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Hayley Williams headlined Newport Folk Festival with a star-studded guest list—Wednesday, This Is Lorelei, Joy Oladokun, Jenny Lewis, Lucy Dacus, Remi Wolf, Madi Diaz, Kelsey Lu, and more—delivering live debuts (Leave It Alone, Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris) and collaborations, including Bleachers' Jack Antonoff on I Wanna Get Better and a closing Lean On Me encore.
Jay-Z kicked off a three-night Yankee Stadium residency celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt (Night 1) and The Blueprint (Night 2), with surprise and high-profile guests including Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Eminem, Slick Rick, Alicia Keys, and Pharrell. Night 1 drew 45,000+ fans and featured a Beyoncé duet, while Night 2 set a Yankee Stadium ticket-sales record. A final show, Extra Innings, and international dates in London, Paris and Los Angeles are planned.
Coachella 2026’s Weekend 2 has overshadowed Weekend 1 thanks to bigger, surprise guest moments (Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and more), strategic timing around new material, and a shift from influencer-driven hype to a crowd that’s more focused on the music, with artists delivering stronger, more varied sets and less off-site party pressure—the trend suggests Weekend 2 may become the festival’s main highlight in the future.
Amy Poehler hosted a confident and warm episode of SNL, featuring new characters, star-studded cameos, and nostalgic sketches, which helped the show regain its footing after a rocky start to the season.
The Voice Season 23 finale featured musical performances from Maroon 5, CeeLo Green, Niall Horan, and Diplo & Lily Rose, as well as special appearances from former coaches and celebrities. Blake Shelton's last-ever episode as a coach included a duet with his final artist, Grace West, and a performance of his emotional hit "Home" with NOIVAS. The winner of Season 23 was announced at the end of the two-hour event.