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Kenny Chesney’s launching his first album from his new label, HEY NOW Records, from Silver Sands Marina on Sept. 25. 

The new collection was produced by the superstar and his longtime collaborator, Buddy Cannon. It features its lead single, “Carry On,” which is one spot away from country’s top 10. 

“I love everything about music, but especially how it makes you feel,” Kenny says. “It can crack open a tough moment, lift you up, blow you up and make you laugh harder than anything. When I started thinking about all the things music can be, a few songs came in – and Silver Springs Marina, as it now exists, took shape. Some great players, guests who really fit the songs, but especially some places I’ve never gone.”

Megan Moroney, Colbie Caillat and Lily Meola all collab with Kenny on his 21st album, which he’ll promote July 15 on TalkShopLive, the exclusive home for autographed copies of the record. 

The title track of Silver Sands Marina is out now. 

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Beabadoobee has announced a new album called Pylon.

The fourth studio effort from the “Beaches” artist is due out Sept. 18. It’s the follow-up to 2024’s This Is How Tomorrow Moves.

The first single off Pylon is called “Sun Has Set” and is accompanied by a video on YouTube. The record also includes contributions from Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Turnstile’s Brendan Yates and Deftones’ Chino Moreno. 

Along with the album, beabadoobee has announced a U.S. headlining tour, running from Oct. 1 in Uncasville, Connecticut, to Oct. 29 in Seattle. The trek includes a date at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Oct. 5.

Presales begin June 29 at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on July 2 at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit beabadoobee.com.

Here’s the Pylon track list:
“Pylon”
“Sun Has Set”
“Estranged”
“Switchblade”
“Write Me a Letter”
“It’s Alright”
“In Motion”
“Memories”
“Nothing to Prove”
“Radio”
“Powerlines”
“Spark”
“Despite That”
“Satellite”

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Arin Ray is headed on the road for his Limbo tour, which supports his upcoming album of the same name. 

The tour begins Sept. 25 at the Crown Hill Theatre in New York and wraps Oct. 11 at The Rink in Sacramento. Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles are also on the schedule, which has 10 shows in total.

A local presale is underway, with general ticket sales beginning Friday at 10 a.m. local time. “Omw to you,” Arin wrote on Instagram, alongside the tour poster.

The announcement of the tour comes days after the release of Arin’s “Sweet Thang,” the lead single to Limbo. 

Limbo is set to arrive on Friday.

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One has an Oscar and one doesn’t. But now they’ll both get to vote for who wins Oscars in the future.

Sara Bareilles and HUNTR/X singer EJAE are among the 529 people The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited to join its ranks as members. EJAE is one of several songwriters who won the 2026 best original song Oscar for co-writing the KPop Demon Hunters smash “Golden.” 

Sara has never been nominated for an Oscar, but she has written songs for films that have been. Most recently, she co-wrote “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet” for the Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light.

Sara and EJAE were invited to join the songwriters branch of the academy. Some of the actors who’ve been invited to join this year include Jacob Elordi, Julia Garner, Josh Gad, Jon Bernthal, Teyana Taylor, Jenna Ortega and Josh O’Connor.

If all of the people invited decide to accept their membership, the total amount of academy members will increase to 11,319, including emeritus. The number of voting members will stand at 10,338.

With the new additions of the 2025 member class, the academy would consist of 36% women, with 25% of them from underrepresented communities and 22% international.

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The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has announced a U.S. tour in support of his newly announced solo album, Thrasher. 

The headlining trek launches Sept. 1 in Phoenix and wraps up Oct. 6 in the “Mr. Brightside” outfit’s hometown of Las Vegas.

Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit BrandonFlowersMusic.com.

Thrasher, Flowers’ third solo album and his first in 11 years, drops Aug. 21. Its first single, “Plans,” will premiere on Friday.

The most recent Killers album is 2021’s Pressure Machine.

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Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out about the incident at Sandia Resort & Casino that led to the cancellation of his May 27 show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and resulted in him facing felony and misdemeanor criminal charges.

In a statement provided to ABC Audio by his publicist, Bailey writes, “First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”

He goes on to address the effect on his supporters, saying, “To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me. I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused.”

The “Chevy Silverado” hitmaker now faces a felony charge for criminal damage to property (over $1,000) and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services in New Mexico, according to a June 18 court filing.

“I am taking this legal matter seriously,” he closes. “I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted.”

According to People, Bailey allegedly seemed intoxicated at soundcheck, resulting in the show’s cancellation. His hotel room allegedly was left with $16,000 worth of damages, as well as a $400 unsettled bill for alcohol. The arrest warrant was issued when the resort was unable to reach him.

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While posting a carousel of photos from her recent concerts in the LA area on Instagram, Ariana Grande inadvertently included a photo that shows her bare breast, visible due to the gaping neckline of her dress. She’s responded by unearthing a Halloween video she seemingly filmed in 2023.

In the video, posted on her Instagram Story and captured by a fan, Ariana, wearing a curly blond wig, is shown sitting at a table in Las Vegas, drinking champagne with her buddy Elizabeth Gillies.

“You have great t***,” says Elizabeth admiringly. “They’re really beautiful.”

“Thank you,” responds Ari.

This is a word-for-word reenactment of a scene from the cult movie Showgirls: Elizabeth is playing Gina Gershon’s character, Cristal, while Ari is playing Elizabeth Berkley’s character, Nomi. The two pals filmed an entire tribute to Showgirls for Halloween 2023; this was seemingly part of that tribute. Elizabeth also posted it in an Instagram Story.

“she’s so unserious and i love her,” a fan responded.

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