If you feel there’s never enough Turnstile or Taco Bell in your life, well, you’re in luck.
The hardcore outfit’s songs “SEEIN’ STARS” and “BIRDS” soundtrack a new commercial from the fast-food chain, which advertises its Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box. The ad also features skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, whose own signature Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box is available for $5.99.
Turnstile’s music was previously used in a 2022 Taco Bell commercial for its Nacho Fries.
You can also hear “SEEIN’ STARS” and “BIRDS” on the new Turnstile album, NEVER ENOUGH, which is out now. An accompanying NEVER ENOUGH visual album premiered at New York City’s Tribeca Festival.
Katy Perry took a break from performing in Australia on her Lifetimes tour to cuddle some cute animals — and dance with Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin. Katy visited the Irwin family’s Australia Zoo and fed a kangaroo, met a wombat, embraced a koala bear and petted a rhino. She documented it all on Instagram and also posted a video in which she says, “I heard Robert Irwin is gonna be on Dancing with the Stars, so I thought maybe we should do a practice round here at the zoo.” She and Robert then start waltzing, but while dipping her, he drops her on the floor.
After being knocked out of the top spot by Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Manchild,” Alex Warren‘s #1 hit “Ordinary” has returned to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week. Meanwhile, “Ordinary” is also #1 on Billboard‘s Radio Songs, Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay charts.
Suga of BTS has donated more than $3.5 million to start a treatment center at a hospital on Seoul, South Korea, specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder, The Korea Herald reports. The center will provide language, psychological and behavioral therapies, as well as programs that combine music with social skills training.
Scott Hoying of Pentatonixtells People that he and his husband, Mark Manio,will “have a baby for sure” by “next summer.” According to Mark, “We finally have a surrogate, so we’re closer.” Scott adds, “We wanted to have our surrogate in LA, because we want to go to every single [doctor’s] appointment. And so the wait list was a lot longer for LA. But it was worth it. … She’s amazing.”
E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen‘s current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain.
“Got a sharp pain in my stomach, thought it was food poisoning, turned out to be appendicitis,” the 74-year-old rocker shared on X. “Got lucky with an exceptional hospital in San Sebastian. Operation was a complete success and I’m hoping to get back on stage for at least one of the shows in Milan.”
He added, “Thank you all for all the good vibes. See you soon.”
Springsteen and The E Street Band’s next show is happening Tuesday in San Sebastian, Spain, which will be followed by a show in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Friday. Those Milan shows Van Zandt is hoping to make are happening June 30 and July 3. A complete list of dates can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.
Cardi B has one question for her fans, and she’ll be asking it on her newly announced sophomore album. Am I the Drama? will arrive on Sept. 19, with limited-edition merch already available at CardiB.com. She shared the update Monday on social media alongside the artwork, which features her in a red bodysuit and tights, surrounded by crows.
The news of Cardi’s sophomore album arrives hours after she shared a video teasing an announcement. “Seven years and the time has come. Seven years of love, light and loss,” Cardi said in the clip, during which crows also made an appearance. “Seven years I gave them grace, but now I give them hell. I learned power’s not giving, it’s taking. I’m shedding feathers and no more tears. I’m not back, I’m beyond. I’m not your villain, I’m your karma. The time is here. The time is now.”
The first preview of Am I the Drama? came Friday in the form of Cardi’s new single, “Outside,” which peaked at #1 on Apple Music over the weekend.
“We #1 on Apple Music! We #1 on Apple Music. I don’t know what’s going to happen to this country tomorrow, but I know we went #1 today,” Cardi said on her Instagram Story. “I am so thankful. I am so grateful. I haven’t been #1 on Apple Music in a minute. I am so thankful.”
“I’m gonna publicly apologize to Atlantic because I was being very bratty, very mean, very nasty, because I really didn’t want to drop this song,” she said. “But they was like no b**** … we compromised, dropped it and it’s going amazing.”
Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy, came out in 2018.
Backstreet Boys fans know that member Howie Dorough is a major foodie — he even owns multiple restaurants in Florida. So when the group is in Las Vegas for their residency at Sphere, he’s offering to take fans to dinner.
Throughout July and August, fans can take part in Howie Eatz — an experience that includes dinner at a top Vegas restaurant with Howie, plus a toast and a selfie with the singer. The only catch is you have to be of legal drinking age. Tickets for the experience go on sale Wednesday at noon Pacific time. Visit HowieD.net for full details.
Backstreet Boys start their Into the Millennium residency on July 11; it runs through Aug. 24. During the show, they’ll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1999 album Millennium by performing every song on it, as well as other hits.
Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81.
“Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories,” Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers shared in a statement. “He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist who had the greatest sense of humor.”
Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke added, “He was a dear friend, a wonderful songwriter, and an exceptional guitarist. We will miss him deeply.”
Ralphs was a founding member of the band Mott the Hoople, with the band releasing their self-titled debut album in 1969. After leaving the group in 1973, he formed Bad Company with Rodgers and Kirke, both former members of Free, and former King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell.
Bad Company released their self-titled debut in 1974, which was a huge success thanks to such classic songs as “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,” the title track, “Movin’ On” and “Rock Steady.” It went on to be certified five-times Platinum by the RIAA. Other Bad Company hits include “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy.”
Although a cause of death was not given, Ralphs suffered a stroke in 2016, which left him confined to his bed until his death. The stroke happened just days after his final performance with Bad Company, in October 2016 at London’s O2 Arena.
His death comes just a couple months after Bad Company was chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When the news was announced, Ralphs said he was “elated” by the decision; Kirke expressed gratitude that his bandmate was here to see it happen.
“To be honest, every year we were not nominated it was another blow, not necessarily for me but we wanted Mick to be able to see this,” Kirke said. “So that’s been rectified, and we’ll give him a shout from the podium in November.”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction will take place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
While there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the ’80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A.
“Well, I was 35. I had previous experience [of fame] at 25, so I was capable of handling the moment,” he tellsthe U.K.’sThe Times. “Ninety percent I enjoyed the ride, 10 percent of it was stressful, and my take on it now is that it was a cool thing to be at the height of the cultural conversation in the pop world for a while. I just didn’t have any particular interest in staying there. That’s a fool’s game.”
Springsteen says he was “lucky” to have stars like The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Elvis as examples of what to do or not do when it comes to success.
“From there I learnt how important it was not to lose focus on who I am or the work I’m doing,” he says. “It’s more important than the money, although it’s great to get paid well. It’s more important than the fame, although that can be fun too, and a nuisance on occasion.”
He tells The Times, “I simply wanted to write great songs, play great shows and have a conversation with a great audience. It is what I’ve dedicated my life to doing.”
Springsteen will release the new box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums on Friday. His European tour with The E Street Band hits San Sebastian, Spain, on Tuesday. A complete list of dates can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.
Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas, opening night; Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Nick Jonas just completed his 14-week engagement starring on Broadway in the musical The Last Five Years. He took his final bows Sunday night, and on Monday took to Instagram to reflect on the experience.
“We did it. My heart is so full. What a ride this has been. Thank you to every person who came to see @thelastfiveyears over the last couple months,” he wrote. “I’m so grateful to have been able to play the role of Jamie, and I learned so much in this process.”
Nick thanked his co-star Adrienne Warren for “being such an incredible teammate,” as well as Jason Robert Brown, who wrote the show, for “entrusting us to tell this story and sing your music.”
“I’m looking forward to a little bit of rest and then it’s right back to work!” Nick says, referring to his activities with the Jonas Brothers.“Can’t wait for tour and the rest of what this year has to hold.”
Nick also posted a photo of his wife, Priyanka Chopra, sitting on his lap in what looks like the back room of a restaurant and captioned it, “Lucky me.”
Jonas Brothers’ new album, Greetings From Your Hometown, comes out Aug. 8. Their tour launches Aug. 10 at MetLife Stadium in their home state of New Jersey.
Duran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it “a spooktacular event” in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love Manchester post shared by the band notes they’re asking “All Hallows’ Eve enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate in style.”
A VIP presale kicks off Wednesday at 8 a.m. BST, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. BST.
Duran Duran headlined a Halloween show in Las Vegas in 2022, which went on to inspire their 2023 spooky-themed album, Danse Macabre. They then performed another Halloween show in 2024, headlining New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Duran Duran is currently on tour in Europe. They play Düsseldorf, Germany, on Tuesday. A complete list of dates can be found at DuranDuran.com.
Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images
The late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.
According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured an appearance by Jan & Dean singer Dean Torrence. Wilson co-wrote one of the duo’s biggest hits, “Surf City.”
According to the L.A Times, at least 400 people also gathered on land to remember Wilson, who passed away June 11 at the age of 82.
“The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson had a huge part in establishing what we would call the Southern California beach culture,” surfer Peter “PT” Townend, who emceed the event, said, according to the paper.
The surfers who took part paddled out into the water with flowers in their hand and formed a circle in honor of Wilson, before surfing back to shore.
The event took place one day after what would have been Wilson’s 83rd birthday.
