Lizzo Hits Out at “Racist and Fatphobic” Algorithms for “Destroying the Music Industry” And Her Album Promo
Lizzo used a TikTok video on May 12 to condemn social‑media algorithms as "racist" and "fatphobic," arguing they scramble release timelines and cripple album promotion. She warned that the shift away from chronological feeds leaves fans unaware of new music, even when she posts to a private page with 280,000 followers. The singer’s third studio album, Bitch, is slated for release on June 5, marking her first record since 2022’s Special. The criticism comes amid an ongoing lawsuit from former backup dancers alleging harassment, which Lizzo denies.
Mystery Jets Return with Raucous Single ‘Black Sage’: “There Is Beauty to Be Found in the Broken”
British indie-rock outfit Mystery Jets have broken a six‑year silence with the raucous single “Black Sage,” released via Fiction Records. The track, produced by Leo Abrahams—renowned for collaborations with Brian Eno—features feedback‑laden guitars and a psych‑rock edge. Frontman Blaine Harrison frames...
Duran Duran Refuse to Play Glastonbury Unless They Can Headline
British new‑wave icons Duran Duran have told Glastonbury organizers they will only perform if placed on the headline bill. The band, which has sold more than 100 million records and earned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, has never appeared at the festival...
Divorce Become a Two-Piece as Two Members Depart to Focus on “Personal Lives” And Band Enter “New Era”
Alt‑country band Divorce announced that drummer Kasper Sandstrom and lead guitarist Adam Peter Smith are leaving to focus on personal matters, reducing the group to a two‑piece of Felix Mackenzie‑Barrow and Tiger Cohen‑Towell. The band, known for their 2024 debut...
The Rolling Stones Reveal New Album Tracklist – but in Foreign Tongues
The Rolling Stones announced their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, slated for a July 10 release via Polydor/Universal. The 14‑track record features guest spots from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and posthumous contributions from Charlie Watts, with titles translated into a variety of languages. Lead...
‘Wanderstop’ Soundtrack to Get Vinyl Release
Wanderstop, the cozy tea‑shop simulation released in March 2025, is getting its first physical editions for Nintendo Switch ($49.99) and PlayStation 5 ($39.99) with stickers and a fold‑out poster, shipping August 28, 2026. The game’s lo‑fi soundtrack by C418 will also be issued...
Interpol Sign to Partisan for New Album: “We Feel in Ideal Company on Every Level”
Interpol announced they have signed to Partisan Records for their upcoming eighth studio album, following teasers of two new songs, “See Out Loud” and “Wings Of Fire.” The band said the partnership puts them “in ideal company on every level”...
‘Severance’ Season Three Is Coming Sooner than You Think, Says Adam Scott
Apple TV+ confirmed that the sci‑fi thriller *Severance* will return with season three much sooner than the three‑year gap that separated the first two installments. Lead actor Adam Scott told Deadline at the BAFTA TV Awards that filming will begin...
Billy Corgan Announces ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’ 2026 UK and European Shows Celebrating the Smashing Pumpkins...
Billy Corgan is taking his operatic reinterpretation of the Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to the UK and Europe in September 2026. The show pairs the frontman with a 60‑piece orchestra, Grammy‑nominated conductor James Lowe, and costumes by House of Gilles....
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Fans Believe ‘Trailer 3’ and Pre-Orders Will Go Live This Week
Fans of Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI are buzzing that pre‑orders could go live on May 12, 2026, alongside the long‑awaited third trailer. The game, delayed multiple times, is now scheduled for a November 19, 2026 release after a shift from an...
Beatles Hamburg Drama From ‘Succession’ Writer Starts Production in Germany
Filming has started on the BBC's six‑part drama "Hamburg Days," which dramatizes the Beatles' formative years in early‑1960s Hamburg. The series is written by "Succession" creator Jamie Carragher and directed by Christian Schwochow and Laura Lackmann, with production split between...
The Weeknd Announces Final Leg of ‘After Hours’ World Stadium Tour with Asia Dates
The Weeknd has added the final leg of his "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour, covering six Asian cities from September 20 in Tokyo to November 4 in Kuala Lumpur. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the leg...
‘Mixtape’ Ignites Debate over Video Game Length
Indie studio Beethoven & Dinosaur released *Mixtape*, a 90s‑inspired coming‑of‑age title that can be finished in roughly three hours. The game earned an 85% Metacritic rating, but player feedback is split, with some calling it more a cinematic experience than...
Sleep Token Surprise-Release Instrumental Version of ‘Even In Arcadia’
Sleep Token surprised fans by releasing an instrumental version of their fourth album, Even In Arcadia, on all major streaming services, with a limited‑edition coloured vinyl slated for August 7. The album previously debuted at No. 1 on both the UK Albums...
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame
Janet Jackson’s 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame on May 8, with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis presenting the honor. The album was recognized alongside iconic works by 2Pac, Radiohead, Alice Coltrane and others....
‘Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reunite in New “Outlaw Romance”
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, fresh from their Oscar‑winning collaboration on *Hamnet*, will reunite in the outlaw romance *Hold On To Your Angels*. Directed and written by Benh Zeitlin—renowned for the Oscar‑nominated *Beasts of the Southern Wild*—production kicks off in...
‘Batman 2’ Director Matt Reeves Shares Snowy First-Look at Upcoming Sequel
Matt Reeves has posted the first visual teaser for The Batman: Part 2, showing a snow‑covered Batmobile and hinting at a wintry setting. The sequel, starring Robert Pattinson, is scheduled for release on October 1, 2027, continuing the standalone timeline separate from James...
Ronnie Wood Opens up About Tribute to Brian Wilson on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’: “The Feeling Came Out Through...
The Rolling Stones announced their new album “Foreign Tongues,” slated for a July 10 release and featuring 14 tracks with guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and others. Guitarist Ronnie Wood disclosed that the record contains a tribute to the late Beach Boys...
Dove Ellis, Bb Trickz, Liim, Zack Fox and More Join Line-Up for Tyler, The Creator’s Two-Day Takeover at All Points...
Tyler, The Creator will headline a two‑day takeover at London’s All Points East festival on August 28‑29, 2026, following the surprise release of his ninth album, “Don’t Tap The Glass.” The expanded bill adds emerging acts such as Dove Ellis,...
‘Angry Birds’, ‘Silent Hill’ and ‘FIFA’ Added to World Video Game Hall Of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play announced four new inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2026: Angry Birds (2009), Silent Hill (1999), FIFA International Soccer (1993) and Dragon Quest (1986). The Hall honors games that demonstrate...
Sting Shares Why His Kids “Make Their Own Way” Instead of Living Off His Money
Sting told CBS Sunday Morning that he will not let his children live off his fortune, insisting they develop a strong work ethic rooted in family values. He said the lesson is not cruel but a trust that they will...
Posters for Kneecap’s ‘Fenian’ Had to Be Censored After TfL Refused to Allow Them
Irish hip‑hop trio Kneecap released their politically charged second album, Fenian, on May 1, 2026. The band’s manager Daniel Lambert says Transport for London rejected the original tube‑poster, forcing the word “Fenian” and a Prime Minister quote to be censored. TfL later...
‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Team Confirms 2026 Global Soundtrack Tour
The developers of the action‑adventure hit Black Myth: Wukong announced a worldwide concert tour for 2026 to showcase the game’s acclaimed soundtrack. The tour will hit major venues across China, the United States, Taiwan, Thailand and a future stop in...
Blur’s Alex James Downplays Glastonbury as “a Gory Drugs Bender”: “You’d Think It’s the only Festival in the World”
Alex James, bassist of Blur and founder of the Big Feastival, dismissed Glastonbury Festival as a “gory drugs bender” and argued that its hype makes it seem like the only festival that matters. He contrasted Glastonbury with European events such...
‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 Soundtrack Is Full of ‘00s Rock Anthems
Netflix’s animated *Devil May Cry* returns for a second season on May 12, 2026, and its soundtrack leans heavily into early‑2000s alt‑rock and nu‑metal. The tracklist features Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi,” Korn’s “Freak On A Leash” remix, Evanescence’s “My Immortal” band version, and new collaborations like Papa Roach with...
Kneecap in Race for UK Number One Album Ahead of Melanie C and Michael Jackson
Irish hip‑hop trio Kneecap’s sophomore album ‘Fenian’ is sitting atop the mid‑week UK album chart, edging out Melanie C’s new record ‘Sweat’ and Michael Jackson’s revived ‘The Essential’ compilation. The album, praised with a four‑and‑a‑half‑star NME review, features collaborations with Kae Tempest,...
Jennie Announced as Headliner of Open’er 2026
South Korean star Jennie Kim, a member of BLACKPINK, has been confirmed as the Saturday headliner for the Open’er Festival in Gdynia, Poland, performing on July 4 on the Orange Main Stage. The four‑day event, running July 1‑4, also features legacy acts...
Lego Batman Game Pays Tribute to Voice Actor Icon Kevin Conroy
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, launching May 22 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Switch 2, includes a subtle in‑game billboard honoring the late Kevin Conroy. The tribute reads “After Hours With Conroy – the voice of Gotham’s night,”...
The Enemy Announce 2027 Coventry Arena Show to Mark 20 Years of ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’
British rock band The Enemy will headline a 10,000‑seat show at Coventry Building Society Arena on March 20, 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’. The concert follows the group’s recent...
Jack Antonoff Comments on Ticketmaster Claiming They “Caught Scalpers” Buying Harry Styles Tickets: “You Caught You?”
Ticketmaster announced it had identified and cancelled thousands of illegal Harry Styles tickets for the artist’s Madison Square Garden residency, promising to re‑release them to genuine fans. Musician Jack Antonoff responded on X with a sarcastic "You caught you?" and...
McAlmont & Butler Announce Anniversary Reissue of Debut Album with Outtakes, Demos and Remixes
London duo McAlmont & Butler are issuing a 30‑year anniversary re‑release of their 1995 debut, ‘The Sound Of…McAlmont & Butler’. The package features a remastered 2‑LP vinyl and a 2‑CD deluxe set packed with outtakes, demos and new remixes. Bernard...
Check Out These Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos of Bleachers’ Album Cover Shoot at Electric Lady Studios
Bleachers released an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes film of their album‑cover shoot at New York’s iconic Electric Lady Studios, coinciding with the new single “I’m Not Joking” dropped on April 30. The upcoming album “Everyone For 10 Minutes” is slated for release on...
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker to Curate New Art Exhibition at Hepworth Wakefield with Wife Kim Sion
Britpop icon Jarvis Cocker and his wife Kim Sion will co‑curate "Hodge Podge," a new exhibition at the Hepworth Wakefield opening in May 2027. The show blends works by established figures such as Jeremy Deller, Peter Doig and Barbara Hepworth with previously...
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Won’t Include Any Product Placement or Brand Collabs
Take‑Two Interactive chief Strauss Zelnick announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will contain no real‑world product placements or brand collaborations, keeping the game’s world entirely fictional. The decision contrasts with the growing trend of in‑game advertising seen in titles like NBA 2K....
Placebo Share ‘Re:Created Version’ of Classic ‘Lady Of The Flowers’
Placebo has unveiled a reworked version of “Lady Of The Flowers,” the latest teaser from RE:CREATED, a full‑album reimagining of their 1996 debut. The new track features heavier production, higher‑pitched vocals and additional instrumentation drawn from the original master tapes....
Charli XCX Announces ‘Conversations’ Event as She Gears up to Drop New “Rock” Album
Charli XCX announced a "Conversations" event in New York for May 2026, inviting fans to discuss her creative process. The pop star confirmed she is finalizing a new album that will pivot from dance‑floor hits to a rock‑oriented sound, as...
‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Confirmed as Shorter than ‘Oppenheimer’
Christopher Nolan confirmed that his upcoming adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* will be shorter than his three‑hour 2023 blockbuster *Oppenheimer*. The epic, starring Matt Damon and an all‑star cast, opens in the UK on July 17 and was filmed on...
‘Jackass’ Final Film Trailer Features Robot Giving Rectal Exam and Penis Shock Collar
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the final installment of the Jackass franchise, slated for a June 26, 2024 theatrical debut. The teaser showcases the series’ signature over‑the‑top stunts, including a robot performing a rectal exam, a penis‑shock collar,...
The Mysterines’ Callum Thompson Launches New Project AKA with Fuzzed Out Single ‘It Grows On Trees (Money)’
Liverpool guitarist Callum Thompson has unveiled his solo moniker AKA, debuting with the fuzz‑laden single “It Grows On Trees (Money). The track, a satirical take on modern wealth‑making, is paired with a quirky video starring giant, skate‑boarding dogs roaming the...
Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and More Push Back Against Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $111 billion Paramount‑Skydance takeover, positioning the tech‑backed consortium to control Warner's flagship franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, HBO, and the DC Universe. An open letter signed by more than 4,000 industry...
Skepta Releases New EP ‘Más Tiempo Vol. 2’, Says He’s “Adding the Finishing Touches” To “Celebratory” New Album ‘Fork And...
British grime star Skepta has issued the house‑leaning EP ‘Más Tiempo Vol. 2’, a three‑track collection released on his own Más Tiempo label. The EP serves as a prelude to his 23‑week summer residency at Hï Ibiza’s Club Room, where he will...
LCD Soundsystem Announce North American Tour for Summer 2026
LCD Soundsystem announced a 15‑date North American summer tour for 2026, adding to earlier spring shows in Boston, Napa and Reno. The run begins on August 7 at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch and concludes on September 20 at Atlanta’s Shaky...
Cher’s Bid for Conservatorship over Son Elijah Denied by Judge
A Los Angeles County judge denied Cher's request for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Allman, citing insufficient urgency. Elijah, currently held in a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital, faces criminal charges stemming from two recent arrests. The judge will...
Lucy Dacus Shares Record Store Day Exclusive Track ‘Planting Tomatoes’ on Streaming Services
Lucy Dacus has made her Record Store Day exclusive 7‑inch vinyl, "Planting Tomatoes," available on all major streaming services. The track, first issued on April 18 as a limited vinyl, was originally performed live at the Auckland Laneway Festival in...
Madonna Teams up with Grindr for Exclusive Vinyl of ‘Confessions II’
Madonna has partnered with LGBTQ dating app Grindr to offer an exclusive picture‑disc vinyl of her upcoming album Confessions II, available only to Grindr users via a dedicated in‑app square. The album drops on July 3 in standard (12 tracks) and deluxe...
Horsegiirl Announces Debut Album ‘Nature Is Healing’ with Hypnotic ‘Earth Is Turning’
Berlin‑based DJ Horsegiirl announced her debut album Nature Is Healing, slated for release on June 5 through RCA. The record is led by the hypnotic single “Earth Is Turning,” which blends trance‑y beats with nature‑sampled sounds. Produced alongside heavyweights such as A.G. Cook,...
‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced’ Remake Release Date, Price and More Revealed
Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced will launch on July 9, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The remake rebuilds combat, stealth and parkour from the ground up, adds new story missions and fresh music by Woodkid,...
These Are Spotify’s Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Spotify marked its 20th anniversary by publishing its all‑time most streamed artists, albums and songs. Taylor Swift tops the artist list, Bad Bunny’s 2022 release ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ leads the album chart, and The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ remains the most streamed track. The...
Ryan Reynolds Suggests There Won’t Be Another ‘Deadpool’ Solo Film
Ryan Reynolds announced that a fourth solo Deadpool film is unlikely, saying the anti‑hero will now serve mainly as a supporting character. He hinted that Deadpool will appear in Marvel’s upcoming ensemble title Avengers: Doomsday, slated for December 18, 2026...
Sydney Sweeney Cameo Has Been Cut From ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
A three‑minute cameo featuring *Euphoria* star Sydney Sweeney was removed from *The Devil Wears Prada 2* after a "creative decision" deemed the scene structurally unsound. The sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci 20 years after...