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.

During weekend two of Coachella, Dave Grohl surprised the crowd on Saturday (April 19) by joining conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for orchestral renditions of Foo Fighters' tracks "The Sky Is a Neighborhood" and "Everlong." This marked Grohl's first public performance of Foo songs since the rock legend revealed last fall that he had fathered a child outside his marriage. Dudamel and LA Phil’s star-studded set also featured guest appearances by the Oscar-nominated Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo, who joined the orchestra for a soulful cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Other special guest vocalists included Natasha Bedingfield, Laufey, and Argentine duo Paco Amoroso and Ca7riel, which followed weekend one guest appearances by Becky G and LL Cool J, who all helped make the LA Philharmonic’s first Coachella appearance a memorable experience during Dudamel’s final year as music and artistic director. 

On Saturday (April 19), Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to announce that her new single, "Whenever," is set to be released on April 25. Meg also shared the movie poster-style artwork for her upcoming track, along with a link allowing fans to pre-save the song on various streaming services. “WHENEVER. APRIL 25. ⏱️ PRE-SAVE NOW HOTTIES,” Meg captioned her post. The announcement arrived during Coachella weekend two, where Megan performed on Sunday night (April 20), following her weekend one set that featured surprise guest appearances by Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét and Ciara. Meg recently gave fans an update on her next album, Act III, on TikTok, where she revealed, “‘Act III’ is being made. I’m really just trying to figure out who do I want to do features with at this point in life.” ‘Act III’ follows the Grammy-winning Houston rapper’s previous releases, Megan and Megan: Act II. 

On Friday (April 18), Kendrick Lamar became the first musician to be featured in a Gatorade commercial, as he took part in their new “Lose More. Win More.” ad campaign. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper delivered a motivational speech in the clip that is set to his track "Peekaboo," a standout on his chart-topping album, GNX. The commercial includes appearances by athletes like Luka Dončić, Jason Taytum, A’ja Wilson, and Caitlin Clark. “How much are you willing to lose?” Lamar asks at the start of the commercial, before recounting the company’s storied history with the University of Florida football team, with the ad closing with a  sweat-covered image of Kendrick's face. Gatorade's Chief Brand Officer Anuj Bhasin said the company chose to pair with Lamar “because of his mindset of hard work, resilience and pushing boundaries.” Lamar triumphantly kicked off his Grand National Tour with SZA on Friday night in Minneapolis, with the duo set to perform 39 stadium shows across North America and Europe throughout the spring and summer. 

Only days after announcing his forthcoming new album, Echo, BTS member Jin has unveiled plans for his debut solo world tour, the  #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, named after his YouTube variety show Run Jin. The tour will hit nine cities throughout the summer, including a series of eight shows in the U.S. in late July at arenas in Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, and Newark, with each city hosting a two-night stand from the K-pop superstar. The run of shows will start in South Korea and Japan before heading to the U.S., with the tour set to wrap up in London and Amsterdam. Echo is set for release on May 16, and according to the record’s press release, it “showcases his versatile vocals across a spectrum of moods and styles. It reflects a deeper layer of vocal maturity and personal storytelling that underscores Jin’s evolving artistry.” 

Jennifer Lopez is set to star in Netflix’s adaptation of Liv Constantine’s best-selling book The Last Mrs. Parrish, from director Robert Zemeckis. The psychological thriller follows a cunning con-artist who targets a wealthy couple, the Parrishes, scheming to replace the wife. Additional casting details are pending, and the screenplay is currently being written. Lopez is also working on director Bill Condon’s highly-anticipated Kiss Of The Spider Woman musical remake. Zemeckis, whose diverse filmography includes Back To The Future and The Polar Express, most recently helmed the 2024 fantasy drama Here. 

On Tuesday (April 15), Ice Cube announced the dates and details of his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude North American Tour, marking his first headlining domestic trek in over a decade. Cube’s 22-date jaunt – which will showcase the Compton rapper’s legendary career from his time in N.W.A. to his solo work – kicks off in Brooklyn on September 4, visiting cities such as Baltimore, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Oakland, before finishing on October 9 in Toronto. “Truth to Power is more than a tour — it’s a 40-year celebration,” Cube said in a statement. “The world needs truth. The people need power. And that’s what my music brings. It’s gonna be next level to go from city to city with a major production unlike anything I’ve ever done before.” Pre-sale starts on Wednesday (April 16), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (April 18), with a variety of VIP packages available, including meet-and-greet opportunities with the hip-hop icon and signed vinyl offerings. 

On Monday (April 14), Lil Nas X shared an Instagram video from a hospital bed revealing he's experiencing a mysterious case of partial facial paralysis. The Grammy-winning musician did not disclose the cause of his ailment, but he maintained a positive attitude despite the scary ordeal. “I can’t even laugh right, bro,” Nas said while showing off his lopsided smile, revealing more of his paralysis via his Instagram Stories. The "Old Town Road" hitmaker eventually making a request of his fans, “Stop being sad for me! Shake ur ass for me instead!” The rapper later provided an update that he had returned home after a short stint in the hospital, and he eventually regained some movement in the right side of his face. Prior to this incident, Nas had been busy at work on his upcoming album, Dreamboy, and is scheduled to headline the Outloud Festival in Los Angeles this summer alongside Lizzo and Kim Petras. 

TLC's celebrated creative journey will come to life on stage in the upcoming CrazySexyCool – The Musical, set to premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, in June 2026. The project will be produced by Bill Diggins' Diggit Theatrical Group, with Kwame Kwei-Armah (One Love: The Bob Marley Musical) writing and directing the piece. CrazySexyCool will portray the Grammy-winning trio's – featuring Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas – rise to fame and their impact on the music industry. TLC’s celebrated career included nine Top Ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and four No. 1 singles: "Creep", "Waterfalls", "No Scrubs", and "Unpretty.” “Bringing this story to the stage is a dream come true,” says T-Boz. “We have performed in a lot of different venues all over the world throughout our career, but bringing our story and music to the theater is a totally new and exciting challenge.” CrazySexyCool is set to run for eight weeks next summer as part of Arena Stage’s 75th anniversary season. 

In a new interview with The Australian, Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst revealed that he has been battling pancreatic cancer for the past two years. The 69-year-old musician, who co-founded the celebrated Australian rock band, shared his diagnosis publicly for the first time while opening up about the ongoing medical treatments he has been receiving. Hirst was diagnosed with cancer six months after Midnight Oil wrapped up the Australian leg of their 2023 farewell tour, and he’s been receiving constant medical care ever since. “So it’s ongoing,” Hirst told the publication. “I’ve had pretty much every treatment known to man – every scan, ultrasound, MRI. I’ve kind of had ‘the works.’” Hirst hopes to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, while emphasizing the importance of early detection. “Coming up to two years, I thought I just need to get this, literally, off my chest,” Hirst explained. “If you do have any of that kind of symptom, just go and get a simple blood test. It could be life-changing, and life-extending.” 

Pop superstar Katy Perry and CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King were part of an all-female crew who took part in a space voyage on Monday (April 14) aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft. The New Shepard rocket took off at 9:30 a.m. ET from the company’s West Texas launch facility, and eventually reached a height of over 62 miles into the atmosphere, allowing the passengers to experience moments of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth. The autonomous rocket then landed successfully, bringing all its passengers safely home, which included Bezos’ fiancé Lauren Sánchez, engineer Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, and producer Kerianne Flynn. Perry sang Louis Armstrong’s classic, “What a Wonderful World,” during the flight, saying, “It’s not about me. It’s not about singing my songs. It’s about a collective energy and making space for future women. It’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth.” Perry and King both kissed the ground after the safe landing.

On Friday (April 11), Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the release of the twangy lead single, "Henry, Come On," from her upcoming 10th studio album. That highly-anticipated project was originally titled, The Right Person Will Stay, and was slated for a May 21 release, but in a since deleted Instagram reel, Lana hinted that the record is now delayed and the title has changed. “You know it’s not going to come on time, right?” Del Rey asked in the clip. “Should I even tell you that the name changed again? Should I tell you that now, while you’re so happy that you even have a song? Yeah, maybe I’ll wait.” This would be the second name change for LDR’s upcoming record, which was previously titled Lasso. Del Rey also teased the upcoming arrival of another new single, "Blue Bird," ahead of her upcoming country-flavored performance at Stagecoach festival on April 25. “My band is so excited. I’m really excited, and I’m really happy for this album to be moving along,” Lana said. 

On Thursday (April 10), 5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood announced the details of his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order, which is set for release on June 13. Hood, the primary songwriter in 5SOS, also released the lead single, “Don’t Forget You Love Me,” along with an Andy DeLuca-directed music video. “Diving into this project has been a liberating, healing, painful, enlightening experience,” writes Hood. “It’s been a journey into parts of myself I didn’t even know I hadn’t explored until they became this music, and I’m excited to open up this part of me to you.” Hood collaborated with Day Wave’s Jackson Phillips, David Burris, and TMS on his solo album, which follows the previous individual projects from the other three members of 5SOS. “There are things I’ve never been able to sing about in the band — my upbringing, my family, the places life has taken me,” Hood shares. “This album is about laying those things to rest and allowing listeners to connect in their own way.” 

Zedd is rumored to be bringing out country star Maren Morris during his Coachella performance this Sunday (April 13), continuing his tradition of collaborating with high-profile surprise guests for his sets. The DJ has a history of thrilling Coachella audiences with special appearances during his past festival sets – including Katy Perry, Kesha, and Morris – and this year is expected to be no different. Zedd and Morris’ 2018 smash hit collaboration, "The Middle," propelled Morris into the mainstream and went on to receive Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nominations at the 2019 Grammy Awards. “‘The Middle’ was a once-in-a-lifetime song,“ Morris told Rolling Stone in 2022. “It’s definitely one of the biggest songs I’ve been a part of, and it really opened me and my work up to a much larger audience.” The duo also worked together again on 2022’s "Make You Say." Morris is set to release her highly-anticipated new album, Dreamsicle, on May 9, which features her just-released single, “Carry Me Through.” 

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Jennifer Lopez is set to return as both host and performer for this year’s American Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. This marks Lopez’s second time hosting the ceremony, following her role in 2015 where she opened the show with a performance of her Grammy-nominated hit, “Waiting for Tonight.” Lopez has performed on the AMAs over 10 times, and has collected three awards over the years. “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards,” Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, said in a statement. “Jennifer’s incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show.  We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick off celebration of summer.” The upcoming broadcast will be the first regular American Music Awards broadcast in two and a half years, and the first AMAs to air on CBS, which previously aired on ABC from 1974 to 2022. 

On Tuesday (April 8), Blink-182 announced the dates and details of their upcoming Missionary Impossible Tour, where the SoCal pop punk trio will bring their infectious hits to arenas across the United States this fall. The 20-date tour will kick off in Hollywood, Florida on August 28, and make stops in cities such as Buffalo, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City, before finishing up in Palm Desert, California on October 4, with a string of festival stops along the way. Alkaline Trio, fronted by former Blink member Matt Skiba, will be the opening act for the entire tour. Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker will “lean into Blink-182’s punk roots” by performing a setlist featuring the group’s entire catalog, according to the tour’s press release. Tickets go on sale on April 11, with pre-sale starting on April 8.

During a recent appearance on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast, Lizzo opened up about taking a "gap year" from her music career, while also sharing how she is handling her fame. The four-time Grammy winner explained the importance of taking that time for quiet introspection in order to reconnect with her true self and protect her peace. She also reflected on the challenges she has faced, including blowback from a harassment lawsuit and struggles with public perception. “I think what I learned about fame is, even if that’s really me, it just becomes kind of like a fictional story, it’s a character, it’s a brand, it’s a thing that now doesn’t belong to you anymore,” she shared. “Whoever Lizzo is to the world is not really even me. And that disconnect is depressing. And I think the only remedy to that is continuing to be myself.” Lizzo will release her new album, Love in Real Life, later this year, and previewed the LP with two singles, the title track and “Still Bad.”

During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Monday (March 7), Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine revealed that his band will release an album and embark on a tour later this year, while confirming the rumors that they have new music on the way. The group is set to drop a single at the end of the month, followed by an album release in the summer, and a tour in the fall. During the interview with Jimmy Fallon, Levine also reminisced about working with producer Benny Blanco on Maroon 5’s smash hit, “Moves Like Jagger," crediting Blanco for bringing fresh perspectives to the band’s writing process. The forthcoming new album will be a follow-up to Maroon 5’s last release, 2021’s Jordi, which featured collaborations with artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Stevie Nicks, H.E.R., YG, and the late rappers Juice Wrld and Nipsey Hussle. 

Ahead of the launch of his Breezy Bowl XX Tour this summer, Chris Brown is speaking out to advise his fans against wearing red bandanas to his upcoming live shows due to their possible gang affiliations. In a recent post on Instagram Stories, the R&B singer wrote, “I see a lot of the fans collectively telling team breezy to wear red bandannas to the concert. I would highly advise yall to NOT do that! 🤣!” He then suggested an alternative fashion choice for fans, “Just get brown bandannas so yall won’t run into any problems. YALL KNOW IM BRIS BREEZY but WE PROMOTING POSITIVITY ON THIS TOUR!” Brown’s upcoming tour will mark the 20th anniversary of his Grammy-nominated 2005 self-titled debut, and will feature guests such as Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Jhené Aiko. Breezy Bowl XX kicks off in Amsterdam on June 8, with the North American leg starting on July 30 in Miami. 

On Monday (April 7), it was officially announced that Sabrina Carpenter's avatar will be featured in Season 8 of the Fortnite Festival. The move will allow fans to virtually perform the pop superstar’s hits in the game's Festival mode starting on April 8. Gamers can play Carpenter's songs such as "Juno" and "Nonsense" as Jam Tracks by unlocking the season eight Music Pass, with additional hits like "Please Please Please," "Taste," "Espresso," and "Feather" available on the Fortnite Shop. The game also offers various skins inspired by Carpenter's Short n’ Sweet Tour outfits, as well as emotes and accessories like a blinged-out purse and her microphone and guitars. Carpenter joins an impressive lineup of musicians who have previously participated in Fortnite Festival, including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Metallica, and Karol G, along with Travis Scott's groundbreaking “Astronomical” virtual concert in 2020, which drew 12.3 million players at its peak.

Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" claims the top spot on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart this week, achieving the feat five years after its initial release. The track becomes the second chart-topper of the pop superstar’s career, following her previous No. 1 hit back in September of 2024, “Good Luck, Babe!” In addition to leading the Pop Airplay chart, “Pink Pony Club” also just reached a new peak of No. 5 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. Roan co-wrote the song with its sole producer, Daniel Nigro, marking the Grammy-winning Producer of the Year’s fourth chart-topping hit of his career, following his work on “Good Luck, Babe!” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U” in 2021. Roan’s new single, “The Giver,” is currently climbing on multiple airplay charts after debuting at No. 5 on the Hot 100 while also topping the Hot Country Songs chart. 

Eminem is now a grandpa, as the rapper’s daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, and her husband, Evan McClintock, announced on Instagram on Friday (April 4) that they recently welcomed their newborn son, Elliot Marshall McClintock. The baby’s middle name pays homage to his grandfather’s given name, Marshall Mathers, while the newborn’s initials, EMM, is another subtle nod to the hip-hop superstar. While the couple just announced the birth over the weekend, the baby was actually born back on March 14. Scott shared their collective joy in the caption to her post, “happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e 🤍.” Although Eminem has yet to comment publicly on the birth, a video for his 2024 ode to Hailie, "Temporary," revealed his excitement about her pregnancy announcement, while featuring the rapper proudly holding a "GRANDPA" football jersey along with the baby's sonogram.

Ariana Grande’s Grammy-nominated 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, following the release of the deluxe reissue collection, Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead. In March of 2024, Eternal Sunshine debuted atop the Billboard 200, and spent its first two weeks at No. 1 on the strength of two Hot 100 chart-topping singles, “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).” The only debut in the Top 10 this week is Lil Durk’s Deep Thoughts, which premieres at No. 3, giving the Chicago rapper his seventh Top 10 release of his career. The rest of the Billboard 200 Top 10 is comprised entirely of former No. 1 albums, with Playboi Carti’s MUSIC falling a spot to No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX drops a slot to No. 4, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U slides down one place to No. 5, SZA’s SOS slips one spot to No. 6, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet dips a slot to No.7, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos holds at No. 8, Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM drops two spots to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time remains at No. 10.

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On Thursday (April 3), Kesha and Scissor Scissors announced details of their 2025 Ti-s Out Tour. The jaunt will promote the release of Kesha’s first independently released album, Period (.), which is due out July 4, and it will also mark the live comeback for Scissor Sisters, who haven’t toured North America in over a decade. The 25-date Ti-s Out Tour will hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America this summer, kicking off in West Valley City, Utah on July 1, while visiting major cities including Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Philadelphia, before finishing in Tampa on August 10. The shows will also feature special guest opening acts Slayyyter and Rose Gray on select dates. Artist presales begin on April 8, with general on-sale starting April 10. “The most political thing we can do right now is love. Love ourselves and love each other,” Kesha shared in a statement. To promote that theme, the tour is partnering with the dating app Feeld to encourage fans to wear red as a signal for potential matchmaking.

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Susanna Hoffs has just recorded a new version of the Bangles’ ballad, "Eternal Flame." The 66-year-old singer stayed true to the original Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit released in 1988, which she co-wrote with Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. “I was inspired to sing it again!” Hoffs said in a statement. “As I stood before the microphone, I fought back tears of gratitude — for the opportunity to sing a song I have loved and cherished my entire adult life. We’ve grown up together! I’m still that same girl with that same emotion — older, and hopefully wiser.” Hoffs is fresh off her stellar performance of Patti Smith's classic Horses track, “Kimberly,” at Carnegie Hall last week as part of the tribute concert, “People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith.” She announced that a version of "Eternal Flame" featuring the yMusic chamber ensemble will be released on April 9, with a new album scheduled for the fall, which follows her 2024 solo album, The Lost Record. 

During a live X Spaces conversation on Monday (March 31), Cardi B got her fans excited about her highly-anticipated forthcoming sophomore album. The 32-year-old Grammy-winning rapper hinted at high-profile features that she collaborated with on her new project, which would be the long-awaited follow-up to her celebrated 2018 album, Invasion of Privacy. “The features on my album are really good,” Cardi said. "I'm working with artists, some that I have worked [with] before and some that I haven't worked [with] before. I feel like it's gonna really, really surprise y'all." Cardi clearly likes the direction her new album is taking, and is proud of the work she is putting in on the project. "It's such a vibe. I could tell you this – I'm 100 percent confident with this album," she continued. "I just don't think what I got is out there." 

On Tuesday (April 1), Skrillex surprise released his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3.  The celebrated DJ announced the arrival of his new project on X, shocking his fans by dropping the 34-track, 43-minute LP unexpectedly, which features collaborations with Boys Noize, 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, ISOxo, Swae Lee, and many more guests. The album arrives two days after Skrillex headlined the mainstage at Ultra Music Festival for the first time since 2015, a performance which featured music from the new release. This project apparently marks the artist's final release for Atlantic Records, with Skrillex tweeting about his label status back in November. “As I’m nearing completion of my next work and my final project for Atlantic Records I can’t help but feel very existential about it all,” he wrote, before alluding to his just-released album, “I’m thrilled to get this out and focus on more release[s] in 25 as an ‘independent’ artist.” 

Cardi B and Offset are once again embroiled in conflict amid their ongoing divorce, with Cardi alleging that Offset has been stalking and harassing her and her rumored boyfriend. The 32-year-old rapper claimed in a live X Spaces conversation that Offset, 33, has been leaving her threatening and explicit voicemails, and has been harassing her friends. “This guy is upset that I sent his girlfriend text messages of him saying he was going to take away his life, saying he was going to take away my life," Cardi claims. “Every time he knows that I go out of town he harasses me. He leaves me voice notes trying to pull my self-esteem to the ground and I’m so tired of it." This latest update adds to the tumultuous relationship between the former couple, who wed in 2017 and share three children. Cardi filed for divorce from Offset for the second time in July 2024, following previous accusations of theft and neglect towards their children. 

Geri Halliwell hinted at a potential Spice Girls reunion in an interview with The Sunday Times over the weekend, with the singer expressing her desire for the beloved girl group to return someday. “My hope is we come back together as a collective. It’s more respectful to come as one," she said. Halliwell was asked if she meant all five would take part in the reunion, she added, "There will be something. We’ll come as one." Four of the five Spice Girls – minus Victoria Beckham – reunited for a UK stadium tour in 2019, while the last time all five girls performed together was at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. They did partake in a brief reunion at Beckham's 50th birthday party in 2024, with Halliwell saying they still communicate in a group chat. "We love each other. We want the best for each other," said Halliwell. "We shared something so monumental. We’ve always believed in each other, had trust in each other, which is beautiful." 

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Hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are teaming up once again to open the Still G.I.N. Lounge in Downtown Nashville on April 4. The cocktail lounge will bring a hip-hop twist to the country music-focused area, with a drink menu showcasing Snoop and Dre’s signature Still G.I.N. and Gin & Juice cocktails. The new venue is located in the same four-story building that hosts Nashville Live!, and promises to bring a “smooth sophistication of a top-tier cocktail lounge with the energy and cultural influence of the legendary duo.” featuring a blend of rap, R&B, and funk performances. In addition to the cocktail lounge, the club will also host a rotation of DJs and live performances highlighting rap, R&B, and funk musicians, bringing a unique West Coast meets Southern soul experience to Nashville. The venture marks another collaboration for Snoop and Dre, following the December release of their joint album, Missionary, which debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.

During Billboard’s Women In Music event on Saturday (March 29), Doechii was named the 2025 Woman of the Year at the ceremony held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The Florida rapper is fresh off winning a Grammy earlier this year for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, while also notching her first ever Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her current single, “Anxiety.” “I cannot believe it was just two years ago I stood on this stage right here and accepted the Billboard Rising Star Award,” Doechii said during her acceptance speech, before noting the significance of the event. “Lack of inclusion and sexism are still issues in this industry. And that’s a problem. Which is why I’m grateful we have Billboard Women in Music.” Other highlights of the event included Erykah Badu receiving the Music Icon Award, Gracie Abrams being presented Songwriter of the Year Award and performing her single, “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” Megan Moroney receiving the Rulebreaker Award and performing her hit, “Am I Okay?,” Meghan Trainor accepting the Hitmaker Award from Madison Beer, aespa taking home the Group of the Year Award, Muni Long receiving the Rising Star Award, and Tyla being honored with the Impact Award. 

On Saturday (March 29), Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, 57, married actress and fashion designer Vanessa DuBasso, 31, at Dunskey Estate in Stranraer, Scotland. The ceremony fulfilled the couple’s dream of a castle wedding at an enchanting venue surrounded by picturesque views. "We wanted our wedding to feel like a dream,” Navarro says. “It was important to us to find a place that felt unlike anywhere we had ever been, a place that embraced nature and transported us to another world. We wanted our loved ones to share in this intimate experience." The Gothic, darkly romantic atmosphere was set with a rehearsal dinner featuring black candles and deep-colored flowers, leading up to a special outdoor ceremony in a forest, which featured gold candelabra at the altar and celestial chandeliers hanging from trees. The couple exchanged personalized vows, with DuBasso saying of the unique ceremony, "I really wanted the wedding day to feel like a piece of heaven." 

Playboi Carti’s MUSIC spends a second straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. MUSIC marks Carti’s second No. 1 album of his career, following 2021’s Whole Lotta Red, and becomes the Atlanta rapper’s first release to spend more than one week topping the chart. Elsewhere in this week’s Top 10, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, debuts at No. 2, marking the seventh Top 10 record of Gomez’s career and first for Blanco. The rest of the Billboard 200 Top 10 is rounded out by Kendrick Lamar’s GNX holding at No. 3, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U remaining at No. 4, SZA’s SOS sticking at No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet stays at No. 6, Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM falls five places to No. 7, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos is stationary at No. 8, Tate McRae’s So Close To What drops two spots to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time stays at No. 10.