GHOST Hits No. 1

GHOST’s new album Skeletá debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the first hard rock album to top the chart since AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020.

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Lady Gaga Breaks Concert Record in Brazil

Lady Gaga performed to an estimated 2.5 million fans at a free show on Copacabana Beach in Brazil.

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Beyoncé Alters Viral Tour Clip After Legal Threat

Sphere Entertainment issued a cease and desist over Beyoncé’s use of the Las Vegas Sphere in a concert interstitial video.

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Ambient Artist Spends a Year Recording a Tree

Sound artist Joshua Bonnetta spent four years—and recorded a year’s worth of audio—capturing the sounds of a single pine tree in upstate New York.

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Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo Star in “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Adam Lambert will play Judas opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus in a gender-blind Jesus Christ Superstar production at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Directed by Sergio Trujillo, it aims to recapture the show’s original rock intensity.

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Miley Cyrus Premieres “More to Lose” in NYC

Miley Cyrus debuted a new song, “More to Lose,” at a private New York show. The emotional ballad, part of her upcoming visual album Something Beautiful, reflects on past relationships and personal growth.

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I-Octane’s “God & I” Tops Reggae Charts

Dancehall artist I-Octane’s God & I debuted at #1 on Apple Music’s Reggae/Dancehall charts. The album blends personal struggle, faith, and modern production in a spiritually introspective package.

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Chuck D Receives Award

Chuck D was honored with the inaugural “Reverb Award” by the Soulsville Foundation at the Stax Museum, recognizing his work at the intersection of music, activism, and innovation.

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Primus Returns

Primus released “Little Lord Fentanyl,” their first new song in three years, featuring new drummer John Hoffman and guest vocals by Maynard James Keenan.

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R.E.M. Returns with Surprise EP

After more than a decade of silence, R.E.M. has released Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP featuring new songs and a remix of their early hit. Proceeds from the vinyl edition support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, amid political pressures.

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Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota.

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New Bono Documentary Announced

Bono: Stories of Surrender, based on the U2 frontman's one-man show, premieres May 30 on Apple TV+.

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Live Aid Musical Heads to London

Just For One Day, the official Live Aid musical, debuts May 15 at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

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Live Nation Faces Early-Year Slump, Predicts Record 2025

Live Nation’s Q1 revenue dipped 11% to $3.38B, but CEO Michael Rapino is optimistic.

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Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent”

Legendary rock band Foreigner is celebrating its Latin American fanbase with a new Spanish-language rendition of “Urgent.”

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New Music Friday Highlights

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Kanye West’s Donda 2 Pulled From Streaming Hours After Release

Donda 2 was removed from Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music due to a payment dispute. Producer reps claim West failed to compensate for eight tracks. West responded, accusing them of overcharging for beats.

Apple’s F1 Movie Soundtrack Features Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat & More

The soundtrack for Apple’s F1, starring Brad Pitt, arrives June 27 with 17 original songs. Artists include Burna Boy, Raye, Chris Stapleton, and Rosé. Don Toliver and Doja Cat lead with the single “Lose My Mind.”

Kneecap Fallout Grows: U.S. Visas Pulled, Festival Dates Canceled

Kneecap has lost their U.S. booking agency and visas following backlash from politically charged performances. Two major German festivals also removed them from their lineups. The UK investigation remains ongoing.

Sheryl Crow Reveals Armed Intruder Incident

Sheryl Crow says an armed man came to her Nashville property shortly after she posted a video of her Tesla being towed. The singer sold the car to protest Elon Musk’s politics and donated the proceeds to NPR.

Lorde Reveals New Album Virgin

Lorde announced her new album Virgin, arriving June 27. She described it as a reflection of her femininity—“raw, primal, innocent, elegant.”

Ed Sheeran Launches New Musical Era With Play

Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album Play will arrive September 12, inspired by a concept he created at 18. The lead single “Old Phone” draws from memories found on a long-unused device.

Gold House Reveals 2025 A100 List

Gold House honored top Asian Pacific figures in entertainment, including Tyla, Charli XCX, Nicole Scherzinger, Bruno Mars, Rosé, and the Wicked cast. Events to celebrate are planned for May 9–10.

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