On Monday (March 31), Betty Who took to Instagram to unveil her 2025 summer headlining Out of the Darkness Tour. The pop singer will embark on a 20-date jaunt which will include appearances at various Pride festivals and headlining dates across the US, culminating with a show at San Diego’s Music Box on July 2. “I’m beyond excited to announce my ‘Out of the Darkness’ headline tour. It feels SO good to be back on the road,” says Who. “This tour is all about unapologetic joy, real connections, and celebrating the highs after the lows. I’ve been working on new music and can’t wait to bring these new songs, alongside the go-to favorites, to life with you all.” Betty Who is set to release her new single “Run!” on April 11 as a precursor to the tour, with presale tickets available on April 1, and general on-sale beginning on April 4. Betty Who’s last release was her fourth studio album, Big!, back in October 2022. (Variety)

Geri Halliwell hinted at a potential Spice Girls reunion in an interview with The Sunday Times over the weekend, with the singer expressing her desire for the beloved girl group to return someday. “My hope is we come back together as a collective. It’s more respectful to come as one," she said. Halliwell was asked if she meant all five would take part in the reunion, she added, "There will be something. We’ll come as one." Four of the five Spice Girls – minus Victoria Beckham – reunited for a UK stadium tour in 2019, while the last time all five girls performed together was at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. They did partake in a brief reunion at Beckham's 50th birthday party in 2024, with Halliwell saying they still communicate in a group chat. "We love each other. We want the best for each other," said Halliwell. "We shared something so monumental. We’ve always believed in each other, had trust in each other, which is beautiful." (People)

On Monday (March 31), Miley Cyrus released the music video for the title track of her new concept album, Something Beautiful. Cyrus co-wrote the single with Ryan Beatty and her boyfriend, Maxx Morando, and she also directed the video with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walterwhich, which is part of a planned full-length film. Cyrus also shared a clip for her new spoken word track, “Prelude," which will be featured on the album as well. “The visual component of this is driving the sound, so I have this heart-first attachment to it.” Cyrus says of her new project, which draws inspiration from Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album. “My idea was making The Wall, but with a better wardrobe and more glamorous and filled with pop culture. … The songs, whether they’re about destruction or heartbreak or death, they’re presented in a way that is beautiful, because the nastiest times of our life do have a point of beauty.” Something Beautiful is due out on May 30, and is a follow up to 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation, which produced the smash hit single, "Flowers," and won Cyrus her first two Grammy Awards. (Rolling Stone)

In an Instagram reel shared on Saturday (March 29), Jessica Simpson revealed that she has recently been consuming a Chinese herb syrup suggested by her vocal coach, only to discover through a Google search that it actually contains snake sperm. “It’s like a honey,” Simpson said with a laugh. “If you want a good vocal, you gotta drink snake sperm!” This humorous revelation comes shortly after the release of Simpson’s new country-flavored EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1, which features five tracks and marks her first major project release since 2010. She recorded the project in East Nashville, and co-wrote the tracks with producer JD McPherson. “This time I needed to remember who I was and why I wanted to sing in the first place and all the music that inspires me,” Simpson said. “And I needed to forget who they told me to be.” In addition to the new release, Simpson also recently made her return to the stage for the first time in 15 years during a SXSW performance in Austin, Texas on March 12. (Rolling Stone)

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit collaboration, “Luther,” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a sixth consecutive week. Elsewhere in this week’s Top 10, Morgan Wallen’s “Just in Case” debuts at No. 4 on the Hot 100, marking the country superstar’s 14th Top 10 hit of his career, and record-setting fifth from an album prior to its release, with I’m the Problem due out on May 16. Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” jumps up four places to No. 5, becoming her third Top Five hit of her career, following last week’s No. 5 debut for “The Giver,” and the No. 4 peak of “Good Luck, Babe!” in September 2024. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” moves up a spot to No. 2, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” vaults up three slots to No. 3, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” returns to the Top 10, jumping up six places to reach No. 6, Drake’s “Nokia” rises four spots to No. 7, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” jumps seven places to No. 8, Lamar’s “Not Like Us” falls one spot to No. 9, and ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” moves up four slots to No. 10. (Billboard)

Hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are teaming up once again to open the Still G.I.N. Lounge in Downtown Nashville on April 4. The cocktail lounge will bring a hip-hop twist to the country music-focused area, with a drink menu showcasing Snoop and Dre’s signature Still G.I.N. and Gin & Juice cocktails. The new venue is located in the same four-story building that hosts Nashville Live!, and promises to bring a “smooth sophistication of a top-tier cocktail lounge with the energy and cultural influence of the legendary duo.” featuring a blend of rap, R&B, and funk performances. In addition to the cocktail lounge, the club will also host a rotation of DJs and live performances highlighting rap, R&B, and funk musicians, bringing a unique West Coast meets Southern soul experience to Nashville. The venture marks another collaboration for Snoop and Dre, following the December release of their joint album, Missionary, which debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. (Billboard)

During Billboard’s Women In Music event on Saturday (March 29), Doechii was named the 2025 Woman of the Year at the ceremony held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The Florida rapper is fresh off winning a Grammy earlier this year for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, while also notching her first ever Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her current single, “Anxiety.” “I cannot believe it was just two years ago I stood on this stage right here and accepted the Billboard Rising Star Award,” Doechii said during her acceptance speech, before noting the significance of the event. “Lack of inclusion and sexism are still issues in this industry. And that’s a problem. Which is why I’m grateful we have Billboard Women in Music.” Other highlights of the event included Erykah Badu receiving the Music Icon Award, Gracie Abrams being presented Songwriter of the Year Award and performing her single, “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” Megan Moroney receiving the Rulebreaker Award and performing her hit, “Am I Okay?,” Meghan Trainor accepting the Hitmaker Award from Madison Beer, aespa taking home the Group of the Year Award, Muni Long receiving the Rising Star Award, and Tyla being honored with the Impact Award. (Billboard)

Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of federal charges related to over $1 million in wire fraud, following a three-hour deliberation by the jury on Friday. Turner will remain in federal custody until her July sentencing, while Kingston faces house arrest and the requirement to post a bond of a $500,000 home and $200,000 in cash. According to Florida news outlet Local10, Kingston cried in court and said, “Protect my mother.” They are both set for sentencing on July 11 for their involvement in a “scheme to defraud victim sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods purchased by the defendants.” The indictment alleges that they utilized false documents to deceive sellers, resulting in the theft of approximately $1 million worth of goods. Both Kingston and Turner face possible 20-year prison sentences for each of the six charge counts. (Rolling Stone)

Lana Del Rey recently took to Instagram to tease the release of a new song called "Henry, Come On," from her upcoming album, The Right Person Will Stay. The post features the apparent single art for the song, with the singer dressed in white lace and the title of the track written in red cursive font. LDR initially hinted about the song back in January of 2024, when it was intended as part of her then-titled album, Lasso. In that old post, Lana tagged renowned country producer Luke Laird in the snippet of the song, suggesting that she worked with the two-time Grammy winner (co-writer on Kacey Musgraves’ 2019 hit “Space Cowboy”). While “Henry, Come On” doesn't have a confirmed release date yet, it will likely come out before Del Rey’s highly-anticipated headlining performance at the Stagecoach festival in Indio, California on April 25, where event organizers are promising “a very special country set." The Right Person Will Stay is due out May 21, followed by Lana's stadium tour in the U.K. and Ireland beginning in June. (Billboard)

Playboi Carti’s MUSIC spends a second straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. MUSIC marks Carti’s second No. 1 album of his career, following 2021’s Whole Lotta Red, and becomes the Atlanta rapper’s first release to spend more than one week topping the chart. Elsewhere in this week’s Top 10, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, debuts at No. 2, marking the seventh Top 10 record of Gomez’s career and first for Blanco. The rest of the Billboard 200 Top 10 is rounded out by Kendrick Lamar’s GNX holding at No. 3, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U remaining at No. 4, SZA’s SOS sticking at No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet stays at No. 6, Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM falls five places to No. 7, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos is stationary at No. 8, Tate McRae’s So Close To What drops two spots to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time stays at No. 10. (Billboard)

On Thursday (March 27), Kesha finally unveiled the title of her upcoming sixth album, Period, which is set for release on July 4. A press release for the 11-song collection describes the record as an “unapologetic, unfiltered declaration of artistic freedom and fearless authenticity.” The album will include previously released singles, "Joyride" and "Delusional," along with the country-pop flavored new track, "Yippee-Ki-Yay," which features Tallahassee, Florida rapper T-Pain. Kesha co-wrote and co-produced the album, which “transcends pop norms to create a raw, daring, and intensely personal sonic journey, a defiant act of self-expression that refuses to adhere to expectations or play it safe.” Period is a follow-up to 2023’s Gag Order, and continues the new creative chapter in the singer’s career. In 2024, she released her first singles under her new independent label, Kesha Records, regaining full creative control of her music after settling a defamation suit with former producer Dr. Luke. (Billboard)

On April 14, Katy Perry will rocket into space as a passenger on Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. This will mark the 31st overall mission for Jeff Bezos’ space tourism company, and the 11th suborbital flight with humans on board. The pop superstar will be joined by a diverse crew for the spaceflight, including broadcast journalist Gayle King, activist Amanda Nguyen, movie producer Kerianne Flynn, Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez, and former NASA aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe. Liftoff will take place at “Launch Site One” in West Texas, with the flight’s launch window opening at 8:30 a.m. CT. This historic journey will feature the first all-female space flight since Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova took a solo space flight back in 1963. Perry is set to launch her Lifelines World Tour in Mexico City on April 23, and says she is excited to “show all of the youngest & most vulnerable among us to reach for the stars, literally and figuratively.” (Rolling Stone)

After a year-long delay, Joe Jonas revealed that his new solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, will be released on May 23. In an Instagram post announcing the release, Jonas is shown placing the vinyl version of the album on a record player, captioning his post, “Thank you for your patience 💙.” The album was originally supposed to be released on October 18 of 2024. Jonas described the project as a “celebration of gratitude, hope, and love,” filled with songs that capture the emotions of “being a father, being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I’ve found in doing what I love for a living.” This marks Jonas’ second solo album, following 2011's Fastlife, and he calls it “the most personal music I have ever put out.” The collection includes the previously released lead single, "Work It Out," and features contributions from Alexander 23, Justin Trainor, Tommy English, MUNA’s Josette Maskin, and Paris Carney. (Rolling Stone)

Will Smith was honored in his hometown of Philadelphia on Wednesday (March 26), as a portion of 59th Street was renamed "Will Smith Way" to pay tribute to the Oscar and Grammy-winning star. Smith, 56, expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post, sharing photos from the ceremony where he was joined by city officials and his mother, Caroline Bright. “Philly, I am yours. This is the honor of a lifetime. 💚” Smith captioned his post. Philadelphia’s mayor, Cherelle L. Parker, praised Smith in her own Instagram post. "From his roots of being born and raised in West Philadelphia, to his rise as a global superstar, he’s shown us all what it means to dream big and work hard," Parker wrote. On Friday (March 28), Smith released his first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, featuring collaborations with Teyana Taylor, Jack Ross, and his longtime musical partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff. This summer, Smith will also embark on his first-ever headlining tour in support of the album. (People)

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance on February 9 apparently drew 125 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its political iconography, explicit language, and alleged racism. Viewers criticized the show as inappropriate for all ages and politically provocative, with some calling for more family-friendly, non-politically-centered entertainment. While complaints about obscene gestures and cursing are common for Super Bowl halftime shows – even though all performances are censored for profanity – Lamar's show also faced accusations of racism against white people because all the backup dancers were Black, with some viewers even upset that Uncle Sam was depicted by the actor Samuel L. Jackson. Despite the controversy, Lamar's performance garnered positive reviews and high ratings, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is now gearing up for his highly-anticipated Grand National Tour starting in April, where he will be joined by SZA, his halftime show special guest and collaborator on his current No. 1 hit, “Luther.” (Consequence of Sound)

Billy Ray Cyrus took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 25) to express his immense pride in his daughters Miley and Noah as they enter new phases in their music careers. The 63-year-old "Achy Breaky Heart" singer shared an emotional outpouring of admiration and support for his two girls, praising Miley's upcoming album, Something Beautiful, and commending Noah's recent release of "Don't Put It All on Me," celebrating both of his daughters’ artistic growth and achievements. “Flesh and blood … completely taking their art to a whole new level,” he captioned his post, which featured promotional photos from both Miley and Noah’s new projects. “Congratulations girls! Well done. I’m so damn proud of both of you. I’m actually crying as I write this. Have fun now and be happy ! 😊 Love Dad.” Last month, Noah celebrated the release of Billy Ray's recent single, "Lost," voicing public support for her dad after her brother, Trace Cyrus, suggested estrangement within their family. (People)

Tomorrowland and Insomniac are collaborating to put on a new EDM festival called UNITY, which will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas from August 29-31. While the music lineup has not yet been revealed, the 3-day event promises that each night will end with an exclusive closing set from a “world-renowned artist” who will be announced later. While Insomniac is a familiar name in US electronic events, this marks Tomorrowland’s return to America after 10 years, having previously held TomorrowWorld in Atlanta from from 2013 to 2015. “Through the past decades, we both have strived to create festivals and experiences around the world that foster beautiful, unique communities of individuals,” said Tomorrowland and Insomniac in a joint statement. “Now, for the first time in history, our worlds become one. In UNITY, we join together to create a brand-new experience, and there’s no better stage on earth than Sphere.” Pre-sale starts on March 31st, with general public sales beginning on April 7th. (Consequence of Sound)

Sabrina Carpenter is rumored to be the next headline act for Fortnite Festival, after the current season featuring virtual popstar Hatsune Miku comes to an end next month. Fortnite has yet to officially reveal who their next headliner will be, but players have discovered a series of Sabrina Carpenter-inspired cosmetics within the game, including her mic and guitar in Canyon Crossing, and a Short n’ Sweet-inspired lipstick kiss, which suggests the imminent arrival of the chart-topping pop superstar. If Carpenter does headline the Fortnite Festival, she will join fellow music stars Billie Eilish, Metallica, Snoop Dogg, and Lady Gaga, whose songs were all previously featured in the popular video game. Carpenter will finish up the European leg of her Short n' Sweet Tour in Stockholm on April 4, and will return to the UK this summer for two headlining shows at London’s Hyde Park on July 5-6, with special guests Clairo, Beabadoobee, and Olivia Dean. (NME)

In a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Chappell Roan reflected on her journey from indie pop darling to Grammy award-winning pop superstar. Roan expressed pride in maintaining her authenticity throughout her meteoric rise while also refusing to compromise her identity for success. “I did not kiss the ring,” Roan said of her success. “I did not jump through the hoops that I was told I had to to get a fu**ing Grammy. You either like me as I am, or don’t invite me to a party, or don’t invite me to an awards show.” Roan added, “I’m most proud of myself for doing what makes me feel like a good person, over how can I get the most money.” The singer went on to share that SZA is her dream collaborator, and disclosed that her current No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart, “The Giver,” won’t be the last new music she shares in 2025. “‘The Giver’ is not the only song, I will say that,” she teased about her future plans. Roan also revealed that she has been in a “serious” relationship for six months, and that she is “very in love.” (Rolling Stone)

Lady Gaga is bringing her Mayhem Ball Tour to North America this summer, marking her first arena tour in seven years. The Mayhem Ball dates will differ considerably from Gaga’s past stadium shows, as the pop superstar promises “a different kind of experience—something more intimate—closer, more connected—that lends itself to the live theatrical art I love to create.” Gaga’s North American tour will feature a series of multi-night stands in each city, starting on July 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, followed by dates in Seattle, New York, Miami, Toronto, and concluding in Chicago. Tickets will be available for artist presale on April 2, with general on-sale starting on April 3. “I wasn’t planning to tour this year after my shows in Singapore but the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going,” Gaga shared. “This show is designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings Mayhem to life exactly how I envision it. The Mayhem Ball Tour is officially coming your way. See you soon, monsters.” (Rolling Stone)