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The Queens, New York-set music festival, founded in 2011, took place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the third straight year.
“We’re in for nasty weather,” prophesied David Byrne 42 years ago on his band Talking Heads‘ biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit. He probably wasn’t making specific predictions about 2025’s Governors Ball festival in New York, but that’s certainly what was in store for attendees Saturday (June 7), as heavy rain and possible thunder and lightning […]
Governors Ball 2025 hit a snag on day two as weather concerns forced organizers to cancel and delay performances.
On Saturday (June 7), the three-day festival — which launched Friday at New York City’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park — announced that headliners and other scheduled sets would be pushed back due to forecasts of rain and thunder in the area.
“Due to predicted weather, doors will be delayed until 4:30pm. Please delay your arrival and plan accordingly. Stay tuned for the updated schedule!” Gov Ball organizers posted Saturday morning on X
The festival was originally set to open at 12 p.m. on Saturday.
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Later in the morning, organizers released an updated schedule confirming the cancellation of early sets by Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, The Backfires, and others. Several later performances were rescheduled, with most acts pushed back by an hour or more.
Saturday headliner Olivia Rodrigo, initially slated to perform at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage, was moved to 9:25 p.m. Feid and Wave to Earth, both closing out other stages, had their set times shifted to 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., respectively. Other artists still expected to perform Saturday evening include Marina, Young Miko, Conan Gray and Car Seat Headrest.
Governors Ball 2025 opened Friday with performances from Tyler, The Creator, Benson Boone, Mk.gee, T-Pain, Tyla, Role Model, The Backseat Lovers, JPEGMAFIA, and others. The fest is scheduled to wrap on Sunday (June 8) with sets by Hozier, Mt. Joy, Clairo, Raye, Royel Otis, The Japanese House, Amaarae, Key Glock, Berlioz and Montell Fish, among others.
After a sweltering first day at the 2025 Governors Ball on Friday (June 6), Tyler, The Creator made sure to remind everyone multiple times throughout his explosive closing set just how hot it really was. With sweat pouring down his face, he paused his music a few times just to comment on how he was […]
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JBL just tapped Benson Boone as its newest global brand ambassador. The breakout singer/songwriter pairing with the music and gaming tech brand is pretty much the perfect match, given both are committed to all things sound, culture and connection.
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To make the partnership official, Boone went out to surprise fans outside of JBL’s SoHo store before taking the stage at the 2025 Governors Ball. The “Beautiful Things” singer pulled up in a vintage convertible car blasting tracks from his album American Heart before handing out custom JBL Flip 7s from the trunk.
This exciting partnership will feature exclusive content drops, behind-the-scenes moments and live activations designed to bring fans closer to Boone and his music through JBL. In honor of Boone and JBL’s partnership, we’re rounding up a few of our favorite music and gaming tech from JBL, sharing the best of the best for fans of Boone and beyond.
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JBL Go 4 Speaker
$39.95
$49.95
20% off
A portable mini speaker in green and gray with powerful base.
Don’t you wish you could take your music with you everywhere? Well, now you can. Retailing for $39.95, JBL’s Go 4 Speaker is a tiny but mighty speaker situated in a compact rectangular shape in shades of gray and green. The speaker is portable and packs a major punch with base you can feel. This little guy boasts up to seven hours of playtime on a single charge.
It also comes with Playtime Boost which allows for up to two extra hours of jamming by prolonging the battery life. Not only does the speaker change color, but it’s also waterproof so you can take it to the beach or pool without fear of having it fizzle out. If the available colors don’t tickle your fancy, you can also make a custom Go 4 with a base design of your choosing.
JBL Quantum Stream Studio Mic
$99.95
$149.95
33% off
A gaming and podcasting speaker.
If you’re planning to stream video games or starting a podcast (as if we need any more) then this mic is for you. Retailing for a marked-down price of $99.95, this studio mic is a steal. The crisp sound is all thanks to three lightweight, fast-moving, and sensitive (-37dB) 14mm cardioid condenser mics, all with a wide and flat frequency range (50~16kHz).
You’ll get studio-quality sound every time. With a click of a single button, you can quickly change between four voice-pickup patterns, cardioid, bi-directional, stereo and omnidirectional which are all utilized for different set-ups and scenarios. There’s also a tap-to-mute button that you can quickly touch if you feel an awkward sneeze coming on mid-stream. This mic truly has it all.
JBL Spinner BT
A black and orange record player.
Play records like a pro with JBL’s Spinner BT, a sleek, retro-inspired record player that comes in two colorways, black and orange and black and gold. The Spinner BT is Bluetooth compatible and features a high-quality aluminum tonearm that ensures excellent tracking of the record groove without damaging your precious vinyl. Plus the design is gorgeous. We like the black and orange model for the beautiful contrast in hues. This makes for a great gift for that hipster music nerd in your life.
JBL Junior 470NC
Over-the-ear headphones with gray, white and orange accents.
JBL’s Junior 470NC is an exceptional piece of music tech for kids. Easy to use and safe to boot, these over-the-ear headphones feature a controlled safe volume designed to never exceed 85dB so kids can listen to “Baby Shark” with the highest sound quality without damaging their precious eardrums. Parents can also customize hearing protection settings by limiting both maximum volume and daily listening time. These headphones can also be synced to the JBL Headphones app so you can monitor your child’s listening, and at what volume.
JBL PartyBox Stage 320
A rolling light-up speaker with a handle.
This portable speaker is bold and bigger than ever, providing music lovers with impeccable sound quality they can bring on the go. Retailing for a marked-down price of $549.95, the PartyBox Stage 320 brings the party anywhere thanks to the wheel attachments and telescope handle that functions similarly to a suitcase. The speaker includes a built-in light show with effects like starry lights, cool light trails and a strobe that all flash to the beat of the song playing. The speakers are also equipped with two 6.5″ woofers that deliver clean and precise deep bass no matter the volume.
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Olivia Rodrigo will be headlining the 2025 Governors Ball in New York on June 7th and Lancôme is in the mood to celebrate.
While the Guts singer and Lancôme brand ambassador takes the stage, the cosmetic brand is hosting Idole House from June 6th through the 8th in New York, an activation to promote their Juicy Tubes, Idole Flutter and Idole Power products. Rodrigo-approved for lips and eyes, the trio is a certified classic, made to transform any look into a statement maker fit for festival season.
Attending guests at the pop-up will have the opportunity to get glam, try out their runway walk on stage and test out their vocals in the recording studio. After all the fun is done, they’ll be taking home some of Rodrigo’s favorite Lancôme products, along with cute Juicy Tube keychains and an exclusive Olivia Rodrigo x Lancôme makeup bag.
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Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss
An ultra-juicy glossy in a multitude of shades.
Retailing for $25.00, Lancome’s iconic 2000s Juicy Tubes are back and better than ever. The new and improved gloss is positively jam-packed with hydration and shine that makes the lips look fuller without an overly sticky residue. Juicy Tubes boasts 10 shades and 4 hours of lasting hydration, enough to get you through Rodrigo’s sets. The secret is all in the petal-shaped applicator, built to deliver ultra-glossy shine in a variety of finishes from sparkly to cream and jelly. For best results, we recommend opting for a lip liner to create shape before piling on the gloss.
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Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara
A lash-lengthening mascara with a thin and precise wand.
Looking for instant lash lengthening for an affordable price? Lancôme’s Idole Flutter Extension mascara gets the job done no problem. Retailing for $30.00, the mascara delivers a whopping 75% of length in just a few coats. It’s that simple. The secret lies in Lancôme’s special wax-in-water emulsion formula, which acts to elongate each lash, keeping them up and fluttering for over 24 hours. The elastomer brush is also not too shabby. With over 480+ nano-bristles, the brush works to separate each lash, creating volume and length without looking clumpy and crusty.
Idôle Power Eau De Parfum Intense
A woodsy and fruity perfume in a unique pink package.
Finally, the Idole Power rounds out the trio. True to its name, this perfume packs a punch with fragrance intensity that will last all day long. Retailing for $155.00, this perfume features a woody and fruity scent reminiscent of caramelized, unctuous, candied apples, backed with the vibrant and slightly sweet scent of sandalwood. The Idole Power eau de parfum’s face is Rodrigo, of course, a girl who embodies the youthful, rule-breaking personality of the scent.
Rodrigo is headlining The 2025 Governors Ball alongside top acts like Tyler The Creator, Hozier, Glass Animals and Benson Boone.
It’s sort of a weird time to be Post Malone. On one hand, he’s coming off the two most-difficult, least-successful albums of his career — the last of which, 2023’s Austin, failed to even generate a single top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit, marking a clear commercial low point for the pop-rap gold-spinner who was surpassed only by Drake in terms of consistent chart success for the second half of the 2010s. On the other hand, he’s already had two No. 1 hits this year, albeit both with co-stars (Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, respectively) whose radio and streaming clout currently easily eclipse his own. Further complicating things: The latter of those two No. 1s marks the beginning of his long-hyped full foray into country music, a genre he has some obvious spiritual kinship with, but only tangential musical relation.
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This was a lot to balance for Post Malone during his headlining set at day one of New York’s Governors Ball festival (now officially referred to as just “Gov Ball”) — or at least, it seems like it should have been. But instead of trying to thread the needle between his successful past, his muddier present and his uncertain future, Post decided to simplify things with Gov Ball setlist: He simply played the hits. And he’s got a lot of them: more than you may even remember, more than maybe seems possible for a guy who’s only been making ’em since 2015 and has been in a relatively fallow period for ’em since the decade turned. As far as streamlining strategies go, it was a pretty undeniable one.
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“My name is Austin Richard Post,” the singer-rapper introduced himself after his first two songs, “and I’m here to play some s–tty songs and get a little bit f–ked up while we do it.” Whether dismissing his signature hits as “s–tty” was a sign of residual bitterness over his heavier, more personal recent work not being received as warmly as his debauched early hits or just the artist not taking himself too seriously, it ended up not really mattering, since it became clear pretty quickly Post was not interested in relitigating anything about his career on the evening. Instead, he played one smash after another — from “Better Now” and “Wow” through “Circles” and “Congratulations” — while gleefully shimmying, screaming, two-stepping and stripping (his shirt, anyway) on stage, looking every bit the superstar he was at his commercial peak.
The question of a Post Malone gig has traditionally not been whether he’d seem like a star, but what kind of star would lead the way: rap star Post, rock star Post, pop star Post, or now even country star Post? In truth, he’s been all four for some time — well, the first three, anyway, with the fourth seemingly on its way. But if one was the most forward on Friday night, it was probably rock star Post, with the first two songs (and many subsequent cuts) both being introduced via the grungy riffs of guitarist Liv Slingerland, and more six-string-heavy (and just heavy period) borderline inclusions like Beerbongs and Bentleys‘ “Over Now” and Hollywood’s Bleeding’s “Take What You Want” making the cut. There was lots of growling and shredding; one time, Post threw up the devil horns while hunching his shoulders and he very briefly kinda even looked like Ronnie James Dio. At some point in the middle of the set, the mix of loud, chunking guitars with rapping — largely about being angry at girls — inspired me to write in my notes: Has Post Malone been nu-metal this whole time?
But if country star Post is indeed on the horizon, you would not have known it from his Gov Ball performance. Just a day after making a pair of surprise appearances at CMA Fest — including one alongside longtime Nashville fixture Blake Shelton, with the two even covering a George Jones song together — he did not bring out Shelton, or Wallen, or any guest to further shepherd his new country pivot. (Aside from a couple fans pulled out of the audience to assist on signature ballad “Stay,” there were no guests of any kind during Post’s performance, not even “Rockstar” buddy 21 Savage, who’ll perform at Gov Ball on Saturday.) No mention was made by Post of his recent sonic and geographical detour, nor did he try out any brand new or unreleased material from his rumored upcoming full length. If you didn’t know going into the set that Going Country was a thing Post was currently in the midst of doing, you probably didn’t come out of it knowing either.
There was still the one obvious clue, though you had to wait till the second song of the encore for it: “I Had Some Help,” the reigning No. 1 song in the country, did eventually make its appearance as the evening’s pentultimate track. (As for “Fortnight,” his other No. 1 of 2024, forget it — it’s one thing for Post to sing over a Morgan Wallen verse, but trying to approximate an entire Taylor Swift lead vocal on his own would’ve been potentially disastrous on multiple levels.) “Help” sounded fantastic, and the crowd went bananas for it, but aside from its placement in the setlist Post gave it no special treatment, no lead-in or extra emphasis or anything to make you think it was a particularly notable song than most in Friday’s setlist. The implication was clear: “Help” is a hit, but still just one of many for Posty, and no one player is bigger than the team in a Post Malone setlist.
More of a statement, however, was the choice of the encore’s final song: “Chemical,” the biggest song from Austin, whose No. 13 peak was still fairly underwhelming by his career standards. It was the only song performed from the 2023 album — he played four times as many from 2016 debut Stoney — but it landed just like any of his bigger, longer-established hits, sounding much fuller live than on record, and making for a perfectly resounding closing number for the evening. The suggestion seemed to be that Post had never really stopped making big singles in the first place — and that regardless of whether on a given day he might be presenting more as a pop star, rap star, rock star or country star, what he truly is and always will be first and foremost is a hitmaker.
SETLIST
Better NowWowZack and CodeinePsychoGoodbyesI Like You (A Happier Song)Jonestown (Interlude)Take What You WantOver NowRockstarStayI Fall ApartWrapped Around Your FingerCirclesToo YoungWhite IversonCongratulations
Encore:
SunflowerI Had Some HelpChemical
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New York City’s Governors Ball is among some of the biggest festivals to take place in the U.S., and if you’ve already scored Gov Ball tickets to see headliners including Post Malone, SZA, The Killers, Peso Pluma and 21 Savage, Forever 21 wants to help style you with a limited-edition collection inspired by the Big Apple.
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As one of the official partners of the music festival, the apparel brand teamed up with Live Nation and C3 to launch exclusive Gov Ball-themed festival outfits — and it’s still in stock (for now). The co-branded collection aims to pay homage to NYC and its sports heritage, featuring eight unique styles to stock up on. You can expect basketball shorts, hockey jerseys and basketball tops infused with a bit of glam to give it a fashionable twist.
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Each piece is also versatile enough to pair with your festival gear, including venue-approved bags and sunscreen so you can carry all your travel necessities without sacrificing trendiness.
Sizes go from XS to XL, with prices ranging from $24.99 to $79.99. The collection is available to shop online, in select New York stores and on site for the entire duration of Gov Ball.
To help you stock up on the limited-edition collab, we’ve picked out a few of our favorite pieces below. You can shop the entire Gov Ball x Forever 21 collection here.
Governors Ball Graphic Tank Top
Show off the Big Apple with this classic white tank top that’ll make the ultimate layering piece. On the front is a bedazzled “Gov Ball” in the shape of a red apple. The cropped length will help keep you cool during hot, humid days.
Governors Ball Basketball Shorts
Keep things casual and comfy in these basketball shorts. The design comes in a cobalt blue with an elastic waistband that you can adjust the tightness of using the built-in drawstrings. To complete its sporty vibes, the shorts come with a 24 and the festival name embroidered in the bottom corner of the leg.
Governors Ball NYC Checkered Romper
For a quick and easy outfit, this checkered romper gives you a full look — all you have to do is pull it up and on. Along the sides are a checkered graphic inspired by NYC’s taxis, while the front shows off a Gov Ball graphic with gold lightning bolts for added glam.
Governors Ball New York Checkered Top
This oversized checkered top takes style inspo from hockey jerseys, providing you with a loose and relaxed look. The V-neck features contrasting shades for a more sporty feel that you can pair with biker shorts or cargo pants.
Governors Ball Sequin Minidress
Eyes will be drawn to this shimmering silver-sequined minidress. The cut of the dress is straight to look like a basketball jersey, and even includes the festival name and the number 24 written across the center.
Governors Ball Letterman Varsity Jacket
Complete your festival outfit with this elevated varsity jacket in a crisp white with black decor to make it easy to pair with vibrant or sparkling layers. The outside features “NY” on the front and written out on the back, with hints of the festival patched onto the sleeves, as well as a button-up closure.
And, if you’re looking to accessorize, Forever 21’s Festival Destination includes even more outfit options categorized by some of the hottest trends, including Western, indie, EDM and even hip-hop-inspired styles.
Shop some of the brand’s most popular styles below.
Rhinestone Fringe Cowboy Hat
Infuse some sparkle into your Western apparel with this rhinestone cowboy hat. Along the hem of the hat is fringe rhinestones that’ll mesmerize as you dance and shake your head to the music.
Embroidered Metallic Cowboy Boots
Draw all the attention to your feet in a pair of metallic cowboy boots. You can choose from pink or silver shades, each embroidered with a classic Western pattern, and complete with pointed toes and pull-on tabs to make putting the shoes on a breeze.
The Solid Festival Bag
Keep all the essentials close to your chest — literally — with this festival belt bag. The versatile design uses an adjustable strap that can be worn along your waist or across your chest, while the main compartment can hold everything from your phone, wallet and tickets.
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2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for the girls of aespa. Following the May release of the K-pop group’s third mini album, My World, the quartet — consisting of Karina, Giselle, Ningning and Winter — announced its first ever global tour, which will see them making stops across the United States, Latin […]
Get ready to party, New York City. The 2023 Governors Ball is right around the corner, with festivities kicking off Friday (June 9) and lasting throughout the weekend. And, with three big stages in Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park and three consecutive days to catch your favorite artists performing, this year’s lineup is packing some […]
