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He probably already knows, but here’s a helpful tip for A$AP Rocky about some potential Valentine’s Day gifts to skip this year when shopping for his longtime love Rihanna: no corny love songs please!
In a 90-second video captioned “Savage X Fenty Presents: Love Your Way!” the “Birthday Cake” singer slips into some revealing pink and purple lingerie from her Savage X Fenty collection to frost a cake and answer some sentimental, silly and sexy questions about the upcoming romantic holiday, while dropping some real talk about what she definitely doesn’t want.
After wondering if the frosting is edible — then taking a bite before finding out anyway — RihRih gets right to the heart of the matter when asked if she prefers a valentine or galentine celebration. “I’ve done galentines for, um, several years,” said the mother of two young children. “But it’s very nice to have a valentine.”
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Popping some sprinkles on top, Rihanna was on the fence when it came to choosing between lace or latex, though. “Depends on the day,” she said with a wink, noting that if given the choice between a get-away and staying at home she views staying put as its own kind of get-away.
“I just want to stay home… and watch reality TV,” the billionaire fashion and cosmetics mogul relatably said in the clip captioned “it’s not even my birthday [birthday cake emoji].”
In another useful tip for rapper Rocky, Rihanna made it crystal clear that there is one thing she never, ever wants on the day most dudes spend running out to the local Walgreens to find the last, saddest bouquet of flowers after grabbing the lamest card left on the decimated racks.
“Ugh, please! Never make me a love song!” she huffed when asked to choose between a love tune or a love letter. “That is corny, trust me. I’ve seen it,” she added conspiratorially, without hinting at who she was hinting at.
A few more tips: walk on the beach or movie night? “I say make a movie on the beach,” she said while popping raspberries on her perfect confection. Flirty banter or heart-to-heart? On that one she couldn’t even keep a straight face when trying to solemnly suggest that it’s definitely the latter, because, “I’m a very vulnerable… person.”
In the end, all that frosting was for naught, as the cake slipped from RihRih’s hands at the end and another romantic gesture bit the dust.
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Parklife Festival has confirmed its full line-up for 2025, including its second headliner. 50 Cent will top the bill alongside the previously-announced Charli XCX at the event in Manchester on June 14-15.
They’ll be joined by other new names including Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Lola Young, Overmono, Pawsa, Ewan McVicar, FLO, Andy C, Mella Dee, Hybrid Minds, Joy Orbison and more. Northern Irish electronic duo Bicep, meanwhile, will be bringing their Chroma AV DJ set to the weekender.
The announcement coincides with the news of Parklife’s 15th anniversary. Since its beginnings in Manchester’s Platt Fields area in 2010, the event has expanded to become one of the U.K.’s biggest weekend festivals, now operating in the 80,000-capacity Heaton Park in a northern suburb of the city.
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Last November, Parklife announced its first wave of acts, which featured Confidence Man, Antony Szmierek, Interplanetary Criminal and Jodie Harsh. View the line-up in full below.
Tickets for the festival will go back on sale on Friday (Jan. 31) at 10am (GMT), following a sold-out first release last year. Weekend tickets start at £135 plus booking fees ($168), while day tickets begin at £85 plus booking fees ($105).
The general on-sale will follow a number of presales that begin tomorrow (Jan. 29) for customers of Three, as well as those signed up to Parklife’s official mailing list.
In 2024, Parklife was headlined by Doja Cat, J Hus and Disclosure. In recent years, artists such as The 1975, Aitch, The Prodigy, Megan Thee Stallion and Tyler, The Creator have also led the charge.
New additions for this year include a brand new stage, Matinée, featuring a 360° DJ booth, as well as a more central location on the site for VIP & Backstage areas.
Check out the full lineup below.
In response to the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles, an all-star lineup of artists will come together for “G*ve a F*ck LA“, a benefit concert aimed at supporting relief efforts and aiding displaced communities.
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Set for Feb. 5 at the Hollywood Palladium, the event will feature Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Finneas, with additional performances by Lucy Dacus, MUNA, Perfume Genius, The Linda Lindas, Phantom Planet, Courtney Barnett, Christopher Owens, Reggie Watts, Fred Armisen, Jenny Lewis, Juliette Lewis, and Scout Willis.
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Actor-comedian John C. Reilly will host the evening, which will also include surprise guests and DJ sets from Harmony Tividad and Fat Tony. Following the concert, Rico Nasty and Dylan Brady host an official afterparty.
Proceeds from the concert will support local organizations, including Altadena Girls, Friends in Deed, One Voice, and the Pasadena Humane Society. Tickets are now available, as well as an option to stream the concert with a minimum donation of $5.
The announcement follows a wave of philanthropic efforts from the music community. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation has donated $2.5 million to wildfire relief, while Paris Hilton has launched a fund for displaced families. Artists such as Dave Grohl and Flavor Flav have also been involved in initiatives to assist those affected.
The concert also comes on the heels of the “FireAid” benefit concerts on Jan. 30, featuring Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams and many more. The event will take place at two iconic venues, the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
Los Angeles has faced unprecedented destruction this month, with five wildfires displacing over 150,000 residents and causing 28 fatalities, while many remain missing.
Latto has tapped Playboi Carti for the remix of her 2024 track “Blick Sum,” giving a fresh spin on the standout from her third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Released at midnight on Jan. 28, the remix arrives with a visually […]
The Vans Warped Tour is making a highly anticipated return in 2025, celebrating its 30th anniversary with three major two-day festivals in Washington, D.C.; Long Beach, California; and Orlando, Florida.
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The first round of artist announcements includes Warped Tour staples Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, Pennywise, and Miss May I. The Warped Tour will also see the long-awaited reunion of ska-punk favorites Dance Hall Crashers, who are returning to the stage after 20 years, and rising pop-rock artist Chandler Leighton.
The six acts are just the beginning, with organizers planning to reveal additional names daily until Feb. 26 via Warped Tour’s social media platforms.
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Partnering with Insomniac—the production powerhouse behind Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas—Warped Tour 2025 aims to merge its punk rock spirit with elevated festival production. Each stop will showcase between 70 and 100 bands, spanning genres such as punk rock, pop punk, emo, alternative, and more.
“The complete lineup will be revealed over the next 30 days, with new artists announced daily until February 26. Each announcement will feature unique, artist-created content shared on the official Warped social channels,” Warped Tour organizers said in a statement, as per Metal Injection.
Vans Warped Tour founder and organizer Kevin Lyman added: “Putting together a lineup is never an easy task, but each act, both new and returning, plays an important role in delivering an unforgettable experience for fans, especially at the price point we’re offer. We collaborated closely with the bands to create some exciting surprises, exclusive content, and more for fans to enjoy. So follow along, soak in the journey, and who knows—you might just discover your next favorite band!”
Since its debut in 1995, the Vans Warped Tour has been a cornerstone of alternative music culture, launching the careers of acts like Paramore, Blink-182, and My Chemical Romance, and providing a stage for countless others.
Warped Tour 2025 Dates
June 14-15: Washington, D.C. – Festival Grounds at RFK Campus
July 26-27: Long Beach, CA – Downtown Long Beach Shoreline Waterfront
Nov. 15-16: Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium Campus
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveLatto and Playboi Carti have linked for a remix of “Blick Sum.” The track, which originally appeared on Latto’s 2024 album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, gets a new verse from Carti and a music video directed by Hidji World and Gunner Stahl. Watch it below.Upon release, Sugar Honey Iced Tea featured collaborations with Young Nudy, Hunxho, Coco Jones, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Mariah the Scientist, and Teezo Touchdown. Latto is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards for the single “Big Mama.”Read “Every Little Thing That’s Happened Since Playboi Carti First Announced I Am Music” on the Pitch.
Bob Dylan has shared a tribute to the late Garth Hudson – The Band’s longtime keyboardist and organist – just days after the beloved Canadian musician’s death at the age of 87.
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Taking to his newly-active X account on Monday (Jan. 27), Dylan shared a brief reflection on Hudson’s musical legacy. “Sorry to hear the news about Garth Hudson. He was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind The Band,” Dylan wrote. “Just listen to the original recording of The Weight and you’ll see.”
Hudson’s death occurred on Jan. 21, almost a week prior to Dylan’s tribute, becoming the final member of The Band’s most famous lineup to pass away in the process.
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Hudson officially began his tenure with The Band in 1965, after they had finished a two-year stint as The Hawks, the back-up group for rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins. That same year, The Band met Dylan who recruited them to become his backing group for a 1965 U.S. tour and an accompanying world tour in 1966.
The following year, Dylan and The Band recorded the 1967 sessions known as The Basement Tapes which would later form the basis of The Band’s 1968 debut, Music from The Big Pink. Alongside many of their best-known songs, the record also included what is possibly their best-known song, “The Weight”, as referenced by Dylan in his own tribute.
In September 2024, Dylan released the expansive box set The 1974 Live Recordings, which featured 431 live live tracks documenting the titular 1974 tour with The Band as his backing group.
Alongside his tribute to Hudson, Dylan also announced the initial dates for his 2025 touring plans. Apparently bringing his Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour into the new year, the first four dates see Dylan performing in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Mankato, Minnesota; Wichita, Kansas; and Tulsa, Oklahoma – the latter of which notably features The Bob Dylan Center just a few doors down from the Woody Guthrie Center.
Bob Dylan 2025 Tour Dates
March 25 – Tulsa Theater, Tulsa, OKMarch 29 – Century II Concert Hall, Wichita, KSApril 4 – Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center, Mankato, MNApril 6 – The Weidner-Cofrin Family HAll, Green Bay, WI
The will of late Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor has been revealed, with the singer’s children being urged to get as much value as they can out of her archive of unreleased music.
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According to Irish probate records obtained by U.K. tabloid The Sun, O’Connor – who passed away in 2023 – left her family £1.4 million after debts, legal fees, and funeral costs. Her ex-husband, music producer John Reynolds, was named executor of her estate.
Signed in 2013 ahead of her conversion to Islam in 2018, the document also requested that she be buried in priest clothing, and accompanied by a Hebrew bible and a copy of her 2007 record Theology, while noting her children may “dispense my ashes as they see fit”.
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Meanwhile, O’Connor’s religious regalia was bestowed to her son Shane (who passed away in 2022), while her youngest son Yeshua was given her collection of guitars. The documents additionally instructed her children to ensure they get their money’s worth out of any recorded music that has not yet been released.
“I direct that after my death, and at the discretion of any of my children who are then over 18, my albums are to be released so as to ‘milk it for what it’s worth’,” she wrote.
O’Connor passed away in July 2023 at the age of 56, with her death later being attributed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
First establishing her presence on the music scene with her 1987 debut The Lion and the Cobra, O’Connor achieved further worldwide recognition with the release of 1990’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got. Peaking at No. 1 globally, including on the Billboard 200, the record’s success was bolstered by her cover of The Family’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was named #1 World Single at that year’s Billboard Music Awards.
O’Connor’s final album, I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss, was released in 2014. Weeks before her passing in 2023, O’Connor had told fans she was in the process of completing an album which was planned to arrive in 2024, with a world tour set to accompany its release that would include stops in the U.S., Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
In 2021, O’Connor had also spoken to People about the advice she had given her children ahead of her eventual passing, telling them they should be prepared to call an accountant ahead of 911.
“See, when the artists are dead, they’re much more valuable than when they’re alive,” she told the publication. “Tupac has released way more albums since he died than he ever did alive, so it’s kind of gross what record companies do.
“That’s why I’ve always instructed my children since they were very small, ‘If your mother drops dead tomorrow, before you called 911, call my accountant and make sure the record companies don’t start releasing my records and not telling you where the money is.’”
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Coldplay now holds the record for the largest-ever stadium shows of the 21st century following a two-night stint at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in India, according to Live Nation. The shows also marked the first time Coldplay has played in the country. Over the weekend (Jan. 25-26), the British band performed for 111,581 fans […]