My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has premiered a new song called “Wowed Out,” the title track off his upcoming solo album.
“Lately I’ve been really into music like Alice Coltrane’s spiritual recordings, where it’s just her and organ praying together, and there’s no major event,” James says in a statement. “I wanted these songs to feel like a journey that takes you somewhere rewarding, without always trying for some big dramatic payoff like a massive chorus or a huge guitar solo.”
You can watch the video for “Wowed Out” on YouTube.
The album Wowed Out, James’ first solo effort in eight years, drops Aug. 28. It also includes the single “Come Again.”
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Justin Herbert and Madison Beer attend a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
This news isn’t “bittersweet” for Madison Beer: she’s engaged.
The singer revealed the news on Instagram, posting a carousel of photos that seemingly capture the moment that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert popped the question. The proposal seemed to take place in a grassy garden under a flower-covered pergola. There were also photos of the two kissing, Justin carrying Madison over his shoulder as she showed off her new ring and a wooden sign on a wall reading, “Mr and Mrs Herbert.”
“Meet my fiancé,” she captioned the photos.
Madison and Justin were first linked on Aug. 28, when he was seen with her at a photo shoot.
Madison’s famous pals offered congratulations in the comments, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, Hailey Bieber and Gracie Abrams.
In June, Madison told the podcast Therapuss with Jake Shane, “When I’m having a convo with my boyfriend, my hair could be on fire and I wouldn’t notice. And to be honest with you, he’s the first person I’ve ever felt that way about. Like, the world could be ending around me and I wouldn’t realize. It’s just so mature — he came into my life at the perfect time.”
Tosin Cole, Thuso Mbedu, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lena Waithe, Regina King, Lashana Lynch and Zackary Momoh attend the ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ trailer launch event at Brooklyn Academy of Music on July 27, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York. (Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
The official trailer for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived.
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel of the same name.
“In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule,” according to the film’s official synopsis.
The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood helmed the film. It features a star-studded cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba and Viola Davis.
Mbedu stars as Zelie, a woman who has the power to command undead spirits. Idris takes on the role of Prince Inan while Stenberg plays Princess Amari.
The trailer finds Davis’ character, Mama Agba, speaking to Zelie.
“For years I have trained you because I believe you are the one. You can bring magic back,” she tells her.
This film marks a reunion between Prince-Bythewood and performers Mbedu, Davis and Lynch, who previously starred in her 2022 movie The Woman King.
Children of Blood and Bone will debut in theaters and on IMAX screens on Jan. 15, 2027.
Portrait of British pop group The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 – 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 – 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London before the start of their world tour, June 17, 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
The Beatles appear to be teasing fans with news to come.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band’s website now has a countdown clock that appears to end on Wednesday at 7 p.m. BST, or 2 p.m. ET, along with the tag line, “Good things come to those who Wait.”
The post also includes a video that features a tree and an apple rolling through a field of weeds.
The bottom of the post urges fans to sign up to the official Beatles mailing list, noting, “Exciting news is coming soon.”
So far there have been no other hints as to what the band may be ready to reveal.
The last time The Beatles teased fans about upcoming news was back in August 2025, which turned out to be reissues of their Anthology project. That included the rerelease of the Anthology documentary series, with a new episode; a reissue of the Anthology music collection, with a new fourth album; and a rerelease of the Anthology book.
Phoebe Bridgers has revealed the track list for her upcoming album, Lost Weekend.
The record consists of 16 songs, including the previously released single, “Lost Boys.” Along with a song called “Lost Parade” and the the title track, plus the closing cut, “Lost Weekend (Reprise),” there are four songs with the word “lost” in the title.
Other track names include opener “The Outside,” “The Governor’s Waltz,” “Never Going Back!” and “I Can’t Wait.”
“This got leaked so here it is !” Bridgers writes in an Instagram post.
Lost Weekend is due out Aug. 14. It marks Bridgers’ third album and the much-anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Punisher.
Here’s the Lost Weekend track list: “The Outside” “Lost Boys” “Kill Me” “The Governor’s Waltz” “Bobby” “Lost Weekend” “Haunted” “Panorama” “Still Standing” “Liberty Tree” “Never Going Back!” “Other Plans” “Lost Parade” “I Can’t Wait” “As Above” “Lost Weekend (Reprise)”
Taylor Dayne at Harrah’s Las Vegas admat (Courtesy of Sequoia Emanuelle)
Taylor Dayne, best known for ’80s hits like “Tell it to My Heart,” “Don’t Rush Me” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” is headed to Las Vegas for her first-ever residency.
Dayne is set to headline eight shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas, with shows beginning Nov. 24 and running through Jan. 2.
“This Vegas residency is a profound career accomplishment for me. I get to bring my voice, stories, heart and soul to the iconic Harrah’s Las Vegas stage,” says Dayne. “Decades into my career, filled with radio hits, touring the world, television, film and theatre appearances, the Harrah’s shows feel like a ‘Destination Celebration’ for my fans.”
“I’m excited for the fans to come to Vegas and celebrate the soundtrack of their lives with me nightly,” she adds. “I’m honored to have curated a new live show that is filled with the stories, performances and production unlike any other I’ve done before.”
Various presales run from Thursday at 10 a.m. PT to Thursday at 10 p.m. PT, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. PT.
Artwork for Jodeci’s 35th anniversary tour ( Day After Day Productions)
Jodeci is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their debut album, Forever My Lady, with a nationwide tour.
They are set to perform in 36 cities, kicking off on Oct. 24 at The Masonic in San Francisco. The tour will also make stops in LA, Chicago, New Orleans and other major cities, before ending with a hometown show at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte on Dec. 19.
“We’re excited to announce we’ll be celebrating this milestone with a TOUR!” Jodeci wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to our fans for 35 years of your love and support! We can’t wait to see y’all out on the road!”
Released on May 28, 1991, Forever My Lady featured Jodeci’s signature hit “Come and Talk to Me” and the title track. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums and has since been certified multi-Platinum by the RIAA. According to a statement by members K-Ci Hailey and Mr. Dalvin, the album had a profound impact on their lives.
“Thirty-five years ago, Forever My Lady changed our lives,” they said. “The love and connection we share with our fans is unmatched and this tour is for them—the people who stood by us from day one. Get ready, we’re going to leave everything on the stage for you.”
Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general ticket sales on Friday at 10 a.m. local time through jodeci35.com.
Poster for ‘Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers’ (Green Street Entertainment/Evan Saxon Productions)
A new documentary about Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band is on the way, and fans are getting their first look at the film.
A new trailer has just been released for Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, which had its premiere at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival in February.
The film, narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, uses rare, never-before-seen archival footage and personal interviews to tell the story of Buffett and his longtime backing band. According to the description, “the film explores the musicians, friendships, touring years, and studio sessions that helped shape Buffett’s legendary sound.”
“The origin story of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band is fundamental for anyone interested in the history of music in this country,” says the film’s director, John H. Cunningham. “Long before the polished, world-renowned band that fans came to know over the last three decades, there was the original cast of fun-loving, irreverent, hard-partying musicians who, in the 1970s, laid the foundation for what would become one of the longest-running, most prolific, and successful touring acts in rock and roll history.”
Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers is set to hit theaters in major cities on Sept. 4, which coincides with the annual Jimmy Buffett Day. The film will then get an On Demand/digital release in October.
Ariana Grande’s new album, petal, arrives on Friday, and so does the video for its title track, which you can watch a teaser for now.
In the black-and-white teaser, Ariana, who previously played a character named Peaches in her video, introduces herself as a new character. “Hello, I’m Pepper,” she says, walking into a 1950s-style office. “I’m here for the audition today.”
“You and everyone else, honey,” answers the chain-smoking secretary. “Take an application, take a number and get on line.” Ari had previously teased the clip with a video of herself spotting an ad in a paper for “major studio” auditions.
In other Ariana news, her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation is partnering with Backline, which provides mental health and wellness resources to people in the music industry. The foundation is helping support Backline’s B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line, as well as “direct tour support.”
That support started with Ariana’s own Eternal Sunshine tour. When she performed in LA, Backline provided 200 wellness bags to her crew.
“Backline was there for Ariana’s band and crew, and our round-the-clock services here for all artists, their crews and their families as we strive for a safer and healthier music industry,” says Backline co-founder and Executive Director Hilary Gleason.
And finally, Spotify is teasing lyrics from petalon billboards and signs in New York, LA, Mexico City and São Paulo. One reads, “good luck on your way to hell/ oh well.” Another one is, “good things can replace dysfunction, obsession/ thanks but i’ll see you right out.” A third reads, “society desperate for remedy empathy/ fix this reality.”
Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce attend the HBO Documentary Film ‘Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream’ New York Premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on February 12, 2013, in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment)
A message of gratitude earned Oprah Winfrey a special gift from Queen Bey.
“I went to the Beyoncé Renaissance concert,” Winfrey said in a clip posted to social media Monday. “I was so blown away. I wrote her a fan letter. She obviously liked the fan letter because she then sent me one of the hats from Renaissance. Beyoncé sent me a hat!”
She continued, breaking into a dance, “I sent her a letter and she sent me a hat! I sent her a letter and she sent me a hat!”
Oprah previously praised Beyoncé’s Renaissance show on Instagram, writing alongside a clip of Bey onstage, “I have never in my life experienced something as transcendent as @beyonce’s Renaissance Tour.”
“That kind of talent, synergy, expression, and anointing is something that comes straight from a Source that creates the planets,” she continued. “The dancers, the production, the musicians, and the team in front and behind the scenes, all perfectly align to create a renaissance in today’s world. You must see it.”
