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The countdown to Glastonbury 2025 is well and truly on. With just three weeks until music fans head to Worthy Farm, Somerset, England (June 25-29), the festival has unveiled its full lineup and stage times for 2025 – complete with gaps for secret sets.
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The event will host headliners The 1975, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, and Olivia Rodrigo on the Pyramid Stage, and Loyle Carner, Charli xcx and The Prodigy on the Other Stage. Other prominent names set to appear across the weekend include Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan, Wolf Alice and Busta Rhymes, among others.
Glastonbury will then take a fallow year in 2026, which sees landowner Michael Eavis and his family allow the festival grounds to recover every four years.
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The full lineup features over 3,000 performances, complete with new additions to the main stages. The Other Stage will now feature drum’n’bass stalwarts Fabio & Grooverider opening on Friday, playing tracks in symphonic arrangements with the Outlook Orchestra, plus pop acts Rizzle Kicks and Good Neighbours, and singer-songwriters Nadine Shah and Louis Dunford.
Glass Beams and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are among those added to West Holts, while Jalen Ngonda, Ichiko Aoba, Horsegirl, John Glacier and Geordie Greep join other new names on the Park stage. Head to the festival’s official website for set times across all stages.
There are also 56 ‘to be announced’ slots lined up, including a gap on the Pyramid Stage on the Friday ahead of Alanis Morrissette’s set. A mysterious band called ‘Patchwork’ will also be playing the following day. In 2023, Glastonbury platformed another surprise act at the Pyramid called the Churnups, who turned out to be the Foo Fighters.
It has been widely speculated online that ‘Patchwork’ could actually be pop trio Haim. The band are playing an isolated one-off date in Margate on June 27 following the release of fourth LP I Quit, while a Reddit user has suggested the ‘Patchwork’ name may reference a novel written by Sylvia Haim.
Lorde, meanwhile, will be releasing her new record Virgin on June 27. She last played Glastonbury in 2022, and could possibly return ahead of her highly-anticipated album and accompanying world tour, which kicks off in September.
More TBAs include Woodsies early on Friday, whilst the Park Stage also has a gap on Saturday evening. Glastonbury 2025 will kick off on the evening of June 25 with two opening ceremonies, including a theatre and circus show in the Pyramid field, followed by a fireworks display.
Indian hard rock outfit Girish and the Chronicles turned up the heat on America’s Got Talent this week with a thunderous, riff-heavy cover of Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” earning a standing ovation and four yeses from the judges during Tuesday night’s (June 3) episode.
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The audition marked the group’s AGT debut and quickly stood out as one of the most explosive performances of the night. Stepping onto the stage with long hair, leather jackets, and confidence to spare, Girish and the Chronicles proved that rock is alive and well — and ready for primetime.
Hailing from Gangtok, Sikkim, and now based in Bengaluru, India, the band gave the pop ballad a dramatic makeover, transforming Adele’s chart-topping hit into a full-fledged rock spectacle complete with wailing guitar solos, gritty vocals, and thunderous drums. With frontman Girish Pradhan commanding the stage, the band’s charisma and precision lit up the room and earned them a unanimous four yeses from the judges — Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Mel B, and Howie Mandel.
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Formed in 2009, Girish and the Chronicles (often abbreviated as GATC) have become one of India’s leading hard rock exports. They’ve previously opened for artists like Poets of the Fall and Destruction, and they’ve toured internationally in places like Nepal and the U.S.
“Set Fire to the Rain” became Adele’s third consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2012, spending two weeks at the top. The track also surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
Elsewhere in the June 3 episode, AGT featured a wide mix of acts vying for a coveted spot in the next round. Ethiopian acrobatic troupe TT Boys wowed with a gravity-defying display of flips and balance work that earned a standing ovation. Dance group Kid Clippers, known for their work with the LA Clippers, delivered an energetic hip-hop routine full of charisma and synchronized choreography.
Phobias, a silent clown duo with a horror twist, brought eerie theatrics to the stage — complete with balloon popping and unsettling surprises — and successfully freaked out the judges (especially Howie Mandel). Meanwhile, the Messoudi Brothers stunned with a shirtless knife juggling act that had the judges on edge.
Also on the docket: Citilimitz, a trio of singing brothers who brought a nostalgic boy-band vibe; Amanda Badertscher, a gym teacher who nailed a trick football-throwing stunt; and Cole Swensen and his mother, who delivered a sweet family rendition of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.”
Netflix has released the first official video of Lady Gaga’s spine-tingling Tudum 2025 performance — and it’s as theatrical as fans would expect from the 14-time Grammy winner.
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The newly released clip, filmed at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday (May 31), captures a snippet of Gaga’s eight-minute Wednesday-themed set, which saw her end the set in an upright coffin emblazoned with the words “Here Lies the Monster Queen.”
Backed by Addams Family-inspired dancers, she launched into a medley that included Mayhem album standouts “Zombieboy,” “Bloody Mary” and “Abracadabra.” The performance was part of Netflix’s Tudum 2025: The Live Event, a star-studded celebration of fandom and pop culture.
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The moment came directly after Netflix premiered the first six minutes of Wednesday Season 2. During the event, the streamer also confirmed that Gaga will appear in the upcoming season as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega).
According to Netflix, Gaga’s character will feature in Part 2 of the new season, which premieres Sept. 3. Part 1 arrives on Aug. 6.
Wednesday is the latest acting credit for the singer, who led the films Joker: Folie à Deux, A Star Is Born and House of Gucci, and was in two seasons of FX’s American Horror Story. Gaga won an Oscar for best original song and was nominated for best actress for A Star Is Born in 2019.
Gaga’s album Mayhem, released in March, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has remained in the top 10 for 11 consecutive weeks.
Tudum 2025 featured an all-star lineup, with appearances from Daniel Craig, Ben Affleck, Teyana Taylor, Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth, and rapper Hanumankind, alongside previews for Frankenstein, Happy Gilmore 2, Squid Game, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and more.
Lady Gaga’s full performance is now available to watch via Netflix.
British singer Jessie J has revealed that she had been recently diagnosed with “early breast cancer.”
The musician (born Jessica Cornish) shared the health update on social media on Tuesday (June 3), telling her followers that the diagnosis came shortly before the release of recent single “No Secrets” in April. “I’m highlighting the word ‘early,’” she explained. “Cancer sucks in any form but I’m holding on to the word ‘early.’”
As she continued, she revealed that she’s been “in and out of tests” in the time since, but has decided to share her story with the world in an attempt to be more open about her journey, and also to give herself a chance to process the reality of her situation.
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“I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support, and also their own stories,” she explained. “I’m an open book. It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much – similar and worse.”
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“I’m getting to keep my nipples, that’s good,” she continued. “It’s a weird topic and a weird situation. And I know the press are going to say crazy stuff but you know what, to get diagnosed with this as I’m putting out a song called ‘No Secrets’ right before a song called ‘Living My Best Life,’ which was all pre-planned before I found out about this, I mean, you can’t make it up.”
Indeed, Jessie J’s news comes shortly after the release of her single “Living My Best Life,” which arrived on May 16. In the caption to her Instagram post, the singer added levity to her situation, writing “No (more) Secrets and is it too soon to do a remix called ‘Living my breast life’?”
In closing her video to fans, Jessie J explained that she will “disappear for a bit” to undergo surgery following her performance at the Summertime Ball in England on June 15.
Jessie J’s decision to be open and honest with her health journey aligns with her comments from July, in which she revealed a recent diagnosis of obsessive compulsive behavior (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD).
“It’s empowered me and honestly sometimes has overwhelmed me all at the same time,” she explained, noting that the information had made her think about her life in a whole new way. “If there is one thing social media has given me, it’s the chance to relate, connect and heal with strangers that have kind hearts and are going through a similar thing.
“I have always been honest in the journey I’m going through in life.”
More than three years on from their last studio record, New York trio Big Thief have detailed their sixth album, Double Infinity.
Set for release on Sept. 5 via 4AD, Double Infinity serves as the follow-up to the band’s Grammy-nominated album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. Recorded at New York City’s Power Station over the winter with longtime collaborator Dom Monks, the nine-track release arrived as the result of three weeks of marathon nine-hour sessions spent working with a tight-knit community of musicians.
The album’s announcement is also paired by the release of lead single ‘Incomprehensible,” a track which served as a staple of the band’s 2024 summer tour, and carried over into vocalist and guitarist Adrianne Lenker‘s solo shows that same year.
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The new record is also the first to be released by Big Thief as a trio, having announced the departure of longtime bassist Max Oleartchik in July 2024, citing “interpersonal reasons” for his exit.
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Double Infinity’s impending release is also the latest in a series of happenings for Big Thief and its associated members this year. In February, Big Thief unveiled a new L.A. wildfires benefit EP, with Passional Relations collecting some of their “favorite unreleased songs” to aid relief for those impacted by the fires in Los Angeles.
In late April, Lenker would release the Live at Revolution Hall album, while drummer James Krivchenia released the record Performing Belief in early May. Days later, the group would announce a run of North American tour dates, with the Somersault Slide 360 Tour set to launch in September.
Big Thief first formed in 2015 following two years of Lenker and guitarist Buck Meek performing as a duo. Their debut album arrived in 2016, with their third album – 2019’s U.F.O.F. – peaking at No. 142 on the Billboard 200. Their latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, would reach No. 31, and receive a Grammy nomination for best alternative album, and best alternative music performance for second single, “Certainty.”
As Neil Young prepares to tour the U.S. this summer, he’s invited President Donald Trump to attend one of his shows as a way to remind him of “American values.”
Young’s comments appeared in a new post on his Archives website on Monday (June 2), which saw him ruminating on the current state of affairs in the U.S. ahead of the launch of his North American tour dates in August.
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“Our country and our way of life, that which our fathers and theirs fought for, is now threatened by our government,” Young wrote. “This is not what we voted for. This is our new reality. Our government is out of control, not standing for us. You can stand up for American values this summer, for our children and theirs.
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“When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let’s all come together and stand for American values,” he added. “We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades.”
Young’s invitation to Trump aligns with the President’s previous comments about his fondness for the Canadian rocker’s music. “He’s got something very special,” Trump told Rolling Stone in 2008, reflecting on his numerous times seeing Young in concert and having him perform at his casinos. “I’ve met him on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”
However, the pair have undeniably altered their opinions of each other since then, with Young having become increasingly more outspoken regarding Trump’s policies since his first term as President. In April, Young had even noted that he feared constant criticism of Trump may result in a potential blacklisting from the country ahead of his upcoming tour dates.
“If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?” Young mused. “I love America and its people and its music and its culture.”
More recently, Young labelled Trump “out of control” in May after he made a Truth Social post which saw the POTUS describe Bruce Springsteen as “highly overrated” and “dumb as a rock,” while saying that Taylor Swift is “no longer ‘HOT.’”
“Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America,” Young wrote in response to Trump’s comments. “You worry about that instead of the dyin’ kids in Gaza. That’s your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That’s your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made.”
Young is currently scheduled to launch his forthcoming tour with the Chrome Hearts in Rättvik, Sweden on June 18, with North American dates set to begin in Charlotte, NC on Aug. 8
Offset doesn’t seem too happy about Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs going public over the weekend. The new couple went viral when videos of a yacht party surfaced just as the NFL’s organized team activities were starting up, and while the team activities weren’t mandatory, Diggs’ absence was frowned upon […]
It’s been a few months since Jim Jones dropped his eight studio album, At The Church’s Steps, and since then the man has been dropping visuals in support of the album on the regular and with the summer months officially here, Jones is looking to heat things up with more work for his day-one fans.
Dropping off a new video for the Trinidad James assisted “Flu Game,” Jim Jones leaves Harlem to take his talents to the Caribbeans where he kicks up some sand on the beach and ensures the warm weather doesn’t become too much to bare as he rocks all kinds of ice to keep him cool while politicking on the shore.
Elsewhere Starlito is finding out that the dating scene in 2025 is something else and in his clip to “Unblock Me,” the Nashville rapper takes it back to the days of Myspace and iPods to show how the digital era turned the dating scene upside down. It’s a digital zoo out there, b.
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JIM JONES – “FLU GAME”
STARLITO – “UNBLOCK ME”
RATED R – “PRONTO LLEGARA”
AMIR JACKSON – “PUFF”
DONAE’O – “BOUNCE 25”
$NOT – “JUST HAVE PATIENCE”
SAINTE – “DORA”
DUCKWRTH – “JUNE 1ST”
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Taylor Swift is enjoying quite the sales boost following her Friday (May 30) announcement that she had purchased the masters of her first six albums. Based on preliminary data from Luminate, we’re starting to get a sense of which albums Swifties are turning to most frequently to celebrate.
Looking at her Republic Records studio catalog, not including the Taylor’s Version re-recordings, all those albums experienced gains from Friday-Saturday (May 30-31), ranging from the slight 5.6% gain that The Tortured Poets Department experienced in sales when compared to the daily average of the preceding 11-day period, to the 21.9% increase her Evermore album enjoyed when comparing those periods, according to Billboard‘s calculations based Luminate’s on preliminary sales and streaming activity data.
Meanwhile, the Taylor’s Version albums almost all outperformed the Evermore increase, except for the 1989 re-record, which just missed out by growing 21.3% in the two-day average after the announcement versus the previous 11-day average: Red (Taylor’s Version) grew by 23.2%, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) by 27.5% and Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by 27.9%, per preliminary data from Luminate, Billboard calculates.
Moving over to Swift’s Big Machine albums, the original 1989 album had the least amount of growth but even its percentage increase of 41.2% swamped the percentage gains posted by all the Republic albums. Leading the growth charge, Taylor Swift’s eponymous first album enjoyed a 484.4% increase, followed by Speak Now with a 343.9% increase in the two days after the announcement versus the 11 days prior; Reputation, up 328%; Red at 173.7% greater; and Fearless with a 140.4% rise when comparing the two periods, Billboard further calculates.
However, even with the original whopping percentage gains on a unit count basis for the two periods, none of those albums outperformed the Taylor’s Version albums in absolute sales for the post-announcement two-day period. For example, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) averaged a few hundred above 2,000 album consumption units for the two-day period, while the original version’s total album consumption was a few hundred over 1,000 units.
Even the original Speak Now, which saw a 343.9% increase, fell 10 units shy of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), when looking at the average total consumption units for the two-day period.
On a unit basis, Reputation the biggest gain — nearly 6,000 units — to bring total sales on average for the two-day period to nearly 8,000 units, versus the nearly 2,000 units the album averaged in the 11 days prior to the announcement. In fact, that album was by far the best performing album in the Swift catalog over the two-day period.
The Game wasn’t happy with Complex‘s list of the top 50 L.A. rappers of all time, so he made his own list and posted it on Instagram with a lengthy caption attached.
“A few days ago @complexmusic dropped a list of the Top 50 LA rappers,” the Compton rapper began. “I don’t know who gave final approval but I get it… ‘playas f— up too!!!’ I was born and raised in this city and I’ve never moved from it, left it for more then two months or abandoned it to call anywhere else home. I’ve lost brothers, family, friends, and damn near my own life to the lifestyle that so many people around the world try to imitate.”
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He added: “I say that to say, I AM LA… I’ve mastered the art of surviving in this city that has claimed so many & believe when I say.. I’ve been in the trenches since my birth.”
On the Complex list, The Game falls just outside the top 10 at No. 11.
He went on to mention his own standing within L.A. rap history and seemed confident in his picks. “Forty-five years the music created here has been the soundtrack to my life,” he wrote. “And here I stand today as one of thee koldest rappers in the history of the city, state and coast I’ve given my blood sweat and tears to. Everybody on this list know what it is with me out here and those not on the list understand that the names above from top to bottom best represent this city and its culture.”
He then continued about including certain rappers who weren’t born in L.A. but have claimed and repped the city as their own, like 2Pac, who was born in New York City but raised in Baltimore and the Bay Area before becoming closely affiliated with Los Angeles during a good portion of his rap career.
“The few rappers on the list that weren’t specifically born here are on the list because of their dedication and choice to ride with the city once they got here,” he said in regards to Complex deciding to leave ‘Pac off of their list. “It’s non debatable!!! Argue all you want to but this is how I feel… if I’m wrong, challenge my pen and let me remind you of what and who I am. At the end of the day, this my list punk!!!! I was born here and I will die here…. Sincerely, the Coast Guard.”
The Game’s list is twice as long as Complex‘s, and his top 50 is somewhat similar aside from the order, but the main difference is that he decided to include rappers like 2Pac and The D.O.C. (from Texas) for their contributions to LA rap history even though they weren’t born there.
2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar and himself round out The Game’s top five.
You can check out his list below: