Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards on March 29 in Hamilton, Ontario, becoming only the third recipient of this honor, following executive Pierre Juneau (1989) and Anne Murray (2025). “The distinction recognizes Joni Mitchell’s outstanding artistic contributions and enduring impact on global music culture,” the Junos shared in a statement. Mitchell, a four-time Juno Award winner and Companion of the Order of Canada, “will be celebrated for her trailblazing artistry that has inspired generations of creators across genres.” Despite health challenges limiting her travel, Mitchell will attend the ceremony in person. The event also announced that global pop superstar Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, an honor she’ll accept at the ceremony. The 2026 Junos will also feature performances by hometown favorites Arkells and The Beaches, with the city of Hamilton hosting the event for the first time in a decade. The ceremony will be broadcast live across Canada on CBC, with tickets going on-sale Friday (November 28). (Billboard)

FKA Twigs and Sturgill Simpson have been cast in the upcoming thriller, The Lonely Woman, written and directed by electronic duo Boy Harsher – Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews – marking their feature film debut. The film will be set in rural New England, and it will also star Chloë Sevigny and Bonnie “Prince” Billy. The project recently completed principal photography in upstate New York, with the film slated for release in 2026. In addition to writing and directing, Boy Harsher will also provide the soundtrack for the movie. Meanwhile, FKA Twigs continues to expand her acting career with upcoming roles in projects like The Carpenter’s Son with Nicolas Cage and Mother Mary alongside Anne Hathaway, while also releasing her acclaimed 2025 albums, Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow, which garnered the English singer recognition as one of Rolling Stone‘s Voices of the Year. (Rolling Stone)

The LAPD has classified the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of singer D4vd’s Tesla in Hollywood Hills, as a murder probe. Detective Joshua Byers categorized the case as an “investigation into murder,” with Rivas’ autopsy findings now sealed due to a court order, as details surrounding her death could jeopardize the homicide investigation. Rivas, a missing teen from Lake Elsinore, was discovered in September after her family reported her missing earlier in the year. D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, is now considered a suspect in the case, with the musician on tour out of state when his Tesla, emitting a foul odor, was towed on September 5, after being parked for weeks in the affluent Bird Streets neighborhood of Hollywood Hills. The Medical Examiner’s office says additional “information will be made available once the court order is lifted.” (Rolling Stone)

On Sunday night (November 23), Sabrina Carpenter wrapped up her year-long Short n’ Sweet Tour with the final show of an epic six-night stand at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, marking the end of a journey that included two North American legs and European dates supporting her Billboard 200-topping albums, Short n’ Sweet and Man’s Best Friend. The day after her performance, Carpenter reshared an adorable backstage photo with Paul McCartney, who called their recent meet-up a highlight of his Got Back Tour, with Sabrina commenting on the experience, “best show ever 🤍🤍🤍.”  The final fan “arrested” by Carpenter at Sunday’s show was Miss Piggy, who brought the playful tour tradition to a comical end. Carpenter shared her emotional reflections on Instagram, apologizing for “crying during espresso” while also wearing a sparkling blue bodysuit with “The End” emblazoned on it during the final show. “Just the greatest way to give this tour the goodbye she deserves 💋,” Carpenter wrote of her L.A. shows. (Billboard)

50 Cent, a longtime nemesis of Sean “Diddy” Combs, serves as executive producer on the new four-part Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which is set to premiere on December 2. The series will explore Combs’ life, career, and recent criminal trial stemming from abuse allegations by his ex, Cassie Ventura, leading to his current prison sentence for prostitution-related charges. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Alexandria Stapleton, the series features new interviews and unseen material, aiming to reflect on celebrity idolization rather than focusing solely on Combs’ criminal case. “Ultimately, this story is a mirror [reflecting us] as the public, and what we are saying when we put our celebrities on such a high pedestal,” Stapleton says of the project, while adding, “I hope [this documentary] is a wake-up call for how we idolize people, and to understand that everybody is a human being.” Combs is appealing his conviction amid reports of efforts to seek a presidential pardon, which 50 Cent has vowed to oppose. (Rolling Stone)

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, known as the original “rude boy” and a key figure in bringing Jamaican reggae to the global stage, has died at the age of 81. Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed the musician’s death on Instagram on Monday (November 24), revealing that he “crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.” Cliff, a two-time Grammy winner, rose to international fame with hits like “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and his beloved cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” and is best known for starring in and being featured on the soundtrack for the groundbreaking 1972 film, The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae music and Jamaican cinema worldwide. In 2021, the soundtrack was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry, with the Library of Congress deeming the album "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Beginning his career in the early 1960s, Cliff was among the first Jamaican artists signed to Island Records and played a crucial role in launching Bob Marley’s career. “Even though we had similar revolutionary aspirations, spirits and thoughts, I’m a bit of a loner, and he loved all the people,” Cliff said of Marley in an interview with Rolling Stone. “And so he attracted the good, the bad, and the ugly.” Born James Chambers in 1944 near Montego Bay, Jamaica, Cliff's soulful vocals were shaped by gospel, American soul, and pioneering Jamaican music, leaving a lasting legacy as a global ambassador of reggae. In addition to his wife, Cliff is survived by their two children, Lilty and Aken, as well as a daughter from a previous relationship, the actress/singer Nabiyah Be. (Rolling Stone)

Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour, which spanned six continents, over 20 countries, and more than 80 shows, has grossed a record-breaking $265.1 million with 2.1 million tickets sold, making it the highest-grossing solo rap tour ever. Kicking off in North America in October 2023 and just concluding in Mumbai, India on November 19, the tour filled stadiums around the globe, featuring special guests throughout the historic run like Ye, Teezo Touchdown, Yung Lean, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Babyface Ray, Skilla Baby, Veeze, and Nav. The Circus Maximus Tour was in support of Scott’s 2023 Billboard No. 1 album, Utopia, with all 19 songs from the record debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The conclusion of his tour follows a busy 2025 for Scott that included headlining Coachella in April and releasing the chart-topping JACKBOYS 2 compilation in July. (Billboard)

After finishing her final scheduled show on Sunday night (November 23) in San Francisco, Billie Eilish took to Instagram to announce that a live 3D concert documentary of her sold-out Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, co-directed with Oscar-winner James Cameron, will be released in theaters on March 20, 2026. Filmed during Eilish’s massive 14-month world tour – which concluded over the weekend after 106 sold-out shows – the documentary includes special footage shot at her Manchester shows over the summer, where Eilish first announced the project to her fans at a concert attended by Cameron himself. “This has been one of my favorite tours everrrrrr and being able to capture it and co-direct this film with @jamescameronofficial has truly been a dream come true,” Eilsih captioned her post, while adding, “can’t wait for you all to see it :’)🎥⭐️🤭💙.” The Paramount-distributed film is produced in partnership with Darkroom Records, Interscope Films, and Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment. (Rolling Stone)

Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl tops the Billboard 200 chart for a seventh consecutive week (ending Nov. 20), earning 93,000 equivalent album units on the strength of 75,000 streaming equivalent albums, with nearly 98.5 million on-demand streams. It is the second album in 2025 to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1, joining Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, and marks Swift’s second album to rule the Billboard 200 for seven weeks or more, following The Tortured Poets Department initial 12-week run atop the chart. The album also ranked No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums and climbed to No. 3 on Top Album Sales with 17,000 sales.

Other significant moves in this week’s Top 10 include a series of strong debuts, as Summer Walker scores her fourth career Top 10 as Finally Over It launches at No. 2, while NF notch their fifth consecutive Top 10 release with FEAR arriving at No. 4, and 5 Seconds of Summer notch their seventh Top 10-charting effort of their career with EVERYONE’S A STAR! premiering at No. 6. The rest of the Top 10 features a string of former chart-toppers, as Wallen’s I’m the Problem falls one spot to No. 3, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack drops two slots to No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend dips two places to No. 8, SZA’s SOS slips two spots to No. 9, and Wallen’s One Thing at a Time falls a slot to No. 10. Rounding out the Top 10 is Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, which drops two places to No. 7 despite its 20% gain following her appearances as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Nov. 15. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a seventh consecutive week, becoming her third song to rule the chart for at least seven weeks, and the first track to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 since BTS’ “Butter” in 2021. The single logged 23.4 million streams (down 11%), 62.8 million radio impressions (up 1%), and sold 19,000 units (down 22%), topping the Streaming Songs chart for a sixth week, while rising to No. 3 on Radio Songs, and falling to No. 2 on Digital Song Sales. Meanwhile, its parent album, The Life of a Showgirl, remained No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the seventh week, continuing Swift’s record-setting simultaneous reign atop both album and singles charts for their first seven weeks.

Another notable move in this week’s Hot 100 Top 10 features Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” flying up three places to reach No. 8. Carey’s 1994 modern holiday classic makes its earliest seasonal return to the Top 10 and its first ever November appearance in the top-tier of the chart, on the strength of 15.7 million streams (up 14%) and  9.7 million airplay audience impressions (up 82%). This week’s Top 5 features a series of non-movers, as HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, holds at No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” stays at No. 3, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” remains at its No. 4 peak, and Swift’s “Opalite,” keeps at No. 5, while Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” rises one spot to reach a new best at No. 6, as Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” slides one slot to No. 7, Kehlani’s “Folded” falls one place to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” drops one spot to No. 10. (Billboard)

Jellybean Johnson, the acclaimed drummer for The Time and a renowned producer behind hits like Janet Jackson’s 1990 No. 1 single “Black Cat,” died suddenly on Friday (November 21) at the age of 69. Known for his work with Prince protégés The Time on their first three studio albums – The Time (1980), What Time Is It? (1982), and the platinum-selling Ice Cream Castle (1984) – along with collaborations with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Johnson also went on to produce tracks for Alexander O’Neal, New Edition, and Cherrelle. After leaving The Time in 1985, he reunited with the band for Prince’s 1990 Graffiti Bridge film and soundtrack, and played on their accompanying album, Pandemonium, while later making a notable performance alongside Rihanna at the Grammy Awards in 2008. A Chicago native who grew up in Minneapolis, he founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum in 2022 which aims to “educate, celebrate and create, while also providing an environment to learn, gather and showcase artistry that preserves and fosters the Minneapolis Sound genre”

Tributes have poured in for the beloved multi-instrumentalist, including from The Time frontman, Morris Day, who said: “Jellybean was a friend of mine since the age of 11 years old. He wasn’t just a bandmate, he was more like a brother to me. As one of the original members of the Time, Bean was a consummate musician. I’m certain he’s up in heaven now with Prince assembling an All-Star lineup of some of the baddest musicians to ever do it. Bean will forever be missed.” Funk percussionist and fellow Prince cohort, Sheila E., wrote a touching tribute on Instagram, calling Johnson “a kind human being, extremely talented and funny. He had a great sense of humor and was an awesome guitar player. I love u bean 🙏🏽🙏🏽💔🌹 rest in peace and power.” (Rolling Stone)

Hilary Duff is set to release her sixth studio album, Luck… or Something, on February 20, via her new label, Atlantic Records. This marks the actress/singer’s first record in over a decade, dating back to 2015’s Breathe In. Breathe Out. The album was officially announced by Duff on Instagram on Friday (November 21), along with a glimpse of the stylish album art. “I am often asked how I still have my head on straight after growing up in this industry,” Duff said in a statement. “The album title is my way of answering that question. It’s luck, but there’s also a lot of weight in the ‘…or something’. Many of the things I’ve been through along the way are held there, and I feel like ultimately that’s what’s shaped me.” Duff recently returned to music with her new single “Mature,” and will kick off her intimate Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour in January. (Rolling Stone)

During his appearance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night (November 22), Donald Glover revealed publicly for the first time that he suffered a stroke during his 2024 New World Tour which caused him to cancel the remainder of his Childish Gambino dates. “I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway. I couldn’t really see well,” Glover recalled onstage during his Gambino set. “So when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital, and the doctor was like, ‘You had a stroke.’” Doctors also discovered that the musician had a hole in his heart alongside a broken foot. “So, I had this surgery, and then I had to have another surgery,” he shared, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the remainder of his 2024 tour in order to focus on his health. Reflecting on his experience, Glover encouraged his fans, “You got one life, guys. You should be living your life how you want.” (Rolling Stone)

Pras Michel, co-founding member of the Fugees, received a 14-year prison sentence for participating in a billion-dollar Malaysian money laundering scheme. The 53-year-old was convicted in April 2023 on 10 federal charges including campaign finance violations, money laundering, illegal lobbying, witness tampering, and lying to banks. Michel must also serve three years probation and forfeit over $64 million . The case involved fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, who allegedly embezzled $4.5 billion from Malaysian fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad. Prosecutors said Michel worked for Low, funneling millions into Barack Obama's 2012 campaign through straw donors and lobbying Donald Trump's administration to stop a DOJ investigation. Michel rejected a plea deal that would have limited his prison time to 16 months. (Story URL)

The Chainsmokers have extended their Las Vegas residency at Wynn Nightlife’s XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club through 2029, continuing a partnership that began in 2017. “Performing at Wynn these past few years has been such an incredible experience,” the electronic duo, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, said in a joint statement. “Wynn continues to deliver the best experience across Vegas, and that’s the experience we want to keep bringing to our fans! We’re so thankful to everyone who has been part of this journey, and we can’t wait to keep it going.” Wynn Nightlife’s VP Ryan Jones added, “The Chainsmokers are more than just partners, they are a part of the Wynn Nightlife family. Over the years, we’ve created unforgettable experiences together, and this extension reflects this relationship and our commitment to continued success.” The Chainsmokers’ next Vegas performance is scheduled for Friday (November 21) at XS as part of the F1 Weekend festivities. (Billboard)

During a new interview on CBS Mornings that aired on Thursday (November 20), Lily Allen revealed that writing her new album, West End Girl, which chronicles her divorce from Stranger Things actor David Harbour, as an "act of desperation." She credits making her new batch of songs as being a crucial part of her healing process after a tumultuous 2024 marked by mental health struggles and the end of her marriage. “Since I’ve put it out, it’s felt completely and utterly liberating,” Allen told Anthony Mason. “It said everything that I needed to say. And I felt like I couldn’t really get on with my life until I’d said it.” Recorded in just 10 days, the deeply personal 14-track LP captures the pain and betrayal she felt during the breakup, including issues around the former couple's open relationship. Now in a better place, Allen is preparing for a sold-out 2026 UK arena tour with plans to eventually add North American dates. (Billboard)

Charli XCX stars as a pop star resembling herself in the new trailer for A24’s upcoming film, The Moment, which is directed by Aidan Zamiri and is set to open in theaters on January 26, 2026. The scripted drama follows a rising artist grappling with the pressures of stardom before her first arena tour. “When I felt like people started to care about me, nothing else mattered,” Charli says in the trailer. “Nothing was more important than Brat.” The film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Rosanna Arquette, Trew Mullen, Isaac Cole Powell, and Kate Berlant, along with high-profile guest appearances by Kylie Jenner and Rachel Sennott. Charli and David Hinojosa are producing the project, which is based on an original concept by the Grammy-winning pop superstar. Charli describes the movie as “a 2024 period piece,” while clarifying that, “It’s not a tour documentary or a concert film in any way, but the seed of the idea was conceived from this idea of being pressured to make one.” (Hollywood Reporter) 

Hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash will chronicle his influential career and the genre's origins in his upcoming memoir, Birth of a Culture, which is set for release in fall 2026 by HarperCollins’ Amistad imprint. Co-written with journalist Robert “Scoop” Jackson and personally narrated by Flash for the audiobook, the book offers a fresh perspective distinct from the DJ’s 2008 memoir, The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beats, by focusing on hip-hop’s cultural history and featuring interviews with key figures who shaped the movement. “This story has been on my mind for a very long time,” Flash said in a statement. “It depicts the early history and many subject matters that pertain to the culture called hip-hop. I talk about my come-up, I express my thoughts and opinions with others. I reminisced about what it was and what it has become. It entails joy, pain, real life, fun, drama, math, and science.” (Rolling Stone)

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has become the highest-grossing solo male tour ever, surpassing $1 billion in revenue and selling over 7.5 million tickets since it began in 2022, with live shows stretching across North America (twice), Europe, Latin America, and Australia. The $1 billion milestone was surpassed after The Weeknd sold-out upcoming 2026 dates in Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the U.K., with the tour resuming with a three-night stand in Mexico City on April 20. “The Weeknd continues to redefine what it means to be a global touring artist,” said Omar Al-joulani, Live Nation’s president of touring. “Crossing the billion-dollar mark is a testament to his staying power and the incredible demand for his live show. The ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour now stands as one of the biggest of all time — a true reflection of his artistry and impact.” Additionally, The Weeknd is donating portions of ticket sales to global advocacy groups, including Global Citizen and the United Nations World Food Programme. (Rolling Stone)

An obscure remix of Was (Not Was)’s 1983 track, “Shake Your Head,” features a rare duet between Ozzy Osbourne and a pre-fame Madonna, whose vocals were initially recorded but then withheld from the official release, replaced by Kim Basinger’s instead. Ozzy’s son Louis Osbourne (from the metal legend’s first wife, Thelma Riley), revealed on his half-brother Jack Osbourne’s Trying Not to Die podcast that Madonna’s approval was never granted for the original release, leading to Basinger’s version being used. Years later, producer Don Was discovered Ozzy and Madonna’s vocal tracks and created a remix blending their voices for a 1992 compilation, Now Dance 92. The track was uploaded to YouTube years ago, though the duet’s existence gained wider attention after Was’ recent comments to Rolling Stone. “We realized about eight years later that we had Ozzy and Madonna on parallel tracks, so we gave it to a remixer, and he turned it into a Ozzy/Madonna duet,” recalled Was. (Consequence of Sound)

Rosalía’s newly released fourth studio album, LUX, makes history by debuting at No. 1 simultaneously on five Billboard charts – Top Latin Albums, Top Latin Pop Albums, Classical Albums, Classical Crossover, and World Albums – marking her first time topping the Latin Albums chart and achieving a Top 10 placement (No. 4) on the all-genre Billboard 200. With 46,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 34.1 million U.S. streams, LUX also established Rosalía as the first Spanish-born woman to top the Classical and Classical Crossover charts in the modern era, and the first Spanish-speaking solo woman to lead the World Albums chart. Additionally, she set a new record for a Latin pop act by placing 11 songs simultaneously on the Hot Latin Songs chart, highlighted by two Top 10 hits, “La Perla” (No. 3) and “Reliquia” (No. 10), which marks her ninth career Top 10 hits on the tally. (Billboard)

The U.K. government is set to ban reselling concert tickets above face value following pressure from artists including Dua Lipa, Coldplay, the Cure, Radiohead, and Sam Fender, who signed an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging action against ticket touting. The musicians asked government officials to take action to “restore faith in the ticketing system” and “help democratize public access to the arts.” Under the proposed plan, resale of tickets for live music, theater, comedy and sports events will be allowed only up to the original purchase price with minimal extra fees, aiming to reduce ticket costs by an average of £37 ($48) and save fans £112 million ($137 million) annually. Resale platforms will be legally required to enforce these rules, addressing widespread ticket price inflation seen at major events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Oasis’ reunion shows, which even prompted a government investigation into Ticketmaster’s consumer practices. (Variety)

Eminem has filed a petition to cancel the trademark of Australian beach brand Swim Shady, citing a "likelihood of confusion" that could cause "damage and injury" by falsely suggesting an association with his music brand. The Sydney-based company, which sells beach products, faces allegations of infringing Eminem’s Australian trademarks, including those for Shady and Shady Limited. Swim Shady’s founders, Scott and Elizabeth Afrakoff, have vowed to defend their intellectual property, while emphasizing that, “Swim Shady is a grassroots Australian company that was born to protect people from the harsh Australian sun.” Legal disputes between Eminem’s team and Swim Shady continue in both the U.S. and Australia, with the company also filing non-use claims against Eminem’s trademarks there, while the rapper’s current petition was granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office back in September. (People)

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27 will feature a series of hip-hop and R&B stars including Busta Rhymes, who will appear on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float, and Lil Jon, making his parade debut on the Toys R Us float. Teyana Taylor will also be making her Macy’s parade debut on Peacock’s Birds of a Feather float, while returning performers Ciara and Kool & the Gang will perform on floats sponsored by Kalahari Resorts and the Bronx Zoo, respectively. The performance lineup includes 26 acts in total, highlighted by reggae artist Shaggy, R&B legend Darlene Love, alongside Calum Scott, Colbie Caillat, Debbie Gibson, Foreigner, Jewel, Lauren Spencer Smith, Matteo Bocelli, Meg Donnelly, Mickey Guyton, and Taylor Momsen, who will all take part in the diverse Thanksgiving Day musical celebration. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (November 17), Tate McRae took to Instagram to reveal the full 21-song tracklist for the deluxe edition of So Close to What???. The expanded version of McRae’s recent Billboard No. 1 album is set to be released on Friday (Nov. 21), and will feature the addition of five new songs: her recent Hot 100 Top 5 hit “Tit for Tat,” along with “Trying on Shoes,” “Anything but Love,” “Nobody’s Girl,” and “Horseshoe.” The announcement also includes what appears to be the new cover art for the deluxe edition, with McRae captioning her post, “deluxe track list 🪽🪽🪽 friday.” The release follows McRae receiving her very first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording for “Just Keep Watching,” from the movie F1. McRae also recently concluded her extensive 81-city Miss Possessive Tour, which started in March and wrapped in Los Angeles on November 7. (Rolling Stone)

In a conversation with Amy Poehler on a new episode of the Good Hang podcast, Ariana Grande announced that her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour will likely be her final run of shows for the foreseeable future. “The last 10 or 15 years will look very different to the ones that are coming up,” she revealed. “I don’t want to say anything definitive. I do know that I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long, long time. I’m going to give it my all and it’s going to be beautiful. I think that’s why I’m doing it because I’m like, ‘One last hurrah!'” Grande’s 2026 tour kicks off on June 6, in Oakland, with multiple nights in Los Angeles, Austin, TX, Sunrise, FL, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Montreal, and Chicago, before wrapping up with an epic 10-night stand at London’s 02 Arena that concludes on September 1. (Rolling Stone)

Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, and Andrew Garfield were honored with Gold Anthem Awards at the 5th annual Anthem Awards, recognizing their impactful work with PLUS1, Rare Beauty, and Sesame Workshop, respectively. Presented by the Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards recognizes social impact leaders who spark positive change around the world. The ceremony also celebrated the work of other notable figures, including Katie Couric, Lauren & Seth Rogen, Lilly Singh, Google, GLAAD, and Make-A-Wish America. Special achievement awards were given to advocate Paris Hilton, athlete Frances Tiafoe, impact creator Brooke Eby, philanthropists Tim Gill and Scott Miller, and vision award recipient Vincent Stanley, alongside organizations such as Dept, Google, and AARP. Selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, the awards highlight collective action for lasting social impact. (Variety)

Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" continues its dominant run atop the Billboard Hot 100, holding the No. 1 spot for a sixth consecutive week, and joining her previous hits "Anti-Hero" (eight weeks) and "Blank Space" (seven) as her only singles to lead for six or more weeks. Swift now has two singles that have both ruled the Hot 100 for their first six weeks of release – "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Anti-Hero" – an achievement matched only by Mariah Carey, who accomplished the feat in 1995 with her No. 1 hits “Fantasy” and “One Sweet Day” with Boyz II Men. Concurrently, Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl spends its sixth week atop the Billboard 200, marking a historic milestone as both album and lead single extend their six-week reigns simultaneously – a first in chart history. In another notable move in this week’s Hot 100, sombr scores his first Top 10 hit of his career, as “Back to Friends” moves up one spot to reach No. 10.

The rest of the Top 10 is rounded out by HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, holding at No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” stays at No. 3, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” climbs one place to a new peak of No. 4, Swift’s “Opalite” falls one spot to No. 5, and Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” remains at No. 6. Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” moves up one place to reach a new high of No. 7, marking four Best New Artist Grammy nominees – Warren, Dean, Thomas, and sombr – with hit songs currently charting in the Top 10. While Kehlani’s “Folded” falls one spot to No. 8, and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” holds at No. 9. (Billboard)

Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, appeared in a California courtroom on Monday (November 17) regarding charges of battery on a police officer following his August arrest after allegedly assaulting officers while naked and resisting arrest. In a video clip outside the courtroom, Hill’s defense attorney, Drew Findling, said, “As you can see, Montero is doing amazing, doing great, and we’re super happy for him. We’re just looking forward to a positive resolution in this case, which we’re very confident of.” Hill, who pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including injuring three officers, was recently released from a court-ordered inpatient treatment program at an undisclosed facility in another state following his arrest. Supported by family and legal counsel, Hill's team emphasized his ongoing focus on personal well-being amid the public scrutiny of his struggles, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for March 12. (Rolling Stone)

Grammy-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon has been officially announced as the headliner for the halftime show of the Baltimore Ravens' Thanksgiving Day game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. The Atlanta hip-hop superstar is known for hits like "Turn Down for What," with DJ Snake, "Yeah!" with Usher – which earned the rapper a Grammy in 2005 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – and "Get Low," with the Ying Yang Twins. Lil Jon will be busy during the upcoming holiday, with the rapper serving double-duty by also appearing at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City earlier that day. Also taking part in the festivities at the Ravens-Bengals game will be the Tony-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry from the Broadway musical Hamilton, who will sing the national anthem prior to kickoff. Lil Jon joins Jack White and Post Malone as halftime show performers during the three NFL Thanksgiving Day games. (Billboard)

Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian who grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, has been sentenced to nine days in jail after being found guilty of public nuisance. This incident, which went viral, is not Wen’s first time accosting celebrities; he has a history of unauthorized stunts at concerts involving rushing onstage and putting his hands on artists like The Weeknd, Chainsmokers, and Katy Perry, for which he has previously faced legal action. Footage showed Grande visibly shaken as Wen grabbed her shoulder, before security quickly apprehended him. Despite the incident, Grande expressed her affection for Singapore on social media, while Wicked: For Good finishes its international premiere tour – featuring previous red carpet events in São Paulo, Paris and London – and will finally be released in theaters worldwide on Friday (November 21). (Billboard)

Saturday Night Live has just announced its December lineup of hosts and musical guests, highlighted by a star-studded holiday finale on Dec. 20 that will be co-headlined by host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher. Grande will be promoting her starring role in the new film, Wicked: For Good, and she last hosted the show in October 2024, while the 79-year-old Cher returns to SNL as a musical guest for the first time since 1987. The rest of SNL’s December lineup features Melissa McCarthy hosting the Dec. 6 episode, with Dijon making his debut as a musical guest, following the release of his critically-acclaimed second album, Baby, while also fresh off receiving two 2026 Grammy nominations, for Producer of the Year and Album of the Year for his work on Justin Bieber's album SWAG. Josh O’Connor will make his hosting debut on Dec. 13, alongside musical guest Lily Allen, who will be returning to SNL for the first time since 2007 in support of her buzzworthy new album, West End Girl, which marks her first release since 2018’s No Shame. (Rolling Stone)

On Friday (November 14), Hilary Duff shared an Instagram video where she is celebrating the sold-out success of her upcoming Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour. The brief, four-date run features an intimate series of shows in North America and England starting January 19 in London, marking her first live performances in over a decade. “The shows have sold out, and I am just completely overwhelmed,” said Duff in the social media clip, which she captioned, “I 👏🏼 can’t 👏🏼 freakin’ 👏🏼wait.” Duff went on to add that, “It’s just been the greatest week. Thank you for your love and your support and your extremely warm welcome with me getting back into music,” while hinting that more concerts are in the works. “The show’s sold out, but there’s going to be so many more live opportunities and moments to come,” she said. “So, be patient, and if you did get tickets to a show, can’t freaking wait to see you there.” (Rolling Stone)

On Friday (November 14), Tyler, the Creator announced on social media that he made the decision to postpone his 11th annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival, originally scheduled for Nov. 15-16 at Dodger Stadium Grounds, due to an “incoming atmospheric rain storm” that caused severe weather in Los Angeles. The event will now take place next weekend, Nov. 22-23, with wristbands remaining valid and refunds available for those unable to attend. “Due to the fact this storm became an atmospheric rain torrential downpour we had 2 choices — cancel or move to next weekend. We chose the latter,” Tyler wrote in a statement. “We understand this is not ideal so we will offer refunds. For everyone else we will see you next weekend.” Festival headliners include A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Clipse, Doechii, GloRilla, and Tyler himself, who was recently nominated for five Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Rap album for the chart-topping Chromakopia, which just returned to the Billboard 200 Top 10 this week following its one-year anniversary reissue. (Billboard)

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday (November 13), and Bad Bunny emerged as the night’s biggest winner, earning his first-ever general category win with Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which also won Best Urban Music Album. He took home several other awards for tracks from the album, including Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance and Best Urban Song for “DtMF” and Best Reggaeton Performance for “Voy A Llevarte Pa PR.” The event’s other big awards went to Karol G, who won Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” while Alejandro Sanz took home Record of the Year for “Palmeras En El Jardín.” Other notable winners include Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso winning Best Pop Song for “El Día Del Amigo,” Best Alternative Music Album for “Papota,” and Best Alternative Song for “#Tetas,” while Paloma Morphy was named Best New Artist. (Variety)

Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever before, reappearing at No. 31 on the chart dated November 15, as streaming and airplay activity began to ramp up during the week of Halloween. The song, originally released in 1994, has steadily gained traction each year beginning in early November, driven by millions of streams and significant radio airplay. Recent changes to Hot 100 chart rules and shifting streaming trends have also contributed to its early reentry. Since first entering the Top 10 in 2017 and finally reaching No. 1 in 2019 – an achievement it has repeated each holiday season ever since – Carey’s festive classic has become a perennial Christmas fan favorite. The modern holiday classic is Carey’s soloist-record 19th career No. 1 hit, and it has topped the Hot 100 chart for 18 total weeks to date, the third-longest command in the chart’s history. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl tops the Billboard 200 chart for the sixth consecutive week, earning 110,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 13. This marks only the second album this year to spend its first six weeks at No. 1, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which spent its first eight weeks atop the chart. Showgirl becomes Swift’s third album to lead the chart for its first six weeks or more, joining The Tortured Poets Department, which dominated for 12 straight weeks in 2024, and Folklore, which spent the first six of its eight total weeks at No. 1 in 2020.

Other significant moves in this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 feature two strong debuts, as Rosalía earns her first career Top 10 as LUX launches at No. 4, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER member YEONJUN’s debut solo album, NO LABELS PART 01, enters at No. 10. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving reaches a new peak this week as it rises two spots to claim No. 5. The rest of the Top 10 is filled with all former chart-toppers, as Wallen’s I’m the Problem rises one spot to No. 2, while switching spots with the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which drops one slot to No. 3. Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend holds at No. 6, SZA’s SOS rises one place to No. 7, Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? jumps up two spots to No. 8, and Wallen’s One Thing at a Time remains at No. 9. (Billboard)

Eminem and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg have entered a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Lions to executive-produce the team’s halftime shows at their annual Thanksgiving Day games. The Detroit natives will oversee production, presentation, and talent selection for the halftime performances from 2025-2027, with the collaboration officially announced by the NFL franchise on Thursday (November 13). “It’s an honor for us to team up with the Lions and be a part of the greatest tradition in Detroit sports,” Rosenberg said in a statement. “We look forward to putting together unforgettable shows featuring world-class artists for the fans at Ford Field and the tens of millions watching around the country.” Lions president Rod Wood praised the partnership, anticipating that it will attract top-tier artists and elevate the halftime event, while fans are eagerly speculating whether Eminem will perform at the 2025 game against NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on November 27. (Billboard)

Questlove, drummer for The Roots and longtime D’Angelo collaborator, has confirmed that a posthumous album from the late R&B singer is forthcoming. While making an appearance on the red carpet before the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Questlove was asked if there were any unreleased tracks in D’Angelo’s vault. “You’ll see soon,” he responded, while adding that the unheard material is “always the sound of yesterday, but for the future. This record is no different.” D’Angelo’s unreleased project includes tracks reportedly developed with collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, who back in 2024 teased that one of the songs they were working on was an old track from their short-lived group with A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip. “I think it’s going to be a record on D’Angelo’s new album when it comes out, a record that we all did together,” Saadiq said at the time. D’Angelo died from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at the age of 51. (Billboard)

On Thursday (November 13), Charli XCX shared details of her new album, Wuthering Heights, which is set for release on February 13 via Atlantic. The 12-track project, created primarily with producer Finn Keane, is inspired by director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved 1847 novel, and serves as the soundtrack for the movie, which fittingly opens in theaters on Valentine’s Day (February 14). “This collection of songs is an album, and sure, my name’s on the credits, but is it a Charli xcx album?,” she wrote on Substack. “I don’t even know. Nor do I really care to find out. All I know is that it’s a celebration of my freedom as an artist right now.” Charli also shared a new song from the album, “Chains of Love,” which also soundtracks the film’s official trailer. The album draws inspiration from The Velvet Underground’s aesthetic of creating music that is both "elegant and brutal," and opens with the newly released collaboration, "House," with VU co-founder John Cale. (Rolling Stone)