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Madame Tussauds made history on Wednesday (July 23) by unveiling 13 new Taylor Swift wax figures inspired by her Eras Tour outfits, created by 40 artists over the course of 14 months. The figures will be featured in 13 cities across four continents, marking the largest multi-figure launch in Madame Tussauds’ 250-year history. Each wax…

On Tuesday (July 22), Lizzo dedicated a touching Instagram post to her good friend and frequent collaborator, SZA, following their recent performance together. Lizzo joined SZA on stage at Paris’ Accor Arena on July 16, where the duo performed “IRL” from Lizzo’s My Face Hurts From Smiling EP for the first time. “To the most…

Chappell Roan’s long-awaited new single, “The Subway,” seems poised for release next week. Ads featuring the singer have popped up around New York City, along with a cryptic message, “Going through a break up? Get Bangs!” Roan appears in the promo shots sporting bangs, with a rat and cigarette in her hair, along with a…

Zac Brown Band surprised fans during an impromptu show at Los Angeles’ Desert 5 Spot on Monday night (July 21), bringing out Snoop Dogg for the live debut of their new collaboration,  “Let It Run,” which dropped on Friday. The rap legend joined Zac on stage to deliver his charismatic verse on the song, delighting…

On Tuesday (July 22), Deftones took to Instagram to reveal the lineup for their 2025 Dia De Los Deftones festival, which is set to take place on November 1 at Petco Park in San Diego. Joining the alt-metal band on the bill are Clipse, Deafheaven, 2hollis, Rico Nasty, Régulo Caro, Ecca Vandal, Glare, and University.…

A two-part documentary series titled, Taylor, is in the works, which explores Taylor Swift’s historic rise to pop superstardom. The project is directed by Guy King, and is set to premiere on Channel 4 in the U.K. “Taylor Swift is an unprecedentedly powerful 21st-century voice for women and young people,” King shared in a statement.…

Justin Bieber’s surprise new album, SWAG, makes an impressive debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, earning the singer his second career chart-topping album in this category. SWAG generated 163,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. over the last week, while also marking Bieber’s biggest streaming week ever. The album’s lead single,…

Prince’s acclaimed 1987 live concert film, Sign O’ the Times, will make its IMAX debut in a limited global run beginning on August 29. Prince directed, scored, and starred in the movie, which featured his new backing band, including longtime collaborators Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Sheila E., Dr. Fink, Bobby Z., and his duet partner…

The Weeknd and Shakira have been announced as the headliners for the star-studded 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City on September 27, joined by Tyla, Mariah the Scientist, and Ayra Starr. “I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,” Shakira said in a press release. “Music has…

During Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour stop in Las Vegas on Saturday night (July 19), the singer slipped and fell while performing “Vanish Into You.” Gaga was heading off stage along a corridor to go into the crowd when she fell, but she quickly got to her feet and recovered, continuing the song as fans…