In an emotional Instagram video shared on Wednesday (May 7), 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. “Got some not so good news for you today,” Arnold shared in the clip. “So, I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out, and actually got the diagnosis that I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And it’s stage four, and that’s not real good.” The singer went on to express his unwavering courage and faith in the face of the diagnosis, stating, “I have no fear. I really sincerely am not scared of it at all. And I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get.” The announcement led to the immediate cancellation of all of the band's scheduled tour dates, including their headlining shows, festival appearances, and support dates with Creed, as well as an upcoming performance at Morgan Wallen's Sand In My Boots festival. (Variety)

On Tuesday (May 6), Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas announced dates and details of his 2025 US solo tour. The 25-date The All Night Days Tour will be in support of the 53-year-old singer’s upcoming sixth studio album, All Night Days. The trek kicks off on August 1 in Atlanta, and continues through cities such as Nashville, New York, Boston, and Las Vegas, before finishing September 6 in Los Angeles, with The Lucky and A Great Big World opening select dates. Artist presale begins May 7th, with general on-sale starting May 9. This tour marks Thomas's first solo venture in six years, following his 2019 Chip Tooth Tour, and will feature a mix of solo and Matchbox classics, along with new songs. “After such amazing Matchbox shows in 2023 and 2024, it’s so great to revisit the solo catalog and share them with everyone!” Thomas said in a press release. “It’s also a great way to celebrate my new album, All Night Days, and the 20th anniversary of my first solo album, …Something To Be!” (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (May 7), Fitz and the Tantrums shared the funky title track to their upcoming album, Man on the Moon, which is set for release on July 25 via Atlantic Records. Following a short run of previously announced southern shows in May, the Los Angeles indie pop band will embark on a 31-date Man On The Moon Tour, which kicks off July 24 in San Diego, and finishes up with an ACL Live show in Austin on August 31. “I decided I was simply going to write for my heart and for my soul and nobody else,” frontman Fitz Fitzpatrick said of the group’s 14-track album. “At this point in our career, myself and the band feel we have complete creative license. So I’m not going to chase some vapor in the wind. I’m going to just do what I want.” Special guest opening acts on select dates of the tour will be Aloe Blacc, Neal Francis, Gable Price and Friends, Ax and the Hatchetmen, and Snacktime. (Rolling Stone)

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died without a will, leaving Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of their son, Bear, to be named administrator of his $32 million estate, alongside music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray. Tweedy – a former member of Girls Aloud – will work alongside Bray to oversee Payne's finances, property, and possessions, potentially putting much of it into a trust for their son. English and Welsh laws dictate that a person's spouse and children have first claim to the estate in the absence of a will. Payne tragically died on October 16, 2024 at the age of 31, following a fall from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires. While the initial charges against the hotel workers and Payne’s friend have all been dropped, two individuals accused of selling him drugs remain detained while awaiting their pending trial. (Rolling Stone)

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On Sunday (May 4), Quavo's Rocket Foundation hosted a Mother’s Day brunch for moms who have lost children to gun violence. The Migos frontman was joined by his mother, along with the event’s co-hosts – TakeOff's mother and grandmother – who all honored the late Migos rapper who was killed in a shooting in 2022. The event aimed to provide healing and support to the community, featuring panel discussions with anti-violence groups, floral arrangements provided by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, and memorials and photos paying tribute to the lives lost. This was the fourth event of its kind hosted by the Rocket Foundation in Atlanta, which aims to meet with members of congress this summer. In addition to taking part in this event, Quavo also just released a posthumous collaboration with TakeOff, “Dope By Phone,” on May 2. (Billboard)

During a recent appearance on an episode of Ann Wilson's After Dinner Thinks podcast, Chappell Roan praised the Heart singer, while reminiscing about the power she felt covering their classic hit,"Barracuda," at the Austin City Limits festival in 2024. “You’re rockin’ mama! I’m rockin’ because you rockin’, really, truly,” Roan praised Wilson. “I think you have the best voice in rock.” Roan and fellow guest Lucy Dacus discussed the transformative power of rock music with Wilson, while contrasting that electric energy with pop. Roan went on to proclaim that “Barracuda” is the “coolest song ever,” while admitting that performing the track live made her “feel like a rock star.” Wilson went on to share her approach to singing the rock anthem with the young musicians, saying,  “A song like that… you can’t hold it in. It has to be an independence of the soul where you just let it go. This is a physical event.” 

Morrissey is planning to resume his North American tour after being hospitalized with a severe sinusitis attack, leading to the postponement of shows in San Diego, Rancho Mirage, California, and Tucson, Arizona. The rescheduled dates are set for October 24, January 6, 2026, and October 21, respectively. Morrissey’s next scheduled show is in San Antonio on Thursday (May 8), with additional dates in Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. Fans were informed of Morrissey’s health issues through an Instagram post on Saturday (May 3), which stated that the former Smiths frontman “contracted a severe sinusitis attack and was treated at Coronado Hospital in San Diego. Morrissey, the band and crew, are very appreciative of those who convey understanding at difficult moments during tours.” Morrissey’s previous shows have featured a selection of new songs from as-yet-unreleased albums, Bonfire of the Teenagers and Without Music the World Dies, although release dates for those projects remain uncertain. 

Bad Bunny has announced his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, where the Puerto Rican music superstar will headline stadiums throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Japan. The 23-date trek is set to begin on November 21 in the Dominican Republic, and will conclude on July 22 in Brussels, while hitting major cities in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, and Italy along the way, including Bad Bunny’s first ever dates in Australia, Brazil, and Japan. According to a tour press release, these shows “will bring [Debí Tirar Más Fotos] to life, fully immersing audiences in its world, celebrating the essence and culture of Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican heritage.” Before embarking on his expansive global tour, Bad Bunny is set to perform a historic 30-date homecoming residency at El Choli in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Benito is set to draw an estimated 250,000 fans during those summer shows. Tickets for the world tour go on sale on Friday, May 9. 

In a new interview with Variety, Blackpink's Lisa confirmed that a new album from the K-pop girl group is on the horizon. “We were in the studio a few days ago,” Lisa told the outlet on Saturday (May 3). “We’re all so super excited to get back together and go on tour.” Blackpink’s upcoming world tour kicks off with a two-night stint in Seoul, South Korea beginning on July 5, then heads to North America for a series of shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and New York throughout July, before heading to Europe and the UK. While a specific release date for Blackpink’s third studio album has not been revealed, Lisa assured fans it is on the way. “You have to be patient about it,” Lisa said. “It’s coming soon, I promise. It’s about time.” In additional Lisa news, the singer has collaborated with Maroon 5 on their new single "Priceless," which is taken from their upcoming eighth studio album. The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Aerin Moreno, which features frontman Adam Levine and Lisa acting out a Mr. & Mrs. Smith-themed clip. 

Charli XCX is teaming up with Japanese horror director Takashi Miike for an as-yet-untitled film, the second under her new Studio365 banner. While the plot is currently unknown, the collaboration with Miike hints at a possible horror-themed film, given his reputation for violent works like 1999’s Audition and 2001’s Ichi the Killer. Charli has been busy juggling music and acting as of late, producing and starring in director Aidan Zamiri’s upcoming A24 film, The Moment, which is based on an original idea from the Grammy-winning pop superstar. Charli is also set to appear in the upcoming movie projects 100 Nights of Hero, I Want Your Sex, and Erupcja. In addition to her acting roles, Charli will finish her Brat U.S. Arena Tour with a three-night stand in Brooklyn on May 1-4, and is slated to perform at several high-profile music festivals this summer, including Primavera Sound Porto and Lido Festival. 

In his first major interview since undergoing emergency surgery to remove a glioblastoma tumor over a year ago, 72-year-old singer Michael Bolton spoke with People about his ongoing fight against brain cancer, expressing his determination to continue living fully and remaining hopeful. Following the tumor removal and subsequent radiation and chemotherapy treatments, MRIs show no return of the cancer. Bolton is managing the effects on his memory, speech, and mobility through golf, meditation, family time, exercise, vocal lessons, and voice therapy. “You’re reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought,” Bolton said. “Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You’re really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that’s the way you find out what you’re made of.” Bolton is remaining resolute and choosing to focus on hope rather than his prognosis, while emphasizing the importance of making the most out of life and being a cheerleader for oneself in challenging situations.