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Bebe Rexha is back.

The “I’m Good (Blue)” singer has announced a new album, Dirty Blonde, which she’s releasing via the independent label EMPIRE. She’s introducing it with a 4-minute supercut of all 13 songs, paired with visual elements. Fans are invited to remix and reimagine the supercut while they wait for the full songs to arrive.

The supercut, in which Bebe plays a variety of characters — some of whom appear to be unhinged — teases different sounds, including dance, pop, ballads and country.

Billboard reports that the album will be out June 12. Speaking to the publication, Bebe says, “I worked so hard on this album. It’s been three years now, and every song is so important me. They’re like your babies, you know? I don’t want to be conformed by a certain sound or certain boundaries.”

Bebe says in a statement, “This next chapter is about creative freedom — trusting my instincts, trusting my voice, and finally doing things the way I’ve always wanted to. I’ve learned a lot, I’ve lived a lot, and I’m fully tuned into myself now.”

“Following my gut has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career,” she adds. “This era is fearless, loud, and unapologetic — no filters, no limits. Dirty Blonde is me owning exactly who I am.”

She announced the titles of all the songs in an Instagram post, along with a list of dates, which might be when she plans to release them. One song, “Çike Çike,” is sung partly in Albanian. Like Dua Lipa and Ava Max, Bebe’s parents are Albanian; her birth name, Bleta, means “bee” in Albanian.

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So far, it’s been a pretty exciting 2026 for Zara Larsson.

She rang in 2026 performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, then saw three of her songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 all at once: “Midnight Sun,” “Lush Life” and her collaboration with PinkPantheress, “Stateside.” She then performed at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony, where she was nominated for her first-ever Grammy. 

Now, amid preparations for her Midnight Sun tour kickoff in Portland on Feb. 28, comes the news that the entire North American leg has officially sold out. She also recently announced that the tour will hit Australia in October, and all the presale tickets were gone in less than two hours.

Finally, “Lush Life,” which came out in 2015, is #1 on YouTube’s Shorts chart thanks to a new dance trend.

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Reba McEntire’s celebrating more than three decades of what is arguably her signature song.

“Here’s your one chance, Fancy!!” she posted on Wednesday. “Can’t believe it’s been 35 years since we released this single.”

The third single from Reba’s Rumor Has It album, “Fancy” went to radio on Feb. 11, 1991. Though it would only peak at #8, it’s gone on to be certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.

In her post, Reba encouraged fans to celebrate with her accompanying “Fancy” Funko, which comes with the pillbox hat, oversize glasses and black ensemble from the music video. It’s also holding the infamous “heart-shaped locket that said to thine own self be true” in its hand. 

“Fancy” was originally written and recorded by “Ode to Billie Joe” hitmaker Bobbie Gentry in 1969. 

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Mudvayne and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has scheduled additional solo shows after his first announced date sold out.

The new dates take place May 26 in Flint, Michigan, May 29 in East Moline, Illinois, and May 30 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For ticket info, visit Gray’s Instagram.

The aforementioned sold-out show takes place April 24 in Las Vegas.

During the performances, Gray will be playing Mudvayne and HELLYEAH songs.

Mudvayne reunited in 2021 after going on hiatus in 2010. HELLYEAH has been on hiatus since 2021.

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Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn and Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C. collaborate on a new song called “Flags” for the upcoming benefit album HELP(2).

The track also includes vocals from musician and poet Kae Tempest, as well as instrumental contributions from Johnny Marr and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. 

As previously reported, HELP(2) will raise money for War Child UK, which supports children affected by conflict around the world. It’s a sequel to War Child UK’s 1995 Help compilation.

“Recording ‘Flags’ was a genuinely joyful two days, with a strong sense of purpose throughout the building,” Albarn says in a statement. “I was particularly struck by the decision to employ children to do all the filming in the studio – it felt inspiring and directly reinforced the point we were trying to make about communicating with kids, by involving them in the process itself.”

HELP(2) will be released March 6. It also includes the new Arctic Monkeys song, “Opening Night,” as well as contributions from The Last Dinner Party, Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Depeche Mode, beabadoobee, Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C. and Foals.

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Chappell Roan took advantage of some downtime in Australia to hang out at a legendary dive bar, where the owner reports that she acted just like “a normal human.”

Chappell is part of the Laneway Festival tour, which played Sydney on Sunday and will move to Melbourne on Friday. According to James Young, the owner of Cherry Bar in Melbourne, Chappell and her crew stopped by the establishment on Wednesday and stayed for more than two hours.

In his social media post about the visit, James wrote that at the time of Chappell’s visit, there were only about 17 customers in the bar. “Didn’t take any pictures of her, cos that would be uncool, but can report that she drank a couple of mocktails and was very modest, polite and lovely,” he wrote, noting that she didn’t “hide” in the VIP bar.

“She stood the whole time at our main bar downstairs. This means everything. We think she’s the biggest artist on the planet. She thinks… she’s just a normal human. Gold,” he wrote. “Her crew were especially supportive of Cherry Bar, so that was nice too.” He added, “Also I was DJing tonight, so it was very satisfying to see Chappell embracing the ‘local sounds’ of underground Australia.”

According to Billboard, Cherry Bar is an institution, having first opened in 1999 at a different location, and has hosted drinking sessions by the likes of Metallica and Noel Gallagher of Oasis. The bar has also booked multiple artists before they blew up, including Billie Eilish and Charli XCX.

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Following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, that left eight people dead, Michael Bublé, who is from British Columbia, the same Canadian province where the shooting took place, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Michael called the shooting “devastating,” adding that his “heart is broken for the families and loved ones who are facing the kind of grief no one should ever have to endure.” 

“As a father, a senseless tragedy like this hits in a place that is hard to put into words,” he continued, going on to say, “I can’t begin to comprehend the pain they are living through.”

Michael, a native of Burnaby, British Columbia, wrote that his “deepest prayers” are with the “parents, students, teachers, first responders and the entire Tumbler Ridge community … and everyone affected by this unimaginable act of violence.”

“One of the things that defines us as Canadians is how we show up for each other even in the darkest moments,” he concludes. “And now more than ever, we must come together and support one another, as our neighbours navigate this unfathomable loss and heartbreak.”

On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced seven days of mourning, with flags being flown half-staff across all government buildings.  

Tumbler Ridge is located roughly 730 miles northeast of Vancouver.

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Luke Combs’ upcoming sixth studio album clocks in at more than twice the length of a traditional record, and includes superstar contributions from Cody Johnson and Alison Krauss.  

“Super pumped to share the 22 song track list for my new album The Way I Am that will be out next month,” he wrote on Instagram. “Track 19 ‘Be By You’ releases this Friday, February 13.”

Luke co-wrote all but three of the songs. He collaborated with Cody on “I Ain’t No Cowboy,” while Alison features on “Ever Mine,” which was penned with Hailey Whitters and Charlie Worsham.  

Fans can also look forward to discovering how Luke delivers on clever titles like “Alcohol of Fame,” “Daytona 499” and “Wish Upon a Whiskey.” 

Here’s the complete track listing for The Way I Am, which arrives March 19:
“Back in the Saddle”
“My Kinda Saturday Night”
“Days Like These”
“15 Minutes”
“Alcohol of Fame”
“Daytona 499”
“The Way I Am”
“Wish Upon a Whiskey”
“Soon As I Get Home”
“Rethink Some Things”
“Giving Her Away”
“Seeing Someone”
“Sleepless in a Hotel Room”
“I Ain’t Now Cowboy”
“Ever Mine” (Featuring Alison Krauss)
“Can’t Tell Me I’m Wrong”
“Miss You Here”
“Tell ‘Em About Tonight”
“Be By You”
“The Me Part of You”
“Rich Man”
“A Man Was Born” 

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Wiz Khalifa has announced his upcoming The Macradose tour, a limited-run series taking place across the U.S. in April.

Rapper 2 Chainz, Berner and DJ Bonics will join as support.

Marketed as a “special 4/20 celebration tour,” the road show will make stops in Gautier, Mississippi, on April 15; Bentonville, Arizona, on April 17; Wichita, Kansas, on April 18; and Morrison, Colorado, on April 19.

Two different ticket presales start Thursday, with the general sale starting Friday. 

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