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Katy Perry at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones in Beverly Hills on March 2, 2025. Chad Salvador/WWD Katy Perry’s iconic ballad “The One That Got Away” is currently enjoying a massive revival thanks to a viral wave on TikTok. The timing couldn’t be more serendipitous, as the man widely believed...
Madonna attending the 2026 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lexie Moreland/WWD Well ahead of the official release of her highly anticipated album Confessions II, Madonna is offering fans an exclusive, early look at her latest artistic chapter. On Friday, June 5, the pop icon will return to the Tribeca Festival for the...
Hilary Duff at The 2026 TIME100 Gala, April 2026. Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/WWD Hilary Duff is actively dismantling outdated stigmas surrounding motherhood and body positivity. As announced by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit on Tuesday, May 12, the celebrated actress and musician has been tapped as one of the 2026 cover stars for their iconic annual edition. Duff...
Spotify’s “Party of the Year(s)” | Courtesy of Spotify Spotify is debuting an experience that goes well beyond its traditional “Wrapped” recap. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the streaming giant has launched a comprehensive retrospective that aggregates your entire listening history on the platform, rather than just the previous twelve months. Starting Tuesday, May 12,...
Lamb of God. Photo credit: Destroy All Lines Metal titans Lamb of God and Trivium are joining forces for a massive five-city Australian arena tour this October, brought to fans by Destroy All Lines. Adding further heat to the lineup, Scottish metalcore favorites Bleed From Within will join the trek as special guests for all...
The Wiggles attending the 2025 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Getty Images The Wiggles recently stirred up lighthearted internet discourse after an amusing radio appearance, where the beloved group admitted they were largely unfamiliar with the legendary Britpop band Oasis—even going so far as to mistake the Gallagher brothers for The Beatles. The blunder occurred during...
The members of aespa pictured at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard aespa is stepping into a bold new chapter, and they are demanding your undivided attention. The Seoul-based powerhouses dropped “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” on Monday, May 11, serving as the electrifying lead single from their upcoming second...
Billboard Japan & Spotify’s “Women In Music — EQUAL STAGE” Courtesy Photo Billboard Japan and Spotify have officially unveiled “Women In Music — EQUAL STAGE,” a collaborative concert experience designed to spotlight burgeoning female talent across diverse musical genres. Scheduled for June 9 at Tokyo’s SGC Hall Ariake, the event serves as a highlight of...
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld attend the 14th Annual NFL Honors in New Orleans on February 6, 2025. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Hailee Steinfeld is marking a significant milestone, commemorating her inaugural Mother’s Day with a deeply personal glimpse into her new life as a mom. To celebrate the occasion this past Sunday, May 10, Steinfeld...
Lizzo taking the stage during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival’s “Roast of Kevin Hart” at The Kia Forum on May 10, 2026. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix It turns out the secret weapon for a truly memorable roast is a well-timed flute solo. Armed with her flute and accompanied by a “Krew...
