It’s taken years, but Rihanna finally released a new song Friday (May 16) — “Friend of Mine,” recorded for the upcoming Smurfs movie in which she voices Smurfette. Featuring the Fenty mogul singing over a happy-sounding Afrobeats-inspired dance track, complete with warm synths and rhythmic drums. A snippet of “Friend of Mine” was first premiered
British pop phenomenon Lola Young has dropped “One Thing,” her first slice of new material since the release of her This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway LP in August. Inspired by classic boom-bap production, lyrically, the track sees Young assert her agency in the bedroom with a new flame. “I wanna show you just what
Sleep Token have claimed their first-ever No. 1 album in Australia, as Even In Arcadia debuts at the summit of the ARIA Albums Chart. The masked U.K. rock act previously peaked at No. 3 in 2023 with Take Me Back to Eden. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news
Australian singer, songwriter and EDM icon VASSY has teamed up with Dutch producer RSCL for the release of her latest single, “Beg.” Released Friday, May 16 via Revealed’s Gemstone Records imprint, “Beg” is the latest in a long line of singles for the Darwin-born, U.S.-based musician. Described as being rooted in emotional surrender and the
After surprising her audience in Charlotte, N.C. with special guests Alejandro Sanz and Wyclef Jean earlier this week, Shakira brought another star to the stage on Thursday (May 15), on her first of two nights at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and
An unexpected musical supergroup will appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming F1 movie, with Ed Sheeran confirming his appearance alongside some notable names. Sheeran announced that his upcoming song, “Drive,” is more than just a solo venture, with Dave Grohl joining the track on drums and John Mayer contributing guitars. “A lot of fun
Joe Jonas is going back to his acting career with his new, bittersweet music video for his latest single, “Heart By Heart.” Directed by Anthony Mandler and released on Thursday (May 15), the clip opens with the superstar having an awkward-but-friendly run-in with an ex on the streets of New York City. After saying goodbye,
Lil Tjay’s rise from the gritty Fordham neighborhood of The Bronx to the Billboard Hot 100 and performing at the O2 Arena across the pond is being turned into a documentary. Per Variety, Hangtime and Standard Projects are collaborating to bring the doc to life while detailing Tjay’s turbulent upbringing and career. Producers on the
On April 13, the Circle Chart — South Korea’s longest-running music ranking, and its equivalent to the RIAA — unveiled its latest musician milestones. Alongside accomplishments by Blackpink’s Jisoo, NewJeans and BTS, stood PLAVE — a boy band whose members’ real-life identities are hidden behind digital avatars, but whose commercial performance and ambitions rival K-pop’s
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco opened up about why the title of their new album I Said I Love You First felt so right, in a new short film released Thursday (May 15). “We were just, like, trying to figure out what to even call this thing. It’s such a scary thing, ’cause it’s like,