Lil Wayne performs at Little Caesars Arena on August 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Lil Wayne was among the many celebrities who took the time to congratulate pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on their engagement.
In fan-captured video from the rapper’s Kansas City show Tuesday night, the cardigan-wearing Wayne told the crowd, “I’m dressed in spirit. The spirit of my man Travis and my girl, you already know, Taylor. Traylor! That’s what we call them. Congratulations.”
Wayne headlined Travis’ music festival, Kelce Jam, last year, though he isn’t a big fan of the Chiefs. Back in January, he accused the team of cheating. “It’s not even impressive when u cheat and then clearly try to cheat,” he wrote on X. “Just win baby.”
Taylor and Travis announced their engagement on Instagram Tuesday, sharing photos of the moment and writing in the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Fall Out Boy has announced a reissue of their 2005 breakout album, From Under the Cork Tree.
The set will be released as three-LP and two-CD packages, as well as digitally, on Oct. 17. Along with newly remastered audio of the original album, the reissue boasts bonus tracks including live recordings, remixes and alternate, acoustic and instrumental versions.
You’ll also find the B-side “Start Today,” a cover of a song originally by the hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits, out now via digital outlets. Fall Out Boy’s version was previously exclusive to the soundtrack for the 2005 Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland video game.
From Under the Cork Tree spawned the Fall Out Boy classics “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “Dance, Dance,” making the band a main figure of the 2000s emo scene.
Ariana Grande performs at The Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Is Ariana Grande teasing a tour?
The singer shared a cryptic video tease Wednesday that sent fans speculating. In the clip, we see a computer screen that reads, “A corrupt file has been found and corrected,” and then see a trembling hand reaching toward the screen.
The video cuts to text that reads, “See you next year … Announcement loading …”
Tagged in the post are concert promoter Live Nation, music video director Christian Breslauer and Ariana’s Brighter Days Inc.
Ariana wrote in a July Instagram post that she was “working on a plan to sing for you all next year. even if it’s just for a little.”
Bon Jovi’s ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’/Island Records
Bon Jovi has enlisted some of their superstar friends for a new take on their 16th studio album, Forever —Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll among them.
The band is set to release Forever (Legendary Edition) on Oct. 24, which has them collaborating with an A-list lineup of artists to reimagine songs on Forever, which was released in 2024. Guests appearing on the new release include fellow New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Ryan Tedder, AvrilLavigne, Jason Isbell, and James Bay, as well as Lainey and Jelly.
Of course, the rockers previously scored a major country hit with 2006’s “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” with Jennifer Nettles.
Bon Jovi is set to preview the album on Friday by dropping two songs — the lead-off single, “Red, White and Jersey,” which was not a part of the original album, and a new take on “Hollow Man,” featuring Springsteen.
“This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album born out of necessity,” Jon Bon Jovi shares, noting it was made while he was still recovering from vocal cord surgery.
“Without an ability to tour at that time, I continued working in the studio and called on some friends, great singers, artists, musicians and also just great people,” he says. “The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit— a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends.”
Jon adds, “I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE.”
Forever (Legendary Edition) is available for preorder now. Here is the track list: “Red, White and Jersey” “Legendary” (with James Bay) “We Made It Look Easy” (with Robbie Williams) “Living Proof” (with Jelly Roll) “Waves” (with Jason Isbell) “Seeds” (with Ryan Tedder) “Kiss The Bride” (with Billy Falcon) “The People’s House” (with The War & Treaty) “Walls Of Jericho” (with Joe Elliott) “I Wrote You A Song” (with Lainey Wilson) “Living In Paradise” (with Avril Lavigne) “My First Guitar” (with Marcus King) “Hollow Man” (with Bruce Springsteen) “We Made It Look Easy / Hicimos Que Pareciera Fácil” (with Carin León)
Sabrina Carpenter attends the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025, in Paris, France. (Marc Piasecki/WireImage via Getty Images)
That me espresso might not be at the top of the charts this summer, but another Sabrina Carpenter song still reigns supreme.
Spotify has revealed its top five tracks featured in its Songs of Summer list. They include “Manchild” by Carpenter, “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, “back to friends” by sombr, “Love Me Not” by Ravyn Lean and “Shake It to the Max (FLY) – Remix” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea.
This marks the second year in a row that the Spotify editorial team has unveiled a list of five songs that defined the season. They determined the top tracks by blending streaming data, cultural impact and editorial insight to capture what resonated with listeners this summer.
According to Spotify, this year’s list brings “a softer, more introspective vibe than any summer in the last decade.” The music streaming platform also said it was the least danceable and lowest-energy summer for music across the Northern Hemisphere based on Spotify data that analyzes the tempo, rhythm stability, beat strength and overall regularity of top summer songs.
If you need a refresher, last year’s Spotify Global Top 5 Songs of Summer were “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish, “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan, “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, “Espresso” by Carpenter and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey.
Even if Jordan Davis had to Learn the Hard Way, it seems to be paying off, as his new album enjoys a top-10 debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
Jordan’s third studio album emerges at #6, racking up 19,000 units during its first week out. His previous two records both made the top 10 as well, with his debut Home State starting at #6 in 2018. Bluebird Days began its run at #3 in 2023.
At the same time, the second single from Learn the Hard Way, “Bar None,” has just become the Louisiana native’s 10th top-10 single on Billboard’s Country Airplay ranking. It follows “I Ain’t Sayin’,” which made it to #2 on the chart back in March. Jordan’s chart history started with 2018’s “Singles You Up,” which made it all the way to the top.
He sets out on his Ain’t Enough Road Tour Sept. 11 in Greater Palm Springs, California.
Jon Batiste’s The Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America (Courtesy of ID)
Jon Batiste is bringing some special guests with him on tour.
Andra Day and singer-songwriter and actress Diana Silvers will be joining him on The Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America. Day will appear on select stops while Silvers will join for all dates, with the exception of St. Louis.
The St. Louis show on Wednesday will be a co-headliner with Diana Ross.
The trek, in support of Batiste’s Big Money album, kicks off Wednesday at The Midland Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, and will hit 30 cities nationwide.
Day features on the Big Money track “Lean on My Love,” which was recently released as a single.
cover of Bon Jovi’s ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’/Island Records
Bon Jovi has enlisted some of their superstar friends for a new take on their 16th studio album, Forever.
The band is set to release Forever (Legendary Edition) on Oct. 24, which has them collaborating with an A-list lineup of artists to reimagine songs on Forever, which was released in 2024. Guests appearing on the new release include fellow New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Jelly Roll, Ryan Tedder, AvrilLavigne, Jason Isbell, James Bay and Lainey Wilson.
And Bon Jovi is set to preview the album on Friday by dropping two songs — the lead-off single, “Red, White & Jersey,” which was not a part of the original album, and a new take on “Hollow Man,” featuring Springsteen.
“This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album born out of necessity,” Jon Bon Jovi shares, noting it was made while he was still recovering from vocal chord surgery.
“Without an ability to tour at that time, I continued working in the studio and called on some friends, great singers, artists, musicians and also just great people,” he says. “The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends.”
Jon adds, “I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE.”
Forever (Legendary Edition) is available for preorder now. Here is the track list: “Red, White, and Jersey” “Legendary” (with James Bay) “We Made It Look Easy” (with Robbie Williams) “Living Proof” (with Jelly Roll) “Waves” (with Jason Isbell) “Seeds” (with Ryan Tedder) “Kiss The Bride” (with Billy Falcon) “The People’s House” (with The War & Treaty) “Walls Of Jericho” (with Joe Elliott) “I Wrote You A Song” (with Lainey Wilson) “Living In Paradise” (with Avril Lavigne) “My First Guitar” (with Marcus King) “Hollow Man” (with Bruce Springsteen) “We Made It Look Easy / Hicimos Que Pareciera Fácil” (with Carin León)
John Fogerty performs during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 24, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
John Fogerty is heading out on the road again this fall.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for The Legacy Tour, which is set to kick off Sept. 29 in Mexico City, Mexico. The tour will make stops in Atlantic City, Nashville, Atlanta, Virginia Beach and more before wrapping Nov. 14 in Boston.
The tour is in celebration of Fogerty’s recent release, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, which had him rerecording his Creedence Clearwater Revival classics. Songs on the album include “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and “Born on the Bayou.”
Up next for Fogerty, he’s set to play Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Friday. A complete schedule and ticket information can be found at JohnFogerty.com.
Chris Martin of Coldplay and actor Simon Pegg pose backstage at the O2 arena before Coldplay go onstage on December 16, 2008 in London, England. Dave Hogan/Getty Images
Coldplay‘s concert at London’s Wembley Stadium Tuesday featured a surprise appearance by actor Simon Pegg.
The Star Trek and Mission Impossible actor rocked a tambourine during a rendition of “A Sky Full of Stars.” He posted a photo and video from the concert on his Instagram Story alongside the caption, “Rejoined the band.”
Pegg has played with Coldplay multiple times over the years, so much so that he’s considered an “honorary member” of the band. He also contributed background vocals to the B-side “1.36,” and he and frontman Chris Martin are godparents to their respective children.
Coldplay will play seven more shows at Wembley through Sept. 8.
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