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Courtney Love says a terrifying health crisis during a 2019 trip to England nearly killed her, leaving her hairless and around 100 pounds; she hasn’t disclosed the exact illness, but she’s now healthy and is quietly planning a new album, asking fans for patience with the release.
Olivia Rodrigo surprised a sweltering Brooklyn crowd with a one-night Warsaw set, kicking off with Drop Dead and debuting several songs from her forthcoming album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, then looping through ballads like Drivers License and fan favorites such as Good 4 U and Déjà Vu, capped by a debut live performance of Less Than; her five-piece band was razor-sharp, and the new material should loosen up as she takes it on the road.
Ariana Grande's new album Petal—featuring its title track—topped Billboard's weekly poll for favorite new music, winning with about 41% of the vote amid several new releases; the eighth studio album arrived during her Eternal Sunshine Tour, following her 2024 Eternal Sunshine era.
Rolling Stone’s weekly Songs You Need to Know highlights Charli XCX praising producer A.G. Cook, Tyla’s romance-inspired new tracks, and Anitta’s summer-ready mixtape with Los Brasileros, plus premieres from Victoria Monét, Shania Twain, Ryan Castro, The Strokes, Noname, and more—a curated slate of must-hear songs for the week.
The Game and YG release the single Red People, produced by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, as a Verzuz promo ahead of tonight's Verzuz battle (released July 23, 2026).
Madonna’s Confessions II is celebrated as her best album in two decades: a 16-track, club-forward set produced with Stuart Price that nods to her New York club roots, fuses Eighties house with contemporary pop, and features Sabrina Carpenter on Bring Your Love alongside collaborations with Martin Garrix and Mirwais. The record threads catharsis and reinvention—from nods to her iconic era to intimate moments like Betrayal and Fragile—while chasing a relentless dancefloor energy. Despite its length, it’s framed as a triumphant comeback after Madame X.
Lil Nas X posted an Instagram video saying he’s been in rehab for months, returned home to Atlanta and LA, and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He’s now seeing a therapist and psychiatrist, says he’s feeling better and creating freely, and confirms new music is on the way, following past charges that led to a mental health diversion program intended to dismiss the case if he stays compliant.
Phoebe Bridgers turned Madison Square Garden into an intimate living room with a strict device-free policy, performing on a small circular stage with a couch and acoustic guitar setup, debuting eight new songs (including a country-leaning piece) and sharing personal stories, while announcing fall tour dates and a charity benefit for ICE detainees.
Beyoncé’s highly praised Met Gala return, featuring two couture looks, has stoked speculation among fans and insiders about a new music release soon, with bets suggesting a late-May drop and a non-traditional rollout.
Billboard’s weekly poll named Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter’s 'Bring Your Love' as the top new music release, capturing 88.99% of the vote and beating rivals such as Bella Poarch’s 'Ribcage', Zara Larsson’s 'Midnight Sun: Girls Trip', Kacey Musgraves’ 'Middle of Nowhere', and the Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack. The collaboration, co-produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, premiered after a Coachella tease and is accompanied by a lyric-forward visualizer.
Post Malone has postponed about three weeks of his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll to finish new music for a double album, citing timing after Stagecoach and vowing not to rush the work; he apologized to fans with tickets and said the tour will resume once the music is ready.
Rolling Stone’s weekly Songs You Need to Know picks highlight Kacey Musgraves’s ‘I Believe in Ghosts,’ Vince Staples’s ‘Blackberry Marmalade,’ and Madonna with Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love,’ plus a broad slate of fresh tracks from artists across pop, hip-hop, and indie.
Madonna surprised a packed The Abbey in West Hollywood by stepping behind the DJ booth to preview two new songs—“Love Sensation” and “Freedom”—during a one-off set that also included older favorites, signaling a new era ahead of Confessions II due July 3 and drawing a star-studded crowd while she urged fans to put their phones away.
Madonna’s new single 'I Feel So Free' was voted this week’s favorite new music in Billboard’s fan poll, capturing about 40% of the vote. Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Drop Dead' came in second, Tyla feat. Zara Larsson’s 'She Did It Again' ranked third, with other newbies like Lana Del Rey's 'First Light' and sombr's 'Potential' rounding out the top five. 'I Feel So Free' is the lead single from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II, due July 3, and follows her surprise Coachella appearance with Sabrina Carpenter.
Pitchfork’s New Music Friday roundup highlights 12 new albums across diverse artists—from Tokischa's Amor & Droga to Nine Inch Nails x Boys Noize's Nine Inch Noize, plus Jessie Ware, Sexyy Red, Lucy Liyou, Yaya Bey, Kuru, Frog, Tiga, Kathryn Mohr, Honey Dijon, and more—with brief descriptions and streaming/listening options.