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Gracie Abrams’ third album Daughter from Hell fuses gothic imagery with glossy indie-pop, showing her knack for story-driven songs on tracks like Broke My Heart and Death Wish, aided by big-name collaborators; however, the over-polished production and some repetitive lyricism sideline its potential, leaving it feeling more like a stylish ascent than a true breakthrough.
Beata MonaLisa, Greta Thunberg’s 20-year-old sister, is building a career as a self-trained singer with a debut album centered on identity and female empowerment; she’s released a cover of Hymne à l’amour, writes her own songs since age 13, and aims for worldwide fame on her own terms, while avoiding commenting on Greta’s activism.
Shane O’Neill argues Madonna’s new, darker album Confessions II and a surprise Times Square show have humanized the pop icon, making her more relatable despite decades of controversy, with Gen Z tastes and moody dance vibes underscoring a resilient, culture-defining comeback.
Madonna and her daughter Lourdes Leon release The Test, a vulnerable duet about living in the spotlight straining their relationship; Leon writes about carving her own path while Madonna confronts the pain, a collaboration born after Leon asked to heal their bond; the track is the 15th on Madonna's album Confessions II.
Olivia Rodrigo explains her growth from a chart-topping teen icon to a more self-directed artist who prioritizes storytelling and emotional honesty on her new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. She discusses her upcoming Unraveled Tour, her plan to balance art with life, and launching Daisy Chain Fields, a feminist, charity-minded festival lineup featuring women-fronted acts. The piece portrays a artist who refuses to chase hits, embraces activism, and aims to empower other women in music while keeping a sense of normal life.
In Oakland, Ariana Grande opens her Eternal Sunshine tour with a two-hour, high-gloss show that blends new material from the album with deluxe-era tracks, pairing intricate choreography and a film-inspired set with intimate vocal moments that highlight her evolved artistry and renewed bond with fans.
Ariana Grande opened the Eternal Sunshine Tour in Oakland, delivering a 23-song set across three acts that mixed fan favorites like Break Free and Thank U, Next with live debuts including Dandelion, Just Like Magic, Warm, and Hate That I Made You Love Me, the latter previewing her upcoming album Petal; the tour continues to major cities in the U.S. and London, with more dates to be announced and additional projects on the horizon.
After a six-and-a-half-year hiatus, Ariana Grande kicks off the Eternal Sunshine tour in Oakland with a 23-song set heavily featuring material from Eternal Sunshine and recent albums, staged with film-inspired visuals, a long ramp to a B-stage and a UFO-like finale. The show teases further new material ahead of Petal’s July 31 release (with the single Hate That I Made You Love Me dropping May 29). The tour runs through Sept. 1 in North America, then moves to London, with LA-date blocks and high resale-ticket prices signaling strong demand as Grande pursues other projects beyond music.
Harry Styles opens his Together Together tour in Amsterdam with a two-hour, 21-song performance featuring a massive stage with ramps, new material like Italian Girls, and a mix of hits such as Watermelon Sugar and As It Was. He weaves high-energy choreography with affectionate gestures toward fans and crew, promoting openness and respect as part of the concert’s ethos while delivering a high-gloss production to a near-50,000‑strong crowd.
Olivia Rodrigo’s white babydoll dress paired with knee‑high black boots at Spotify’s Billions Club show in Barcelona triggered social media backlash, with critics comparing the look to toddler wear, while others defend it as a fashion choice rooted in history as she promotes her upcoming third album.
Lovato cites Disney Channel nostalgia as a connector with Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas backstage at Madison Square Garden, lists her current pop faves (Zara Larsson, Adela, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter), and notes Camp Rock 3 involvement and new It’s Not That Deep era material.
Zara Larsson is dropping a Midnight Sun remix album called Girls Trip, featuring an all-star roster that includes Shakira, Robyn, PinkPantheress, Kehlani, JT, Tyla, Madison Beer, Emilia Mernes, BAMBII, Malibu, Eli, and more, with contributors Helena Gao and Margo XS. The project signals a push toward her “main pop girl” status after charting hits from Midnight Sun and Stateside, with Girls Trip due May 1.
During Coachella weekend 2, Sabrina Carpenter invited Madonna onstage to perform Vogue, Like a Prayer, and a new track believed to be from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album; both stars later posted tributes about the milestone. Madonna also revealed that her vintage costume from the night went missing and offered contact info and a reward, while Carpenter wore a Dior bodysuit amid a show that featured other notable guests.
Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of her Get In Girl Tour, explaining that balancing a new album release and welcoming her baby girl Mikey Moon via surrogate has become too much to handle right now; her forthcoming album Toy With Me is set to drop on April 24, and she says she’ll be back on tour soon.
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella with a vintage Hollywood glamour show packed with celebrity cameos (including Susan Sarandon, Corey Fogelmanis, Will Ferrell and Samuel L. Jackson) and theatrical production; while most hits landed and the vibe was high-energy, a nearly seven-minute Susan Sarandon interlude slowed momentum before a Broadway-inspired finale and confetti-filled closer.