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Met Gala 2026 Photos: Beyoncé, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, and More

See what Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Janelle Monáe, and others wore to the event

Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency, Citing Health Issues

“I can’t be dizzy carrying banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels”

The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Reunion Tour

Their European dates are still a go though

Kid Cudi Boots M.I.A. From North American Tour

Her response: "This is the work of Satan"

New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026

A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months

Ninajirachi Plots 2026 North American Tour

The I Love My Computer and It Loves Me tour takes place this fall

Ana Roxanne, Cornelius, Nia Archives, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

Hayley Williams, Mitski, Ethel Cain Set for All Things Go Festival 2026

Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, Muna, Father John Misty, and Slayyyter will also play the Merriweather Post Pavilion event

Shakira Brings Her Biggest Hits to Free Rio de Janeiro Show

The artist performed for an estimated two million at Copacabana Beach

Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform New Song With Weyes Blood on SNL

Rodrigo played double duty last night, hosting and performing alongside guests including Debbie Harry and Aziz Ansari

James Broadnax Executed After Failed Petitions From Travis Scott, Young Thug

Broadnax’s longstanding murder case had become a cause célèbre in ongoing debates over the use of rap lyrics in court

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More

Stream new releases from American Football, Tori Amos, Isaiah Rashad, and Zara Larsson

Isaiah Rashad Links Up With SZA for New Song “Boy in Red”

The longtime collaborators reunited for Rashad’s album It’s Been Awful

Listen to Two More Lady Gaga Songs From The Devil Wears Prada 2

“Shape of a Woman” and “Glamorous Life” join her frothy Doechii collab “Runway” on the film’s soundtrack

Watch the Magnetic Fields and Fleet Foxes Perform “Book of Love” Together

Stephen Merritt and Robin Pecknold played the 1999 track together live on the East Village Radio show “Elia Vs.”

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Unveil New Song “Bring Your Love”

The latest from Madge’s Confessions II follows the pair’s Coachella link-up

Jpegmafia Announces Tour and New Album Experimental Rap

The solo LP, his sixth, drops May 21 and features the single “Babygirl”

Madeon Launches New Album With Slayyyter Collaboration

“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory

Interpol Plot 2026 North American Tour

Youth Lagoon, DIIV, Julie, and more are slated to open on this run

Olivia Rodrigo Announces the Unraveled Tour

She’ll trek across North America and Europe with Grace Ives, Wolf Alice, and more

Little Simz Dropping New EP Next Week

Sugar Girl follows the UK rapper’s Lotus

Alex G Drops Two New Songs on Personal YouTube Channel

DIY habits die hard, even when you’re a major-label artist

Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Rapper’s Killing

Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper

Chanel Beads’ Your Day Will Come Follow-Up Is Called Your Day Will Come

Watch an atmospheric, grayscale video for the new single “Song for the Messenger”

Kacey Musgraves Visiting Middle of Nowhere on North American Tour

The country singer-songwriter will bring her new album on the road this fall

Robyn Enlists CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso for New Version of “Blow My Mind”

The reworked Sexistential track comes with a synchronized dance video

Max B to Headline MIKE’s Young World Festival

MIKE himself will be also perform as the Brooklyn festival returns this summer

Cornelius Signs to Eat Your Own Ears and Shares New Song

The Japanese composer’s first release in two years is a cover of Yosui Inoue’s “Yumenemi”

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Killing of Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay

He faces 15 to 20 years in prison