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Katy Perry says she really had to think about whether or not she was going to release her new single, “bandaids.”

In an Instagram post, Katy writes, “thank you for the love on bandaids… tbh I struggled for months with the idea of putting this song out… even after all these years it can be scary to be vulnerable.”

“[H]opefully the lyrics of this song resonate with someone going through what I have been through,” she adds. “And maybe they won’t feel so alone and will find the strength to keep going like I have.”

“bandaids” is a breakup song in which Katy sings, “It’s not what you did, it’s what you didn’t/ You were there, but you weren’t/ Got so used to you letting me down/ No use tryna send flowers now.”

Katy doesn’t specifically say that the song is about her former fiancé, Orlando Bloom. However, in the song’s video, when she sings, “I would still do it all over again/ The love that we made was worth it in the end,” she looks down and sees a daisy growing through some rocks. This seems to be a reference to her daughter, Daisy Dove, who she shares with Orlando.

Katy is still out on her Lifetimes Tour, which officially wraps up conclude at in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 7.

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Of Mice & Men has shared a new song called “Flowers,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Another Miracle.

“Flowers” is accompanied by a video featuring live and backstage footage of Of Mice & Men on tour. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.

Another Miracle, the follow-up to 2023’s Tether, drops Friday. It also includes the previously released songs “Wake Up,” “Troubled Water” and the title track.

Of Mice & Men will perform at Warped Tour Orlando, taking place Saturday and Sunday, before launching a European tour.

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Jackson Dean scores the second #1 of his career, as “Heavens to Betsy” tops the Mediabase country airplay chart. 

Originally appearing on his 2023 Live at the Ryman album, the studio version of the song would emerge on his 2024 On the Back of My Dreams record. 

“It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to see ‘Heavens To Betsy’ at the top of the charts,” Jackson says. “This song has taken on a life of its own, and hearing the words echoed back to me as I stand on stages all over the world is something that I will never take for granted.”

“Thank you, country radio, for the belief, love and support, and thank you to the fans for continuing to share their stories about what the song has meant to them with me,” he adds.

“Heaven’s to Betsy” follows Jackson’s debut #1 single, “Don’t Come Lookin’,” which made it to the top in November 2022. 

Expect new music from the Maryland native early next year. 

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After stealth-announcing the dates of her first solo tour, Hayley Williams has now unveiled the ticketing details for the shows.

The Paramore frontwoman shares in an Instagram post that she’s partnered with a platform called Openstage in an effort to “get tickets into the hands of my fans, at a price that is as reasonable as I could get it.”

“I’ve had countless conversations with my team, and they’ve spent countless hours trying to find the best solution for fans to be able to buy tickets,” Williams writes. “It’s been tough (to say the least), and unfortunately, there’s just no way to guarantee that zero tickets get scalped. But we’re doing our best.”

Fans wishing to purchase tickets can register now through Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET via HayleyWilliams.club.os.fan/presale. You’ll then need to verify your email and phone number, after which you’ll receive a unique, non-transferable ticket unlock code for a chance at tickets when they go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Williams notes that face value ticket exchanges will be available, and ticket transfers will be disabled except in places where state laws prohibit that from happening.

“I can’t wait to be back on the road and see all of your faces,” Williams writes. “We’ll dance, scream, and cry together.”

As previously reported, Williams’ tour will run in the U.S. from March 28 in Atlanta to May 13 in Los Angeles. For the full list of dates, visit HayleyWilliams.net.

Williams had previously scheduled her debut solo tour for 2020 in support of her debut solo album, Petals for Armor, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s since put out two more solo records: 2021’s Petals for Vases/Descansos and August’s Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.

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Warren Zeiders will tour the globe for the first time in 2026.

The “Pretty Little Poison” hitmaker will launch his Warren Zeiders World Tour 2026 March 26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, before heading to Australia in May and Europe in October. 

Chayce Beckham, Kolby Cooper and Lakeview will join him on the U.S. dates. Tickets go on sale Friday.

The Pennsylvania native is currently working the last few dates on his Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour. He’ll wrap 
Nov. 22 with a hometown show at Hershey’s Giant Center.

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Florence + the Machine‘s new album Everybody Scream has debuted in the top five on the Billboard 200.

The sixth studio effort from the “Dog Days Are Over” outfit begins at #4 on the all-genre chart, earning a total of 56,000 equivalent album units, 44,000 of which were traditional album sales.

Everybody Scream gives Florence + the Machine their fifth top-five album on the Billboard 200. They’ve hit #1 on the chart once, with 2015’s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.

As previously reported, Everybody Scream debuted at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart, marking the English band’s fifth chart-topper across the pond.

You’ll be able to scream along to Everybody Scream on Florence + the Machine upcoming 2026 world tour, which comes to the U.S. in April.

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Travis Scott had a special surprise in store for his fans when he performed at the Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, Saturday as part of his Circus Maximus tour. Fan-shot footage shows he brought out Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who revealed himself after removing the mask on his face. Ye performed a medley of his hits including “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” “Runaway,” “Heartless,” “Flashing Lights,” “Stronger” and “All of the Lights.”

Jay-Z and Beyoncé seem to have had an eventful weekend. TMZ reports they were spotted making a private entrance to Kris Jenner‘s 70th birthday party, which took place Saturday night at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez‘s Beverly Hills mansion. The couple were amongst a star-studded crowd including Oprah, Mariah Carey and Snoop Dogg. Jay and Bey also took time to attend the Brandy and Monica tour stop in LA, which features Bey’s Destiny’s Child sister Kelly Rowland. Queen Latifah and Rihanna were also spotted backstage.

Max B became a free man Sunday after being behind bars for over 16 years. He’d been locked up for his involvement in a 2006 armed robbery in Fort Lee, New Jersey, that resulted in a man’s death, according to Billboard. He was sentenced to 75 years in prison but took a plea deal that reduced his sentence. Max B has already reunited with French Montana and was seen celebrating his release on the sidelines of the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns game.

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