Tim McIlrath of Rise Against performs on September 27, 2025 in Tinley Park, Illinois. (Ryan Bakerink/Getty Images)
Rise Against has launched a new initiative called The A.R.T. Project, which stands for “All Rise Together.”
In an accompanying video, streaming on YouTube, the Rise Against members speak on the importance of community in the punk scene. In then transitions to footage of Rise Against fans meeting at a warehouse and creating artwork inspired by the band.
The video ends with Rise Against performing their song “Ricochet,” the title track off their latest album, in front of those fans.
“When you create art, you create communities,” Rise Against says. “The best people to tell our story are the people who truly connect with the music.”
Ricochet was released in 2025. It also includes the singles “Nod” and “I Want It All.”
Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins performs after accepting the TEC Innovation Award during the 41st NAMM TEC Awards in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. (Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has released the latest episode of his podcast, The Magnificent Others, featuring Jack Osbourne, son of the late Ozzy Osbourne, as the guest.
“[Jack] joins Corgan for a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing in the spotlight, the realities of fame, paranormal experiences, and forging his own path,” a press release reads. “The two reflect on his father’s legacy, the lasting impact of Black Sabbath, and the power of rock music. [Jack] also discusses what lies ahead, including an upcoming biopic about his father.”
Corgan was among the performers at the 2025 Back to the Beginning concert, which marked the final performance of Black Sabbath’s original lineup and Ozzy’s last live show ever. Ozzy died just over two weeks after the concert.
Corgan previously interviewed Ozzy’s widow, Sharon Osbourne, on The Magnificent Others. The next episode’s guest will be Disturbed frontman David Draiman.
As Katy Perry’s song “Wide Awake” has become a popular TikTok trend — which she’s taken part in — her video for “Part of Me” has just hit 1 billion views on YouTube. It’s Katy’s ninth video to hit that milestone.
Twenty-four years after Christina Aguilera released her iconic hit “Beautiful,” the woman who wrote it is going to release her own take on the song. Linda Perry, who is a songwriter and the front woman of 4 Non Blondes, announced the news on Instagram. She wrote, “It feels strange covering your own song. The heartfelt performance Christina Aguilera delivered will forever remain timeless and powerful… so the question remains. How do you cover your own song when you already consider it perfect? My version of Beautiful comes out February 23rd.”
Alex Warren continues to tease his new track, “Fever Dream.” He hasn’t announced a release date, but in his latest Instagram post, he shared a video of himself sitting on a plane. He wrote on the video, “someone’s mom recognized me on this flight so I airdropped her the full song.” He added in the caption, “about to have WiFi someone convince me this song got leaked.”
Alessia Cara’s new album, Love or Lack Thereof, will arrive on March 20. The Canadian star has “revisited, reimagined, and reinvented” songs of love and heartbreak from her catalog as jazz and soul tracks, recorded with a group of Toronto-based jazz musicians. She wrote on Instagram, “wanted to do something special … pulled this together in just over 3 days thanks to a super talented group of people. can’t wait for you to hear it!”
U2 on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live! ‘2017 (Photo creedit: ABC/Randy Holmes)
U2 frontman Bono has shared some insight into the band’s upcoming album, which is expected later this year.
In conjunction with the just-released EP U2 – Days of Ash, U2 released a special edition of their magazine Propaganda, and in an interview, Bono revealed that they have plenty of songs in the mix for the record.
“There’s a lot more than 25 songs in the works … but I’d say about 25 are worth considering for U2 projects in the next few years,” Bono says. He notes that songs being considered are “very different in mood” from the tracks on Days of Ash, which was written in response to current events.
“More songs of celebration than lamentation,” he said. “The LP/album we’ve been working on has a very different kind of musical mood and narrative, a more of a defiantly joyful kind of feel to take on these anxious times … almost a carnival vibe.”
Continuing to discuss the mood of the new record, Bono notes, “We’re going to try and make the light brighter real soon. … We’re going try finding it in each other and our fans.”
“We’re gonna try to find that carnival atmosphere in our audience, where hopefully we can both show each other not just where we are at but where we want to be at. … Serious fun is required,” he adds. “We can’t always be letting the bad news drown out the good news of just waking up in the morning and being together in the same place … we’re all much better live!!!”
So far a specific release date for U2’s next album has not been revealed. It will be their first album of new material since 2017’s Songs of Experience.
Poster for Baby Keem’s ‘Ca$ino’ listening event (pglang)
Baby Keem is giving fans a chance to listen to his album Ca$ino ahead of its release. The rapper is set to host a live listening event Thursday on his YouTube channel. It will begin at 8 p.m. PT and feature a special performance from Keem.
Ca$ino arrives on Friday, marking Keem’s sophomore studio album. His rollout has included the release of an accompanying documentaryseries, which so far has featured home footage of a young Keem; images and stories about life in Las Vegas; and interviews with his friends, colleagues and family, including his first cousin once removed Kendrick Lamar.
“I understand the hardship before he was born. His mom, that’s my first cousin. I already knew what she’s been through or was going through and just the history of our family in general. We don’t call ourselves the Hillbillies for nothing,” K.Dot says in a clip. “Section 8, welfare, general relief, AFDC, this is the story of a warfare environment and a warfare psychologically to try to change our generational curses.”
Keem will be supporting the album with a tour. He’s also announced dates and locations for a few album signing events.
Glen Powell attends the Los Angeles Special Screening of A24’s ‘How To Make a Killing’ on Feb. 14, 2026 in Los Angeles. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
In early February Nick Jonas posted a video in which he revealed that, unbeknownst to him, the jeans that he wore on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — which had been lent to him by the brand — had previously been worn by his friend Glen Powell. He only learned this because in the pocket of the jeans was a used plane ticket with Glen’s name on it. He captioned the video “the brotherhood of the traveling pants?” and now Glen agrees it’d make a great movie.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Glen said Nick FaceTimed him to ask if he was OK with him posting the story. “I was like, ‘That is so random, yes,'” said Glen. “The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants, we have to make it something. I dunno, I loved it.”
When the interviewer suggested they turn it into a movie in which he and Nick co-star, Glen laughed and said, “Not no! Not no!” He added that Nick’s been very helpful to him while he’s preparing to portray a rock star in an upcoming Judd Apatow film.
“There’s no better friend to have in that scenario than Nick Jonas, that’s for sure,” he added.
Glen was one of the Jonas Brothers’ surprise guests during their show at Boston’s Fenway Park last summer, although he didn’t sing.
Slightly Stoopid performs during Innings Festival 2025 at Tempe Beach & Arts Park on February 21, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona. (Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage)
Slightly Stoopid has announced the inaugural edition of their own festival, Field of Dreamz, taking place June 13 in the band’s hometown of San Diego.
The event will be held at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres baseball team.
“The Padres and Petco Park have always been special to us,” Slightly Stoopid says in a statement. “From growing up watching the games to headlining shows here, and even throwing out the first pitch, partnering with the Padres and creating our own festival on that field in our hometown is truly a dream come true.”
Slightly Stoopid will headline the festival alongside Sublime.
“Given the history of Stoopid and Sublime, this will be really special, especially with so many of our musical friends and heroes joining us,” the “Closer to the Sun” outfit adds. “San Diego has supported us from day one, and the Field of Dreamz Festival is our way of bringing it all back to the community that raised us.”
Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time.
Jason Aldean’s Songs About Us album won’t be out until April 24, but he’s supplying fans with a steady stream of previews to hold them over.
The latest, his new single “Don’t Tell on Me,” will arrive Feb. 27.
“You’ve got a secret to keep, I’ve got a memory to drown/ Don’t fall apart yet, come on heart, Don’t tell on me now,” Jason sings in a preview that shows him sitting at a bar.
Two other songs are set to drop Feb. 27 as well, though he’s yet to reveal which two.
So far, “Easier Gone,” “Help You Remember,” “What’s a Little Heartache,” “Hard to Love You,” “Her Favorite Color” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long” have been released from the album, along with the #1 “How Far Does a Goodbye Go.”
Mgk on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.’ (ABC/Jeff Neira)
Mgk has premiered the video for “starman,” a track off his latest album, 2025’s lost americana.
“Starman” interpolates the melody of and samples Third Eye Blind’s ’90s staple “Semi-Charmed Life.” The clip spotlights the stage production of mgk’s ongoing tour in support of lost americana, which finds him performing alongside a giant replica of the Statue of Liberty.
Rapper Drake performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Drake has been named the bestselling rapper in a list compiled by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide.
He’s ranked as the third biggest-selling global artist of 2025, coming closely behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids.
Other rappers who join Drake on the list are The Weeknd at #4; Kendrick Lamar at #6; Tyler Creator, who made his debut at the chart on #12; and Eminem at #15. SZA also made the chart, coming in at #19.
