Jonah Kagen performs at The Chapel on March 29, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
Jonah Kagen has announced a U.S. headlining tour for 2026.
The outing begins Jan. 20 in Indianapolis and concludes March 28 in Austin, Texas. Presales begin Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit JonahKagen.com.
Kagen released his debut album, Sunflowers and Leather, in September. His breakout single, “God Needs the Devil,” hit #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart in May.
‘Don’t Go in the Forest’ album artwork. (Black Waltz Records)
Avatar has released a new song called “Death and Glitz,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Don’t Go in the Forest.
“‘Death and Glitz’ is a song about perversion and detachment,” says frontman Johannes Eckerström. “A homeless, young runaway collapses and dies on a dancefloor. The crime scene tape becomes a red velvet rope. The investigator’s camera flashes like paparazzi on the red carpet. We love her for dying. Now, she’s perfect. Obedient. Anything you want.”
Don’t Go in the Forest is due out on Halloween, Oct. 31. It also includes the previously released tracks “Captain Goat,” “Tonight We Must Be Warriors” and “In the Airwaves.”
Just hours after selling out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Lainey Wilson dropped a surprise holiday track.
The reigning ACM entertainer of the year duets with legendary crooner Bing Crosby on a new version of “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” In 2021 Lainey put out her cover of George Strait‘s “Christmas Cookies.”
She’ll be back at the Bridgestone before the holidays, however, as she returns to host the 59th CMA Awards on Nov. 19, where she’s up for six trophies.
On Oct. 10 Lainey takes her Whirlwind World Tour to New York City for a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.
Blxst has released his new song, “Aye Girl,” where he questions whether his woman will wait if he puts love on hold to pursue his goals. “Aye girl, you the only thing real in this fake world,” he croons. “Know you want me sitting still, but I can’t, girl/ I ain’t sinning, I been in and out the bank, girl/ I’m hoping God go to work when you pray, girl/ Look, even though I’m staying dangerous, I’m safe, girl/ You know the trials come with greatness, okay, girl/ Yeah, I just want to know if you gon’ wait, girl/ For me.”
Ledisi pays tribute to Queen of the Blues Dinah Washington on her new album, For Dinah, where she reworks some of the singer’s songs. The album has been eight years in the making, according to her posts on social media.
Mariah the Scientist fights for love in court in the new video for her song “Is It a Crime” featuring Kali Uchis. Karrahbooo is the defendant, represented by Kali and Mariah. Kali and Mariah also team for Kali’s new song “Pretty Promises.”
Coi Leray dropped “Act Like You Know” featuring Shoreline Mafia. The video finds Coi turning up at a house party, where men attempt to get her attention. Her daughter, Miyoco, makes a quick cameo in the video.
Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ (Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott/TAS Rights Management)
We are all Showgirls today. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Taylor Swift news:
To the surprise of no one, Taylor Swift‘s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has broken the record for the most-streamed album in a single day in 2025. It took just 11 hours to break the previous record.
Will Taylor tour behind The Life of a Showgirl? Right now, she just can’t even. During an interview with BBC Radio 1 on Friday, she was asked if she had the “itch” to hit the road again. “No,” she said. “I’m gonna be really honest with you. Like, I am so tired, like when I think about doing it again. Because I would want to do it really, really well again.” In the same interview, she revealed she’s having a destination wedding.
And speaking of the Eras Tour, when Taylor spoke with the U.K.’s Heart Radio, she was interviewed by none other than the Spice Girls‘ Baby Spice, Emma Bunton. Taylor, who told Emma that she used to play with her Baby Spice doll as a kid, said seeing Emma’s name on the guest list at the Eras Tour “blew me away.” “You just mean the world to me,” she said.
Several major food franchises are capitalizing on Friday’s Showgirl release. Krispy Kreme is selling a “Spotlight Dozen” of 12 donuts — six in Showgirl orange, six swirled with Showgirl green icing — for $12 on Friday only. Starbucks, meanwhile, is having a “global listening party,” playing the new album and “Starbucks Lovers” playlists at participating stores. Plus, one Starbucks in Nashville has transformed itself into The Life of a ShowgirlStarbies coffeehouse, complete with record store, photo book, friendship bracelets and glitter sprinkles for your drink.
Reba McEntire‘s rereleasing her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The new version adds three bonus tracks: “Misty Blue,” “Tulsa Time” and “Heat Wave,” which is available now. It will also be the album’s first vinyl release.
Originally released on Oct. 3, 1995, Starting Over was preceded by its lead single, a cover of Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald‘s “On My Own,” featuring Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride and Linda Davis. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and would go on to be certified Platinum.
Here’s the track listing for Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition, which comes out Jan. 23: “Talking In Your Sleep” “Please Come To Boston” “On My Own” “I Won’t Mention It Again” “You’re No Good” “Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands” “Five Hundred Miles Away From Home” “Starting Over Again” “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” “Heat Wave” “Misty Blue” “Tulsa Time”
Queens of the Stone Age on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes)
Queens of the Stone Age launched their U.S. Catacombs tour Thursday in Chicago, and along with the promised reimagined versions of past songs, the set included the debut of a new track seemingly titled “Easy Street.”
As seen in fan-shot footage, the “Easy Street” performance was driven by acoustic guitar and featured multiple instances of clapping sections provided by frontman Josh Homme.
The Catacombs tour is inspired by QotSA’s performance at the famed Catacombs of Paris, which was recorded for a live album and concert film.
For those who might be attending a show, a press release notes, “Appropriate dress is encouraged — you’ll want to look as good as the music is going to sound on this very special evening at the theater.”
The Catacombs tour continues Friday in Detroit and concludes Nov. 21 in New Orleans.
The Beatles ‘Anthology Collection’ cover/(Capitol Records)
The Beatles have shared yet another tune from their upcoming Anthology reissue.
The legendary band has released an alternate take on the classic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” the GeorgeHarrison-penned track that originally appeared on 1968’s The Beatles aka the White Album.
The clip, titled “While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Take 27),” opens with Harrison giving someone his meal order. He says, “I’ll just have cheese and lettuce and Marmite sandwich and coffee.” It ends with the band cutting the song short after Harrison tries to hit a high note, with Harrison joking, “It’s OK, I sang, tried to do a Smokey and I just aren’t Smokey.”
A post on Instagram explains that this version has Harrison “attempting to channel his musical hero Smokey Robinson.”
This is the second bonus track The Beatles have shared from the upcoming Anthology rerelease. They previously released “Helter Skelter (Second Version – Take 17).”
The Beatles will release the Anthology Collection box set on Nov. 21, featuring the original three Anthology albums, plus a new fourth installment, Anthology 4, that includes 13 previously unreleased tracks. The set will be released digitally and as a 12-LP or eight-CD collection.
Anthology 4 will also be released on its own, as a three-LP or two-CD set, featuring 36 tracks, including the previously unreleased recordings.
In addition to the Anthology music collection, a restored and remastered version of the eight-part Anthology documentary, which aired on ABC in 1995, will debut Nov. 26 on Disney+ with a new ninth episode. A 25th anniversary edition of The Beatles Anthology book will be released Oct. 1.
After offering his fans Gems earlier this year, Josh Groban is now treating them to Hidden Gems.
That’s the name of a new compilation album due out Nov. 14. It features fan-favorite rare songs, many of which have never been on streaming platforms before. Josh calls it “a giant thank you to my fans for keeping these songs in their hearts my whole career.”
The one new song on the album, “The Constant,” was written with the songwriting duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote the songs for The Greatest Showman, La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen.
Josh wrote on Instagram, “When we started writing I was talking a lot about how my incredible partner [Natalie McQueen] and I always say in times we can’t control—of which there are many—’we have to be the constant.’ I feel like this sentiment is so true in so many relationships, friendships and families.”
He adds, “I’m so proud of this song and can’t wait to sing it live for you one day. … Thank you all for being the constant during 25 years of this crazy dream.”
The songs on Hidden Gems include two tracks recorded for a limited-edition Hallmark Valentine’s Day album, a song recorded for the movie Troy and a cover of Elton John‘s “Empty Sky.”
Here’s the track list: “The Constant” “Signs” “Everything You Needed” “The Mystery Of Your Gift” (featuring Brian Byrne and The American Boychoir) “Smile” “With You” “My Heart Was Home Again” “Konosaki No Michi” “Remember” (with Tanja Tzarovska) “Solo Esta Soledad” (with Arturo Sandoval) “Empty Sky”
In other Josh Groban news, he’s hosting the annual fundraiser for his Find Your Light Foundation Oct. 8 at New York’s Lincoln Center. Joining him will be Ben Folds, Norah Jones, opera star Renée Fleming, jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, singer and actor Jordan Fisher, and Sesame Street‘s Elmo and Ernie. The Find Your Light Foundation raises money for arts education programs.
