles biopic series. Each film will spotlight one band member, with a joint release set for April 2028.

Miley Cyrus Drops Trailer for Something Beautiful Visual Album

Miley Cyrus unveiled the trailer for Something Beautiful, which hits theaters June 12 for one night in North America and globally June 27. The album drops May 30.

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Spotify’s 2025 Summer Picks

30 tracks from Lady Gaga, Drake, Charli XCX & more. Last year’s top songs included Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.

🔗 Variety

Lady Gaga Wins Sports Emmy

Honored for her Super Bowl tribute performance—now one award from EGOT.

🔗 Billboard

Tony Iommi Joins Robbie Williams

Black Sabbath’s guitarist features on Williams’ new single “Rocket” from BRITPOP.

🔗 Kerrang

Gorillaz Turn 25

Four London shows + House Of Kong immersive exhibit. New album coming soon.

🔗 Billboard

ABBA’s Michael B. Tretow Dies

The engineer behind ABBA’s sound passes at 80.

🔗 Billboard

Grand Ole Opry Heads to London

100th anniversary show at Royal Albert Hall on Sept 26, with Luke Combs & Darius Rucker.

🔗 MusicTalkers

Lil Durk Legal Drama

Facing witness tampering accusations in murder-for-hire case.

HipHopDX

Falling in Reverse + Marilyn Manson

New collab “God is a Weapon” launches FIR’s 2025 tour.

Loudwire

Dream Theater Tour

Playing Parasomnia in full across 30 U.S. cities this fall.

Blabbermouth

AI Music Leap

ReelTime’s Reel Intelligence tops MusicLM, Udio & Boomy with award-eligible output.

StockTitan

Springsteen’s Live EP + Speeches

Land of Hope and Dreams includes anti-Trump intros; sparked federal complaint.

Variety

Starship Rewrites a Classic

“We Built This City” becomes “We Quilt This City” for a toilet paper ad.

Ultimate Classic Rock

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Taylor Swift Debuts Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) on Handmaid’s Tale

Taylor Swift premiered her Reputation re-recording in the penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Executive Producer Elisabeth Moss called the placement “perfect” and praised Swift’s influence on the cast.

Stolen Jim Morrison Grave Bust Recovered

French police recovered the 283-pound marble bust stolen from Jim Morrison’s grave in 1988. It’s unclear whether it will be returned to Paris’s Père Lachaise cemetery.

Trump Calls for Investigation into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono, Oprah

Donald Trump accused major stars of accepting campaign payments to endorse Kamala Harris. He specifically named Bruce Springsteen, reigniting their long-standing feud.

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music Group Over Masters

Salt-N-Pepa filed suit against UMG for allegedly blocking their copyright reversion efforts. The group claims UMG retaliated by removing their music from streaming.

Roxi Rebrands as FastStream Interactive

Music video platform Roxi completed a management buyout and will launch an interactive music channel on Nextgen TV under the new name FastStream Interactive.

John Stamos Surprises Fans at Outlaw Music Festival

John Stamos joined Willie Nelson on drums at the Hollywood Bowl during the Outlaw Music Festival, delighting fans with his unexpected appearance.

Jem and the Holograms Drop 40th Anniversary Album

Jem and the Holograms is back with six re-recorded songs from the original series. The first track, the theme song, is available now; the full album arrives in July.

Iron Maiden Asks Fans to Ditch Phones at Shows

Iron Maiden is urging fans to enjoy concerts without phones. Their Run for Your Lives tour kicks off in Budapest next week with a focus on fully immersive experiences.

Billboard Hot 100 – Week of May 20

• “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (25th week)
• “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
• “Nokia” – Drake

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Sleep Token Tops Billboard 200

Sleep Token scores its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Even in Arcadia. Other top entries:

#2 – Sincerely, Kali Uchis

#3 – SOS, SZA

#4 – One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen

#5 – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

Zak Starkey Departs The Who—Again

Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has officially left The Who after tensions with Roger Daltrey. Starkey claims he was fired; Townshend says it was mutual. He’s now focusing on a new band and finishing his autobiography.

Austria Wins Eurovision 2025

Austria’s JJ took home Eurovision glory in Basel, Switzerland with “Wasted Love,” a powerful operatic-techno fusion. This marks Austria’s third win.

Bono’s Stories of Surrender Receives Standing Ovation

Bono earned a 7-minute ovation at Cannes for his Apple TV+ documentary Stories of Surrender, premiering May 30. The film blends his one-man show with unseen performance footage.

Foo Fighters Part Ways with Drummer Josh Freese

Josh Freese has exited the Foo Fighters after two years. The band has not yet named a replacement.

Cyndi Lauper Announces Farewell Tour

Cyndi Lauper launches her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, ending August 30 at the Hollywood Bowl. While it’s her final major tour, she says she’s not retiring from music.

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