Melanie "Mel B" Brown celebrated her 50th birthday on Thursday (May 29), and her party featured a mini Spice Girls reunion with her bandmates Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm and Emma Bunton. Brown shared an Instagram Reel on Sunday (June 1) that captured the festivities, fittingly soundtracked by the group’s UK No. 1 single, “Spice Up Your Life.” "Heres to 50 !!! And allll thats to come 🥳❤️," Brown captioned the clip, which features the pop star dancing in a leopard print mini dress while enjoying the company of her friends and fiancé Rory McPhee during the big celebration. Fellow Spice Girls Geri Halliwell Horner and Victoria Beckham were notably absent from the gathering. This nostalgic reunion mirrored a previous get-together for Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday in April 2024, where a star-studded bash featured all five Spice Girls joining together to sing their iconic hit "Mama" alongside Beckham's son Cruz on acoustic guitar. (People)

In an Instagram post on Sunday (June 1), Questlove issued a public apology for the significant delays and chaotic conditions that plagued the first day of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday. Heavy rain and muddy grounds at the Mann Center led to hours of delays, leading frustrated fans to chant “let us in!” while they waited outside the event. Organizers faced a last-minute scramble to revise the schedule for performances by artists such as Maxwell, Latto, Musiq Soulchild, GloRilla, and more. “I know today wasn’t “ideal” for The Roots Picnic,” Questlove wrote. “We nearly canceled because conditions were unsafe for everyone involved. Ultimately, we chose to take extra time to repair the site to ensure safety for all ticket holders, which is why there was a 3hr delay. It’s 3am and I wanna thank you for your understanding and patience through this adversity.” The festival ran more smoothly on Sunday, with the Roots performing their entire 1995 album, Do You Want More?, alongside sets by Lenny Kravitz, Funk Flex, and Meek Mill. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (June 2), Lola Young announced the dates and details of her upcoming fall 2025 North American tour. This marks the breakthrough pop star’s first return to the region since her viral single "Messy" propelled her into the spotlight. The 17-date trek is set to start on November 1 in Toronto, and finishes on December 6 in Los Angeles, with stops in major music markets like stops in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and San Francisco along the way. “It’s happening… i’m coming back to North America,” Young captioned her tour announcement on Instagram. “Can’t wait to be back in the room with you all.” The tour follows last month’s release of her latest single, "One Thing," which offers fans a glimpse into her highly-anticipated forthcoming album, which she teased as having a mix of deep and danceable tracks. General on-sale starts Friday (June 6), with pre-sales launching on Tuesday (June 3). (Rolling Stone)

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the chart. The track rises three spots this week to claim the top spot, after reaching a previous peak of No. 2. Warren becomes the first male solo artist to earn an initial Hot 100 No. 1 so far this year. “Ordinary” also claims a fifth week atop the Billboard Global 200 and a third week ruling the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, drops a spot to No. 2 after debuting atop the chart, while the country superstar’s “Just in Case” falls one slot to No. 3, and “I’m the Problem” slides down one place to No. 4.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” holds at No. 5 on the Hot 100, with the track also spending a 23rd week at No. 1 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, surpassing Lamar’s “Not Like Us” (in 2024-25) for the longest command in the history of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The rest of the Hot 100 Top 10 features Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” jumping up three spots to No. 6, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” drops one slot to No. 7, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” climbs three places to No. 8, Drake’s “Nokia” climbs up three slots to No. 9, and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” vaults up four spots to No. 10. (Billboard)

Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief illness. The official cause and exact date of death have not been disclosed, but sources have confirmed his passing, stating that he was surrounded by family at the time of his death. The singer's younger brother was photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday (May 28), with Rihanna also reportedly in the same vehicle. Rihanna had a complex relationship with her father, which was marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation. Their relationship was further complicated by a legal dispute in In 2019 when Rihanna filed a lawsuit against him, accusing her father of trying to profit off her name by launching a company called Fenty Entertainment. She dropped the lawsuit before it was set to go to trial in 2021. Ronald Fenty is survived by his three children – Rihanna, Rajad and Rorrey – with ex-wife Monica Braithwaite, and three children from previous relationships. (Billboard)

On Friday (May 30), Shakira's D.C. Pride Concert at Nationals Park was canceled, following the last minute cancellation of her Boston show the previous night. A statement from Nationals Park reads: “Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira’s full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31. As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled.” Shakira’s scheduled show at Boston’s Fenway Park on Thursday (May 29) was cancelled shortly before showtime “due to unforeseen circumstances,” with Live Nation issuing the following statement: “During a routine pre-show check, structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled.” Those structural issues also led to the cancellation of Friday’s Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn concert at the same venue. Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour is set to resume in Atlanta on Monday (June 2). (Billboard)

Lisa from Blackpink will be featured in a new documentary film by Sony Music Vision and director Sue Kim. The project – which doesn’t have an official release date – will showcase the K-pop superstar’s creative journey over the past year, which includes making her debut solo performance at Coachella as well as starring in the most recent season of the HBO hit series, The White Lotus. “This has been such an incredible year and I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to capture these special moments on film and share the experience with my fans,” Lisa shared in a statement. “Working with Sue Kim has been such a joy. We’ve been all around the world together and I know this is just the beginning of many more exciting things to come.” Following the release of her debut solo album, Alter Ego, in February, Lisa has collaborated with Maroon 5 on their new single, “Priceless.” She will reunite with her Blackpink bandmates for a series of stadium shows on the Deadline World Tour this summer. (Rolling Stone)

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem claims a second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Additionally, Wallen has placed three albums in the Top 10 at the same time for the first time in his career, as I’m the Problem is joined by his prior No. 1 albums, One Thing at a Time, which remains at its prior No. 4 spot, and Dangerous: The Double Album, which jumps up two spots to claim No. 10. Wallen and Kendrick Lamar – who accomplished the same feat following his Super Bowl halftime show in February – are the only living male artists to have at least three albums in the Top 10 at the same time since Herb Alpert in December 1966.

The Nos. 2-8 spots on this week’s Billboard 200 are all former No. 1s, with SZA’s SOS holding at No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX climbs two places to No. 3, Playboi Carti’s MUSIC vaults up 13 spots to No. 5 following the fulfillment of deluxe boxed set editions sold via his webstore, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet moves up a spot to No. 6, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U jumps up one slot to No. 7, and Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos rises one place to No. 8. The only non-leader to appear in this week’s Top 10 is Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, which jumps up two spots to No. 9, after previously debuting at its peak of No. 2 back in May 2024. (Billboard)

On Friday (May 30), Taylor Swift excitedly announced that she bought back all of her old recordings, six years after her old label, Big Machine Label Group, sold it to Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings. In a heartfelt letter to fans posted on her website, the pop superstar proudly wrote: “I can’t thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but never owned until now. All I’ve ever wanted was the opportunity to work hard enough to be able to one day purchase my music outright with no strings attached, no partnership, with full autonomy.” Fans were left wondering why she hasn't released the long-rumored Reputation (Taylor's Version) yet, with Swift revealing that she “kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it,” while adding, “To be perfectly honest, it’s the one album in those first 6 that I thought couldn’t be improved upon by redoing it. So I kept putting it off.” Swift did reveal that she has finished re-recording her self-titled debut album, and assured fans that the vault tracks from Reputation will eventually be shared. (Rolling Stone)

On Thursday (May 29), Clipse announced on Instagram that they will finally be releasing their long-awaited fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out, on July 11. The album is produced entirely by Pharrell Williams, and marks the first release from the Virginia rap duo – featuring brothers Malice and Pusha T – in 16 years, following their 2009 album, Til The Casket Drops. Clipse signed to Def Jam last year, but the album will now be distributed and marketed by Roc Nation. The group also shared the album art for their new project, which was designed by KAWS, who also did the art for Clipse’s last release. The album announcement follows the reveal of the lead single, "Ace Trumpets," which was released at midnight on Friday (May 30). The duo has previously hinted that the album was delayed while they waited for a verse from an unnamed guest artist, with fans speculating that it could be Kendrick Lamar or Jay-Z. (Rolling Stone)

On Thursday (May 29), Shawn Mendes announced details of his 2025 On the Road Again Tour, which will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his chart-topping debut album, Handwritten. Following a hiatus to focus on his mental health, Mendes is set to make a triumphant return to the stage. “I feel like time away has allowed me to come back and recognize and remember how unbelievably special it is to get to play live shows,” Mendes wrote on X. “It’s an honour and i’m just beyond grateful that you guys keep showing up after 10 years with so much love. I almost forgot i have one of the best jobs in this world.” The tour launches in Europe in August, with the North American leg kicking off on September 25 in Boston, and finishing on October 17 in Los Angeles. Support acts for the tour are Eddie Benjamin, Maro, and Lubiana at select dates. General on-sale begins on June 6, with pre-sales starting on June 4. (Rolling Stone)

Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million cross-complaint against his four former housekeepers, alleging defamation and elder abuse after they sued him for sexual harassment and rape. The 85-year-old Motown legend claims the women, who had previously received substantial gifts and were treated as family during their employment, conspired with their lawyer to fabricate their claims for extortion. “The only sinister acts that occurred here were those of plaintiffs and their counsel by slandering the Robinsons’ good names and reputations,” the new cross-complaint states. The lawsuit by the housekeepers, seeking $50 million in damages, alleges instances of rape and sexual assault, with some citing fear of job loss and immigration-related consequences as reasons for not reporting the abuse earlier. Robinson’s lawyer, Christopher Frost, has previously stated that the housekeepers’ lawsuit was based on “vile, false allegations.” (Rolling Stone)

On Wednesday (May 28), Lorde took to social media to share the 11-song tracklist on her upcoming album, Virgin, which is set to be released on June 27. Along with the project’s lead single, "What Was That," the record also includes the just released track, "Man of the Year,”  with Lorde also sharing a Grant Singer-directed music video for the song as well. The rest of the highly-anticipated new record from the two-time Grammy winner features the lead off track, “Hammer,” followed by “What Was That,” “Shapeshifter,” “Man of the Year,” “Favorite Daughter,” and “Current Affairs.” The second half of the record includes “Clearblue,” “GRWM,” “Broken Glass,” “If She Could See Me Now,” and album closer “David.” “From me to you” Lorde adds in the caption following the tracklist reveal, with the Insta photo including a different view of the x-ray cover art, with the song titles written along the length of her spine. (Rolling Stone)

During her rain-soaked Cowboy Carter Tour stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Wednesday night (May 28), Beyoncé surprised an expecting couple in the crowd by taking part in their gender reveal. In a heartwarming moment during the show, Beyoncé spotted the fans holding an envelope in the crowd requesting that the 35-time Grammy winner reveal the gender of their baby from the stage. Bey assured the couple that “I will come back, I promise,” before continuing on with the performance. True to her word, after she finished “16 Carriages,” Beyoncé returned to the couple and had them pass her the envelope. “My hands are sticky,” the singer joked as she struggled to get it open in the rain. Pulling the envelope apart, Bey smiled as she held up a piece of paper saying “cowboy.” “It’s a boy! God bless you. Congratulations! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it,” Beyoncé affectionately said to the couple, before holding up the ripped envelope and announcing, “I’m keeping this.” (Billboard)

During an appearance on a new episode of the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, Reneé Rapp credits her mom for manifesting her music career by purposefully giving her a memorable name. “My mom chose my first and last name to both have R’s,” Rapp told Poehler. “She was like, ‘Alliteration, just in case she wants to be a pop star.’ Rapp admits that her mom’s decision was “conceited,” but adds, “I’m obsessed with the way she did it.” Poehler replied, “She gave you a pop star name just in case, because Reneé Rapp is a huge pop star name,” with Rapp agreeing, “It’s a really good one!” Rapp also proudly discussed her decision to come out as a lesbian on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live. On Monday (May 26), the singer debuted her new song, “Leave Me Alone,” at the American Music Awards, which is from Rapp's upcoming album, Bite Me, coming out on August 1. (Rolling Stone)

SEVENTEEN faces significant changes over the next few years, as most of its 13 members prepare to enlist in the South Korean military. Despite these new responsibilities, the K-pop group remains focused on their continual musical evolution, releasing a new album, Happy Burstday, on Monday (May 26), which features a solo song performed by each member, in addition to three full-group tracks. In a new feature in The Hollywood Reporter, the members of SEVENTEEN also revealed plans for a series of upcoming solo projects, and a big group comeback post-service.

“This is something that has been inevitable for us all along,” Hoshi told the publication about the group's enlistments. “We have been prepared. We have a lot of projects that we have discussed with [Hybe] very thoroughly up until now.” In additional SEVENTEEN news, the group is the top K-Pop act on Billboard's midyear Boxscore charts, ranked No. 3 overall with $120.9 million earned and 842,000 tickets sold between Oct. 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. SEVENTEEN becomes the highest-ranking Korean act ever on the all-genre midyear list, surpassing BTS’ No. 4 rank in 2022. (Billboard)

Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Kirk Franklin, and Jamie Foxx will all receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards. The live event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, and it will feature special performances from Carey, Snoop, and Franklin (with Foxx also on hand to receive his award), alongside Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas. “Thank you @bet this is an honor 🙏🏾,” Franklin wrote on X on Wednesday (May 28). This year’s Ultimate Icon recipients will be celebrated for their contributions to entertainment, music, advocacy, and community impact, with the event also paying tribute to the 25th anniversary of 106 & Park, featuring a star-studded lineup of former hosts and performers. “We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black culture,” Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, said in a statement. “BET Awards 2025 will be a can’t-miss celebration of everything the culture represents.” (Rolling Stone)

During a private performance for fans at the Chateau Marmont on Tuesday (May 27), Miley Cyrus hinted at her future musical direction while treating the audience to intimate performances from her forthcoming album, Something Beautiful, due out Friday (May 30). “My next album is about to be extremely experimental, so have fun with that,” the Grammy-winning singer announced to the small crowd. Cyrus was joined by pianist Michal Pollack, drummer Maxx Morando, and guitarist Jonathan Radowhile during her 45-minute set, which featured new tracks, “More to Lose,” “End of the World,” and “Easy Lover,” along with renditions of “The Climb,” from her 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie, and her Record of the Year-winning hit, “Flowers.” Ahead of her album release, Cyrus is currently promoting her new single "Easy Lover" with a series of behind-the-scenes clips on her Instagram Story, which showcases her dance choreography rehearsal and costume fittings. (Rolling Stone)

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's appearances at the American Music Awards on Monday (May 26) drew criticism from fans who felt "lied to" after discovering that their performances were pre-recorded. During the telecast, Shelton performed his new single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin,” and later “returned” to introduce his wife, Stefani, who performed a medley including her hits “The Sweet Escape” and “Hollaback Girl,” along with the recent single, “Swallow My Tears.” Despite being shown videos of the couple's performances during the live event, attendees revealed in a series of TikTok videos that the artists were not physically present on stage, sparking disappointment among fans. While some fans voiced their expectations to see all previously announced artists perform live, it's not unusual for televised awards shows to include pre-taped segments. While Stefani wasn’t physically at the awards show, she appeared to be “live-tweeting” several of the performances. Representatives for Shelton and Stefani did not immediately respond to the controversy, and the AMAs declined to comment on the issue. (Rolling Stone)

Teddy Swims’ monumental hit, “Lose Control,” has set a new record with its unprecedented 92nd week on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Glass Animals’ 91-week run on the chart with “Heat Waves.” “Lose Control” originally debuted at No. 99 back in August 2023, with the song eventually reaching No. 1 for only one week in March 2024. The track also spent a record-breaking 63 total weeks in the Top 10. “Lose Control” has even outlasted the chart trajectory of Teddy Swims’ two subsequent follow-up singles, with “The Door” reaching a Hot 100 peak of No. 24 last October, and “Bad Dreams” climbing to No. 30 earlier this May, with both songs also reaching the Top 10 on Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay charts. Another of Teddy Swims’ hit singles, “Are You Even Real,” with Giveon, reached No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart in April. (Billboard)