Music

The trumpeter, now 89, is at work on albums, live shows and sculptures, driven by the joy of creating and communicating. “I don’t look back,” he said. “I go forward.”

Taiwo and Kehinde were groundbreaking for their funky songs, as well as their feminism. Five years after Kehinde’s death, their albums will be reissued.

“10 Drunk Cigarettes” is from an album that boasts it was made with help from A.I. It pairs dark internet humor with a poppy sound that just might find a bigger audience.

Hear tracks by Soccer Mommy, FKA twigs, Reyna Tropical and others.

The show, which had a previous run at Atlantic Theater Company, is scheduled to begin previews in February at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.

Arts & Leisure’s fall preview connects readers with the season’s noteworthy cultural works. And there are many.

The provocative artist once known as Kanye West has received approval that was denied to Maroon 5 and Bon Jovi. China’s economic woes might be why.

As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.

A celebrated session musician who appeared on a host of classic rock albums, he made his most lasting mark with his contribution to Lou Reed’s most famous song.

A new indie-rock supergroup, a fruitful (if unexpected) partnership, an alt-rock icon going solo and more.

The conductor led the New York Philharmonic in Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, an inspiring opening night for a season starting off unsettled.

News of a new tour put the band — and the rough-hewed hairstyles popularized by its sibling frontmen, Liam and Noel Gallagher — back in the spotlight.

A mainstay and manager of a rock ’n’ roll nostalgia band, he wrote the lyrics to “Sandy,” a song heard in the hit film “Grease.”

As the music mogul faces civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, one of his lawyers is defending him — in the court of social media.

Angela Gheorghiu drew criticism after she stormed onstage to stop a tenor’s encore during a performance of “Tosca” in Seoul.

The English songwriter will follow up his Mercury Prize-winning 2019 LP with his fourth album, “Small Changes,” in November.

The singer, who was filming a music video nearby, helped coax a woman to safety in Nashville.

Browne wrote “These Days” at 16. Now 75, he and some famous admirers reflect on his unexpected mainstay: “If a song is worth anything, it’s about the life of the listener.”

George Clooney as Murrow! Denzel Washington as Othello! Mia Farrow as a larcenous landlord! So much to see!

Taylor Swift set a record and Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry delivered noteworthy performances as the show struck a balance between past and present.

The singer, who died on Tuesday at 77, had a smooth, sunny delivery that turned at least one track into a lasting anthem of Black celebrations.

Plus: A conversation about the career of Rich Homie Quan, who died last week.

The timing and content of Dave Grohl’s admission that he had a child outside his marriage was complimented for addressing the issue and relying on short memories.

The lawsuit was filed by Dawn Richard, a member of groups assembled by Mr. Combs. A lawyer for Mr. Combs called the suit “manufactured” to get a “payday.”

The donations, from John and Jody Arnhold, will expand creative work across disciplines, help pay for an annual fall festival and support the jazz program.

A consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years, he had announced just this year that he would be retiring.

Gabriela Ortiz, Carnegie Hall’s composer in residence this season, has spent her career channeling the sounds and sensibilities of Latin America.

Her Instagram post backing the vice president came shortly after Ms. Harris and former President Donald Trump had stepped off the debate stage.

The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?

As an in-demand lyricist, he won a shelf of awards for hits with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Dionne Warwick, as well as for the theme song for “Titanic.”

You sent in an eclectic mix of tracks from Chappell Roan, Bad Bunny, Lawrence and more.

The law, which underpins several civil suits against Sean Combs, is the only remaining tool for reviving older claims in New York.

John Eliot Gardiner, who hit a singer during a tour in France last year, said he was starting a new choir and orchestra.

Music Charts, News, Photos & Video

Just 4% of all No. 1s in the chart’s history have reached double-digit weeks at the summit.

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” claims a 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It extends 2024’s longest Hot 100 rule and becomes one of 45 No. 1s in the chart’s 66-year history to post double-digit weeks on top – a feat that only 4% of all leaders have achieved. Related Shaboozey Praises Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” & Geeks Out Over Eminem | MTV… 09/11/2024 The hit, which became the singer-songwriter’s first Hot 100 No. 1 in July, is the seventh to reign for 10 or more weeks this decade. It’s the first to reach the milestone since another country/pop crossover smash, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night,” which led for 16 weeks in March-August 2023. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” also furthers the longest No. 1 run on the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart this year, adding a 14th week at the summit. The Hot 100 blends all-genre U.S. streaming (official audio and official video), radio airplay and sales data, the lattermost metric reflecting purchases of physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers; digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites are excluded from chart calculations. All charts (dated Sept. 21, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Sept. 17). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.

Guy Dunstan talks the Manchester arena’s shaky start, the recent furore around dynamic ticketing in the U.K. and whether investor Harry Styles will book a show there soon.

LONDON — Four months after opening its doors following a troubled, repeatedly delayed launch, Co-op Live has announced the appointment of Guy Dunstan as general manager and senior vice president of the United Kingdom’s biggest entertainment arena. Dunstan succeeds interim GM Rebecca Kane Burton, who was parachuted into the role in April when the venue’s original manager, Gary Roden, resigned several days after an ill-fated preview test event. Dunstan, who has over 25 years of experience in the live events industry, most recently as managing director of arenas for NEC Group, where he was responsible for the 15,685-capacity Resorts World Arena and 15,800-capacity Utilita Arena in Birmingham, takes up the post at the Oak View Group-owned venue Oct. 21. As part of the executive reshuffle, Burton is promoted to executive vp of venue management for OVG International, where she will oversee the firm’s facilities, sports, entertainment, and hospitality divisions. Located in the city of Manchester, Co-op Live is OVG’s first major project outside the United States and cost £365 million ($462 million) to build. Billed as a “game-changing” best-in-class arena facility, the much-hyped 23,500-capacity venue was originally due to open April 23 but high-profile construction delays led to multiple rounds of show cancellations before British rock band Elbow became the first act to officially play at the Populous-designed arena on May 14. Related The Co-op Flop: Inside the Chaotic Launch of OVG’s ‘Game Changing’ UK Arena — and What… 05/14/2024 Since then, Co-op Live has staged over 35 events, including shows by the Eagles, Pearl Jam, Liam Gallagher, Jonas Brothers and Megan Thee Stallion, and sold more than 900,000 tickets. In November, MTV’s Europe Music Awards (EMAs) will be held at the venue, marking the first time the event has been held in Manchester. Other upcoming bookings for 2024 include Paul McCartney, Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Glass Animals and Charli XCX. “As we move into the next chapter of the venue’s story, Guy’s leadership will be a significant asset in helping us achieve our goals for Co-op Live to become the most sustainable arena in Europe and a first-choice venue for artists and fans worldwide,” said Jess Koravos, president of OVG International, in a statement announcing Dunstan’s appointment. “What’s really exciting for me is that this venue has been specifically designed for live music and live entertainment,” Dunstan, a former chair and vice chair of the National Arenas Association, tells Billboard in an exclusive interview. “When I first walked in and had a tour with [OVG chairman and CEO] Tim Leiweke I immediately said: ‘This is a dream to be able to work in a venue like this.’ Because everything has been designed to be focused on the customer experience and focused on the artist experience. That 365-million-pound investment means it is the top venue in the market, which makes it so exciting for me to be coming in to run it.” Here, Dunstan discusses his vision for Co-op Live, his thoughts on the arena’s tumultuous launch, the recent furore around dynamic ticketing in the U.K. and more. Congratulations on your appointment. What are you goals and long-term ambitions in the role? A lot of great work has been done since the venue opened in terms of getting Co-op Live established and getting the promoters and artists used to working in the venue. That’s provided a great platform for me to be able to now come in, evaluate and focus on the areas that we need to carry on doing well, as well as those that we need to continually improve on. That’s what I’ve learnt in the past 28 years: our business doesn’t stand still. It’s continually evolving. Every day they’ll be a challenge that is thrown at you. And you have to have a structure and a team in place to deal with those unforeseen circumstances. Longer term, it will be about making sure that we’re providing the best possible experience for everybody who comes into the venue – front of house, back of house – and to thrive in that environment. Co-op Live look inside You were not involved with Co-op Live at the time of its troubled launch but as someone working in the live music business you must have followed the story closely. My heart went out to the team. Every venue has had a day or a period where there’s been an issue, or a crisis and it has been under the spotlight. At that time, I reached out to one or two members of the team and took a very supportive view on that. What’s been great since then is how the team has bounced back and have really focused on the event programme. All the events that we’ve done since that opening period has really moved that [conversation] forward very quickly. 36 events have already been done. 900,000 tickets sold. In our business you have to learn, adapt, move on and grow. And I’ve definitely seen that in the time that I’ve been able to look at the venue. What has been the reputational damage to Co-op Live from that chaotic three-week opening period and the many shows that were cancelled? Things move forward very quickly. You’re as good as your last event and since the arena has been operating it’s been providing some great shows. Liam Gallagher was quoted as saying this venue is up there with [New York City’s] Madison Square Garden. The Eagles were saying the amenities, sight lines and facilities are what other venues should strive for. So that’s what I think is now driving that reputation. People are experiencing what the venue is all about and the focus is now on continuing that journey. We’ve got a venue that is first-in-class and that reputation and the awareness of that will grow every time we put an event on. When fans buy tickets and come into the venue that’s where their perceptions will really be built. One of the biggest criticisms of Co-op Live from visitor reviews is the high price of food and drinks with a pint of beer costing almost £9.00 (almost $12.00). How do you justify those prices? Since the pandemic there’s been a huge increase in cost in terms of food and beverage provision, so those prices are in line with the general arena market, and we have to reflect that in the price that we pass on to the consumer. What I would focus on there is the quality and range of the product [available]. When you walk into Co-op Live, one of the things that really strikes you is that the facilities feel like what you would expect to see on a high street or at the high-end range of clubs and bars. 15-20 years ago, venues at this level were essentially just bowls with a functional concourse for people to get around and some holes in the wall to get a burger and a warm pint. There was no real focus on the customer experience, but that’s where our industry has evolved over time and Co-op Live has taken it to a new level. Co-op Live is OVG’s first arena outside of the U.S. and marks the start of the company’s international expansion plans. What impact has OVG’s entrance into the European market had on the touring and arena business? It’s really important from a U.K. point of view that we’re an attractive proposition to artists and promoters. We’ve got over 20 arenas operating in the U.K. and introducing top-quality facilities into the market is a real positive because the whole market benefits from that. What OVG have done is refreshed the focus on venue management. I think there was probably a complacency in there. The market was well established with the major operators and what OVG have done is come in and completely focused on venues providing great customer experience, state of the art facilities and venues that are actually designed for the product they are delivering. I think OVG have really shifted that focus and revolutionized the way that operators look at their own venues. One of the biggest stories in the U.K. live music industry recently has been the furore over dynamic pricing on tickets for Oasis’ comeback tour next year. What are your views on dynamic ticketing and is it something that Co-op Live welcomes? Ticket pricing and how that is set is very much an artist and promoter focus. As venues, we will work with promoters to make sure we are facilitating their needs and requirements, but the subject of [dynamic pricing] is something I’m going to leave to artists and promoters to take a position on. The venue has no benefit from how that plays out. Nevertheless, a key part of your business model is offering concert goers a wide range of premium, and VIP upsell seating options? We don’t want customers coming to just one show a year to see their favorite artist. We want them to have a really great experience when they’re here and want to come back again and again. And we’ve seen that through the growth of premium, which has really shifted. There was a gap in the [premium] offer that [Co-op Live] has helped meet. In the past there was a big gap between the highest-level premium and general admission and to many people premium was seen as not attainable. Now there’s different entry levels and it is affordable. The proof is in the pudding in that demand for those premium experiences, over and above just buying a standard ticket, has grown immensely. Related Inside the Harry Styles-Backed Venue Set to Be the U.K.’s Biggest and Most… 04/12/2024 Earlier this year, a Parliamentary committee called for a new voluntary tax to be added to arena and stadium tickets sold in the United Kingdom to support struggling grassroots music venues. Is that something OVG and Co-op Live supports? Yes. Where there is an opportunity to put a voluntary levy or artist-led additional fund onto the ticket that can then go back into supporting the grass roots sector is something we will support as an organization. There’s a will and a momentum to take this forward right across the live music chain, from artists to promoters to venues. This is something we have to do that benefits the sectors that really need that support. U.K. live music trade groups have also been calling for a cut in VAT sales tax on concert tickets, which is currently set at 20%, to bring the sector closer in line with other European countries. What impact would that have on the U.K. live business? The benefit would be felt right the way through [the ecosystem] – from venues of our size and nature to the grass roots sector. There is clear evidence [from other European countries where the VAT rate is lower than the U.K.] that it does benefit the live business. [Cutting VAT on tickets] is something I completely endorse because hopefully it brings ticket prices to a level that is more attractive. But also it can be used to support other parts of the eco system and enable it to be more viable at a grass roots level. One of the biggest issues facing the live sector post-pandemic is the rise in costs throughout all levels of the production chain, coupled with wider economic pressures impacting on consumer spending. How do you offset those cost rises and what are you doing to make sure live music remains affordable for fans? That’s been a real challenge, particularly over the past three years or so in running venues of the size and scale that we operate. We have got to be really agile in the way that we manage costs and there’s costs that we have to continually review and monitor. Equally, we have to be mindful of how we deliver the customer experience and price sensitivity is really important. What I do see is that whilst the cost-of-living crisis has been a major issue globally, people are still really keen to come to entertainment venues. We’ve not seen an impact on ticket sales and what we have also seen is that people are still willing to spend money in the venues. Harry Styles, who grew up in the small Cheshire village of Holmes Chapel, around 30 miles outside of Manchester, is an investor in Co-op Live and advised on aspects of the venue’s design. Can we expect to see him perform at the venue anytime soon? When he is ready to tour, we’re ready and welcome for him to come and play and we really hope we’re the first venue [he chooses] when he comes back to play in the U.K. market.

The G-Unit honcho also explained why the Kendrick and Drake beef was "good for the culture."

Much has been made about Kendrick Lamar’s selection as the headlining performer at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, but 50 Cent thinks it’s K. Dot’s time to shine. Related Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained 07/08/2024 50 stopped by The Talk on Friday (Sept. 13), where he defended K. Dot being the right pick to take the Super Bowl LIX stage in New Orleans next year. “I mean, it was a choice. I think Kendrick deserves [it]. As a solo artist right now, he’s the guy,” said 50 Cent, who made a cameo at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show performance in Los Angeles alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. “Having the game be in New Orleans, I could see why they got the Wayne [idea].” Related Devastated Lil Wayne Admits Super Bowl Halftime Snub ‘Broke’ Him: ‘It Hurt a Lot… 09/13/2024 The Queens rapper thinks Lamar should bring out the artists he has “featured on big records” in his decorated discography. (Billboard compiled a list of possible special guests filled with he likes of SZA, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Travis Scott and more.) The Super Bowl discussion led into the Drake versus Kendrick feud, which 50 thought was “good for the culture” since it pushed two of the best to elevate their artistry and output. “Both Drake and Kendrick produced quality music faster because they had to compete with each other,” he added. “That competitive nature made them go work and have responses. Hip-hop is still … it’s not just a genre where you can just make a song and sit back. You have to make a song and be ready to make a song again right away with other artists.” Other artists have had plenty to say about Kendrick’s Halftime Show selection. Nicki Minaj, Master P, Cam’ron and more have spoken out about the NFL’s decision to overlook Lil Wayne as a headliner in his hometown. Watch the interview with 50 Cent below.

The pop star attended the match with her mom and Donna Kelce.

Taylor Swift was feeling the sparks fly when Travis Kelce first came on the field at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals game Sunday (Sept. 15). Related Taylor Swift Thanks Travis Kelce, Urges Fans to Vote After Winning Video of the Year at… 09/11/2024 Once again in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on her favorite NFL team, the 34-year-old pop star attracted lots of eyes as she viewed the match from her usual perch in a box suite alongside friends and family. And before the game started, fan cameras captured her sweet reaction to a certain tight end entering the field: As announcers called out Kelce’s name while the entire stadium exploded, Swift set down her drink and started fanning herself, rolling her eyes upward in a swooning expression. The 14-time Grammy winner then recovered her composure and joined the other thousands of fans in clapping for Kelce, who went on to assist his team in winning a close 26-25 against the Ohio players. In the lead-up to Harrison Butker’s game-ending kick, Swift conversed with her mom, Andrea, and brother, Austin, as well as Kelce’s mom, Donna. At one point, both the “Anti-Hero” singer and tight end’s mothers appeared to hug. The outing came 10 days after the Chiefs’ first game of the 2024-25 season at Arrowhead, which Swift attended wearing a chic denim crop top and red thigh-high boots. For Game 2, the musician sported a T-shirt dress blasted with Kansas City logos and a black pair of thigh-highs. In between the two games — both of which occurred amid Swift’s ongoing break from the Eras Tour — the star attended the MTV Video Music Awards, where she won seven trophies including best collaboration and video of the year for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone. While accepting the latter, Swift gave Kelce a special shout-out. “I would always just hear someone cheering, like, ‘Whoo!’ from across the studio — that one person was my boyfriend, Travis,” she recalled of filming the visual with the tight end on set. “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic, so I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot.” See clips of Swift at the Chiefs-Bengals game below. Cheering for her man pic.twitter.com/5DajxnikQx — Tayvis Updates TV (@TayvisUpdatesTV) September 15, 2024 Even Taylor Swift can't wait for 4:25 ET BENGALS CHIEFS CBS | @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/CwKxwLsnNt — NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 15, 2024 This is adorable my Tayvis heart 🥹😭😍 pic.twitter.com/YxZNg70hwf — holls ⸆⸉ (@holltoleratesit) September 16, 2024 Chiefs, y’all had her stressed pic.twitter.com/5da8CO0IpX — Tayvis Updates TV (@TayvisUpdatesTV) September 15, 2024

The touching one-minute clip includes footage of the Migos member snuggling with his daughter and introducing her to her siblings.

Cardi B is sharing her home movies. After announcing that she and estranged husband Offset welcomed their third baby together on Sept. 7, Cardi pulled the curtain back on her bundle of joy in a one-minute TikTok video on Sunday (Sept. 15). Related Cardi B Welcomes Baby No. 3 With Estranged Husband Offset, Shares Photos From Hospital 09/12/2024 The clip from Cardi’s hospital room entitled “Babygirl” [followed by three pink flower emoji] opens with soft piano and a peek at the monitor announcing that the baby — whose name has not yet been revealed — weighed in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. We then see a nurse telling Cardi “you did so amazing, I’m so proud of you. She’s so perfect,” as the newborn cries her first cry and is placed on mama’s chest. Offset is next, getting his chance to bond with his daughter during bare chest snuggle time before Cardi introduces the newest member the family to her two other children with ‘Set in a sweet FaceTime chat. “Look at the baby sister!” Cardi says as big sis Kulture, 6, says hi to her mom and asks if the baby is sleeping while little brother Wave, 3, hangs in the background. “Yeah, she’s little,” Cardi responds. We then see a montage of images, including Cardi breastfeeding and having quiet time while nurses take the baby’s measurements and get her footprint for the birth certificate. Wave and Kulture show up toward the end of the clip, with Kulture doing a great job cradling her new sister in her lap while dad keeps Wave occupied. The video ends with Cardi giving her daughter a sweet, loving kiss on the forehead and staring deeply into the newborn’s face. Last week Cardi announced the birth of her third baby with Offset, sharing photos from the hospital and calling her “the prettiest lil thing.” Cardi announced she was pregnant with baby No. 3 in August on the same day Billboard confirmed she’d filed for divorce from the rapper for a second time. The birth makes Offset the father of six, adding to his older children from different relationships, Jordan, 14 and Kody and Kalea, both 9. Watch the video below. @iamcardib Babygirl 🌸 🌸 🌸 ♬ original sound – Cardi B

Tucker Wetmore is set as the special guest, with Dasha and The Castellows performing select dates.

Thomas Rhett will be kicking up his boots in 2025, when his Better In Boots Tour launches in June. The Live Nation-produced tour will bring Thomas Rhett’s energy-fueled show and cascade of nearly two dozen No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay chart hits to 30 cities across North America, in states including New York, Virginia, Florida and Georgia. “Wind Up Missin’ You” hitmaker Tucker Wetmore will offer direct support on the tour, while “Austin” singer Dasha and sibling trio The Castellows will perform on select shows. The tour will follow Thomas Rhett’s seventh album About a Woman, which released in August. The album features “Don’t Wanna Dance,” which interpolates Whitney Houston’s smash hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” as well as songs such as “Fool,” “Can’t Love You Anymore” and “Overdrive,” which draw inspiration from such diverse artists as The Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson and The Rolling Stones. Five-time Grammy nominee Rhett recently told Billboard about another song from the album, “Church,” which pays homage to both fellow country singer Eric Church’s music, as well as Rhett’s own love story with his wife, Lauren. “This is Lauren’s favorite on the album, because when we were in high school, I bought [Church’s] Carolina record, which was his second album,” he says. “I had to buy a new copy every three months because I just wore it out. It kept skipping — but he was like our Zach Bryan. He was that dude who kind of got played on the radio but could care less if he was or not, and he was kind of grungy and would say things in songs that most people weren’t saying. I learned the entire album on acoustic guitar, and any time we were at a party, that’s all I played — so this song means a lot to us, because he was the soundtrack to our teenage years.” Tickets for most of the Better In Boots tour dates will go on sale Friday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. local time on Thomas Rhett‘s website, with the remaining shows going on sale in the coming weeks. See the full list of the Better in Boots 2025 Tour dates below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thomas Rhett Akins (@thomasrhettakins)

"She went through f--king hell," the "Hot to Go!” artist reflected of her pop predecessor.

Chappell Roan has been open about the downfalls of fame amid her meteoric rise to household-name status this year — but luckily, she has people like Lorde in her corner. Related Leave Chappell Alone: Why Do Fan-Artist Relationships Turn Toxic, And What Can Be Done? 08/28/2024 In her The Face cover story published Monday (Sept. 16), the 26-year-old musician opened up about a time the 27-year-old “Green Light” singer came to her rescue during a recent situation that made Roan compare stardom to a toxic relationship. “I feel like fame is just abusive,” Roan told the publication. “The vibe of this – stalking, talking s–t online, [people who] won’t leave you alone, yelling at you in public – is the vibe of an abusive ex-husband. That’s what it feels like. I didn’t know it would feel this bad.” While crying in an airport bathroom after a man berated her for refusing to sign posters — just one of several instances of toxic fan behavior Roan has endured over the past few months — the Missouri native says she texted Lorde for advice. “She sent me a list of things I should do [in that situation],” Roan continued. “Literally wrote down eight things she wished someone would have told her when she was going through it. And she went through f–king hell. She was a baby!” Related Cyndi Lauper Is All About Chappell Roan’s ‘Performance Art’ Style: ‘You Know I Love Those… 09/16/2024 Lorde is one of many female musicians who’ve rallied around Roan this year, in addition to Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Lizzo, Katy Perry and Phoebe Bridgers, who’ve individually offered her their support since the “Good Luck, Babe!” vocalist’s star exploded this spring. In another recent interview with Rolling Stone, Roan also noted that she and fellow 2024 breakout Sabrina Carpenter have been commiserating over their recent career booms. “No one understands that it truly falls all on you,” she told The Face of the “Espresso” singer. “No one understands except other artists … Sabrina [Carpenter] even texted me: ‘Hey, I feel crazy. I know you feel crazy.’ So it’s, like, girlies leaning on each other.” Through it all, the public has watched as Roan has grown more confident speaking out about what makes her uncomfortable. In August, for instance, she called out the “predatory behavior” of certain boundary-crossing fans in a series of posts on social media, and on Sept. 11, she yelled “Shut the f–k up!” at a photographer on the VMAs red carpet before going on to win best new artist during the ceremony. “They were immediately, immediately supportive,” Roan added of her fellow female pop stars. “It’s been so amazing, because I’m very scared and confused.” See Roan’s The Face covers below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE FACE (@thefacemagazine) View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE FACE (@thefacemagazine) View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE FACE (@thefacemagazine)

A new release date will be announced within the next couple of weeks.

It’s a new era for Nicki Minaj. The Barbz leader announced over the weekend that instead of releasing the Pink Friday 2 deluxe, she’s decided to turn those songs into a completely new project with the third installment of the Pink Friday series. Related Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Nicki Minaj Feud: ‘Don’t Know What the Problem Is… 09/04/2024 Minaj was supposed to drop her PF2: Gag City Reloaded deluxe last Friday (Sept. 13), but the release date came and went without the set. Nicki clarified the album’s situation on Sunday (Sept. 15), when she revealed that Pink Friday 3 is on the way, and fans can expect another announcement regarding the project’s arrival in the coming weeks. “Instead of doing a DELUXE to Pink Friday 2, I’ve decided to do a brand new album. I’ll still incorporate new songs like #Mamita & [The ‘anxiety’ song] for the remainder of the tour tho…and I’ll announce the new date within the next couple weeks,” she tweeted. “The new music is just too good to be thrown away on a deluxe album. Last night, the songs I recorded were just way too iconic. I love you guys so much. You know that. I know you do. I’ll still give you something leading up to the announcement, so no worries.” Nicki continued: “PF3 is about to do PRECISELY wtf BEEN needed to be done. TRUST ME BARBZ. IM SO EXCITED. BLESSED. LOVED (by the Barbz) & fortunately (for the Barbz & me), I’ve learned A LOT since 12/08/23. PF2 means so much to me. As my 1st album as #PapaBear mama, it’s just very special to me for so many reasons you guys aren’t aware of. I put every song on there in a specific order, etc. So to honor that, I’m going to give it the respect & integrity it deserves as a beautiful body of work & not add anything else to it.” The Queens rapper explained that “1 or 2 songs is no big deal but 5-7 songs feels a little sloppy right now (In my humble opinion).” She added: “This era has just been so successful, rewarding, satisfying, etc. after much thought, I want to be for CERTAIN that I am being intentional about every single decision being made around both PF2 AND PF3.” Dear Barbz, IMPORTANT #GagCity ANNOUNCEMENT: Instead of doing a DELUXE to Pink Friday 2, I’ve decided to do a brand new album. I’ll still incorporate new songs like #Mamita & [The “anxiety” song] for the remainder of the tour tho…and I’ll announce the new date within the next… — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 16, 2024 Nicki Minaj is currently on the road for the second leg of her North American Pink Friday 2 World Tour. She’ll be in Dallas on Tuesday (Sept. 17), and then makes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Miami and Raleigh, and wraps up in Queens on Oct. 11. Pink Friday 2 arrived on Dec. 8, 2023, and debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 228,000 album-equivalent units, according to Luminate. That sum is the largest week for a rap album by a woman in the 2020s decade, and the biggest for an R&B/hip-hop album by a woman in 2023.

Lauper was on hand to see Roan's headline-grabbing performance at last week's 2024 MTV VMAs.

There are so many reasons Cyndi Lauper loves Chappell Roan. But if you’re looking for a starting point, it’s “the hair alone.” That’s what Lauper told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live on Sunday (Sept. 15) when asked about the mutual admiration society the “She Bop” 1980s legend has with the rising “Good Luck, Babe!” singer. “And the fact that it’s performance art,” continued Lauper, who made a name in the early 1980s with her outrageous sartorial sense and quirky sensibility in videos from her 1983 She’s So Unusual album that helped push the boundaries of what artists could do in the then-new music video format. “And it’s visual, it’s so visual. You know I love those visual things, obviously,” added Lauper. Asked to share some advice for Roan now that her profile has blown up and paparazzi are chasing her all over, fellow guest Paris Hilton said she doesn’t think the “Hot To Go” singer needs any advice from her, but she did say, “I think everyone should always be nice with everyone,” noting that she’s also a huge fan of Roan’s. Roan proved that she’s more than up to the task at last week’s VMAs, when she made her awards show performance debut with a Joan of Arc-like look for a run through “Good Luck, Babe!” that included swords, flaming arrows, knights and medieval mania that proved her best new artist win was well deserved. In the midst of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun farewell tour, Lauper was also asked by a call-in fan if she’d ever consider doing a Las Vegas residency. Without much dithering, the 71-year-old pop icon groaned, “I don’t know,” with host Andy Cohen saying, “kinda seems like a no from her response.” “It’s just, you know what? The weather is really tough,” said native New Yorker Lauper, lamenting that the frequent triple-digit temperatures are too much for her. After playing Rock in Rio on Friday (Sept. 20), Lauper will kick off her final tour in earnest on Oct. 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Watch Lauper talk Roan on Watch What Happens Live below.

"The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group," the statement read.

Jane says … the tour is over. Jane’s Addiction has canceled its tour midway through the band’s trek after frontman Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro during the band’s show on Friday (Sept. 13) in Boston at the Leader Bank Pavilion. Related Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell Throws Punch at Dave Navarro During Boston Concert 09/14/2024 “The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As such, they will be cancelling the remainder of the tour,” the band said in a brief statement Monday (Sept. 16). Refunds will be issued at the point of purchase. In fan-captured videos that went viral after the Friday show, Farrell is seen on stage singing toward the audience before turning to Navarro and screaming the lyrics, seemingly angrily. The frontman then makes his way over to the guitarist, continuing his scream, before body-checking the guitarist, backing away, then getting back in Navarro’s face to continue yelling while the guitarist-actor — who appears confused — calmly holds Farrell at arm’s length while the frontman continues to yell. Farrell then throws a punch at his guitarist, and a crew member comes on stage, telling Farrell repeatedly to “Stop! Stop!” More crew members rush to the stage to restrain the rocker and take him off stage. The next day, Jane’s Addiction issued a statement via the band’s Instagram Stories. “We want to extend a heartfelt apology to our fans for the events that unfolded last night,” the statement read. The band then noted that the following show on Sunday (Sept. 15) at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater was canceled. Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, shared a statement on her own Instagram after the altercation. Reposting video of the altercation, she explained how she saw the situation. “Clearly there had been a lot of tension and animosity between the members.. the magic that made the band so dynamic,” she wrote. ” Well, the dynamite was lit. Perry got up in Dave’s face and body checked him.” “Perry’s frustration had been mounting, night after night, he felt that the stage volume had been extremely loud and his voice was being drowned out by the band,” she continued, noting that her husband had been battling a sore throat and tinnitus. “But when the audience in the first row, started complaining up to Perry cussing at him that the band was planning too loud and that they couldn’t hear him, Perry lost it.” She went on to praise Navarro for trying to de-escalate the situation, noting that the guitarist “still looked handsome and cool in the middle of a fight,” while her husband was “a crazed beast” for a little bit. Added Etty, “He finally did not calm down, but did breakdown and cried and cried.” Jane’s Addiction — who logged one song on the Billboard Hot 100 and three No. 1 hits on the Alternative Airplay chart since forming in the mid-’80s — was about halfway through its tour alongside Love and Rockets. The tour — produced by Live Nation — had been scheduled to conclude on Oct. 16 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. See Jane’s Addiction’s statement below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jane’s Addiction (@janesaddiction)