Gigi Perez performs during Laneway Festival 2026 at Western Springs Stadium on Feb. 5, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Dave Simpson/WireImage)
Gigi Perez has released a cover of the Green Day song “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
The “Sailor Song” artist recorded the ’90s classic for Hollister’s newly launched graduation season campaign, continuing the track’s status as a graduation staple despite being initially written as a bitter breakup song.
The cover is accompanied by a video, now available on YouTube, featuring footage of seniors reflecting on the final days of high school cut with shots of Perez strumming an acoustic guitar. It begins with Perez listening to a tape cassette of the opening guitar line that Billie Joe Armstrong infamously fumbles in the intro of the original song. However, Perez does not say the f-word, as Armstrong did.
“There were so many pieces of this project that made this opportunity feel perfect,” Perez says in a statement. “I’m deeply nostalgic, and thinking about my own senior year, the impact Green Day has had on me, and my connection with Hollister made reimagining a song that’s so important to me a really special experience.”
Perez will be performing at Coachella in April before launching a tour opening for Noah Kahan in June.
“Brush Me Like a Horse” single artwork. (Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group)
Alt-J frontman Joe Newman has released the video for his single “Brush Me Like a Horse,” released under his solo moniker, JJerome87.
The surreal clip finds an imprisoned man forced to run on a treadmill overhanging a cliff, lest he fall to his death.
“Brush Me Like a Horse is an acid western about a man condemned to die in a cruel, humiliating public spectacle,” says video director Alex Takács. “Joe Newman came to me with the vivid image of a state execution via treadmill, and it immediately conjured this whole narrative world.”
You can watch the “Brush Me Like a Horse” video on YouTube.
“Brush Me Like a Horse” is included on the debut JJerome87 album, The Canyon, which is available now exclusively via Newman’s website.
Christian Andreu of Gojira performs at Canada Life Place on September 22, 2025 in London, Ontario. (Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images)
Gojira’s Christian Andreu has announced a new signature guitar in collaboration with Jackson.
The Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 boasts “three-piece neck-thru construction with graphite reinforcement and alder wings” that create a “bulletproof foundation that delivers earth-shaking tone with fortress-like stability,” Jackson says.
“But the real game-changer is the revolutionary Evertune F6 bridge – pure wizardry that locks you in perfect pitch no matter how hard you thrash, bend, or punish this beast,” the description continues.
The guitar is available now for $2,429.99. For more info, visit JacksonGuitars.com.
Gojira’s most recent album is 2021’s Fortitude. In between, they released the Grammy-winning song “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira),” which they performed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, March 26, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted Iran is “begging to make a deal” to end the war amid seemingly tenuous indirect talks between the U.S. and Tehran.
“I mean, I read a story today that I’m desperate to make a deal. I’m not,” the president said during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House.
“I’m the opposite of desperate, I don’t care … In fact, we have other targets we want to hit before we leave. We’re hitting them on a daily basis,” Trump added.
Trump also revealed the “very big present” from Iran he said earlier this week was a sign talks were progressing: 10 oil tankers were allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
“I say they’re lousy fighters, but they’re great negotiators,” he said of the Iranians.
“And they are begging to work out a deal,” Trump said. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that. I don’t know if we’re willing to do that.”
White House special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the U.S. presented Iran with a 15-point framework for a peace deal by way of Pakistan.
Witkoff did not provide any specifics on what is in the proposal, though sources previously told ABC News it addressed Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs as well as maritime routes.
“I can say this, we will see where things lead and if we can convince Iran that this is the inflection point with no good alternatives for them other than more death and destruction,” Witkoff said. “We have strong signs that this is a possibility, and if a deal happens, it will be great for the country of Iran, for the entire region and the world at large.”
Iran responded to the plan through intermediaries overnight, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, which quoted an informed source. Reuters reported that according to a senior Iranian official, Iran’s initial response to the U.S. proposal was that it was “one-sided and unfair.”
The administration now ramping up pressure on Iran to agree to a diplomatic off-ramp.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on Wednesday: “President Trump does not bluff, and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again.”
President Trump earlier Thursday told Iran to “get serious, before it is too late.”
The first indication of new talks came from President Trump on Monday, as he announced he was postponing major attacks he’d threatened on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days — until Friday — due to what he said were “very strong talks.”
Trump was asked Thursday about the status of that deadline, and whether it would be pushed back.
“I don’t know yet. I don’t know,” Trump said. He later added, “And we have a lot of time. You know what? It’s a day. In Trump time, a day, you know what it is, that’s an eternity.”
Hours later, Trump posted on social media that he was pushing the deadline to April 6.
“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” his post read.
Involved in negotiations are Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Trump.
Vance, during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warned that there are “further military options” possible.
The U.S. is continuing to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East, and the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict continues.
With the conflict in its fourth week, President Trump on Thursday continued to repeat the four-to-six-week timeline he estimated at the onset of the conflict and said the operation is “ahead of schedule.”
Trump said the war will “end soon” and once again referred to it as an “excursion” and a “little detour.”
Trump and his top officials have changed their rhetoric over the course of the conflict, first calling it a “war” but more recently calling it a “military operation.”
Trump acknowledged that inconsistency in remarks at the annual National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner on Wednesday night. He said the change was because of concerns that Congress has not authorized military action.
“I won’t use the word war, because they say if you use the word war, that’s maybe not a good thing to do. They don’t like the word war because you’re supposed to get approval. So, I’ll use the word military operation, which is really what it is,” the president said.
What do Jonas Brothers have in common with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Lin-Manuel Miranda? They’ve all worked with Disney in some capacity over the years. That’s why JoBros and those other stars are being named Disney Legends at the company’s annual D23 fan event, set for Aug. 14-16 in Anaheim, California. Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
Just call *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and JC Chasez “The Producers.” They’ve joined the producing team for the musical comedy Titanique, a sendup of the 1993 movie Titanic, featuring the songs of Céline Dion. It starts previews in New York City Thursday night on Broadway. Joey actually appeared in a 2010 production of The Producers, and he’s also appeared in Broadway shows like Rent, Little Shop of Horrors and, most recently, & Juliet.
If you missed BTS’ performance of their new single “SWIM” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, you can watch it now on YouTube. Or, you could just wait until Thursday night, when the group will perform a second song on the talk show. During their Wednesday appearance, the group discussed their reunion, answered questions from fans and revealed the meaning behind some of the songs on their new album, ARIRANG.
Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Mariah Carey’s birthday — or, as she calls it, anniversary — is Friday, but we’re getting the gifts.
At midnight, Mariah is releasing her performance from the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February. As part of the elaborate opening production, Mariah sang the beloved Italian song “Volare,” also known as “Nel blu, dipinto di blu.”
The song, recorded by Domenico Modugno, topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958 and has been recorded by over 100 artists. It marked the first time Mariah had sung in Italian. At the end of that track, she broke into one of her patented “whistle tones,” before segueing into her song “Nothing Is Impossible” from her 2025 album, Here For It All. The songs are being released as one medley.
On Instagram, Mariah posted behind-the-scenes video from that day, including footage of her walking around backstage in a silver gown and white feather boa. You can watch video of her actual performance in an earlier post on her Instagram.
Friday is the 57th “anniversary” of Mariah’s birth.
The Beatles released a lot of music over the course of their career, and there’s no doubt some songs are better than others. So, which Beatles songs are the best?
Of course, the answer to that is subjective, but Collider has some thoughts, and it just came out with its choices for the 10 most “perfect” Beatles tunes, noting songs were chosen based on “songwriting, musical construction, overall influence, and the song’s impact on the band’s musical evolution.”
Topping the list is the 1968 classic “Hey Jude,” which Paul McCartney wrote for Julian Lennon after John Lennon left his first wife, Cynthia Lennon.
“Whether it’s tears of triumph or pain, ‘Hey Jude” is a song meant to make you feel something,” the mag writes. “It’s what music is all about, after all.”
Coming in at #2 is 1969’s “Come Together,” followed by 1970’s “Let It Be” at #3, 1968’s “Blackbird” at #4 and 1964’s “A Hard Day’s Night” at #5.
Rounding out the top 10 are: “In My Life,” “All You Need Is Love,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Yesterday” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand.”
RuPaul and Miley Cyrus on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 18 (Courtesy MT V)
Miley Cyrus is already a Disney Legend — now she’s about to become a Drag Race legend, too.
During the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18, RuPaul will honor Miley with the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award, which was established in 2023. It has previously been presented to designer Bob Mackie, Liza Minnelli and horror icon Elvira.
During the grand finale, the top queens will lip-synch for the crown and a grand prize of $200,000 to Miley’s song “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved,” from Miley’s most recent album, Something Beautiful.
The episode is set to air April 17 at8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
Brantley Gilbert’s debut single for his new record label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, is titled “Good Damn” and is the first taste of his ninth studio album, which he’s working on now.
Legendary country band Shenandoah is embarking on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2026, playing Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, on Friday. The trek continues through Dec. 5, when they’re booked in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
Filmore will headline the 2026 Iroquois Steeplechase Saturday, May 9, at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, alongside Lauren Gottshall and Alannah McCready.
The Killers at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Disney/Cristian Lopez)
The Killers will perform ahead of the final match of the 2026 UEFA Champions League soccer tournament.
The “Mr. Brightside” outfit will take the pitch ahead of the match at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30 as part of the Final Kick Off Show event.
The announcement was made in a video featuring Brandon Flowers and company alongside soccer icon David Beckham.
“When we were asked to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, we said yes without hesitation, some stages speak for themselves,” The Killers say in a statement. “We’re honored to celebrate the incredible teams and players at what will undoubtedly be an epic match.”
The 2025 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show featured Linkin Park.
