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Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 to August 3, 2025, promising one of its most dynamic and diverse festivals to date. With more than 170 acts performing across eight stages, the four-day event continues to serve as a major cultural touchstone, attracting fans from across the country and around the globe. This year’s lineup is led by a cross-genre roster of top-tier talent. Headliners include pop icons Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, genre-bending rap visionary Tyler, the Creator, country music heavyweight Luke Combs, K-pop superstars TWICE, and hip-hop veteran A$AP Rocky. Also topping the bill are Australian…

On July 28, 2025, West Hollywood was buzzing with celebrity energy as Justin Bieber hosted a high-profile party at the exclusive Bird Street Club to mark the release of his latest studio album, Swag. The event was a joint production with music streaming giant Spotify and Bieber’s fashion brand SKYLRK, creating a stylish and carefully curated atmosphere that reflected the multifaceted branding of the pop superstar. The evening attracted a host of A-list guests, including Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, and The Kid Laroi, signaling not just a music release but a major cultural moment. Bieber, known for blending music and…

Gracie Abrams, the 25-year-old pop singer-songwriter known for her emotionally raw lyrics and understated stage presence, marked a major milestone in her rising career with two consecutive performances at Madison Square Garden on July 28 and 29, 2025. These concerts not only represented her debut at one of the world’s most iconic venues but also solidified her transformation from bedroom-pop newcomer to arena-level headliner. The sold-out shows were part of her Secret of Us Deluxe Tour, which has taken her across North America and Europe in support of her critically acclaimed second studio album, The Secret of Us. Abrams’ shows…

On July 26, 2025, Beyoncé brought the house down in Las Vegas with a surprise Destiny’s Child reunion during the closing night of her record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour. The impromptu performance at Allegiant Stadium marked the first time Beyoncé shared the stage with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams since their 2018 Coachella appearance, sending fans into a frenzy and sparking widespread buzz across social media. The crowd erupted when Beyoncé disappeared briefly from the stage, only to return flanked by Rowland and Williams, all three dressed in striking gold western-inspired outfits. The trio opened their mini-set with “Lose My Breath,”…

Michael Bublé has announced the deluxe re-release of his career-defining album It’s Time, marking its 20th anniversary with a fresh collection of 25 tracks. The special edition is scheduled for release on September 12, 2025, and will include a mix of remastered originals, live performances, and two previously unreleased songs—one of which, “Just Like You,” Bublé wrote at the age of 16. The timing of the release coincides with Bublé’s return as a coach on Season 28 of The Voice, adding momentum to what is shaping up to be a landmark season for the Canadian crooner. Available in digital deluxe…

The Atlanta Dream have turned heads this season as rising contenders in the WNBA, thanks in large part to standout performances from Jordin Canada and Allisha Gray. Canada recently surpassed 2,000 career points, while Gray is leading the team with an impressive average of around 19 points per game. Their contributions have become central to the Dream’s success and identity both on and off the court. The Dream currently hold a 14–10 record and are riding momentum into a key matchup against the elite Minnesota Lynx, who boast a dominant 22–4 mark and sit atop the league standings. This game…

In his official Presidential Message on June 13, 2025, the President emphasized a troubling reality: men in the United States currently have a life expectancy approximately five years shorter than women. This disparity has grown in recent years, with some studies suggesting the gap may now be as wide as six years—marking the largest difference in decades. The President noted that this life expectancy gap is driven by multiple health and behavioral factors. Men are more likely to suffer earlier onset of heart disease, engage in riskier behaviors, and delay routine medical care. These patterns contribute to later diagnoses, higher…

The co-headlining “Tits Out Tour,” featuring Kesha and Scissor Sisters, officially began its North American leg on July 1, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. The July 26 stop at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, marks one of the standout early shows, blending nostalgia with bold new energy. This tour supports Kesha’s sixth studio album, Period, which was released on July 4, 2025, under her independent imprint Kesha Records. It also marks Scissor Sisters’ first North American performances in over a decade, as part of their reunion tour that initially launched overseas in 2024. The Tits Out…

Singer-songwriter Rob Thomas is marking a major creative resurgence with the release of his new single “Hard to Be Happy,” which dropped on July 11, 2025. The song serves as the lead preview from his forthcoming sixth solo album, All Night Days, due out on September 5. Along with the new music, Thomas announced The All Night Days Tour, a 25-city U.S. headlining run that begins on August 1 and continues through September 6. The tour will feature support from A Great Big World on all dates and The Lucky opening select shows. Thomas, known for his work both as…

Gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs Leonard officially released her first-ever studio album, TASHA, on July 25, 2025, via Motown Gospel. The album features a standout collaboration with John Legend on the spiritually resonant track “Church.” The music video premiered exclusively with PEOPLE, introducing a contemplative, minimalist visual centered on worship stripped down to its rawest form In the exclusive PEOPLE premiere, the duo performs surrounded by a choir clad in white—accompanied only by Legend on piano. The setting is deliberately spare: no lights, no crowds, no distractions—just two voices lifted in worship. Leonard emphasized their intention to evoke the intimacy and sacredness…