On Wednesday (June 18), Burna Boy announced the dates and details of his upcoming No Sign of Weakness Tour. The Nigerian Afrobeat artist’s 17-date, 16-city North American tour is in support of his upcoming album, No Sign of Weakness, which is set for release on July 11. The jaunt kicks off on November 12 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and concludes with a two-night stand in Toronto on December 17-18, making stops in Seattle, Oakland, Inglewood, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, and Montreal along the way. These shows – excluding the Red Rocks date – will feature Burna Boy performing on a unique 360-degree stage in the middle of the arena floor. An artist pre-sale starts on Tuesday (June 24), followed by a public on-sale on Friday (June 27), with VIP packages available. No Sign of Weakness is Burna Boy's eighth album, and features previously released singles like "TaTaTa" with Travis Scott, "Sweet Love," “Update,” and “Bundle By Bundle.” (Consequence of Sound)

Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. This marks Weezy’s 11th chart-topping album in this category, which includes the five most recent entries in his Carter series – the first installment, 2004’s Tha Carter, debuted at its No. 2 peak on the tally. Wayne becomes the eighth artist with at least 11 No. 1s since the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart launched in 1965, following The Temptations, who hold the record with 17 chart-toppers, Drake and Future (16 each), Jay-Z (14), Kanye West and R. Kelly (12), and Eminem (11). The album also entered the Top Rap Albums chart at No. 10, and the Billboard 200 at No. 2. Additionally, 17 tracks from Tha Carter VI made their way onto the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving Lil Wayne his 53rd Top 10 hit of his career, surpassing Aretha Franklin for the third-most Top 10s in the chart's history, behind only Drake (138) and James Brown (57). (Billboard)

Ariana Grande's beloved "Nonna," Marjorie Grande, has died at the age of 99. “Marjorie (Nonna) Grande passed peacefully in her home and was surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks,” reads a statement from the family. “We thank you for your love, support, and for respecting our privacy as we grieve and celebrate her beautiful, extraordinary life.” The Grande matriarch made history last year by becoming the oldest person to land a song on the Hot 100 chart, as Nonna was featured on "Ordinary Things," the closing track on Ariana’s Grammy-nominated 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine. Ariana had previously revealed that it was Marjorie who first introduced her to Wicked, and after the film came out, Grande flew to Boca Raton “to watch with Nonna.” Ariana's brother Frankie shared a photo carousel of Nonna alongside a heartfelt letter on Instagram, thanking her for the “countless lessons you wove into my heart over the years.” (Rolling Stone)

In the new Rolling Stone cover story, Sabrina Carpenter revealed that she is contemplating the idea of banning cell phones from her future concerts. The pop superstar says that she was inspired by a phone-free experience at a recent Silk Sonic show in Las Vegas. “I’ve never had a better experience at a concert,” she recalls. “I genuinely felt like I was back in the ’70s — wasn’t alive. Genuinely felt like I was there. Everyone’s singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It really, really just felt so beautiful.” Carpenter acknowledged that implementing a phone-locking policy, a practice already adopted by other artists like Madonna, Paul McCartney, Jack White, and Adele, could face some backlash. “This will honestly piss off my fans,” she concedes, while adding, “I can’t blame people for wanting to have memories. But depending on how long I want to be touring, and what age I am, girl, take those phones away.” (Consequence of Sound) 

A genealogical study by noted genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr. featured in a recent New York Times article has revealed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is distantly related to a variety of celebrities, including Madonna, who is his distant cousin. Other notable relations on the pontiff’s family tree include Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber, and Jack Kerouac. Gates traced much of Pope Leo’s family roots to his Creole ancestry in New Orleans, along with a mix of French, Italian, and Spanish heritage. A link to a common French-Canadian ancestor, Louis Boucher de Grandpre, connects Pope Leo to a lineage that also includes Angelina Jolie and former Canadian Prime Ministers Pierre and Justin Trudeau. Madonna marked the exciting revelation by posting an Instagram story with her father, Silvio, who just celebrated his 94th birthday on June 3. Madge excitedly captioned her post, “Silvio! We’re related to the Pope! Strike A Pose!” (Consequence of Sound)

On Monday (June 16), Noah Cyrus announced details of her sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, which is due out on July 11 via RECORDS/Columbia Records. The 11-track record was produced in partnership with Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, and features collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, and Bill Callahan, along with lead single, “New Country,” which features Blake Shelton and is set to drop on Friday (June 20). “For a long time, I couldn't really trust in my own choices," Noah, 25, shared in a press release. "But I've found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me.” Cyrus also revealed dates for her upcoming North American tour, which kicks off in Los Angeles on July 11 and concludes in Phoenix on October 24. Tickets go on-sale Friday (June 20), with an artist presale running through Thursday (June 17). (People)

On Tuesday (June 17), Addison Rae announced the dates and details of her first headlining world tour, The Addison Tour. The 24-date jaunt features scheduled stops throughout the U.K., Europe, North America, and Australia, to showcase the pop star’s debut album, Addison, which debuted at No. 4 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. “THE ADDISON TOUR IS REALLY REAL!!!!!!,” Rae wrote in the caption of her tour annoucement. “I can’t believe I get to sing and dance for you (and with you) this Fall. Are you coming? 🎀🌷🍭💕⚖️💎” The Addison Tour kicks off in Dublin on August 26, and hits major cities like London, Paris, and Berlin. The North American leg begins on September 22 in Austin, Texas, and finishes on October 19 in Los Angeles, while hitting Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, and Chicago along the way. General ticket sales start on Friday (June 20), with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday (June 18). (Rolling Stone) 

Mariah Carey reached a new career milestone with her 50th hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as her latest single, "Type Dangerous," debuts at No. 95. The track, which she co-wrote and co-produced, serves as a preview for her upcoming 16th studio album, marking her first release since 2018’s Caution. Carey performed “Type Dangerous” at the 2025 BET Awards, where she also received the Ultimate Icon Award, which further amplified the track’s popularity. “Type Dangerous” is Carey’s first nonseasonal song to crack the Hot 100 chart since “I Don’t,” featuring YG, spent a week on the list in February of 2017, and the new single marks her first non-holiday entry without any other billed artists since “Infinity,” back in May of 2015. Additionally, “Type Dangerous” debuted at No. 47 on the all-format Radio Songs chart, while opening at No. 7 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally, the highest entrance for a song in nearly 30 years, since Whitney Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” premiered at No. 6 in November 1995. (Billboard)

On Monday (June 16), Beyoncé took to Instagram to personally express her gratitude to Paul McCartney for his legendary songwriting, particularly praising the Beatles' classic, "Blackbird," that she covered on her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter album and subsequent tour. “Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made,” she wrote. “Every time I sing it I feel so honored.” The post also features Beyoncé' wearing fringe chaps and a white tee adorned with two blackbirds, which she credited to designer Stella McCartney. “It is a full circle moment to wear your beautiful daughter’s design,” Bey added. The post comes after the conclusion of Beyoncé’s epic six-night stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with the singer hinting that she might be returning to the city sometime soon in the future. “Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family,” she wrote. “Holla at ‘ya when I come on tour again!” (Rolling Stone)

In a new conversation in Interview, SZA and Chappell Roan engaged in a candid conversation where they discussed the challenges of fame and the emotional toll of public perception. SZA asked Chappell if she cares at all about the backlash and criticism she receives. “I didn’t, until people started hating me for me and not for my art,” Roan replied. “When it’s not about my art anymore, it’s like, ‘They hate me because I’m Kayleigh, not because they hate the songs that I make.’ That’s when it changed.” SZA expressed relief in knowing that Roan cared despite appearing "superhuman" from the outside. “I feel deeply relieved by what you just said because I felt like I was a punk b**tch for feeling the way that I feel, because I’m just like, ‘Oh, maybe I’m just not cut out for this sh*t.’ Because everybody else who’s cut out for this sh*t doesn’t give a f**k. But that’s not true.” (Rolling Stone)

R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, claiming that he suffered an overdose caused by prison officials giving him a near-lethal dose of medication while in solitary confinement. "Bureau of Prisons officials administered an amount of medication that significantly exceeded a safe dose and caused Mr. Kelly to overdose, putting his life in jeopardy," reads the emergency motion court filing, which seeks Kelly’s release from prison due to fears for his safety. The incident caused Kelly to spend two days at a North Carolina medical facility. According to the court filing, the singer "takes medication for anxiety and to help him sleep, in addition to other medications.” Kelly and his lawyer are alleging mistreatment by prison staff, including denial of necessary medical treatment for blood clots in his legs and lungs. While prison officials are defending his solitary confinement as a measure to protect the convicted singer. (People)

On Monday (June 16), G-Dragon announced North American and European dates on his 'Übermensch' World Tour. This ongoing series of live shows marks the K-pop superstar’s highly anticipated return to the stage after an eight-year hiatus, and will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Newark, and Paris this fall. The announcement comes after the Korean leg of the tour sold out instantaneously, with all 60,000 seats gone within seconds of going on sale. The shows are in support of G-Dragon’s third studio album, which debuted at No. 1 in South Korea, Japan and China. “G-Dragon promises a multisensory performance that redefines the limits of live artistry, blending music, fashion, digital innovation, and storytelling in a way only he can deliver,” reads a statement from tour organizers. The tour will kick off in North America on August 22 and conclude in Europe on September 20, with additional dates scheduled in Australia, Thailand, and Hong Kong beginning in August. (Variety)

On Saturday (June 14), Katy Perry surprised attendees at a Melbourne nightclub by crashing the 'Club Katy' night while on her Australian tour. The event was part of the club’s LGBTQIA+ 'Poof Doof' night, which also included a celebration of the music of the pop icon. “You guys raised me,” Perry told the crowd at Chasers Nightclub in fan-shot footage of the festivities. “I thank you and I love you, you are my chosen family. Because you are my chosen family, a mother must provide for her children. So as a provider, I would like to open the bar for one hour. The drinks are on me, baby!” Perry’s appearance followed the final Melbourne date of her Lifetimes Tour at Rod Laver Arena. Perry’s Australian tour started in early June and has included four sold-out dates in Melbourne and three in Sydney, and continues on Tuesday (June 17) with the first of two sold-out dates in Brisbane. (Billboard)

On Saturday (June 14), Remi Wolf creatively turned the cancellation of Bonnaroo into an unforgettable music experience at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, hosting a star-studded Superjam featuring surprise guests like Hayley Williams and Mt. Joy. Wolf and her guest artists performed a variety of covers of classic hits and special collaborations, while also paying tribute to the late Sly Stone with a rousing performance of “Family Affair” featuring Paramore guitarist Brian Robert Jones. Grouplove were also on hand to join with Wolf on covers of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and Hall and Oates’ “Rich Girl.” The impromptu event was billed as "Remi Wolf’s Insanely Fire 1970s Pool Party Superjam," the same as it originally appeared on the Bonnaroo lineup. Wolf brought all the musicians back out to the stage for an all-star jam session on Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September,” which brought the unique event to a lively conclusion. (Billboard)

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the Grammy-winning pop star’s second chart-topper and her fourth Top 10 hit of her career, while becoming her first single to debut atop the chart. Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” spent one week at No. 1 in June 2024, after debuting at No. 2. Carpenter co-produced “Manchild” with Jack Antonoff and co-wrote it with Antonoff and Amy Allen. The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 is rounded out by Alex Warren’s previous chart-topper, “Ordinary,” which drops a spot to No. 2, Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, dips one slot to No. 3 , while the country superstar's “Just in Case” falls one place to No. 4, and the title track to his No. 1 album, “I’m the Problem,” slides down a spot to No. 6. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” drops a spot to No. 5, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” falls one slot to No. 7, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” dips one place to No. 8, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” slips one spot to No. 9, and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” falls one slot to No. 10. (Billboard)

On Thursday night (June 12), the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought together an impressive lineup of artists like Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, and George Clinton. Established in 1969 with over 400 inductees, the event is a blend of a trade-organization party that brings together the songwriting and publishing communities annually at the Marriott Marquis in New York's Times Square. The evening featured special performances by inductees Clinton, Rodney Jerkins, and Abrams, who received the Hal David Starlight Award for up-and-coming songwriters, while Broadway stars Kristen Chenoweth and Mary Kate Morrissey honored the musical theatre legend Stephen Schwartz.

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love was inducted two days after the death of the group’s primary songwriter, Brian Wilson. “I especially must thank my cousin Brian Wilson,” Love said. “My first cousin by blood but brother in music, together we set the stage for some of the most successful music collaborations of all time.” Love and actor-musician John Stamos then performed several of the group’s biggest hits. Dan & Shay played a medley of songs by Nashville hitmaker Ashley Gorely, who has written an astounding 83 No. 1 singles. Brooks surprised the crowd by performing a couple of hits by the Doobie Brothers before inducting the band’s three chief songwriters – Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, and Tom Johnston – who then performed a series of their classic songs to close out the memorable night. (Variety)

On Friday (June 13), the Jonas Brothers announced the cancellation of six upcoming stadium concerts, opting to downscale their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour to smaller venues on the same dates. Fans will need to purchase new tickets for the revised shows, but those who had tickets to the canceled concerts will receive immediate refunds, as well as priority pre-sale access to the new shows. The band's August 12 show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., will now be at Jiffy Lube Live, while their August 14 gig at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia has been moved to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Their August 26 concert at Wrigley Field in Chicago will instead take place at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in the suburb of Tinley Park, while their August 28 show at Comerica Park in Detroit will now happen at Little Caesars Arena. Their August 31 show at Globe Life Field in Dallas will now be held in the Dos Equis Pavilion, and their September 6 concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles will now take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Entertainment Weekly)

The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, was canceled at 7:30 p.m. local time on Friday (June 13) due to severe weather conditions, following an evacuation notice issued to attendees earlier that day. The festival made the official announcement on social media, writing: “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an updated forecast with significant and steady precipitation that will produce deteriorating camping and egress conditions in the coming days. We are beyond gutted, but we must make the safest decision and cancel the remainder of Bonnaroo.” Organizers emphasized the priority of ensuring the safety of campers and festivalgoers, while they outlined refund details for tickets and parking passes. “We have put our hearts and souls into making this weekend the most special one of the year, and cannot express how crushed we are to have to make this decision.”

Bonnaroo’s Thursday night shows went off without a hitch, and featured performances by Luke Combs, Dom Dolla, Insane Clown Posse, and Markus King. Friday night’s scheduled headliners were Tyler, The Creator, John Summit, and Glass Animals, while Saturday’s lineup was topped by Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and Justice, and Sunday would have wrapped up with headliners Hozier, Vampire Weekend, and Queens of the Stone Age. (Billboard)

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem is spending an entire month at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, topping the chart for four consecutive weeks since its release on May 16. The album continues its strong sales streak by earning 209,000 equivalent units, marking the largest fourth week for an album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department in May of 2024. I’m the Problem is also the first album to spend its first four weeks at No. 1 since Poets ruled for its first 12 weeks last year. There’s an array of notable new releases debuting in this week’s Top 10, with Lil Wayne scoring his 13th Top 10-charting album of his career as Tha Carter VI bows at No. 2, while ENHYPEN claims its fifth Top 10 with DESIRE: UNLEASH premiering at No. 3, as Addison Rae’s debut album, Addison, arrives at No. 4, and Baltimore punk rock band Turnstile notches their first career Top 10 as NEVER ENOUGH debuts at No. 9. 

My Chemical Romance’s 2004 album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, reaches the Top 10 for the first time after a deluxe reissue pushes the record to reenter the chart at No. 6. The rest of the Billboard 200 Top 10 is rounded out by a quartet of former chart-toppers, as SZA’s SOS falls two spots to No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet climbs one slot to No. 7, Wallen’s One Thing at a Time drops two places to No. 8, and Kendrick Lamar’s GNX falls three spots to No. 10. (Billboard)

On Friday (June 13), Taylor Swift made a heartwarming visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. The surprise appearance follows the pop megastar’s attendance at the Stanley Cup Finals game with Travis Kelce the night before. Swift, 35, was captured in fan photos and videos as she spent time with patients, bringing joy and kindness to the brave children and their families. In a TikTok video captured by a patient’s mother, Swift can be heard saying “this has been such an amazing day” while surrounded by the hospital staff. Chief of Surgery, Jill Whitehouse, M.D., shared a photo of herself with Swift on Instagram, captioning her post: “Chief of Surgery meets Chief of the World!  Undeniably one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the privilege of meeting.  Thank you #taylorswift for making dreams come true for all of our patients, families, and staff today!” This act of generosity follows Swift's previous visit to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City after she wrapped up her record-setting Eras Tour. (People)