Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2022 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Even if your dad was in one of the bestselling groups of all time, if you weren't around to see them in their heyday, you might not fully realize how famous he is. But when an artist you love thinks your dad's a big deal, that's pretty convincing proof. At least, that's what Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson discovered a few years ago.
Speaking to Billboard, Kevin said that during the group's DNA tour, he and his kids were eating at a Toronto restaurant when superstar rapper Drake, a Toronto native, happened to drop in. "The maitre'd is like, 'Uh, excuse me, Drake is here and he would love, when you're finished, he would love to be able to come over and say hi,'" Kevin recalled, noting that his kids immediately started freaking out.
When they eventually went over and met Drake, Kevin said the rapper shared a story about how he had his first kiss to a Backstreet song. Then, according to Kevin, Drake asked, "What are you guys doing in town?"
"I'm like, 'We're playing three shows.' He's like, 'Could I come through?'" Kevin continued.
"He came through, got up on stage and performed with us," Kevin laughed. "So that is really when it clicked for my kids."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Even TheNew York Times wants to know when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be tying the knot, and the paper has seemingly uncovered some solid evidence pointing to a certain date.
"Some powerful clues are emerging," the paper writes, noting that according to "three people who have knowledge of the matter," a permit has been filed with the city to close the streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 through midday July 4 for an event on July 3. Taylor and Travis are rumored to be tying the knot at the legendary venue.
What's more, the paper reports that "a city official who was briefed on the preparations" came right out and said that the wedding is taking place at the Garden on July 3.
And there are other indications that the information is accurate: The Times reports that according to "a person told of the accommodations," several members of the Kansas City Chiefs have booked hotel rooms for dates around July 3 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York's Times Square.
Plus, the Times reports that an event planning company has filed an application to set up a tent outside the arena that can hold 500 to 999 people. Amtrak police officers, who patrol the train station underneath the Garden, have been told to expect the wedding to take place that weekend.
Since they got engaged in 2025, Travis and Taylor have never confirmed any details of their wedding. The paper notes that Taylor is known for "subterfuge," and posits that all these details could be part of an elaborate ruse to throw press and fans off the trail.
That's the title of their new album, the follow-up to 2023's Gloria. It's due Aug. 21 and is available for preorder now. The first single and video, "My Guy," is out now and is a love song to Sam's significant other. They sing, "He's all that I need/ My morning star/ Whenever he leaves/ I know he won't be far."
Of that song, Sam says, "I tried to capture the glow and the warmth of love in this one, it makes me cry, maybe it will make you feel a little love too."
They add that the album itself is "an incredibly special record," noting, "I feel I have deepened myself as an artist through the making of it, through being a producer on the record, to walking alongside this record from the start to the finish and pushing myself at every single turn."
"This record and this music is incredibly romantic," they add. "I've learned so many life lessons through making this album, and I've documented it all through the music."
In addition to new songs, Hazel Eyes includes the previously released songs "Love is a Stillness" and "To Be Free."
Sam will kick off NYC Pride Weekend on Friday by performing at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. And after bringing it to Brooklyn and San Francisco, they'll also continue their To Be Free multicity residency series in August in Mexico City, plus a one-night-only performance Aug. 14 in Guadalajara.
Here's the track list for Hazel Eyes: "Everlasting Love" "Hazel Eyes" "Moondance" (feat. Feist) "My Guy" "When He's Gone" "Thief" "Love Is A Stillness" "Sugar Rush" "Oh Mother" (feat. The TwoCity Chorus) "Constant Companion" "Hold On" "To Be Free"
EJAE, winner of the best original song Oscar for 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' at the 98th Oscars, March 15, Hollywood, California (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
One has an Oscar and one doesn't. But now they'll both get to vote for who wins Oscars in the future.
Sara Bareilles and HUNTR/X singer EJAE are among the 529 people The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited to join its ranks as members. EJAE is one of several songwriters who won the 2026 best original song Oscar for co-writing the KPop Demon Hunters smash "Golden."
Sara has never been nominated for an Oscar, but she has written songs for films that have been. Most recently, she co-wrote "Salt Then Sour Then Sweet" for the Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light.
Sara and EJAE were invited to join the songwriters branch of the academy. Some of the actors who've been invited to join this year include Jacob Elordi, Julia Garner, Josh Gad, Jon Bernthal, Teyana Taylor, Jenna Ortega and Josh O'Connor.
If all of the people invited decide to accept their membership, the total amount of academy members will increase to 11,319, including emeritus. The number of voting members will stand at 10,338.
With the new additions of the 2025 member class, the academy would consist of 36% women, with 25% of them from underrepresented communities and 22% international.
Ariana Grande attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
While posting a carousel of photos from her recent concerts in the LA area on Instagram, Ariana Grande inadvertently included a photo that shows her bare breast, visible due to the gaping neckline of her dress. She's responded by unearthing a Halloween video she seemingly filmed in 2023.
In the video, posted on her Instagram Story and captured by a fan, Ariana, wearing a curly blond wig, is shown sitting at a table in Las Vegas, drinking champagne with her buddy Elizabeth Gillies.
"You have great t***," says Elizabeth admiringly. "They're really beautiful."
"Thank you," responds Ari.
This is a word-for-word reenactment of a scene from the cult movieShowgirls: Elizabeth is playing Gina Gershon's character, Cristal, while Ari is playing Elizabeth Berkley's character, Nomi. The two pals filmed an entire tribute to Showgirls for Halloween 2023; this was seemingly part of that tribute. Elizabeth also posted it in an Instagram Story.
"she's so unserious and i love her," a fan responded.
Cookie Monster, 'Take a Bite,' from 'Parody Party' (Courtesy Sesame Workshop)
Bruno Mars' hit "I Just Might" becomes "Take a Bite" in the furry blue hands — paws – of Cookie Monster.
It's the first song and video from the upcoming album Parody Party, featuring beloved Sesame Street characters putting their own spins on famous pop songs. In the video, a near carbon copy of Bruno's original, Cookie sings about his favorite treat while backed up by a band made up of sunglass-wearing clones of himself.
"If cookie tastes as good as it look right now/ me will take a bite, a big bite/ me not going to wait/ me gobble up entire plate, hey!" sings the lovable blue monster.
The album also includes "Where Is My Lovie," a parody of RAYE's "Where Is My Husband!" sung by Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Elmo. Instead of singing about a romantic partner, they sing about a misplaced toy.
Another song, "Go for the Gold," parodies the HUNTR/X song "Golden" and is performed by Abby, Zoe and Rosita, with lyrics about teamwork and friendship.
Most hilariously, "Got to Go," a parody of Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go," features Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby singing about potty training.
The album also includes three previously released tracks that were previously only available on YouTube: "Me Want It (But Me Wait)," a parody of Icona Pop's "I Love It" in which Cookie Monster sings about self-regulation; "Sort It All," a "Shake It Off" parody about recycling sung by Oscar the Grouch and friends; and "Share it Maybe," a "Call Me Maybe" parody about sharing treats, also sung by Cookie Monster.
Whitney Houston performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 22, 2009 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Oprah Winfrey recently made headlines by telling an unflattering story about Whitney Houston, and now the late singer's estate is hitting back, saying Oprah's version of the story is inaccurate.
While speaking at the Cannes Lion festival in France, Variety and other outlets reported that Oprah illustrated the influence she and her talk show had by claiming that Whitney Houston once fell off the stage during a 2009 appearance on the show because "she had gone back on drugs."
Varietyquoted Oprah as saying, "I knew that if that story got out ... [Whitney] would be destroyed by that. And so even though the audience was there and the audience had cameras, I begged them not to put those pictures out because it would ruin her life, and they did not. That would not happen today, I can tell you that."
The official Whitney Houston Instagram account posted a statement from the late singer's estate on Wednesday, reading, "Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high."
"This story was picked up by several media outlets. Like many people, she faced personal battles, but it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life," the statement continued.
The statement concluded, "What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment not the assumptions others project. Whitney's humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be. We owe her the dignity of telling the truth not repeating myths."
Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson perform at Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Presented by Reese's (Courtesy Authentic Live, a Division of Authentic Brands Group)
Taylor Swift and one of country music's hottest stars teamed up for a surprise duet Tuesday night in Nashville, where Taylor's fiancé Travis Kelce was holding his annual Tight End University event.
The surprise duet took place at Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Concert Presented by Reese's, held at Nashville's The Pinnacle. Award-winning country queen Lainey Wilson, whose own appearance was a surprise, welcomed Taylor to the stage to sing Taylor's hit "Love Story." When Taylor got to the part where she sings, "Pulled out a ring," she flashed her own engagement ring.
The event included performances by other country superstars, including Luke Combs and Dan + Shay. Comedian Shane Gillis also put in an appearance, and Travis and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did a keg stand onstage.
Travis, George and ex-tight end Greg Olsen founded Tight End University. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, George, who's been invited to Taylor and Travis' wedding, said he asked Travis if the couple is really getting married at Madison Square Garden, as has been rumored. George said that Travis "laughed at me."
George told People of Taylor's appearance at the concert, "She's just such an awesome person to give us her time this close to their wedding. So we're just so thankful that they're here."
Last year, Taylor also performed at the Tight Ends & Friends concert; she sang "Shake It Off."
Myles Smith, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life.' (Atlantic)
Myles Smith's debut album, My Mess. My Heart. My Life., is out now and comes with an endorsement from Myles' pal Ed Sheeran, as well as a short film starring Emmy-winning Adolescence star Stephen Graham.
The film's set to the song "Hold Me in the Dark" and features Graham as a devastated father whose child is dying. Myles directed it and has dedicated it to the staff of the pediatric oncology ward at his local hospital in England, some of whom appear as extras.
While "Hold Me in the Dark" isn't about death, there are tracks on the album that cover serious topics, alongside romantic ballads and upbeat tunes, like "Dublin Lights," which he co-wrote with Ed. That's why, Myles says, the album title is so long.
"This title is almost a roadmap of the record," he told ABC Audio. "'My Mess' is chaos, it's mistakes, it's struggles. 'My Heart' is about love, relationships and the people who matter most. And 'My Life' is everything in between: the memories, the lessons and experiences."
"They've all shaped me," he notes. "Together, it feels probably like the most complete picture of who I am right now."
Two of the songs on the 15-track project are the ones that put him on the map: "Stargazing" and "Nice to Meet You." Even though both those tunes came out in 2024 and have racked up over 1 billion streams, Myles says they "absolutely deserve a place in this record."
"They changed my life," he told ABC Audio. "And more importantly, they represent themes that run throughout the album: hope, connection, the idea that people could come into your life and completely change your perspective."
"They might have existed before the album, yes, but also, I guess, spiritually, they've always belonged there."
Guess that whole "the dancefloor is dead" thing didn't really drive a wedge between Charli XCX and Madonna after all. The two were spotted embracing, kissing, chatting and smoking up a storm in the front row of the Yves Saint-Laurent show in Paris on Tuesday, sandwiched between Connor Storrie and Debi Mazar.
Sombr will release a new song Thursday at 3 p.m. PT called "my body isn't ready," along with a video featuring Inde Navarrette, the star of the hit horror film Obsession.
Pentatonix's Scott Hoying and his husband, Mark Hoying, welcomed a baby girl via surrogate on June 3, People reports. The baby's name is Birdie James, and Scott tells People they chose that name because the first song he ever learned to sing was from the musical Bye Bye Birdie and James is Mark's middle name. Scott's sister served as the couple's egg donor.
Ariana Grande, Matt Bennett and Elizabeth Gillies celebrate Nickelodeon's largest ever Worldwide Day of Play at the Ellipse on September 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Ariana Grande welcomed some old pals to her recent string of concerts in the LA area.
Ari posted to Instagram a carousel of photos from her Eternal Sunshine tour, and one of them showed her posing and smiling with Elizabeth Gillies and Matt Bennett, two of her co-stars on the Nickelodeon show Victorious. There were also photos of her posing individually with Elizabeth and Matt.
All three appeared on Victorious from 2010 to 2013, with Ari playing Cat Valentine, Elizabeth playing Jade West and Matt playing Robbie Shapiro. Also in the cast were Leon Thomas III, who's now a Grammy-winning musician, and Avan Jogia, who's now engaged to Halsey.
After attending the concert, Elizabeth wrote on Instagram, "You've always been a visionary who stayed true to herself and poured herself completely into her art and this tour is no exception. It's spectacular, visually stunning, deeply immersive and made me feel like I was watching a movie. It also made me feel like I was watching an artist at the top of her game."
"I'll never understand how that voice comes out of you so perfectly and effortlessly every night but it definitely does. You were born to do this and nobody does it like you. Nobody could," she concluded.
Ariana responded in the comments, "oh my f****** goodness liz i am sobbing at this." She added, "my sweet, my dearest, my dingus, my friend, i love you so much always."
Miley Cyrus attends the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony on May 22, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Image
Despite her relative youth, Miley Cyrus seems to have done it all in the entertainment biz, so why shouldn't she get her own Barbie doll?
On Tuesday, Miley posted a photo of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can see someone's legs standing on it, but when you look closer, you see those legs and feet belong not to a human, but to a Barbie doll. Miley captioned it "June 30."
The official Barbie account wrote in the comments, "Hi Miley." And the official Barbie Style account wrote, "Shoes fit for a star."
"OMG ITS A DOLL FOOT! BARBIE!!!" wrote one fan. "MILEY BARBIEEEE LETS GOOOOOO," wrote another. "as a doll collector and a lifelong smiler IVE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS," added a third fan.
And when one fan wrote, "Come on Barbie, let's go party" — referring to the lyrics of the song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua, another fan added, "Yessss. Party in the USA."
Of course, if and when a Miley Cyrus Barbie doll does go on sale, you'd better move fast; past celebrity Barbies have sold out in minutes.
Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
When Taylor Swift and her pals attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10, they made headlines not just because people were accusing Taylor of not being a "real" fan, but because of the custom shirts they were wearing.
The tees, worn by Taylor, Mariska Hargitay, and Este Haim and Alana Haim of the band HAIM, featured the names of famous people misspelled with a "Kn," in honor of the New York Knicks, like "Stevie Knicks," "Knickole Kidman" and the band "Knickelback."
Now, Este tellsPeople, "Taylor is a genius. She was the one that came up with the idea, and Alana was the one that executed it." Alana custom-made the shirts by hand and said Taylor came up with "Stevie Knicks" specifically.
As for Nicole Kidman, Este tells People, "I mean, it's no secret that we love her, we're huge fans of hers. And it kind of lent itself to the T-shirt. It was the first name that came to mind when we were all brainstorming what Knicks-themed names we would use."
After seeing Este in the "Knickole Kidman" shirt, Nicole shared a photo of the trio at the game to her Instagram Stories and wrote, "Right there with you girls!"
The third member of HAIM, Danielle Haim, was also at the game that night — she wore a shirt that said "Knickolas Cage." And later that same night, Taylor's friend sombr was seen out at a club in a "Stevie Knicks" shirt.
In other Taylor news, on Monday she supported her fiancé Travis Kelce at his annual Tight End University training camp in Nashville by attending the opening night party.
Olivia Rodrigo talks with ABC News' Diane Sawyer on 'Good Morning America' (ABC News)
Olivia Rodrigo is drawing inspiration from one of music's most influential female-led festivals as she launches her own event aimed at supporting women and girls.
Speaking with ABC News' Diane Sawyer in an interview that aired Tuesday on Good Morning America, the Grammy-winning singer said Lilith Fair, the groundbreaking concert tour founded by Sarah McLachlan in the 1990s, helped inspire Daisy Chain Fields, a new music festival taking place Aug. 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California.
"Lilith Fair was a huge inspiration in me starting this festival, Daisy Chain Fields," Rodrigo said. "And actually, the first person that I called when I decided that I wanted to do this festival was Sarah McLachlan."
Rodrigo added that McLachlan "is a total trailblazer and an incredible artist and a friend, and she's actually going to sing at the festival with me too, which is really exciting and a big honor for me."
The single-day festival will bring together an all-women lineup of artists, including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, Mitski, KATSEYE, The Breeders and more. Special guests will include McLachlan, Stevie Nicks and Karen O.
According to organizers, 100% of the net proceeds from Daisy Chain Fields will benefit nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
"All of the incredible artists who are on the bill are doing it for free for charity, which is just a real testament to their hearts, as well as their talent," she said.
The singer said she came up with the festival's name while imagining a community-centered gathering.
"When I pictured this festival, I had an image in my head of girls sitting underneath a tree, making [daisy chain] flower crowns or friendship bracelets," Rodrigo said. "And so I came up with the name Daisy Chain Fields, and I also just like the idea of a daisy chain, how we can all be individual links in this chain that is larger than the individual."
Rodrigo said Daisy Chain Fields is ultimately about fostering connection and support among women.
"I think there's this rhetoric that girls are supposed to be competing with each other for the top spot, or there's only this many resources for everyone," Rodrigo said. "And I think it's an experience like Lilith Fair, and hopefully Daisy Chain, that will show us that we're all way stronger when we come together and support one another."
Lady Gaga performs onstage during The MAYHEM Ball Tour at The Kia Forum on July 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)
BTS' current tour landed them in the #1 spot among the North American top touring artists, grossing more than $104 million so far this year. Lady Gaga's The MAYHEM Ball ranked #2, with a gross exceeding $87 million. Other artists in the top 10 include Bad Bunny, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, New Edition, Luke Combs, the Eagles and Cardi B.
When it comes to the worldwide chart, Bad Bunny is #1, raking in more than $225 million. Lady Gaga is #2, followed by BTS at #3. Ed Sheeran ranks at #5 with a gross of more than $105 million. He just started the North American leg of his LOOP tour a few days ago, so those numbers aren't reflected in the totals.
While some high-profile artists canceled tours and individual shows this year, Pollstar reports the industry is doing better than ever. Gross revenue for the top 100 touring artists is more than 12% higher than last year: a total of $3.16 billion. In case you're wondering, the average ticket price in North America is $122.15, which is actually down 2.4% from last year.
If you didn't get a chance to see The MAYHEM Ball, Gaga filmed a reimagined version called MAYHEM Requiem, now streaming on Apple Music.
BTS' tour, in support of their album ARIRANG, is currently making its way through Europe and is set to return to North America starting Aug. 1. Ed Sheeran's LOOP stadium tour, featuring opening act Myles Smith and a rotating lineup of other performers, wraps up its North American leg in Tampa, Florida, in November.
Adele's been out of the spotlight lately, but she emerged a few days ago to check out a rising star: Lola Young. Adele attended one of Lola's concerts at the O2 Academy Brixton in London and posed with her backstage. Lola posted video of herself freaking out as she tells someone else that "Adele's here." She wrote in the caption that "it was so surreal" to have one of her "favourite artists ever" show up.
Céline Dion will release a new song called "Bonjour, Pardon, Merci" on July 3; it's available for presave now. It'll be the second new song she's released since announcing her Paris residency, set to take place this fall. She put out a song called "Dansons" in April.
New mom Carly Rae Jepsen is birthing another project: a double album. Called Day and Night, it features 24 tracks, 12 for day and 12 for night. The first single, "On Wires," is out on Friday. Her first live performance of 2026 will take place Sept. 27 at New York City's All Things Go Festival.
Pink shared a Father's Day tribute on Monday to her husband, Carey Hart, with whom she shares daughter Willow Sage Heart and son Jameson Moon Hart. She wrote, "I miss my Dad. But I get to see this guy do it. It is such a gift to see a father love their children. To be stretched to the limits by that love, to show up in any and every way they can. These two are very lucky, and very loved."
Taylor Swift, 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from 'Toy Story 5' (Walt Disney Records)
Taylor Swift has the #1 song in the country to go along with the #1 movie in the country.
"I Knew It, I Knew You," which she wrote and recorded for Toy Story 5, tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week. The movie debuted at #1 at the box office with $160 million, the year's biggest domestic debut and the biggest debut ever for the Toy Story films.
Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo has taken over the top 10 with four new songs from her album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which entered the Billboard 200 album chart at #1. The highest-charting song is "stupid song" at #3, followed by her former #1 hit, "drop dead," at #4, "the cure" at #6 and "honeybee" at #9.
Olivia also scored four top-10 hits from her debut album, SOUR, and two from her sophomore album, GUTS.
The rest of the top 10 is rounded out by Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" at #2 and "Be Her" at #5, Ariana Grande's "hate that i made you love me" at #8 and Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" at #10. The only male artist in the top 10 is Drake, at #7 with "Janice STFU."
Madonna's new album, Confessions II, exists because she kept on getting blocked from telling her life story.
As she tellsInterview magazine, her planned biopic, for which she spent two years writing the script, fell apart because the studio wouldn't give her the money she wanted. "I've had an extraordinary life. I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget," she says. "They couldn't get their heads around it."
As a result, she says, "I was in limbo ... and then Netflix reached out to make a series [about my life]."
"That was a whole other long process, because I couldn't use the script I had with Universal unless I bought it from them for an extortionist's price, even though I wrote it," she continues. So she spent "eight or nine months" trying to find a writer, with no success.
"I was like, 'Good thing I have another job because I need to work, I need to create. I need to do what I was put on this earth to do,'" she tells Interview.
She reached out to Stuart Price, who produced her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor, because she felt that "people need to dance." At the same time, there were several deaths in her family. "So I wrote about a lot of family trauma, and then we started making dance music," Madonna says.
In the middle of the process she found a writer for the Netflix series, but she felt, "I can't turn back now." Plus, her daughter Lourdes Leon wanted to collaborate with her.
"She approached me about writing a song together as a way to heal our relationship," Madonna says. "It was a really important moment, and it solidified the idea that now is the time to make this record."
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival (Live Nation)
Sarah McLachlan said in a recent interview that if her groundbreaking Lilith Fair concept were ever to be revived, it would have to be by "someone who's relevant and coming up in the world." Enter Olivia Rodrigo.
In the '90s, Lilith Fair broke ground by featuring largely female acts — something music biz execs at the time said would never work. Olivia, who was featured in the 2025 Lilith Fair documentary Building a Mystery, announced Monday that she's spearheading Daisy Chain Fields, a new, all-female festival.
The festival, set for Aug. 29 in Irvine, California, will feature Olivia, as well as Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Garbage, KATSEYE, Mitski, Santigold and more. Special guests include none other than Sarah McLachlan, as well as the legendary Stevie Nicks.
Net proceeds from the festival will benefit nonprofit organizations that advance and advocate for women and girls.
Olivia says in a statement, "Daisy Chain Fields is built on the belief that joy, community, and creativity can inspire meaningful change. I'm so excited to celebrate this incredible lineup of women, and I'm grateful to all of our partners in helping us make this festival come to life."
"By bringing together women in music and organizations helping shape a better future for women and girls, I hope we can build a community that inspires hope and positive change," she adds.
Presales start Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT; you can sign up for a presale passcode now at DaisyChainFields.com. Visit the website for more ticket details.
James Cameron and Billie Eilish on the set of 'BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR'(Henry Hwu)
Billie Eilish's concert film is ready to hit digital hard — and soft.
BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR, which she co-directed with James Cameron, will be available to buy or rent online starting June 23. It was originally released in theaters on May 8.
At the movie's LA premiere, Billie told ABC News of the film, "I just feel really, really grateful that it's gonna exist forever, and I'll get to watch this show and this tour that I loved so much, and made so many memories with them, forever."
"I think that's really magical for them to have and for me to have," she continued. "It's just a moment in time captured forever."
Clive Davis attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jon Platt at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 3, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Clive Davis, the record executive known as "the man with the golden ears," has died of age-related illness, according to his family. He was 94.
Davis either discovered, signed or guided the careers of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Patti Smith and Whitney Houston.
A statement from Davis' family read, "To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations."
"To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved."
A lawyer by trade, New York City-born Davisjoined Columbia Records as assistant counsel in 1960. He was made president of the label by 1967 and helped to bring it into the rock era, signing acts such as Joplin's band Big Brother and the Holding Company; Santana; Blood, Sweat & Tears; and Pink Floyd.
After being fired from Columbia in 1973, he started his own labels, Arista Records and J Records, and worked for BMG and Sony Music Entertainment. Over that time, he helped revive the careers of Dionne Warwick, Santana, the Grateful Dead, Rod Stewart and Aretha Franklin; gave Barry Manilow his first #1 with "Mandy"; identified Whitney Houston as a future star and signed her at age 19; and released Alicia Keys' 2001 Grammy-winning debut album, Songs in A Minor.
Other acts Davis worked with over the years included Barbra Streisand, Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny G, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Kinks, Annie Lennox, Toni Braxton, Luther Vandross, Maroon 5 and Usher.
Davis also worked closely with American Idol in the show's early years, heading the label that released the music of winners and finalists such as Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard and Jordin Sparks.
Davis' annual star-studded pre-Grammy parties became legendary and often served as a launching pad for the artist he was focusing on at the time. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as a non-performer.
His 2013 autobiography, The Soundtrack of My Life, was a New York Times bestseller. The 2017 documentary Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, is currently available on Netflix.
Davis, who at age 80 revealed that he was bisexual, is survived by three sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as his partner. His two marriages ended in divorce.
AJ McLean, 'My Name Is Alexander James' (Tyler Shields)
After sharing a few of the dates for his upcoming solo tour, Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean said in May that he'd drop the rest of them on Father's Day — and he did.
AJ announced on Instagram the full lineup of dates and cities for the trek. He wrote, "For over 30 years, you've known me as AJ... This fall, I'm inviting you into a different chapter. I'm excited to announce The Better Man Tour, my first North American solo tour as Alexander James."
"These songs come from the most personal project I've ever made," he continued. "[My solo album] My Name Is Alexander James is about growth, gratitude, healing, and finding the courage to show up as your true self. Thank you for always showing up for me. Now it's my turn to show up for you."
The tour starts Oct. 20 in Brooklyn, New York, and is set to wrap up Dec. 5 in Tucson, Arizona. The dates will take place after Backstreet Boys are done with their residency in Düsseldorf, Germany, which runs from Sept. 25 through Oct. 7.
Tickets will go on sale this week — you can get details at the link in his Instagram bio.
Oliver Tree performs during the Exit Festival 2024 at Petrovaradin Fortress on July 11, 2024 in Novi Sad, Serbia. (Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
An official statement on the death of Oliver Tree has been posted to the "Life Goes On" artist's social media.
As previously reported, Tree died June 14 in a helicopter crash in Brazil. He was 32.
"Your legacy will live on forever," the post reads. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver. The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times."
The post notes that Tree is now "back in California where he can finally rest" and that a foundation called Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses will be established in his memory.
"This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will," the post reads. "We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish."
Indeed, Tree spoke about his idea for the foundation in an interview on the Zach Sang Show, which was published in April. In the interview, which was widely shared following Tree's death, Tree noted that the purpose of the foundation wasn't to fund music education, but rather the "actual physical making of art."
"You're allowed to physically hire people to help produce stuff," Tree explained. "You're allowed to rent gear and equipment to make things. You're allowed to use the budget to physically produce stuff."
The social media statement concludes, "Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family. Peace be with Oliver."
Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet on the set of Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York' on Sept. 11, 2017, in New York City. (Bobby Bank/GC Images via Getty Images)
Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet are teaming up with Illumination, the people who brought you the Minions films, for a new animated feature.
The movie, called Not Alone, was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. According to studio information distributed to multiplemediaoutlets, Chalamet will play Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic. Gomez will play Fran, an astro-botanist who's created the first rocket powered by plant-based fuel. Things get complicated when three aliens on the run from the law hide out in Joe's house, where they plot to return home using Fran's rocket.
The voice cast also includes Allison Janney, Lamorne Morris and Brett Goldstein. The movie hits theaters in April 2027.
This isn't the first time Gomez and Chalamet have worked together: They both appeared in the movie A Rainy Day in New York, which was released in 2020.
While Chalamet will be making his animated film debut, Gomez has voiced multiple characters in animated films, including the Hotel Transylvania series. Her most recent film role was the Oscar-winning movie Emilia Pérez.
Chalamet, last seen in 2025's Oscar-nominated Marty Supreme, will appear in Dune: Part Three later this year.
Alex Warren's smash hit has just set a new record: It's spent a combined total of 107 weeks at #1 on Billboard's various charts. The previous record of 106 weeks was set by "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus.
This means that "Ordinary" has been #1 for multiple weeks on multiple charts. For example, it's racked 34 weeks and counting at #1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, and was on top for 30 weeks on Adult Pop Airplay. On Pop Airplay, it was #1 for 16 weeks. And on the Radio Songs chart, which includes all radio formats, it was #1 for 27 weeks.
"Ordinary" and "Flowers" are the only two songs ever to spend triple-digit weeks at #1. The next-longest reign is 87 weeks, held by The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights." "Despacito" is next with 74 weeks, followed by "Blurred Lines" with 72 weeks.
In other Alex Warren news, he spent Father's Day mourning his late dad, who died of kidney cancer when Alex was nine. He posted a photo of the two of them together and wrote, "Dad, you taught me everything I know today except how to live without you. You may be gone from this world but you're still everywhere in mine."
"In everything I do you're there. Whenever I cry you're in my tears, whenever I laugh it's your voice I hear. At every show I still look for you in the crowd. I love you."
Both of Alex's parents are deceased, a fact he frequently references in his music and while onstage.
