Steven Curtis Chapmen & Chris Janson’s “America the Beautiful” (SCSEE Music/The Fuel Music)
Chris Janson and Christian music superstar Steven Curtis Chapman have come together to create a new version of “America the Beautiful” for the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4.
“I’ve always believed music has the power to bring people together,” Chris says. “No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we all share this beautiful country and its story. Recording ‘America the Beautiful’ with Steven was an opportunity to celebrate what connects us and remind people that unity starts with listening to one another.”
The two Grand Ole Opry members performed the song together June 12 on the historic stage, along with the children’s choir featured on the track.
Chris’ latest hit, “Me & a Beer,” just peaked at #9 on the Mediabase radio airplay chart.
French Montana performs onstage at Complex and Apple Music present VERZUZ: French Montana vs. Rick Ross at Apple Music Studios on May 07, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Complex)
French Montana wants to lend a helping hand to a cab driver whose car was damaged during celebrations for the NBA’s newest champions: the Knicks.
After coming across a video of the driver watching helplessly watching as a crowd climbed and ran across his cab, French reposted it on X and wrote, “Somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet.” He followed up on Instagram Monday, writing, “lets find this brother.”
The celebrations in New York came after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship in 53 years.
French recently added Remy Ma to his collaboration with Max B, “Ever Since You Left Me,” in honor of the Knicks’ playoff run and overall journey.
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Bring Your Love’ (Warner Records)
Madonna has released a new video for her Sabrina Carpenter duet, “Bring Your Love,” and she’s brought another blonde along for the ride: Julia Garner.
The video is similar to the “Bring Your Love” sequence in Madonna’s short film Confessions II, which she debuted at New York’s Tribeca Festival, and it was directed by the same people. In both, Madonna is shown dancing at a club as masked women dressed like high-tech ninjas pursue her with cameras.
Also in both, Julia, who was originally supposed to portray Madonna in a biopic, appears up at the club, styled like the Queen of Pop circa 1986.
This video, however, starts with Madonna dancing in a huge empty space, before a crowd of sweaty, shirtless men and a crowd of clubgoers charge at each other from opposite sides of the room. They all start dancing and Madonna, who’s rolled up in a piece of black fabric on the floor, gets kicked around before jumping up and welcoming Sabrina to the party.
As the packed dance floor gyrates, Madonna — or her body double — is shown flying and doing flips above the crowd while Sabrina stays on the ground. At the end, Madonna walks down a hallway and into a doorway decorated with a poster reading, “Come to the Club of Love.”
“Bring Your Love” is from Madonna’s album Confessions II, due July 3.
Culture Club’s Boy George turned 65 on Sunday, and to mark the occasion he recorded and released a new AI-assisted version of his group’s hit “Karma Chameleon.”
“Created in partnership with @artistincluded, this release showcases how ethical AI can help honor iconic music, celebrate the artists who created it, and introduce songs to new generations of listeners,” reads a post on Culture Club’s Instagram.
Artist Included is described in a press release as a new “artist-first” music and technology company, which aims “to help iconic artists reclaim creative participation, ownership, and long-term value in their music.”
Boy George recorded new vocals for the new take on the 1983 track, with AI used to make those vocals sound closer to the original release.
“Revisiting ‘Karma Chameleon’ in this way was emotional and creatively inspiring,” says Boy George. “The goal was never to replace the original — it was to celebrate it and let the song keep evolving for new audiences.”
Originally released in September 1983, “Karma Chameleon” was the first single off Culture Club’s sophomore album, Colour By Numbers. It spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the U.K. singles chart, where it spent six weeks on top.
In other Boy George news … Bidding is now open for the new Julien’s Auction Bold Luxury: Boy George Edit, which features a curated selection of the singer’s fashion, music memorabilia and art. A live auction will take place July 14 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Jay Weinberg and Chloe Howcroft Weinberg on September 28, 2025 in New York, New York. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg and his wife, Chloe Weinberg, have welcomed their first child together.
“Mom and baby are healthy and doing great,” Jay wrote in an Instagram post Sunday announcing the news.
“We’re so thankful for the love and encouragement from our friends and loved ones, and over the moon with excitement to welcome our little girl into this world,” the post continues.
Not only does the baby have a drummer for a dad, she also has a drummer for a grandfather: Max Weinberg, longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. We’re guessing it’s only a matter of time before she makes her way behind the kit, as well.
Jay Weinberg was let go from Slipknot in 2023 after nearly a decade with the masked metallers. Following his departure from the ‘Knot, he joined Suicidal Tendencies before announcing his departure in January.
Jay released his debut solo song, “Sandstone,” in 2025. Another track, “Drone Operator,” followed in March.
The Police, U2 and Peter Gabriel were among the artists who performed at the final stop of the Conspiracy of Hope tour, a six-show tour organized on behalf of Amnesty International to raise awareness of human rights issues and celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary.
The all-day show took place at New Jersey’s Giants Stadium, with The Police closing the concert. The concert was also the last of three Conspiracy of Hope dates played by the band, marking Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers’ first shows together since the group broke up following the Synchronicity tour in 1984.
Other artists on the New Jersey bill included Bryan Adams, Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul, Jackson Browne, Yoko Ono, Howard Jones, Joan Baez and Lou Reed.
The song from Toy Story 5 also makes history, becoming the first song by a woman to debut in the top 10 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. The only other time that’s happened was when Garth Brooks emerged at #1 with “More Than a Memory” in September 2007.
“I Knew It, I Knew You” is currently at #8 on the tally, becoming Taylor’s 19th country top-10, her first since “Red” made it to #7 in December 2013.
Starting with her career-launching hit, “Tim McGraw,” in December 2006, she’s landed 40 songs on Billboard Country Airplay, the most recent being “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)” with Chris Stapleton, which made it to #23 in November 2021.
Taylor’s time on the tally includes seven number ones.
“How Do You Sleep?” single artwork. (Judge and Jury Records)
Hoobastank has premiered a new song called “How Do You Sleep?”, marking the first fresh material from “The Reason” outfit in eight years.
“I feel good about releasing new music. It’s kind of like a creative ‘pressure valve’ has been opened,” frontman Doug Robb says in a statement. “[Producer] Howard Benson’s enthusiasm was a big part of opening it for us. He gave us direction but also a lot more freedom than he may have previously.”
You can watch the video for “How Do You Sleep?” streaming now on YouTube.
Hoobastank’s most recent album is 2018’s Push Pull.
You can catch Hoobastank live as part of Staind’s Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour kicking off in September.
Mike Mangini performs at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The Linq Promenade on January 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini is now drumming in Godsmack.
Mangini made his debut with the “Voodoo” outfit Friday for the kickoff of the band’s The Rise of Rock tour with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy.
“Ladies & Gentlemen, the one and only Mike M’Fkn Mangini!” frontman Sully Erna wrote in an Instagram post welcoming the new drummer. “S***’s about to get real.”
Mangini takes the place of Wade Murff, who’s currently manning the kit for Black Veil Brides’ European tour while filling in for Christian “CC” Coma, who dropped off the trek due to a personal matter. Murff had joined Godsmack in place of Evanescence’s Will Hunt, who had taken the gig following the retirement of longtime drummer Shannon Larkin in 2024.
Mangini played in Dream Theater from 2010 to 2023 during original drummer Mike Portnoy’s absence from the band.
Rod Stewart performs during the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, honouring military service members, at the Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 8, 2025 in London, England. (Jack Taylor – WPA Pool / Getty Images)
Rod Stewart canceled his show in San Diego, California, on June 12 due to illness — which is why fans weren’t happy to see him flying to the World Cup in Boston less than 24 hours later.
According to SanDiegoVille.com, the show was scrapped the day of the event. A statement by Rod’s team and Live Nation said he was suffering from an acute upper respiratory infection that has resulted in laryngitis. While his reps said that he had traveled to the venue in hopes of performing, Rod himself posted an update on his Instagram Story less than an hour before the show was going to start.
“Following treatment, I’m feeling much better, but my voice is not,” he wrote. “I’m very disappointed and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I did everything I could to make the show happen tonight, but unfortunately it just wasn’t possible.”
Hours later, Rod posted a video of himself flying to Boston with his sons Liam and Alastair Stewart to catch Scotland play in the World Cup. As he explained that he had attended six World Cups while his sons had never been to one, he sounded somewhat congested but was still able to talk.
One fan commented, “Hard to believe you really had laryngitis! You sound like you have a voice to me! i used to really like you, but when I say I lost a little respect, I mean a LOT of respect!”
Another wrote, “This feels rather disingenuous, especially after your cancellation last night. Too ill to perform but okay to fly across the country for soccer?”
A third fan added that the situation seemed “tone deaf,” and his video “comes across as incredibly dismissive of the fans who support your career.” After one angry fan expressed their disappointment, they added, “You suck.”
