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Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak has announced a temporary departure from the group following the discovery of a non cancerous brain tumor.
News of Lozinak’s health update was shared by the band on social media on Tuesday (June 17), explaining that the guitarist had first experienced “mild symptoms that raised concerns of a possible stroke” during their visit to England’s Download Festival on Saturday (June 14).
“Out of an abundance of caution, he sought medical attention the following day upon arriving in Lille, France,” the post explained. After undergoing a CT scan at the ER, doctors discovered a brain tumor, leading to his immediate admission for further testing.
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“Following a thorough 24-hour evaluation, including an MRI, it was determined that the tumor is a benign meningioma—a slow-growing mass that has likely been present for years. We are immensely relieved that Wayne’s diagnosis is the best possible outcome given the circumstances.”
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Currently, Lozinak is in the process of returning to the U.S. so that he can “prepare for surgery and focus on rest and recovery.” Noting his determination to return to the band “as soon as he is able,” the group added that in his absence, Lozinak’s role will be filled by Shadows Fall’s Matt Bachand.
Notably, Bachand has performed in Hatebreed since November 2024, having taken over from bassist Chris Beattie following his departure from the band. In a statement shared in February, Beattie clarified that “the decision to leave the band was not mine,” citing “misleading and wrongful statements” as leading to his exit.
Hatebreed also added that First Blood’s Carl Schwartz has now taken on the role of bassist following Bachand’s move to guitar.
Hatebreed first formed in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1994 and released their debut album three years later. They found widespread fame with 2002’s Perseverance, which reached No. 50 on the Billboard 200, while the group later received a Grammy nomination for best metal performance in 2004.
Further albums improved on their initial chart showing, with 2013’s The Divinity of Purpose becoming their most commercially-successful when it peaked at No. 20 and additionally topped the Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Their most recent album, 2020’s Weight of the False Self, became their first not to impact the Billboard 200 since their debut, but peaked at No. 12 on the Hard Rock Albums.
Hatebreed’s current Wight of the False Self Tour is making its way through Europe presently, with dates scheduled across the U.K. and North America until October.
Brazilian sertanejo artist Gustavo Mioto signed with WME, which will focus on expanding his reach in Latin and North American markets. Over his career, the singer-songwriter has released nine albums and collaborated with Anitta, Jorge & Mateus, Fabio Jr. and more.
Tuscaloosa, Ala., band Gideon signed with Sumerian Records, which released the group’s latest single, “Til the Wheels Fall Off.” Gideon has several festival dates coming up, including at Vans Warped Tour, Louder Than Life and the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest.
Ty Herndon signed a three-album deal with Club44 Records. He just released a new version of his 1995 hit “What Mattered Most” as a duet with LeAnn Rimes. Herndon is also set to release the upcoming album Thirty, which will celebrate his three decades in country music. — Jessica Nicholson
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Country singer-songwriter Jenna Davis signed with UTA for touring. She will be repped at the agency by Jeffrey Hasson and Lauren Holland. Davis is set to release her debut album, Where Did That Girl Go?, via SMACKRecords on June 27.
Los Angeles-based artist management company MLennial signed American DJ and producer GorillaT. This year, the rising artist is set to play Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Los Lands and more.
Chinese rapper jackzebra signed to SURF GANG Records, the evilgiane-led artist collective and record label based in New York. Jackzebra recently released Above & Beyond, a 34-track tape written during a visit to the U.S. SURF GANG recently released his new single, “Givenchy,” with evilgiane.
Big Machine Records signed country singer-songwriter Cole Goodwin. His first song for the label, “Girlfriend’s Got a Boyfriend,” was released on Friday (June 13). He’s slated to open select dates on Luke Bryan’s summer tour.
Indianapolis, Ind., “fake emo” band Summerbruise signed to SideOneDummy Records, which released the group’s new single, “Never Bothered.” The band will play a short U.S. tour this summer.
Booking agency Main Attraction Management added bluegrass artist Caroline Owens to its roster. Owens’s most recent single, “You’ve Still Got It,” has gained traction on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, while Owens has garnered nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA). She’s signed with Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Publishing, and is repped by Jules Wortman of Wortman Works Media & Marketing, who serves as both manager and head of public relations. — Jessica Nicholson
Oasis has announced a series of pop-up stores for fans to purchase merchandise for its hotly anticipated reunion tour, which kicks off on July 4 in Cardiff, Wales.
The official Oasis Live ‘25 Fan Stores will launch nationwide throughout the U.K. and Ireland, giving fans the opportunity to purchase merchandise ahead of the shows. The first space will open in Manchester on June 20 until July 27, with stores in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Birmingham set to be announced in due course. Locations for each are to be confirmed in the coming days; there is currently no confirmation if the band will open similar pop-up stores for their other dates later this summer.
Fans will be able to access a range of official tour merchandise, including exclusive brand collaborations, limited-edition products and items exclusive to the Live ‘25 Fan Stores. The band’s web store will also begin stocking official tour merchandise later this week, with details set to be confirmed imminently.
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In November 2024, it was announced that Oasis had selected Warner Music Group’s merchandise and fan-experience division WMX as the official partner for their Live ‘25 reunion tour. In May, Amazon also launched its own exclusive range of Oasis merch, including a reproduction of a T-shirt from the band’s Knebworth shows in 1996.
They’re not the first to announce pop-up shops to meet fans’ demand for merchandise. Last week, Dua Lipa announced an pop-up in London ahead of her sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium (June 20, 21), and Tyler, the Creator, Harry Styles and more have all tapped into the lucrative merchandise market with dedicated stores for fans on tour stops in recent years.
In August 2024, it was announced that Noel and Liam Gallagher would reunite as Oasis to play a series of concerts, their first since 2009. The band is set to play a run of 41 shows across the U.K. and Ireland, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia throughout 2025.
While details on the shows remain under wraps, Liam has used his social media profiles to tease fans with insider info. When he joined rehearsals in early June, Liam said the band sound “F–king FILTHY,” and that new drummer Joey Waronker was a “special” addition to the lineup.
It is thought that Waronker will join former Oasis members Andy Bell (bass), Gem Archer (guitar), Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (guitar) alongside Noel and Liam at the shows.
Suge Knight has continuously shared his opinions about Diddy‘s ongoing trial and recently spoke in more detail about why so many of Puff’s supporters are going silent. On Monday, Suge Knight called in for a lengthy phone call with host Aubrey O’Day, who has been covering the ongoing trial as part of Amy Robach and […]
Justin Baldoni is continuing to push for access to Blake Lively’s text messages with Taylor Swift in litigation over the movie It Ends With Us, saying the communications could reveal whether the actress is owed damages for emotional distress from alleged sexual harassment and retaliation.
Swift became a figure in the messy legal dispute last month, when Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, subpoenaed the pop superstar for her communications with Lively. Baldoni later dropped the Swift subpoenas but is now seeking the text messages directly from Lively — a move that Lively’s lawyers criticized in a court filing last week as designed to seize on Swift’s star power and “prop up a public relations narrative.”
In a response filing on Tuesday (June 17), Baldoni’s lawyers say these texts are indeed relevant to disproving Lively’s allegations that Baldoni sexually harassed her on the set of It Ends With Us and then orchestrated a retaliatory smear campaign when she complained.
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Team Baldoni claims Lively’s own discovery disclosures identify Swift, her longtime friend, as someone with knowledge about what she went through. The actor-director’s lawyers also say Swift would know whether Lively actually suffered emotional distress because they socialized amid the debacle, including by stepping out for a double date a few months after the release of It Ends With Us this past fall.
The latter point is key because if Lively shows that Baldoni’s conduct harmed her emotionally, she could be entitled to a higher monetary award in the case.
“Although we appreciate the positive influence Ms. Swift’s music has had on her worldwide audience, it was Ms. Lively and not the Wayfarer Parties that contemporaneously inserted Ms. Swift into this dispute, and Ms. Lively cannot use Ms. Swift’s stardom to withhold evidence,” write Baldoni’s lawyers.
Spokespeople for Lively declined to comment on Baldoni’s latest court filing. Last week, they said that the continued attempt to drag Swift into the dispute “reflects a public unraveling of epic proportions” and “serves only to distract” from the recent dismissal of Baldoni’s counter-lawsuit accusing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and others of defamation.
Swift’s reps have not commented on the matter since Baldoni first subpoenaed her. In a statement in May, they said the singer had no involvement in It Ends With Us and that the move was “designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”
Meanwhile, Lively served a subpoena of her own last week on music mogul Scooter Braun, a longtime public opponent of Swift’s. Lively is seeking information from Braun about the alleged public relations takedown orchestrated by The Agency Group PR, a controlling stake of which is reportedly owned by Braun’s company, HYBE America.
Cardi B is back “Outside” and she’s ready to supply the soundtrack to your summer block party. The Grammy-winning rapper announced her first solo single of 2025, with “Outside” slated to arrive on Friday (June 20). “We OUTSIDE this Friday,” she wrote on Instagram. The cover art encapsulates a summer turn-up in NYC, featuring a […]
At this point, we should be conditioned to expect pop stars to behave in a controversial manner. And yet, when Sabrina Carpenter released the cover for her upcoming Man’s Best Friend album, social media was up in arms about the provocative artwork, which features the singer/songwriter on all fours with her hair being grabbed by […]
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Wiz Khalifa recently stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! and shared just how much weed he smokes every day, a whopping 30 joints.
When Kimmel asked if that number was real, Wiz didn’t hesitate, “Yeah, yeah, yup.” He explained that even with that much smoking, he still keeps busy. “I work out, I’ve got kids, I do a lot,” he said. Kimmel pointed out that 30 joints a day is more than one an hour if Wiz is awake all day. Wiz just laughed and said, “Yeah, that’s not bad at all.” He added that someone once told him smoking is like giving yourself little challenges throughout the day, like seeing if you can still do regular stuff while high. Wiz said, “I enjoy it.”
The Black and Yellow rapper also talked about how he started smoking weed in the first place. At first, it was just something he did while making music with other artists. Over time, it became something that helped him deal with life in general. Wiz also shared a funny story about accidentally getting Snoop Dogg’s kids high. While they were filming *Mac & Devin Go to High School*, Snoop stepped away for a bit. When he came back, he saw his kids were stoned. Wiz laughed, remembering Snoop walking in and saying, “Y’all little m*therf*ckers is high!”
Even though Wiz smokes a lot, he says it doesn’t slow him down, it’s just part of his day-to-day.
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To beat the heat this summer, you’ll need a few key items to help you make the most out of a pool party.
Below, you can shop perfect pool party essentials from sunscreen and speakers to beach towels from top brands like Amazon, Target, Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all at cost-effective prices. With these picks, you’ll be a few steps closer to lounging poolside.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
An SPF 50 sunscreen that blends into nothing.
Take charge of your skincare this summer with Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen with SPF 50. It’s important to lather on the sunscreen, especially in this heat, and Supergoop’s formula is aptly equipped to protect you from the sun’s harsh rays. When shopping on Amazon, you can also choose from a range of Unseen Sunscreen sizes and SPFs as low as 40.
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JBL Go 4 Speaker
A pink and mint mini speaker.
JBL’s Go 4 Speaker brings the sound to you on the go in crisp quality. Retailing for $49.95, this speaker is tiny but mighty, bringing pro sound with a punchy base that’ll give your bigger speakers a run for their money. With up to seven hours of playtime, plus two with a playtime boost, you can keep the party going all night long. If you’re worried about damaging your speakers with water from the pool, you have nothing to worry about. The speaker is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring the tech can withstand any environment, wet or otherwise.
Anray Home 4 Pack Oversized Microfiber Beach Towel
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A pack of four beach towels in an assortment of colorful hues.
Walmart currently features a set of four ultra-plush microfiber beach towels from Anray for just $29.99. That’s roughly $7.49 per towel. Beyond being extremely colorful and cute, these towels are large — 60″x 30″ to be exact. Soft and fluffy, these towels also have high water absorption. The 100% microfiber construction ensures durability even after a ton of uses, given the fabric is anti-fade, anti-static, anti-wrinkle and anti-shrink.
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Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer Self Tanner Body Lotion
A self-tanning lotion and moisturizer.
Get your tan started on the right foot with help from Jergens via Target. The brand’s Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer Self Tanner Body Lotion is a moisturizing lotion and a self-tan product all in one. How is that possible you may ask? Well, it’s all in the formula. The lotion is formulated with color-enhancing ingredients, like dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and erythrulose, that temporarily darken the skin’s surface layer gradually for a hassle-free, streak-free finish.
Intex 20″ Glossy Panel Multicolor Inflatable Beach Ball
An inflatable ball for the pool or beach.
We’re getting playful this summer with help from Walmart. The retailer features a slew of beach or pool-ready toys so you can keep the good vibes going all summer long, without breaking the bank. This beach ball is a particular favorite of ours because it’s classic and utterly nostalgic, taking us back to our younger years building sand castles and boogie boarding. The multicolored ball is made of glossy puncture-resistant material and stands 20″ in diameter. This toy adds a perfect pop of color to any party and keeps the kids entertained too. It’s a win-win situation.
BANZ Cabana Beach Umbrella UPF 50 – UV Protection
A striped green and white beach umbrella made of UPF 50 sun protection fabric.
This umbrella from Amazon is the key to keeping cool this summer. Whether you’re poolside or at the beach with your toes in the sand, this umbrella keeps you shaded and protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The foil-lined canopy fabric of this UV umbrella blocks 98% of harmful UV rays. The umbrella is tilt-adjustable, so you can angle the canopy wherever the sun is shining to block it out.
DSG Logo Armchair
A folding beach or lawn chair in a deep blue hue.
Lounging is the best part of a pool party. Do it in style with Dick’s Sporting Goods Logo Armchairs. Retailing for $9.99, these chairs are colorful and comfortable to boot. The style was designed to be compact, folding in on itself for easy storage and travel. You’ve also got a netted cup holder on one of the arms to hold your ice-cold beverages. We adore the blue hue, but this chair comes in 12 different shades so you can shop for the color that best suits all your party needs.
Sun Squad 24 Cans/20.7qt Soft Sided Cooler
A pink and coral cooler with collapsing soft sides.
Retailing for $20.00, this cooler comes in pink and coral hues and is equipped with collapsable sides for easy storage. This cooler also includes leak-resistant lining to prevent spillage and can hold up to 24 cans of your choosing. If you’re feeling frisky, you can also store your favorite snacks in this cooler to keep them ice cold, even if it’s sweltering outside.
