Shaboozey and Jelly Roll have officially gotten an “Amen,” as their collab conquers both the Mediabase and Billboard Radio Airplay charts.
This is Shaboozey’s third #1, following his most recent, “Good News,” which spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard chart in September. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reigned for seven weeks in August and September 2024.
Jelly Roll’s claiming his ninth chart-topper, dating back to “Son of a Sinner” in 2023.
Earlier this month, Shaboozey sang “Amen” for a crowd of more than 67,000 at RodeoHouston’s March 13 show.
Cardi B performed at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, showcasing some new looks and surprising fans with special guests Cash Cobain and Lil’ Kim.
“I don’t really got sexy songs, I got gangsta songs,” she said, before welcoming Cash Cobain to the stage. “So Cash Cobain, come sing me a sexy song for me baby.” He then delivered live renditions of his songs “Fisherrr” and “H*** Be Mad,” which features BunnaB. Kim later joined Cardi onstage to perform her verse from “Quiet Storm (Remix)” by Mobb Deep.
“I don’t want y’all to think I’m being dramatic coming out here in this beautiful outfit on,” Kim said. “But Cardi dressed me tonight.”
At one point Cardi also walked out with daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus and son Wave Set Cephus.
Ciara made an appearance, albeit a background one, in support of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama tour. She was captured chatting with Cardi backstage at the event.
“You left it all on the stage last night @IAmCardiB! A time was had!” Ciara wrote, alongside photos from the night. “Congratulations on making history! You are such an inspiration to so many! We are so proud of you!”
The tour stop marked the first of back-to-back shows in Cardi’s hometown of New York. She is set to perform at Madison Square Garden for a second time on Thursday night.
Cardi B performed at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, showcasing some new looks and surprising fans with special guests Cash Cobain and Lil’ Kim.
“I don’t really got sexy songs, I got gangsta songs,” she said, before welcoming Cash Cobain to the stage. “So Cash Cobain, come sing me a sexy song for me baby.” He then delivered live renditions of his songs “Fisherrr” and “H*** Be Mad,” which features BunnaB. Kim later joined Cardi onstage to perform her verse from “Quiet Storm (Remix)” by Mobb Deep.
“I don’t want y’all to think I’m being dramatic coming out here in this beautiful outfit on,” Kim said. “But Cardi dressed me tonight.”
At one point Cardi also walked out with daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus and son Wave Set Cephus.
Ciara made an appearance, albeit a background one, in support of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama tour. She was captured chatting with Cardi backstage at the event.
“You left it all on the stage last night @IAmCardiB! A time was had!” Ciara wrote, alongside photos from the night. “Congratulations on making history! You are such an inspiration to so many! We are so proud of you!”
The tour stop marked the first of back-to-back shows in Cardi’s hometown of New York. She is set to perform at Madison Square Garden for a second time on Thursday night.
Dua Lipa performs at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Courtesy of Disney+ & the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Dua Lipa had a cameo in the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, but her next film, 2024’s Argylle, didn’t do that well. Now she’s aiming to split the difference with a role in a third film.
The “Levitating” singer has joined the cast of A24’s upcoming comedy Peaked, which is about two high school mean girls who “try to relive their glory days at their 10-year-reunion,” according to the studio.
The cast also includes Oscar winner Laura Dern, Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie, Bridgerton‘s Simone Ashley, Gabby Windey from The Traitors, Emma Mackey from The Chronicles of Narnia and Saturday Night Live cast member Emil Wakim.
A24 has a history of featuring musicians in its films. Among those who have appeared over the years are Charli XCX, The Weeknd, Linkin Park’s Fred Durst, Phoebe Bridgers, Outkast’s Andre Benjamin, Janelle Monáe and rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler, The Creator and Kid Cudi.
Dua Lipa performs at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Courtesy of Disney+ & the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Dua Lipa had a cameo in the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, but her next film, 2024’s Argylle, didn’t do that well. Now she’s aiming to split the difference with a role in a third film.
The “Levitating” singer has joined the cast of A24’s upcoming comedy Peaked, which is about two high school mean girls who “try to relive their glory days at their 10-year-reunion,” according to the studio.
The cast also includes Oscar winner Laura Dern, Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie, Bridgerton‘s Simone Ashley, Gabby Windey from The Traitors, Emma Mackey from The Chronicles of Narnia and Saturday Night Live cast member Emil Wakim.
A24 has a history of featuring musicians in its films. Among those who have appeared over the years are Charli XCX, The Weeknd, Linkin Park’s Fred Durst, Phoebe Bridgers, Outkast’s Andre Benjamin, Janelle Monáe and rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler, The Creator and Kid Cudi.
Bruce Springsteen performs during the Defend Minnesota! benefit concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)
Bruce Springsteen hasn’t made it a secret that his upcoming Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour is going to get political, and he doesn’t care if that ruffles a few feathers.
In an interviews with the Minnesota Star Tribune, The Boss comes right out and says, “The tour is going to be political and very topical about what’s going on in the country,” noting he doesn’t concern himself about possible blowback for taking a stand.
“My job is very simple: I do what I want to do, I say what I want to say and then people get to say what they want to say about it,” he says. “Those are the rules of my game. That’s fine with me.”
He adds, “I don’t worry about if you’re going to lose this part of your audience. I’ve always had a feeling about the position we play culturally, and I’m still deeply committed to that idea of the band. The blowback is just part of it. I’m ready for all that.”
For Springsteen, speaking out is more important than ever considering the current climate.
“I don’t know of another time when the country has been as critically challenged and our basic ideas and values as critically challenged as they are right now,” he says. “It’s a critical, critical moment.”
And fans can expect the rocker to get his message across through the songs he chooses to play each night.
“The E Street Band is built for hard times. It always was,” he notes. “These are the moments when I think we can be of real value and real worth to the community. These are moments that fill the band with purpose, so I try to fill the set list around those ideas.”
Niall Horan appears on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes)
Niall Horan may be a big pop star and all, but he evidently doesn’t know that much about himself.
The former One Direction star appeared on ABC’s Jimmy KimmelLive! on Wednesday night and took part in a game called “Who Knows Niall?” He had to face off against a superfan named Rachel answering trivia questions about himself.
How big a fan is Rachel? Well, on her way to one of his concerts, she got into a car crash, was taken to the hospital and put in a neck brace. She took off the brace and checked herself out of the hospital against doctors’ advice just so she wouldn’t miss the concert. Niall claimed he recognized her right away because at that particular concert she held up a sign reading, “I’ve just been in a car crash. I shouldn’t be here.”
Rachel then proceeded to kick Niall’s butt, answering super-detailed questions — like how many concerts he played on his last tour, which month and year he got his braces off and what was in the first photo he ever posted to Instagram — correctly.
Niall, who only managed to get two questions right, lost to Rachel, 60 to 20. “I’m so sorry I’m so bad at that game,” Niall said.
Rachel’s prize was a stage-worn ensemble from Niall’s last tour. Niall has announced a new tour in support of his upcoming album, Dinner Party, due out in June.
ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash (Academy of Country Music)
The Opry’s heading to the wave pool, as members of the NextStage Class of 2026 play poolside May 16 in Las Vegas.
Hudson Westbrook, Vincent Mason, Tyler Braden, Emily Ann Roberts, Alexandra Kay, Graham Barham and Willow Avalon will all take the stage at ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach and Wave Pool.
NextStage is the Grand Ole Opry’s yearly initiative to promote up-and-coming country artists. Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Nate Smith and Parker McCollum are just some of the big-name artists who’ve been part of the program.
The Vegas show takes place on Saturday, May 16, before the 61st ACMs take over MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 17. Look for the host and nominations to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Cover art for Akon’s ‘Beautiful Day’ album (Konvict Kulture)
It’s a Beautiful Day, as Akon has new music on the way. He’s set to release a new album, Beautiful Day, on April 22.
The album will feature lead single “Akon’s Beautiful Day”; “Never Really Mattered” with rising sister group SIMIEN; “Que Calor” with DJ/producer OCHOK; and guest appearances from Stephen Marley, Tears of Joy, Ozuna and more.
Akon last released two studio albums in 2019 — the Latin-focused album El Negreeto and the Afrobeats album Akonda — which he’s followed with some EPs, the most recent being 2023’s Afro Freak.
He’s set to hit the road with Ne-Yo as part of their Nights Like This tour. They are scheduled to perform in over 50 cities across the globe.
Train’s ‘Drops of Jupiter’ 25th anniversary show poster (Courtesy of Train)
Train’s album Drops of Jupiter, which features the Grammy-winning title track, was released on March 27, 2001, which is why this Friday the band will play a unique gig to mark the album’s 25th anniversary.
Train will perform a pop-up show at the Sigma Chi frat house at San Diego State University. It will be livestreamed on Instagram starting at 6:30 p.m. PT. While the band is generally associated with San Francisco, they have a connection to the university through a family member, hence the choice of venue.
Drops of Jupiter, Train’s second album, is their bestselling release to date. A summer tour celebrating the anniversary will kick off July 8 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Train plans to release a new album later this year; earlier in March they previewed it with the release of the song “The Weekend.”
