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Justin Bieber’s headlining set at Coachella Saturday has resulted in a streaming spike for the singer.

Spotify notes that Bieber’s catalog saw a 165% increase in streams in the U.S. just one day after his performance. The My World track “Favorite Girl,” which he performed live for the first time in over a decade, saw the biggest bump, with an 870% increase in streams.

Other songs that experienced a surge in streams include My World 2.0‘s “That Should Be Me,” up 445%; SWAG II tracks “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH” and “I Do,” up 450% and 385%, respectively; “Never Say Never,” up 310%; and his iconic hit “Baby,” up 220%.

Justin’s set was filled with songs from his 2025 albums SWAG and SWAG II. He also performed his past hits, which he sang along with YouTube videos of the tracks.

Meanwhile, Justin’s wife, Hailey Bieber, gave fans a look into her Coachella experience on Instagram, sharing a carousel of pictures and video from her day at the fest. In one video, you can see Hailey holding their son, Jack, and dancing to her husband’s music during soundcheck. There’s even a photo of Jack’s arm with a fake “bieberchella” tattoo.

“such a special weekend. nobody will ever know even an ounce of what it’s taken to get here,” she captioned the post. “so grateful for this beautiful life. SO proud. let’s do it all again!!!!” 

Bieber is set to return to the Coachella stage on April 18.

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Judging by Liam Gallagher’s past comments on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you might expect him to be equally dismissive now that Oasis has been inducted. Turns out, you’d be wrong.

Following the news that the reunited “Wonderwall” outfit is included in the Rock Hall’s list of 2026 inductees, Liam posted on social media, “Reverse psychology vibes in the area Oasis RnR hall of farmers I mean famers.”

In a follow-up post that seemingly starts sincere before maybe taking a turn into more familiar and sarcastic waters, Liam adds, “I wanna thank all the people who voted for us it’s a real honour ever since I was a little kid and singing in the shower I’d dream about 1 day being in the RnR hall of fame it’s true what they say anything is possible if you have a dream.”

As for his change of heart regarding the Rock Hall, Liam credits his mother.

“I was speaking to my mummy last night when the news broke and she thinks I may have been a little hasty with my perception of the organization,” Liam says. “She’s told me to stop being a d*** and go to the awards and behave and you never know you might enjoy it.”

Liam also says that he and his brother Noel Gallagher, with whom he reunited in 2024 after a long and public feud, will be attending the induction ceremony, which takes place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.

“We’re both going we’re soooooo proud and humble,” Liam says.

Of course, anything Liam says on social media should be taken with a “Champagne Supernova”-sized grain of salt. You may recall when he said Oasis had recorded a new album after announcing their reunion, only to later say he was kidding.

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Nominees for the 52nd annual American Music Awards have been announced, with Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMA history, leading the 2026 pack with eight nods, including artist of the year, album of the year for The Life of a Showgirl, and song of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Coming in just behind Taylor with seven nominations each are Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and SOMBR. Carpenter will compete with Taylor for artist of the year, alongside Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, BTS, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Morgan Wallen.

Dean and SOMBR, both first-time nominees, are both up for new artist of the year, song of the year and breakthrough album of the year. Other first-time nominees include Alex Warren, KATSEYE, RAYE, Tate McRae, Role Model, PinkPantheress, SIENNA SPIRO, Leon Thomas and BigXthaPlug.

Queen Latifah will host the show live from Las Vegas on Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The winners are chosen entirely by the fans. Voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile.

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When it comes to writing hit songs for himself and other artists, HARDY is an undeniable master of the craft, having penned close to 20 number ones.

When it comes to being the father of a 1-year-old, however, he’s finding there’s more of a learning curve. 

“I’m just not a patient person — and that was a shock to the system for sure,” he reflects. “Like [when you’re] trying to feed this kid because you’re in a hurry and then she like takes the baby food, and then just as a joke, just spews it out of her mouth. You just have to stop and be like, ‘This is funny,’ or like ‘This is OK,’ like to not be impatient, because I don’t wanna teach her impatience.”

Rosie Ryan Hardy was born March 7, 2025, meaning she’s around the age to be picking up a major life skill right now. 

“For anybody out there that has their first kid, and that kid is immobile, enjoy it, because the second that kid learns how to crawl, they’re gonna get into everything, and that’s where we’re at right now,” HARDY explains. “And it’s just constantly, constantly chasing her around and cleaning up her mess, which is amazing and cute, but golly, it’s a full-time job.”

Of course, it’s a job he shares with his wife of three years, Caleigh Ryan Hardy.

So does Rosie seem to take after her mom or her dad?

“She acts like Caleigh. She looks like me, but she acts like Caleigh. She has Caleigh’s demeanor 100%,” HARDY says.

See if you can spot the resemblance on HARDY’s socials, where the proud papa has posted at least three moments with her in the last couple weeks. 

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A spokesperson for Katy Perry is calling claims that the singer sexually assaulted actress and model Ruby Rose years ago “categorically false.”

On Sunday, Rose, 40, replied to a story on Threads posted by Complex about Katy’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella show. The actress, who’s known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and John Wick: Chapter 2, wrote, “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s*** what she thinks.”

In another reply, she wrote, “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly. Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.”

In a separate post, Rose subsequently detailed what she claims Perry, 41, did to her. 

In a statement to ABC News, a rep for Perry says, “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”

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He’s been waiting for this moment for all his life: Phil Collins is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.

The inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 were announced live Monday night on ABC’s American Idol, and Phil’s name was among the honorees. While he’s already in the Hall as a member of Genesis, as a solo artist he’s won multiple Grammys, an Oscar and two Golden Globe Awards. He’ll now join his former bandmate Peter Gabriel as a two-time inductee.

Other inductees this year are Billy Idol, reunited British rockers Oasis, the late Luther Vandross, “Smooth Operator” group Sade, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden, legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, and pioneering post-punk acts Joy Division and New Order. Those bands are being inducted together, because New Order formed after the death of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980.

Artists who appeared on the ballot but failed to make the cut this year are Mariah Carey, Pink, New Edition, Shakira, The Black Crowes, INXS, Lauryn Hill, Melissa Etheridge and the late Jeff Buckley.

Those being inducted as recipients of the Early Influence Award include groundbreaking female rappers Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, the late Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz and the late Gram Parsons, credited with pioneering country rock as a member of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

The Musical Excellence Award inductees are four producers: Rick Rubin and the late Arif Mardin, Linda Creed and Jimmy Miller. The Ahmet Ertegun Award inductee is the late Ed Sullivan.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in LA; it will air on Disney+ and ABC in December.

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“Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin’ ta f*** wit!” The legendary group has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.

They will be inducted in the performer category for creating music with “originality, impact, and influence that has changed the course of rock & roll,” according to a release, alongside Sade, the late Luther Vandross and others. Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and the late Fela Kuti are among those who will be honored in the Early Influence category for music and performance styles that have “directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and culture.”

Others joining the 2026 class are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Celia Cruz, Rick Rubin and Ed Sullivan.

“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony—it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will air in December on ABC and Disney+.

The 2027 ceremony will return to Cleveland.

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