On Friday (June 20), Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent in a London courthouse. The singer is accused of attacking music producer Amadou “Abe” Diaw with a tequila bottle in a nightclub in 2023. Brown is also facing two additional charges – for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and another for carrying an offensive weapon –  with his trial scheduled for October 2026 after a follow-up hearing on July 11. Released on $6.7 million bail after a brief jail stint in Manchester back in May, Brown has since resumed his summer world tour, which began with a series of U.K. and European dates, and is scheduled to arrive in North America in late July. Rapper HoodyBaby, Brown’s longtime friend and collaborator, was also charged in connection to the incident, and pleaded not guilty to the assault charge against him on Friday. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (June 17), Addison Rae announced the dates and details of her first headlining world tour, The Addison Tour. The 24-date jaunt features scheduled stops throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia, to showcase the pop star’s debut album, Addison, which debuted at No. 4 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. “THE ADDISON TOUR IS REALLY REAL!!!!!!,” Rae wrote in the caption of her tour annoucement. “I can’t believe I get to sing and dance for you (and with you) this Fall. Are you coming? 🎀🌷🍭💕⚖️💎” The Addison Tour kicks off in Dublin on August 26, and hits major cities like London, Paris, and Berlin. The North American leg begins on September 22 in Austin, Texas, and finishes on October 19 in Los Angeles, while hitting Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, and Chicago along the way. General ticket sales start on Friday (June 20), with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday (June 18). (Rolling Stone) 

On Monday (June 16), Good Charlotte revealed that they are finally releasing their long-awaited eighth album, titled Motel Du Cap, on August 8. The band shared the news with a mysterious billboard on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles that featured a picture of the band along with the album title and date, with no other information provided. This marks the band’s first full-length album since 2018’s Generation Rx, and follows the release of their most recent single, "Last December," in 2020. Since then, band leaders and brothers Joel and Benji Madden have focused on various business ventures outside of music, including the livestream platform Veeps, Joel’s Artist Friendly podcast, and an artist management company called MDDN. In May, Good Charlotte reunited at Welcome to Rockville for their first show since 2023, where Benji told the crowd, “We got a record coming out in August, we’ll be on tour.” The band have a series of upcoming festival appearances scheduled, including Ocean’s Calling and Aftershock. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (June 16), New Wave icons the B-52’s and Devo announced that they are set to  embark on the co-headlining Cosmic De-Evolution Tour this fall. The 11-date run kicks off on September 24 in Toronto, and concludes on November 2 in Houston, while hitting Mansfield, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Austin, Texas along the way, with Lene Lovich serving as the opening act for all dates. “When both of our bands performed at the recent SNL 50 concert at Radio City, we started talking and agreed we had to do these shows,” the B-52’s Cindy Wilson said. “Believe or not, we’ve never done more than a festival or two together in all this time. This will be amazing and I can’t wait for The B-52s to share these stages with Devo!” Tickets for the tour go on sale to the public on Friday (June 20), with pre-sales beginning on Monday (June 16). (Rolling Stone)

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the Grammy-winning pop star’s second chart-topper and her fourth Top 10 hit of her career, while becoming her first single to debut atop the chart. Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” spent one week at No. 1 in June 2024, after debuting at No. 2. Carpenter co-produced “Manchild” with Jack Antonoff and co-wrote it with Antonoff and Amy Allen. The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 is rounded out by Alex Warren’s previous chart-topper, “Ordinary,” which drops a spot to No. 2, Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, dips one slot to No. 3 , while the country superstar's “Just in Case” falls one place to No. 4, and the title track to his No. 1 album, “I’m the Problem,” slides down a spot to No. 6. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” drops a spot to No. 5, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” falls one slot to No. 7, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” dips one place to No. 8, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” slips one spot to No. 9, and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” falls one slot to No. 10. (Billboard)

On Friday (June 13), the Jonas Brothers announced the cancellation of six upcoming stadium concerts, opting to downscale their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour to smaller venues on the same dates. Fans will need to purchase new tickets for the revised shows, but those who had tickets to the canceled concerts will receive immediate refunds, as well as priority pre-sale access to the new shows. The band's August 12 show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., will now be at Jiffy Lube Live, while their August 14 gig at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia has been moved to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Their August 26 concert at Wrigley Field in Chicago will instead take place at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in the suburb of Tinley Park, while their August 28 show at Comerica Park in Detroit will now happen at Little Caesars Arena. Their August 31 show at Globe Life Field in Dallas will now be held in the Dos Equis Pavilion, and their September 6 concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles will now take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Entertainment Weekly)

On Thursday (June 12), Twenty One Pilots announced the dates and details of The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025. The 21-date North American tour is in support of their upcoming album, Breach, which is set to be released in September via their longtime record label, Fueled by Ramen. The jaunt begins in the Grammy-winning duo’s home state of Ohio, with a show in Cincinnati on September 18, then hits cities like Toronto, Milwaukee, Tampa, and Dallas, before concluding in Los Angeles on October 25. “We are getting back on the road for one more trip around North America,” the band wrote alongside their video tour announcement on Instagram. An artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday (June 17), with on-sale for the general public starting on Friday (June 20). Twenty One Pilots also just shared the lead single from the album, “The Contract,” along with a Frédéric De Pontcharra-directed music video that continues the narrative explored on their previous albums. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday afternoon (June 11), Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day luncheon at Sei Less NYC for 70 fathers and their families affected by the criminal justice system. The event featured heartfelt discussions led by the co-hosts of The Joe & Jada podcast, with some fathers even taking the opportunity to share their own music with the hip-hop veterans. The event emphasized the importance of fatherhood and the need for incarcerated individuals to be supported in their re-entry journey back into society as well as their families. “Just hitting that switch to let them know that they can come back and get right due to whatever hardships they went through,” Jadakiss said. “There’s some hope now when you come back to get readjusted. Hopefully change your financial situation.” The event was organized in collaboration with Sei Less co-founder Dara Mirjahangiry and the REFORM Alliance, aiming to bring joy and support to these families ahead of Father’s Day. (Billboard)

In a new interview with British Vogue, Dua Lipa revealed that she is engaged to actor Callum Turner, confirming rumors that have circulated since the pop superstar sported a diamond ring during the 2024 holiday season. “Yeah, we’re engaged. It’s very exciting,” Lipa disclosed. “This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever – it’s a really special feeling.” Turner got some ring design advice from Dua’s sister, Rina. “I’m obsessed with it,” Lipa enthused about the custom-made diamond ring. “It’s so me. It’s nice to know the person that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.” Lipa shared that they are not in a rush to plan the wedding, as she is currently on her Radical Optimism World Tour and Turner is busy shooting a movie. Lipa will perform in Belgium on Friday (June 13), before a two-night stand at London’s Wembley Stadium London on June 20-21. (Billboard)

On Wednesday (June 11), Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans with the news of her upcoming seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, which is set for release on August 29 via Island Records. “I can’t wait for it to be yours x,” Carpenter captioned her post on Instagram, which also featured the provocative cover art for her forthcoming project. The anticipated follow-up to the chart-topping, Grammy-nominated, Short n’ Sweet, will feature Carpenter’s new single, "Manchild," which has already achieved massive success by reaching Number One on Spotify’s U.S. chart. Carpenter gave “Manchild” its live debut at Primavera Sound over the weekend, saying of the track: “It sounds like the song embodiment of a loving eye roll, and it feels like a never ending road trip in the summer!” Carpenter's summer is filled with a series of high-profile outdoor shows and music festivals, including headlining performances at London’s Hyde Park, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (June 9), Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia announced the dates and details of their joint 2025 Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour of North America. The 24-date run will hit amphitheaters throughout the U.S. and Canada this summer and fall, and will feature special guest opening acts Tech N9ne and DJ Quik. The tour starts on August 21 in Rogers, Arkansas, stopping in cities including St. Louis, New York, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston, before concluding in Concord, California on October 4. All five members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone – will take part in the tour, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the rap group’s landmark 1995 album, E. 1999 Eternal. “We couldn’t have made it without YOU — so this tour is a celebration for ALL of us! 🎉,” the Cleveland hip-hop crew wrote on Instagram. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony announced their reunion with a comeback single, "Aww Sh*t," in April, marking their first full collaboration since 2010. (Billboard)

Just after midnight on Saturday (June 7), Macklemore's Seattle home was burglarized by intruders who bear-sprayed his nanny. The thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, shoes, and luxury watches, all while the Grammy-winning rapper’s three children were sleeping inside the home. The burglars entered through a patio door and maced the nanny who was caring for the children and stole her phone, but she eventually bit one of the criminals and managed to escape to seek help from neighbors and call 911. Police eventually arrived at the scene after the burglars – whose identities were hidden behind face masks, gloves and tactical vests – fled the home. Authorities safely brought Macklemore’s kids, who were unharmed, to the care of another family member. Macklemore was performing in Ireland at the time of the robbery, and has not released an official statement about the incident as of yet. (Billboard)