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Lady Gaga is covering a timeless classic for a new Super Bowl ad — and she’s also pondering what the song’s original artist would have to say about the moment we’re in right now.

The ad is for Rocket and Redfin, and the song is the theme from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” which was written by Fred Rogers himself and sung by him in every episode. Rogers died in 2003.

In a behind-the-scenes video released before the ad’s premiere during the game on Feb. 8, Gaga says, “Mister Rogers was so clearly someone that stood for something, and it is powerful to think of what he would say right now. It’s a special song to revisit at this time.”

In the video, Gaga also says, “When I think of ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,’ I just think of my earliest memories as a kid watching Mister Rogers and I think about how much he meant to people,” she says in the video. She resolves to record a “very heartfelt and kind and warm” version of the tune, and you can watch as she puts her own stamp on it.

According to a press release, the song will soundtrack an ad that “invites reflection on how people show up for one another where they live and the transformative power of being a caring neighbor.”

Gaga noted in a statement, “Mister Rogers was for generations a heartfelt presence for children and families all over the world,” adding that she was “honored” to be asked to record it.

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UB40 has announced dates for The Unstoppable Tour, which will have them visiting the U.S. and Canada this fall.

The trek kicks off Sept. 18 in Ottawa, Canada, and hits the U.S. on Sept. 22 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It will hit such cities as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Las Vegas, Dallas and more, before wrapping Nov. 15 in Hollywood, Florida.

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The band will treat the crowd to hits like “Red Red Wine,” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You,” along with songs from their upcoming album, which is expected out before the tour launches.

“We can’t wait to embark on The Unstoppable Tour, as the tour title says that’s how we are feeling!” UB40 founding member Robin Campbell says. “This will be our fifth consecutive year back in North America and we couldn’t be happier to be coming back.” He adds, “We can’t wait for the fans to hear what we have been cooking up!”

A complete list of dates can be found at UB40.global.

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Almost 30 years after Jeff Buckley‘s death, the singer has landed on the Billboard Hot 100 for the very first time.

Billboard reports that Buckley’s song “Lover, You Should Have Come Over,” from his 1994 debut album Grace, just debuted at #97 on the Hot 100. The song, which was never released as a single, earned 3.8 million streams between Jan. 16-22 to land on the chart, with the site crediting its use on TikTok for the streaming bump.

Although this is the tune’s first time on the Hot 100, the song made its first appearance on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in April at #22. It returned to that chart in July, prior to the release of It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, director Amy Berg’s documentary on the singer. It’s currently at #13 on that chart.

Buckley died by drowning in 1997 after being swept away while swimming in Wolf River Harbor, a channel of the Mississippi River. He was 30.

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Coheed and Cambria drummer Josh Eppard has launched a new project called Held. in collaboration with Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano of the band The Sleeping.

The debut Held. album is called GREY, and is due out May 15. The first single, “NEW YOU ANTHEM,” is out now, and features My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero.

“It’s always a pleasure getting to work with new people; it opens doors and makes your brain work in different ways,” Iero says in a statement. “Especially when those people are artists that you respect and are already a fan of. I’m flattered they wanted to have me on the record and I think the track turned out super rad.”

By the way, Held. isn’t the first project to feature both Iero and a Coheed and Cambria member. Iero also plays with Coheed guitarist Travis Stever in the band L.S. Dunes.

Coheed’s most recent album is 2025’s The Father of Make Believe.

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After sitting on the sidelines for several NBA games, including those of her boyfriend Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram, GloRilla will now be showing off her own basketball skills. She and Mustard are set to compete in the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 13 inLA.

Kendrick Lamar has landed at #4 on Billboard’s Top 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 list, following his #1 placement in 2024. Tyler, The Creator and Doechii are also on the list, with the top three artists to be announced at a later date.

Pharrell Williams was knighted as a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian honor, on Friday. President Emmanuel Macron presented him with the award, citing his many accomplishments in music, fashion, and culture. Reflecting on the honor, Pharrell wrote on Instagram, “Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur. Grateful and blessed.”

Megan Thee Stallion announced she is awarding five public school teachers with at least five years of experience and five college students maintaining a B-minus average or higher with a Best in Class Award Grant. “This award will recognize exceptional individuals by providing $5,000 to help them pursue their educational and professional goals,” she wrote on Instagram. More information is available at peteandthomasfoundation.org.

Mario is officially a boy dad. The singer and his girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, welcomed their son, according to an Instagram Story shared Monday. “Women are God’s greatest creation ’cause what I witnessed today was only God’s work!” he wrote. “Healthy baby boy!”

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Ariana Grande is back in her role as a brand ambassador for Swarovski, starring in a new ad for the brand’s Valentine’s Day line of charms. In the ad, Ari wears a red dress and layers of chains and bracelets adorned with heart-shaped charms, which are also displayed in a heart-shaped candy box.

In other pop stars-in-ads news, KATSEYE has been tapped by the cosmetics brand LANEIGE to star in a campaign for its new JuicePop Box Lip Tint, soundtracked to their song “Internet Girl.” Six of the colors have been matched to the group’s six members, including Pop Star Peach for Manon Bannerman and DJ Plum for Lara Raj.

Charli XCX stars in a video for “Residue,” a song by A.G. Cook featured on the soundtrack of her new movie The Moment. In the clip, Charli enters a room filled with doppelgängers watching a screen flashing slogans, before they all start to dance. The scene then cuts to the same room with a single doppelgänger, revealed to be Kylie Jenner, one of Charli’s The Moment co-stars.

Despite their friendship, SNL’s Marcello Hernandez has no plans to date Sabrina Carpenter.  Marcello had previously been “arrested” during one of Sabrina’s concerts and appeared alongside her in several sketches. While appearing on Dax Shepard‘s Armchair Expert podcast, Shepard encouraged Hernandez to pursue her. “If I’m you again and I’m 28, I’m going to try to date her with all my might. Are you not trying your hardest to marry her?” asked Shepard. “I’m in a relationship,” Marcello responded. “Yeah, I’m in a relationship with a Dominican girl. She’s an architect. She’s unreal. She went to Yale.”

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the Haley Gallery will be closed again on Wednesday as Nashville continues to deal with winter weather. 

Chris Janson‘s new track, “Easy to Love, Harder to Hold,” drops Friday, along with its accompanying music video. 

Cole Swindell is set to play Red Rock Resort’s Sandbar in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 18. Tickets go on sale Friday. 

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Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell‘s political aspirations have not disappeared. The former 2 Live Crew rapper announced he’s contemplating a return to politics in a post announcing his departure from head football coach at Miami Edison Senior High School.

“Good morning. I am officially stepping down as Head Football Coach at Miami Edison Senior High School,” he says in a statement. “Coaching at this historic school has been an honor. I believe we are leaving Miami Edison better than we found it.”

In his next chapter, Luke says he wants to “spend more time working closely with my various companies in music and film,” continue his work with his nonprofit organization, Liberty City Optimist and “be present for my son, who is currently an 11th-grade student-athlete.”

He also says he will continue “helping young men and women” through Luke Sports where he plans to represent student-athletes and guide “parents through decisions involving NIL opportunities, brand marketing and long-term development.”

“Additionally, my potential run for Congress has played a major role in this decision,” he continued. “I do not want to shortchange the young men at Miami Edison while pursuing a congressional seat.”

Luke, who ran for mayor of Miami-Dade County in 2011, has until Feb. 15 to make a final decision. If he moves forward, he will challenge Democratic incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.

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