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Rise Against has released a new song called “Last Man Standing.”

The track follows the Chicago punk outfit’s 2021 album Nowhere Generation and looks to be a preview of a follow-up.

In the link to download or stream “Last Man Standing,” Rise Against teases something called Nowhere Generation II. While no other info was given, it seems likely that Nowhere Generation II will be a companion album or an EP to the first Nowhere Generation.

Meanwhile, Rise Against is gearing up to launch a U.S. tour in July. The bill also includes The Used and Senses Fail.

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BTS teased the Proof Live event on Monday in celebration of their forthcoming album, which arrives this Friday. The live event is set for Monday, June 13, at 8 a.m. ET.  Not much else is known about the event, as BTS only shared a poster that also teased a “special guest” for the event.

Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna in Stranger Things, revealed to ET Canada the unlikely song that would save him from his villainous character. “If I’m being cheeky and fun, it would be Miley Cyrus’ ‘Party In The USA,'” he laughed.

Ed Sheeran is taking a break from performing after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Metro reports he told BBC Radio 1, “I’m going back [to daddy duties] after this” and that he’s “going to have a curry.” Ed, who just welcomed his second child, will resume his tour in July.  

Everything is cool between Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift, who dated in 2009. He modified the “Much Better” lyrics that reference Taylor to “I got a rep for breaking hearts/ Now I’m cool with superstars/And all the tears on her guitar,” according to fan videos taken at the Jonas Brothers‘ Vegas residency.  

The Weeknd and Daft Punk‘s 2016 hit “I Feel It Coming” has hit over 1 billion views on YouTube and is now The Weeknd’s fourth song to cross the milestone, joining “Starboy,” “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills.”

You heard of stealing your boyfriend’s hoodie — but what about his pants? Hailey Bieber stole Justin Bieber‘s baggy pants and joked about it on her Instagram. She paired them with a crop top and running shoes. 

Sam Smith teamed up with Cat Burns for her viral hit “Go.” The stripped-down version is now available to stream.

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Michael Bublé revealed he always brings “pictures of my wife and my kids” with him when he’s on tour. He told Travel + Leisure, “They’re everywhere, and I put them up wherever I am.” He also takes with him a heated blanket and neck pillow — calling them travel comfort items.

Coldplay welcomed Bruce Springsteen and Kylie Minogue onto the stage during separate shows at Metlife Stadium. With The Boss, they belted out “Working on a Dream” as well as “Dancing in the Dark.” When Kylie came onstage during another show, they all performed her 2005 hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”

You heard of stealing your boyfriend’s hoodie — but what about his pants? Hailey Bieber stole Justin Bieber‘s baggy pants and joked about it on her Instagram. She paired them with a crop top and running shoes.

Sam Smith teamed with Cat Burns for her viral hit “Go.” The stripped-down version is now available to stream.

Ed Sheeran is taking a break from performing after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Metro reports he told BBC Radio 1, “I’m going back [to daddy duties] after this” and that he’s “going to have a curry.” Ed, who just welcomed his second child, will resume his tour in July.

Everything is cool between Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift, who dated in 2009. He modified the “Much Better” lyrics that reference Taylor to “I got a rep for breaking hearts/ Now I’m cool with superstars/ And all the tears on her guitar,” according to fan videos taken at the Jonas Brothers‘ Vegas residency.

The Weeknd and Daft Punk‘s 2016 hit “I Feel It Coming” has hit over 1 billion views on YouTube and is now The Weeknd’s fourth song to cross the milestone, joining “Starboy,” “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills.”

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Harry Styles is once again the proud owner of the nation’s top-selling album. For a second week in a row, Harry’s House is #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Harry’s House is only the second album of the year to spend its first two weeks atop the chart, followed by Adele‘s 30, which stayed in the top spot for six consecutive weeks.  

Fans snapped up 56,500 additional copies of Harry’s new album and streamed it 134.36 million times over the past week, which is about a 69 percent drop from its debut-week numbers.

The Grammy winner made history with his third studio album after it sold 182,000 vinyl copies — which allowed him to rake in $4.49 million on those sales alone. That is the highest total of vinyl records sold since tracking company Luminate began recording vinyl sales in 1991.

Overall, Harry’s House made $7.26 million in its first week. It was streamed 253.3 million times. 

The British singer is also celebrating the album’s main single “As It Was” maintained its number one spot atop the Billboard 100 for a fifth week.  Fans streamed the song an additional 27.6 million streams and bought 6,500 more copies.

This week’s Hot 100 also saw an 80s icon remerge on the chart thanks to Stranger Things.  Kate Bush‘s viral hit “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),” which plays during the pivotal moment when Sadie Sink‘s Max escapes the horrifying demon Vecna, surged to number eight on the chart.

The 1985 single previously peaked at number 30 and, thanks to its newfound fame, it’s now her highest-charting song to date and first top 10 hit.   The song was streamed 17.5 million times over the past week and sold 18,300 additional copies.

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Carrie Underwood is performing two shows at the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday, June 7, one of which is her fan club party, where she’ll perform an intimate set for a select number of fans before taking the Opry stage at 9:30 p.m. CT. 

Presale tickets for the new dates on Dustin Lynch‘s Party Mode Tour are available June 7 at 11 a.m. ET. The sale ends on Thursday at 11 p.m. ET. 

Eli Young Band‘s 2011 hit “Crazy Girl” has been certified four times Platinum by the RIAA. The group was surprised with plaques for the achievement during a recent show in Washington, D.C. 

Hit songwriter Nicolle Galyon is releasing her debut album, firstborn, on July 22 and has shared the lead single, “winner.” Among the songs she’s penned are Dan + Shay‘s “Tequila,” “All the Pretty Girls” by Kenny Chesney and more. 

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Pixies have announced a new album called Doggerel.

The eighth studio effort from the “Here Comes Your Man” outfit — and the first since 2019’s Beneath the Eyrie — is due out on September 30.

Ahead of the album’s arrival, Pixies have shared a six-minute trailer featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the recording process, which you can watch now streaming on YouTube.

Pixies released a new song called “Human Crime” in March. That followed the 2020 single “Hear Me Out.”

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Demi Lovato is about to step into the rock era Friday when they release their new single “Skin of My Teeth.” To hype fans, the Grammy nominee confirmed the name and release date of their forthcoming album.

The album, dubbed HOLY F***, with a strategically placed “v” instead of a “u,” arrives August 19. Demi confirmed the effort will come with 16 tracks that celebrate their rock and pop-punk roots.

“The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they said in a statement. “Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself.”

Demi continued, “To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.”

They also released the official teaser of the album and its promotional artwork, which shows Demi all tied up and striking a seductive pose while lying down on a bed shaped like a cross. The teaser, which also previews some new music, shows some behind-the-scenes videos of Demi making their album before jump-cutting to them silently sitting in their bathtub.

The last image mirrors the ultra-suggestive post Demi made last week to promote their upcoming single, leading fans to believe a music video is also arriving on Friday.

This marks the “Anyone” singer’s eighth studio album, which will be the follow-up to their emotionally raw 2021 offering Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over.

HOLY F*** is available to preorder now. 

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The trailer for the upcoming BET+ special Martin: The Reunion dropped on Monday, and there’s a great chance that after watching the minute-long video you’ll need your tissues.

Joining one another on the iconic green couch from the classic ’90s show are cast members Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II, who dedicate the upcoming 90-minute special to former castmate Thomas Mikal Ford, who died in 2016 at the age of 52. 

“This one’s for you, Tommy,” they say in sync before the trailer cuts to clips of past episodes of Martin. 

The reunion, hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, will take fans back to the beloved Martin living room set for an evening of answering questions, reminiscing and revisiting hilarious moments.

Upon initial news of the upcoming special, Lawrence said in a press release, “To be able to sit here 30 years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing.” He added, “I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special.”

Also seen in the trailer is rapper Snoop Dogg, singer Brian McKnight and actor Tommy Davidson, all of whom appeared in episodes of Martin during the show’s five-season run from 1992 to 1997. 

Toward the end of the trailer, Crockett asks, “Will there be a Martin reboot?” That question, of course, goes unanswered for now, which most likely leaves viewers wanting to know how Lawrence will respond.

To find out, you’ll have to tune into Martin: The Reunion premiering on BET+ June 16.

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Country fans will get to take a walk down memory lane in a new series about Austin City Limits. 

Circle Network is partnering with ACL to present the 12-episode series Austin City Limits: Country, going back into the ACL vault to air episodes from decades prior.  

Circle has acquired the licensing to several episodes featuring country music greats, including Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Reba McEntire and George Jones, which will air throughout the course of the series this summer.

Narrated by Rodney Crowell, the show will offer insight into each artist’s career at the time, as well the remastered ACL performances that haven’t aired since their original broadcast and never-before-scene interviews. 

The first episode in the series is the late Charlie Daniels‘ performance on ACL in 1976, where he performed his signature hits “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and “Long Haired Country Boy.” In a re-airing of Reba’s episode from 1987, fans will get to see her sing “Whoever’s in New England,” while the Johnny Cash episode sees him teaming up with his wife June and The Cash Family in 1987 in his only appearance on ACL, where they sang his legendary hits “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” 

Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr. and more are also featured in the series, which will air Wednesday nights on the Circle Network beginning June 8 at 10 p.m. ET. 

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