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James Blake has delivered his second single from his forthcoming album, Playing Robots Into Heaven. Following the release of "Big Hammer" comes a lovesick anthem, "Loading." Unlike the project's lead single, Blake features his own vocals, blending his new poppier sound with the eccentricities of his post-dubstep roots.

For those lucky enough to snag a ticket to a sold-out “Barbie” show, Ryan Gosling’s music number as Ken stole viewers’ hearts everywhere with its natural Ken-ergy.

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant’s romance started as a meet-cute before it blossomed into happily ever after.

Tori Kelly’s husband, André Murillo, shared an emotional message amid his wife’s hospitalization.

Schools may have closed for the summer holidays but that doesn't mean we can't reminisce about our own schooldays.

Dua Lipa‘s Barbie soundtrack contribution “Dance the Night” is a continuation of the disco anthems that she explored on Future Nostalgia in 2020.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Jason Aldean played his first concert Friday since his vigilante anthem “Try That in a Small Town” stirred up a national firestorm, soaking up a Cincinnati crowd’s adoration Friday night as he railed against “cancel culture” being responsible for the opposition to his divisive, violence-threatening song and video. “It’s been a long week. I’ve seen a lot of stuff suggesting I’m this, suggesting I’m that,” Aldean said, as the audience at the Riverbend Music Center booed the opposition he’s faced. “I feel everybody’s entitled to their opinion. You can think something all you want to, it doesn’t mean it’s true. What I am is a proud American… I love our country. I want to see it restored to what it once was before all this bullshit started happening to us. I love my country. I love my family. And I will do anything to protect that,” he declared, as the crowd began chanting “USA! USA!”

Zayn Malik is back with his first new song in years!

Morgan Evans released a “heavy” new song in the wake of his split from Kelsea Ballerini — and some fans think it sounds a lot like one of his ex’s hits.

Sheryl Crow and Brittany Aldean are both sharing their thoughts — however different they may be — after Jason Aldean‘s new song sparked backlash.

Barbie is on track to be the film of the summer, if not the entire year, and we haven't even seen it yet. This movie is already giving us everything we never knew we needed in our life until now, from a Dua Lipa Barbie anthem to John Cena as a merman to .

"American Idol" winner Iam Tongi apologized after he forgot to remove his hat while singing the national anthem. Tongi took the field for the special moment on Monday at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby.The musician won the 21st season of "American Idol" in May. "First try at singing the National Anthem.

King Charles seems to have been awkwardly forced to step in and move US president Joe Biden along yesterday as they inspected troops during a meeting at Windsor Castle.

Sitting somewhere between 90s house music, the Pet Shop Boys and The Streets, Pink Eye Club – aka Haydn Davies – is set to release his debut album ‘Disco Reality’ this week.Over its nine tracks, the record features deadpan complaints about the drudgery of life, with track titles like ‘Same Job For Three Years’, ‘You’re Just A Stupid Fucking Man In A Really Shit Band’ and ‘Angry Things On The Internet’.Out now is anthemic new single ‘You Seemed Like A Nice Guy’, which – he says – is “a song about people you meet and initially they seem nice but then you go on their social media and it turns out they have far-right views”.The track comes with a video directed by Lou Smith, who says: “I happened to catch Pink Eye Club at his debut London show at the Five Bells five years ago”.“I have watched his act and following grow along the way.

Britney Spears is teasing something big, and we won’t have to wait long to learn more.

Casemiro says he wants to help lead Manchester United back to Champions League glory.

Mod Sun appears to be moving on from Avril Lavigne.

Brad Pitt is getting embedded in the world of Formula One racing for his forthcoming film. The actor and producer was in England over the weekend, where he joined some F1 racers on the grid ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Two artists. Two sets of lyrics. Two controversies brewing.

One Direction star Niall Horan was seen with not one but two Celtic tops, including the controversial new home kit, while he was in Glasgow to play his set at TRNSMT.

If you're looking for an edgier song about America to blast on the Fourth of July, then Colt Ford and Krizz Kaliko might have the answer for you. Ford, a country artist who sings and raps, and Kaliko, a hip hop artist who mixes rapping with a variety of other genres, have joined forces to create a new group called Hoodbillies, and their debut song is called "Bad A-- American." In a conversation with Fox News Digital, the pair discussed how the song came to be and why they think it's important to celebrate America. The whole project began, Kaliko explained, because someone told him that when he entered a room, he "walked like a bada--." He'd already been talking to Ford about collaborating, but that comment gave him some inspiration to move things forward.

Olivia Rodrigo tapped into some vulnerable emotions to write her latest single, “Vampire”.

Olivia Rodrigo earned the title of breakup anthem queen after the 2021 release of her debut album, Sour — but who served as the songstress’ inspiration? From Disney costars to music producers, take a look at the “Good 4 U” artist’s past romances.

Taking Back Sunday have shared their first new music in four years with ‘The One’. Check out the music video below.Produced by Tushar Apte (Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj) and mixed by Neal Avron (Twenty One Pilots, Bleachers), ‘The One’ is an anthemic rock ballad described as “a sweet love song – full-on John Cusack holding a boombox” by the band.On the track’s deeper meaning, the band explained: “This song came from a riff that [bassist] Shaun Cooper wrote the day he lost his grandmother while she was in a nursing home at the start of the COVID pandemic.”They continued: “Devastated with overpowering sadness, he found comfort in writing music and initially titled the riff ‘Posivibes’ in an effort to find some light through the darkness.

Olivia Rodrigo put her “bloodsucker, fame f-cker” ex on blast with the release of her new song “Vampire,” and fans can’t help wondering who exactly she’s singing about.

Olivia Rodrigo has given fans a new breakup anthem to sink their teeth into. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter released the first song off her sophomore album on Friday.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wimbledon is officially underway — and it’s already proving to be a tournament you don’t want to miss. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic has the chance to capture his fifth Wimbledon title in a row, which would continue his winning streak as an all-time leader in the men’s Grand Slam titles. However, the next two weeks of play, which will conclude with the men’s singles final on July 16, could also see Djovkovic dethroned by top-seed players Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedevev or Casper Ruud. On the women’s side, eyes will be on Iga Swiatek, seeded No. 1 on the women’s bracket, who will be up against Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. The women’s singles final will take place on July 15.

When Jully Black performs Canada’s national anthem at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday, July 27, she’ll be tweaking the lyrics to make an important point.

Jamie T has shared a new single titled ‘Hippodrome’ ahead of his headline show at Finsbury Park in London.Co-produced by Olly Burden, ‘Hippodrome’ is an anthemic track that opens up with bright strings leading into a nostalgic beat. The lyrics “Heart quickens south of the river / Mouth full of vinnie sipping cans full of liquor” make up the chorus describing a night from the past.The singer is set to play his largest headline gig on Friday, June 30 at Finsbury Park in London. The show will feature support from IDLES, Kojey Radical, Biig Piig, Hak Baker and Willie J Healey.Speaking to NME about the upcoming monumental moment, Jamie T shared: “I’m excited! We played outside in the dark once at Benicassim years ago, but I’m looking forward to playing in the dark outside.

Carly Rae Jepsen has shared her vivacious first single of 2023 titled ‘Shy Boy’. Listen to the track below.‘Shy Boy’ is a dancefloor anthem that features a funky tune, synth melodies and Jepsen’s signature soft and playful voice.

Mod Sun is getting vulnerable about his breakup with Avril Lavigne.

Little Simz has shared a new music video for "Gorilla" from her most recent album NO THANK YOU, which came out at the end of last year. The track is Simz's entry into the canon of "started from the bottom" rap anthems, and her verses — plus producer Inflo's luxe horns and boom bap drums — now have their perfect visual foil: suped-out BMW's, suits and baseball caps, and brass bands on the lawn.

Kylie Minogue would jump at the chance to collaborate with Madonna. The Princess of Pop, 55, and The Queen of Pop, 64, are yet to duet together, but the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker says she is open to the idea and joked that they would have to give plenty of "warning" about the two icons being in the same building together. Speaking to New York's 1035KTU radio station, Kylie said of collaborating with Madonna: “I would.

Steve Clarke insists the ghosts of Georgia don't need exorcised at Hampden - because giving Scotland a better future than the past is the only thing driving him on.

Kylie Minogue and Adam Lambert are ready to have some fun in the Bravo Clubhouse!

. You can take the girl out of Tottenham, but that doesn't mean she won't chant the Hotspurs anthem when .When isn't educating us on the correct way to eat a bag of Walkers crisps (doused in Worcester sauce, fyi—“those soggy ones at the bottom are the best”), or signing off an acceptance speech with a middle-fingered salute (because: never cut Adele off halfway through), she's word-vomming whatever pops into her head to her fans, in the best way.Often, Adele's performances are littered with the sort of intimate interactions that you'd cackle over with your best mates at dinner.