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Did you know Harry Styles can do a pretty good Sebastian Maniscalco impersonation? Have you ever seen him kiss a six-foot-five redhead? If you watched Saturday Night Live, the answer is “yes.”

Harry was the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, and in his monologue, he joked about being a “tremendously boring” person. He then added, “As a British man who spent a lot of his life in the public eye, I can assure you, there’s something nice about being boring. It’s better than the alternative.” Cut to the notorious picture of the former Prince Andrew in the back of a car after his arrest.

Harry also addressed a criticism he faced a few years ago. “Some people accused me of something called ‘queerbaiting,’” he said. “But did it ever occur to you that MAYBE YOU DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ME, DAD?”

At the end of the monologue, Harry said he only “kissed all the time” with someone who had a “tight little bum.” When cast member Ben Marshall showed up and asked, “Where’s my kiss?” Harry replied, “Come on Ben, everyone knows there’s nothing little about that thang!” But then he planted one on Ben anyway, turned to the camera and said, “Now that’s queerbaiting!”

Harry also appeared in multiple sketches, mostly doing an American accent. In one, he successfully matched Marcello Hernandez’s Sebastian Maniscalco impersonation with his own impression of the comic; in another, he showed off a European accent. 

The sketch “Harry for Him” focused on a line of Target clothing that allows men to wear the same outrageous outfits Harry’s worn over the years. Of course, unlike Harry, they become the subject of ridicule.

And oh yeah: Harry also sang. Last week’s SNL host Ryan Gosling introduced his performance of “Dance No More,” and legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Simon introduced his performance of “Coming Up Roses.” That was a full-circle moment, because a track on Harry’s new album, “Carla’s Song” is about his friend Carla discovering Paul’s music, and then her reaction when he played her one of Paul’s most famous songs, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Longtime Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died at age 64.

Campbell’s band the Bastard Sons, which includes his children, announced the news in an Instagram post Saturday reading, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation.”

“Phil was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather, known affectionately as ‘Bampi,'” the post continues. “He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely. His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever. We kindly ask that our family’s privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time.”

Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 in place of Brian “Robbo” Robertson, who played in the band for a year following the departure of classic lineup guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke in 1982. The first iteration of the band with Campbell also included frontman Lemmy Kilmister, drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor and another guitarist, Michael “Würzel” Burston, turning the longtime trio into a quartet.

After several changes behind the kit, Motörhead brought in drummer Mikkey Dee in 1992. Following Burston’s departure in 1995, Motörhead returned to a trio with Kilmister, Campbell and Dee. That lineup remained intact until Lemmy’s death in 2015, upon which Motörhead disbanded.

Campbell played on 16 Motörhead’s studio albums. Outside of Motörhead, Campbell released three albums with the Bastard Sons, as well as a solo record in 2019.

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The week of Warped has come to an end.

After confirming the lineups for its 2026 festival in Washington, D.C., Long Beach, California, Montreal and Mexico City, Warped Tour has unveiled the bill for its fifth and final stop: Orlando, Florida, on Nov. 14-15.

The Orlando lineup includes Bowling for Soup, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, grandson, Hawthorne Heights, Hoobastank, Jimmy Eat World, KennyHoopla, Motion City Soundtrack, New Found Glory, Phantom Planet, Simple Plan, Sleeping with Sirens, Taking Back Sunday, The Paradox, The Used, Third Eye Blind and Thrice.

Warped Tour returned in 2025 after a six-year hiatus. The other 2026 Warped Tour stops take place in D.C. on June 13-14, Long Beach on July 25-26, Montreal on Aug. 21-22 and Mexico City on Sept. 12-13.

For all Warped Tour info, visit VansWarpedTour.com.

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Why does Mariah Carey think she belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? It’s all about the stats. Speaking to Billboard, she says, “I would say they should check out the 19 No. 1s…not everybody has those to their name.” Billboard also points out that, in her career, Mariah has covered songs by rock artists, including Def Leppard, Journey and Foreigner.

The Fray’s first new album in more than 10 years, A Light That Waits, just dropped on Friday. Meanwhile, their biggest album, How to Save a Life, has just been RIAA-certified for sales of five million units. The band’s Summer of Light tour kicks off May 11 in New Brunswick, Canada.

Shaggy has announced a new album called Lottery, due out May 15. The “It Wasn’t Me” singer has teamed with Robin Thicke for the first single called “Looking Lovely.”

Spice Girl Mel C has just announced a world tour starting in Montreal on Sept. 8. The North American leg wraps up Set. 25 in San Diego, before heading to the U.K, Europe, Asia and Australia. You can now sign up for an artist presale, which starts March 18 at 10 a.m. local time; the general onsale begins March 20. For full ticket info and presale, visit MelC.net. She’s also dropped a new single, “Undefeated Champion,” from her forthcoming album Sweat, due May 1.

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The lineup for the 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York has been revealed, and Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia have been tapped as performers.

They are slated to take the stage during the monthlong event, which runs from June 1 to July 1. Ledisi will perform on June 10 at a location to be determined, while Durand will play two shows June 18 at the Blue Note Jazz Club. That same night, Mario will entertain fans with a show at Sony Hall, where Big Freedia will turn up on June 24.

Other musicians featured on the lineup are Destin Conrad, Slum Village ft. Chris Rob and Arrested Development, among others.

Tickets, the calendar and more information are available at bluenotejazz.com.

The Hollywood Bowl version of the event will take place June 13-14, with Arsenio Hall serving as host, and Patti LaBelle and Wyclef Jean among the night’s performers.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s musical collaborator Dan Nigro posted a photo on Instagram not too long ago showing himself passed out on a couch with Olivia sitting next to him. The caption read, “Finishing records….” Now, her official fan site appears to be hinting that said records may actually be on the way.

Livie’s HQ, Olivia’s official fan account, wrote on X Friday, “#OliviaIsComing.” The account followed it up with a video showing a purple wall featuring a new “OR” logo painted on it, along with the entire side of a building painted purple with the  same “OR” logo. The account also retweeted several fan photos and videos of the same wall.

Earlier this month, when Olivia was in Paris for Fashion Week, WWD posted a video of her being asked about speculation surrounding the title of her next album. She replied, “Oh, you think I’m going to give that away right now? No, no, no. I’m keeping that close to the chest.”

Olivia hasn’t released a new studio album since 2023’s GUTS. 

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Sing all the time. Top the charts, occasionally.

Harry Styles’ return has secured him a chart double in his native U.K. His new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., has debuted at #1 on the album chart, while his new single “American Girls” debuts at #1 on the Official Singles Chart.

According to MusicWeek, Harry’s album sold just over 183,000 units, giving him the biggest opening week for a male solo artist in the U.K. since Ed Sheeran’s album Divide came out in 2017. It was also the biggest first-week sales for any British act since Coldplay’s Moon Music and the biggest first week for any artist, period, since Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl last October.

Kiss All The Time… is Harry’s third #1 solo album in the U.K. In 2022, he also scored a chart double with his album Harry’s House and single “As It Was.”

As for “American Girls,” it’s Harry’s fourth U.K. #1 solo single after “Aperture,” “Sign of the Times” and “As It Was.”

We’ll find out Sunday if Harry’s album has also topped the Billboard 200 album chart.

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Bailey Zimmerman’s new collaboration with Brandon Lake, “Just Believe,” is out now. The two surprised fans last Sunday night by debuting the song during Brandon’s show in Detroit. It’s the first new music from Bailey since Different Night Same Rodeo came out in August. 

Tucker Wetmore’s turning his attention to warmer weather with his new track, “Sunburn,” which is out now. Meanwhile, his current hit, “Brunette,” just spent three weeks in a row atop the U.K. Radio Country Airplay chart.

Jo Dee Messina’s first studio album in more than a decade, Bridges, is set to arrive sometime this summer, featuring its first single, “Some Bridges.”

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One week after Ashley Cooke surprised fans with the ace sessions on YouTube, there’s now an EP of the same name to match. 

The six-song all-acoustic set includes four tracks from 2025’s ace: “baby blues,” “talk about,” “excuses” and her current hit, “the hell you are.” It adds the new composition “olive juice,” as well as a cover of LeAnn Rimes’ 2000 hit from Coyote Ugly, “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” 

While lots of eyes are watching for Riley Green’s debut on the new CBS show Marshals, Ashley surprised fans by showing up first on the March 8 episode. During her cameo she performed “next to you,” from her debut album, shot in the dark, in a scene set in a bar. 

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