The magazine describes the “magic” of the song, off Gaga’s most recent album, Mayhem, writing, “The song was an immediate hit and 2025’s most inescapable earworm anthem thanks to the way she and her sorceress’ apprentices assembled a perfect Lady Gaga pop song — one that nods to early hits like ‘Just Dance’ and ‘Bad Romance’ right on the edge of glory while feeling totally of her own brand-new moment.”
Also making the top 10 is “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X, performed by Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami and EJAE, at #3; “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter at #6; “The Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift at #8; “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA at #9; and “The Subway” by Chappell Roan at #10.
Rolling Stone previously revealed its 100 Best Albums of 2025 list, with Gaga’s Mayhem coming in at #2. Bad Bunny‘sDebí Tirar Más Fotos was #1.
Gwen Stefani performs on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on December 3, 2025 (Todd Owyoung/NBC)
Gwen Stefani wants everyone to feel “nostalgic” when they see No Doubt’s show at the Sphere Las Vegas.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, Gwen chatted about reuniting with the band for 18 residency shows kicking off next May.
“I want people to come and make it feel, like, really nostalgic. Like they’re back in time. Like, ‘Remember this? Remember this, guys?’ Like, this is what we did together,” she said.
Gwen adds that she and her bandmates are putting together the set list and that “it’s gonna be so awesome.”
No Doubt had been on hiatus since 2015 before announcing a pair of reunion performances at Coachella 2024. Since then, their only other live performance took place at January’s FireAid benefit concert.
Gwen also performed her new holiday song, “Shake the Snow Globe,” featured in the Prime Video holiday movie Oh. What. Fun.
Lil Baby has finally released his album The Leaks. It dropped Wednesday on his 31st birthday, giving fans full versions of leaked songs and snippets that have been teased over the years. Young Thug, Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti are featured on the album, which serves as a gift to Lil Baby’s day-one fans.
GloRilla‘s not making an R&B album after all. After previously posting on X that she was going the R&B route for her sophomore album, she told Complex’s Jordan Rose she was just trolling those “trying to talk s***” after she revealed the R&B artists on the project. She also teased she’s entering a new era following 2024’s Glorious. “I can’t tell y’all when it’s gonna be. But I’m excited for it and I hope y’all like it […] I’m in the studio,” she said. “I’m always working.”
Ray-J has taken issue with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, who he claims have never greeted his sister, Brandy, when attending several of her Boy is Mine tour shows to see Kelly Rowland perform. “N***** need to pull up when they pull up to the show,” he said in an Instagram video, noting they’ve taken pictures with her co-headliner, Monica. “Come on, say ‘what’s up’ to Brandy. Jay-Z and Beyonce, for y’all to come to every show and not speak to B. I don’t like that.” In the caption, Ray clarified that Brandy did not co-sign and was not aware of his post. “THIS IS COMING FROM THE HEART!! And I LOVE MY FAMILY AND I LOVE JAY AND BEY!!” he wrote.
A little over two months after the death of their drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin released a statement announcing their breakup.
“We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were,” read the statement.
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones – reunited three times following the split.
The first reunion happened in 1985 at Live Aid in Philadelphia, while the second occurred on May 14, 1988, at the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert, with Bonham’s son, Jason Bonham, behind the drum kit.
The third and final reunion took place Dec. 10, 2007, at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the O2 Arena in London, again with Jason Bonham behind the drum kit.
Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
If you ever find yourself flying into Birmingham, England, you won’t be landing at Ozzy Osbourne Airport.
Despite a petition to rename it after the late metal legend and Birmingham hometown hero, the airport’s CEO, Nick Barton, tells BBC Radio WM it’s not going to happen.
“Birmingham, amazingly, has an extraordinary list of fantastically influential people, going from historic people like Charles Darwin, as well as Robert Plant and Sir Lenny Henry but the answer is no,” Barton says. “The airport name is so important for our future development of what we’ve got, which is a fantastic airport, but yet to grow significantly, which we will do on the back of its name.”
The airport’s current name is simply Birmingham Airport and uses the code BHX. And while it won’t be named after Ozzy, the airport plans to celebrate the Prince of Darkness and other famed Brummies with a mural.
Ozzy did also just posthumously receive another Birmingham honor, the Lord Mayor’s Award, on what would’ve been his 77th birthday Wednesday.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and John Gourley of Portugal. The Man perform during the 2013 Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon on February 19, 2013 in New York City. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
In what may sound like the result of a music-themed Mad Libs game, Portugal. The Man covered Rage Against the Machine with “Weird Al” Yankovic.
The parody master joined the “Feel It Still” outfit during their show in New York City on Tuesday for a rocking, non-parody performance of Rage’s “Killing in the Name.”
You can watch footage of the onstage collaboration, which also featured filmmaker and The Lonely Island member Jorma Taccone dressed as Pee-wee Herman, now via PTM’s Instagram.
While we can’t explain the Pee-wee part, Portugal. The Man and “Weird Al” do have a history. In 2020, they teamed up on a song called “Who’s Gonna Stop Me,” which was described as Al’s first-ever non-comedic release. Al also put out remixes of the PTM songs “Feel It Still” and “Live in the Moment” in 2018.
Portugal. The Man is currently on tour in support of their new album, SHISH, which includes the single “Tanana.”
‘Megadeth: Behind the Mask’ film poster. (Trafalgar Releasing)
Megadeth will preview their upcoming final album with a worldwide cinema event.
Megadeth: Behind the Mask will premiere in theaters Jan. 22, featuring a career-spanning interview with frontman Dave Mustaine,alongside a playback and track-by-track breakdown of the new record.
“This listening event is going to be amazing,” Mustaine says. “I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”
Tickets to Megadeth: Behind the Mask will go on sale Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. ET.
The final Megadeth album, which is self-titled, is due out Jan. 22. The thrash veterans also plan to launch a multiyear farewell tour, which so far includes North American dates with Iron Maiden, set to kick off in August.
Cover of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ memoir ‘Cat On The Road To Findout’ /(Genesis Publications)
Yusuf/Cat Stevens postponed the North American book tour supporting his memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout, in September due to visa issues. At the time, he had expressed hope that the tour could be rescheduled, but he’s now announced that it’s not going to happen.
“Unfortunately, my North American book tour is officially cancelled,” he said in a statement. “Unpredictably, and befuddling to us all, the actual visa finally got delivered after the last scheduled date of the tour had passed.”
“I know how disappointing this must be for those of you who were looking forward to the book tour. My agent and team explored every possible avenue, but it was all beyond our control,” he added. “I’m grateful for your patience and your support and I hope something new may be put together in the future, in better and brighter circumstances. Peace and love, always.”
Those still holding tickets for the tour will be notified about refunds.
Cat On The Road To Findout arrived in October. The tour, Cat on the Road to Findout: An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, and Other Mysteries, was supposed to kick off Oct. 2 in Philadelphia.
Guns N’ Roses have premiered two new songs called “Atlas” and “Nothin’.”
“‘Nothin” and ‘Atlas’ find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality,” a press release reads. “‘Atlas’ is GNR in full surging rock mode, while ‘Nothin” grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar.”
You can listen to both songs out now on digitaloutlets. They’ll be released on a 7-inch vinyl single that will be available to preorder starting Dec. 12.
“Atlas” and “Nothin'” mark the first new GN’R music since the 2023 singles “The General” and “Perhaps.” The most recent Guns N’ Roses album is 2008’s Chinese Democracy, which was released before Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined Axl Rose in the band in 2016.
Guns N’ Roses will launch a 2026 U.S. tour in July.
ock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Cropper, founding member of Booker T. & the MG’s and the Blues Brothers Band, performs onstage at The Rose on September 28, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper died Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was confirmed on Cropper’s Facebook page, which noted he “died peacefully in Nashville.”
“Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched millions of lives around the world,” read the statement. “While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.”
Booker T. and the M.G.’s was the house band for the legendary label Stax Records, with Cropper playing on iconic recordings like Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man” and Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay,” which he co-wrote and produced. He also produced many Stax recordings, and co-wrote songs like “In The Midnight Hour” with Wilson Pickett, and “Knock on Wood” with Eddie Floyd.
After leaving Stax in 1970, he went on to work with artists like Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr,John Lennon, The Jeff Beck Group, Peter Frampton and others. Cropper was also the lead guitarist in the Blues Brothers, fronted by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and appeared in the two Blues Brothers movies: 1980’s The Blues Brothers and 1998’s Blues Brothers 2000.
Despite his departure from Stax, Cropper continued to record and tour with Booker T. and the M.G.’s, and they released their last album, That’s the Way It Should Be, in 1994.
Cropper launched his solo career with the 1969 album With a Little Help From My Friends. He released his most recent album, 2024’s Friendlytown, with his band The Midnight Hour. It featured guest appearances by ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons and Queen’s Brian May.
Cropper, nicknamed “The Colonel,” won two Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as a member of Booker T. and the M.G.’s. In 2005, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
