RAYE performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
RAYE is about to drop a new song on Friday, but you can hear a snippet of it now.
RAYE posted a TikTok video of herself lip-synching to the ballad while wearing a strapless black dress and a veil. She captioned it, “The 2nd song from my 2nd album,” adding #NightingaleLane. According to Setlist.fm, she’s been performing a new song of that title since she kicked off her tour in January.
“Somebody loved me once, and someday/ Somebody will again,” she sings. “Like the way you loved me/ on Nightingale Lane.”
The song will appear on RAYE’s upcoming album, This Music May Contain Hope, which is coming out March 27.
Actress Teyana Taylor appears on ‘Good Morning America’ on Feb. 24, 2026. (ABC News)
With the Oscars less than three weeks away, actress Teyana Taylor is feeling mixed emotions.
“Oh, my God, my stomach is in my booty. It’s that feeling you can’t even describe,” Taylor said on Good Morning America Tuesday morning.
Taylor is nominated for an Oscar for the first time as an actress in a supporting role for her portrayal of Perfidia in the drama/thriller One Battle After Another, which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti.
“No matter the outcome, I am blessed,” Taylor continued. “I’m just filled with so much gratitude to be a part of this moment and of this journey and of this chapter and of the conversation. So I’m very, very happy, nervous, but very happy.”
For Taylor, one of the highlights of One Battle After Another was getting to act alongside veteran actor DiCaprio, an experience the 35-year-old likened to attending a “super master class.”
“He’s been a great mentor and I really admire his leadership because he’s a legend, he’s an icon,” Taylor said. “So I’m really honored that I get to share scenes with him.”
In her prep to play Perfidia, Taylor said she followed an acting method she used previously for the role of Inez in the 2023 crime film, A Thousand and One.
“I identified her layers and then I color-coordinated those layers. So coming into Perfidia, seeing that she was even more [of a] complex character, I wanted to do the same thing,” said Taylor.
“If I feel like, OK, I’m in a moment of feeling vulnerable, maybe that color is pink … if I’m feeling rage, that moment is highlighted in red. So I literally color-coordinate [Perfidia’s] emotions,” she explained.
One Battle After Another, which is nominated for 13 Oscars, including best picture, was first released in September 2025. It is still in theaters and also available to stream.
The 98th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu.
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Miley Cyrus performs on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes)
In 2024, a company that owns a portion of the rights to Bruno Mars’ song “When I Was Your Man” sued Miley Cyrus, claiming her song “Flowers” ripped off Bruno’s hit. Her legal team is now asking for the case to be dismissed.
In the Monday court filing, obtained by ABC News, Miley’s team asked to be granted a summary judgment, meaning the case gets rejected without having to go to a jury. Their argument is that the music and lyrics of the two songs are not similar enough to count as copyright infringement. Plus, they argue any similarities that do exist are covered under the fair use doctrine.
“Fair use” means that if you use elements from copyrighted material to comment on an original work — like making an “answer record” — it’s allowed under the law. As the case notes, “‘Flowers’ can reasonably be perceived as transformative commentary or criticism on [‘When I Was Your Man’].”
“‘Flowers’ is a wholly original song, and its songwriters strenuously deny copying [Bruno’s song] or any portion of it intending to comment on [it],” Miley’s lawyers write. “But that is irrelevant to fair use, which instead considers whether a reasonable observer could interpret ‘Flowers’ as commenting on [‘When I Was Your Man’].”
Since “Flowers” was released, many fans have felt that it was indeed a sort of answer record to “When I Was Your Man,” which Miley’s lawyers cover in the filing. They write, “Even Plaintiff acknowledges that ‘Flowers’’ upbeat lyrics have been perceived as responding to ‘Man”s despondent lyrics.”
Their final argument, though, is this: Because “Flowers” came out nearly a decade after “When I Was Your Man,” it “did not negatively affect the market or potential market” for Bruno’s song. In fact, the lawyers note that streams of Bruno’s song increased 20% after the release of “Flowers.”
‘Bridgerton’ soundtrack artwork (courtesy of Netflix)
Covers of songs by The Cars and Sting are set to make an appearance in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton.
The final four episodes of season 4 premiere Thursday, with episode six featuring instrumental versions of The Cars’ ”Just What I Needed,” performed by Altum Quartet, and Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” performed by Music Lab Collective.
Part 1 of season 4 featured instrumentals of songs by Coldplay, Third Eye Blind, Paramore and Taylor Swift, while part 2 also features songs by Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and Teddy Swims.
Part 1 of the soundtrack is currently available for streaming, with part 2 going live on Thursday at 12 a.m. PT.
Released in 1978, “Just What I Needed” was the first single off The Cars’ self-titled debut album and reached #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Fields of Gold” appeared on Sting’s fourth solo album, Ten Summoner’s Tales. It went to #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at #23 on the Hot 100.
Lineup for ‘Billboard”s Women in Music 2026 (Courtesy of Penske Media Wire)
Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist and Teyana Taylor are not only singers, they’re now honorees at Billboard‘s Women in Music 2026.
Kehlani is set to receive the Impact Award “for her artistry, advocacy and influence on culture and community,” according to a press release, while Mariah will be honored with the Rising Star Award, which celebrates “her rapid ascent, dynamic songwriting and distinctive voice.”
As for Teyana, she will be recognized for her “boundless creativity and cultural impact across music, film, fashion, and choreography,” the press release notes, as she’s named the recipient of the Visionary Award.
The 2026 Billboard Women in Music event will take place April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in LA, with Keke Palmer on hosting duties. Ella Langley, Laufey, Tate McRae, Thalia and Zara Larsson are also set to be honored that night.
“From breakthrough voices to enduring icons, each of these women is pushing the industry forward in powerful ways,” Jason Lipshutz, Billboard‘s co-chief content officer, says in a statement.
Fellow co-chief content officer Leila Cobo adds, “The 2026 Billboard Women in Music presented by Sonesta International Hotels honors artists who are not only shaping the sound of today, but defining the culture of tomorrow. This year’s honorees represent bold creativity, global influence, and artistic excellence across genres.”
Ella Langley will be center stage at Billboard‘s annual Women in Music event April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
“Country music standout Ella Langley will be honored with the Powerhouse Award for her commanding voice, bold storytelling, and chart success,” the esteemed music magazine announced in a news release.
Earlier this month, Ella became the first woman ever to top the Billboard 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts at the same time with “Choosin’ Texas.”
Tate McRae, who also hit #1 on the Hot 100 with “What I Want” with Morgan Wallen, will receive the Hitmaker Award at the gala, which will be hosted by Keke Palmer.
Look for Billboard to announce its prestigious 2026 Woman of the Year in the weeks to come.
Joshua Homme of Queens of the Stone Age performs at Dolby Theatre on November 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)
Queens of the Stone Age have added five additional dates to their U.S. Catacombs tour.
The outing, described as a “very limited run,” will make stops in Joshua Tree, California, on April 24; Rancho Mirage, California, on April 25; Portland, Oregon, on April 27; Seattle on April 29; and Lincoln, California, on May 1.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. PT. For more info, visit QotSA.com.
The Catacombs tour, which first launched in fall 2025, features special arrangements of Queens songs inspired by their Alive in the Catacombs concert film. The set was recorded in the famed Catacombs of Paris.
Tate McRae ‘So Close to What’ deluxe (RCA Records)
Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, Laufey, Kehlani and more are among the honorees at this year’s Billboard Women in Music Event, set for April 29 in LA.
Despite making music for a decade, Zara will be honored with the Breakthrough Award for her recent international chart success. Tate, meanwhile, will get the Hitmaker Award for her “chart‑dominating catalog and undeniable cultural influence.”
Laufey will be presented with the Innovator Award for her unique spin on jazz-pop, while Kehlani will receive the Impact Award for her “artistry, advocacy, and influence on culture and community.”
Other honorees include Mariah the Scientist, who’ll get the Rising Star Award; country star Ella Langley, who’ll receive the Powerhouse Award; and actress/singer Teyana Taylor, who’ll get the Visionary Award for her “boundless creativity and cultural impact across music, film, fashion, and choreography.”
Presenters, as well as the recipient of the Billboard Woman of the Year award, will be announced soon.
Isaac Hayes performs at Chronicle Pavilion on August 1, 2004 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
The son of legendary R&B singer Isaac Hayes has announced the outcome of the estate’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over the use of the classic Hayes-penned track “Hold On (I’m Coming)” at his political rallies.
According to an Instagram post by Isaac Hayes III, president of the estate, the suit has been “mutually resolved and we are satisfied with the outcome.”
The Hayes estate sued the Trump campaign in August of 2024, demanding they stop using the tune, which Hayes co-wrote with David Porter for Sam & Dave. They also sought $3 million to cover licensing fees for the times the song has already been used without permission between 2022 and 2024.
“This resolution represents more than the conclusion of a legal matter,” reads the Instagram post. “It reaffirms the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights, especially as they relate to legacy, ownership, and the responsible use of creative works.”
“Isaac Hayes, Jr. dedicated his life to his craft, and his contributions to music and culture carry enduring value. As stewards of his legacy, we remain committed to ensuring that his work is respected and properly protected,” the statement notes.
“We are proud that this matter has helped further a broader conversation surrounding intellectual property rights and the obligation to honor creators and their estates,” the post continues. “Protecting ownership is not only about the past, it is about preserving dignity, value, and accountability for future generations.”
On Monday, a stipulation of dismissal of the case was filed with the courts. No other details regarding the resolution of the case have been revealed.
Tom Morello at 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony; Bruce Springsteen on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser; ABC/Randy Holmes)
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will have a special guest on their upcoming Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.
Springsteen just announced on social media that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be joining the tour for “selected songs for every date” of the tour.
“Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted artist, songwriter and activist Tom Morello is living proof of the transformative power of rock ‘n’ roll,” reads the post.
The announcement comes just weeks after Springsteen was the surprise guest at Morello’s charity concertin Minneapolis, where Springsteen performed his new protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” and was joined by Morello for “The Ghost of Tom Joad.”
“After Bruce joined me last month in Minneapolis for our Defend Minnesota charity concert, I was reminded how important our platform is, and how crucial the resistance work is that our music can do together at this dangerous historical juncture,” Morello says. “Together, Bruce, the E Street Band, and I are going to turn a spotlight on the current threats to democracy and human rights happening all around us on the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour in the spirit of freedom, justice and rock n roll.”
Morello previously toured with Springsteen and The E Street Band for several years in the mid-2010s, filling in for Stevie Van Zandt who was off filming the TV show Lilyhammer. Morello also appeared on two Springsteen albums, 2012’s WreckingBall and 2014’s High Hopes.
The Land of Hope and Dreams tour kicks off March 31 in Minneapolis, and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C. A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.
