Cyndi Lauper took to Instagram on Sunday (April 27) to express her gratitude and humility over the news that she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I’m humbled to be in the company of so many of my heroes – Aretha, Tina, Chaka, Joni, Wanda, to name just a few,” said the 71-year-old pop superstar. “Women have made so many important contributions to music and to rock n roll and a win for one of us is a win for all of us. Thank you to the voting members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for this honor. And thank you to my fans for supporting me throughout my career. I could not do any of this without you.” This year, for the fourth year in a row, four or more women are being inducted into the Rock Hall, with The White Stripes’ Meg White, Salt-N-Pepa, and Carol Kaye joining Lauper in receiving the honors. The institution has been criticized in the past for the lack of female representation among its inductees. 

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's five core members have reunited for their first new song in nearly 15 years, titled "Aww Sh*t," following failed attempts by John Mulaney to get the group to reunite on his comedy show, Everybody’s Live. The track features Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, and Flesh-N-Bone, marking the first time all members have come together since 2010's Uni5: The World's Enemy. According to Greenback Records, “Aww Sh*t” will be included on a “forthcoming new album” from the Cleveland rap group, who have also announced a series of shows this summer, including an appearance at the Roots Picnic’s Class of ’95 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl and stops on the Kings of the West hip-hop festival. But questions still linger about their possible appearance on Mulaney's show, after the comedian claimed he had a suspicious encounter with someone pretending to be Bone Thugs’ manager allegedly trying to scam him out of more money for their scheduled performance. 

On Friday (April 25), Joe Jonas released a new solo single, "Heart by Heart," from his upcoming album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, set for release on May 23 via Republic Records. The new track is co-written with Lewis Capaldi, Savan, Oscar Holter, and Max Gsus, and follows the previously released singles, “Work It Out” and “What This Could Be.” Jonas initially delayed the release of his new album in order to add some last minute additions to the project, writing on Instagram at the time, “The album is gonna come out later now because I’m flooded with inspo and want to add some final touches.” Jonas is returning with his second solo album after a seven-year gap following his debut project, Fastlife, in 2011. Joe’s new record comes amidst a flurry of activity for the Jonas Brothers, including their 20th anniversary Living the Dream Tour, a live record, a Disney Christmas movie, and the announcement of their seventh album, Greetings from Your Hometown, due out on August 8. 

Green Day, fresh off their triumphant Coachella 2025 headline sets, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 1st at 11:30 a.m. PT, with the ceremony set to stream live on the Walk of Fame website. Avowed Green Day fans Ryan Reynolds and Serena Williams are set to speak at the unveiling, with former MTV VJ and radio personality Matt Pinfield hosting the event. “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said. “Green Day’s music has not only inspired generations but also served as the soundtrack to our lives.” Fans will be able to visit Green Day’s star at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, appropriately located nearby Amoeba Music and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ star. The band will perform at Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville on May 16th, before bringing The Saviors Tour to the UK and Europe this summer. 

Madonna's iconic 1986 hit "La Isla Bonita" has made history by becoming her first music video to achieve 1 billion views on YouTube. Madonna’s record-setting video was directed by Mary Lambert, who also was behind her celebrated videos for “Borderline,” "Like A Virgin,” "Material Girl," and “Like A Prayer.” The lush visuals for “La Isla Bonita” showcases Madonna in dual roles – one as a flamenco dancer and the other as a young woman secretly infatuated with a musician – which perfectly captures the essence of the Latin-inspired song. "La Isla Bonita" got a social media boost due to a series of recent TikTok trends, with over 200,000 travel videos posted with the song over the past year alone. Madonna's next most-viewed videos on YouTube are "Hung Up," with 531 million views, "Bitch I'm Madonna" featuring Nikki Minaj with 368 million views, followed by "Like a Prayer" with 341 million views. 

On Wednesday (April 23), Snoop Dogg reached a dynamic new partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, as confirmed by NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios Chairman Donna Langley. The extensive venture stretches across film, television, sports entertainment, and streaming, with the media company set to tap into Snoop's global appeal, business acumen, creativity, and authenticity on a variety of upcoming projects. The collaboration builds on Snoop's previous involvement in The Voice and the 2024 Olympic Games coverage, with the rap legend set to return as a coach for Season 28 this fall. Additionally, Snoop's upcoming Universal film about his life marks the inaugural project of his production company, Death Row Pictures. “Not everyone has the courage and vision to see what Death Row Pictures can bring to the table, but Donna and the NBCUniversal team have always understood, which is why I am proud to call NBCUniversal my new home,” Snoop said in a statement. “The Dogg has officially moved into the neighborhood, ya dig?”

On Thursday (April 24), New Kids on the Block announced that they will be releasing a 35th anniversary reissue of their iconic 1990 album, Step By Step, on June 13. The expanded edition of NKOTB’s chart-topping fourth studio album – whose title track spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – will feature bonus material and unreleased tracks, marking its first availability on vinyl since its original release. As the beloved boy band is gearing up for their upcoming Las Vegas residency, they shared an Instagram video announcing the reissue project which features clips of the group from the Step By Step era. NKOTB’s Vegas run is set to take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM, with dates scheduled throughout June and July, before picking back up again in January and February. “A Las Vegas residency gives us an opportunity to take our performance, and interaction with our fans, to the next level,” Donnie Wahlberg said in a statement.

Bryan Adams has unveiled his 2025 North American Roll with the Punches Tour, which will feature Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo as the opening act for all US shows. The 40-date arena tour will commence on September 11th in Kamloops, British Columbia, and will include stops in major Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, with the Sheepdogs and Amanda Marshall supporting Adams on select Canadian dates. The US leg of the tour kicks off on October 26 in Boston, hitting cities like New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles, before finishing on November 26 in Minneapolis. Tickets go on-sale Friday, May 2nd, with a pre-sale starting on Thursday, May 1st. “I’m so thrilled to be announcing the North American leg of the ‘Roll with the Punches Tour,'" the 65-year-old Adams said in a statement. “We’ll be playing all the classics, some deep cuts, and sharing some brand-new tracks from the forthcoming album.” Adams 17th album, Roll with the Punches, will be released later this year via his own Bad Records label, and it was co-written with his longtime collaborator Mutt Lange. 

Addison Rae took to Instagram on Wednesday (April 23) to reveal the title and album cover for her debut LP, Addison, which is set to be released on June 6, as she announced during her Coachella appearance. “Self-titled debut album!!!!,” Rae captioned her post. “I love the entirety of this project with all of me. A mirror. A deep desperation and desire to understand myself better. A true collection of my proudest work yet. My dream cover. My dream collaborators.” The album consists of 12 tracks, all co-written and produced by Rae, Luka Kloser, and Elvira Anderfjärd, and features the previously released singles, "Diet Pepsi," "High Fashion," "Aquamarine," and "Headphones On." No details have been shared about the complete tracklist or the “dream collaborators” who are featured on the record, with the project being touted as “the first & last album by Addison Rae.” 

Billy Idol's first album in 11 years, Dream Into It, is set to be released on Friday (April 25). The 9-track concept album delves into Idol's life, from his punk rock days in England to his struggles with substances and redemption into sobriety. The record features high-profile collaborations with artists like Joan Jett – whom Idol will be hitting the road with this spring on his It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! dates – the Kills’ Alison Mosshart, and Avril Lavigne, who is featured on the just released new single, “77.” The album is produced by Tommy English, and prominently features Steve Stevens, Idol’s guitarist and collaborator since 1981, who co-wrote all but one track on Dream Into It. In addition to the album release and subsequent tour, Idol is also preparing to debut the accompanying documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, and he also has his sights set on a potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, which would cap off a storied 48-year music career. 

On Tuesday (April 22), Cypress Hill took to social media to reveal the dates and details of their 2025 Dank Daze of Summer Tour, which will also feature Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere, along with support from Lupe Fiasco and The Pharcyde. The month-long trek will kick-off on August 8th in St. Augustine, Florida, and hit cities like Charlotte, Baltimore, Asbury Park, Milwaukee, and Salt Lake City, before finishing on August 30 in Bend, Oregon. Tickets will be available through an artist pre-sale on Wednesday (April 23), with general on-sale starting on Friday (April 25). “You know we're bringin' the party, so ya better be ready!” the rap legends captioned their post. In addition to the tour, Cypress Hill is gearing up for the release of a live album recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra in June and a Canadian tour in May, before heading to European festivals later this summer. 

Lil Wayne will mark the release of his hotly-anticipated new album, Tha Carter VI, with his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden on Friday, June 6. Tickets for the show will go on sale on Wednesday (April 23), with general on-sale starting on Friday, April 25. The New Orleans rapper – and current Rolling Stone cover star –  has previously expressed his dislike of New York due to his past legal issues in the city, including a gun possession charge in 2007 that led to an eight-month prison sentence at Rikers Island. Wayne has since returned to NYC several times in recent years, and he will now celebrate the release of his long-awaited sixth installment in his chart-topping Tha Carter series with his first ever show at The World’s Most Famous Arena. Weezy’s new album features a series of high-profile collaborations, with guest appearances by Miley Cyrus, Bono, Andrea Bocelli, MGK, Elephant Man, Wyclef Jean, and Wayne’s Young Money artist Euro.