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Rihanna returns with “Friend of Mine” for the Smurfs soundtrack

The pop icon is back with a danceable Afrobeats-inspired single — and she's also voicing Smurfette Take a deep breath, Rihanna fans — your wait is over. The superstar is officially back in the music game with “Friend of Mine,” her first new single in nearly three years. The song will feature on the soundtrack of the upcoming Smurfs movie and is set for release on Friday, May 16. Infused with Afrobeats energy and a danceable vibe, “Friend of Mine” already made a splash after being featured in the film’s latest trailer. In a teaser that has fans buzzing, Rihanna delivers the catchy line: “You’re looking like a friend of mine” over......

Shakira Live: No tears, just thunderous applause

The She Wolf is back — and she’s making sure everyone hears her roar. Shakira launched her long-awaited “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour on May 13 with a sold-out, high-energy spectacle at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The message is clear: “Women don’t cry” — they sell out stadiums, light up stages, and shake the ground beneath their feet. True to form, the Colombian superstar delivered a night packed with surprises and iconic moments. Mid-show, the crowd erupted when Alejandro Sanz joined her on stage for a powerful live rendition of their beloved classic, “La Tortura.” But the energy soared even......

Katy Perry’s “Thinking of You” is back thanks to TikTok’s nostalgic heartbeat

All it took was a wave of TikTok virality to bring back a side of Katy Perry many had forgotten: raw, emotional, and far from the glossy pop sheen of her later hits. “Thinking of You,” a soulful ballad from her 2008 One of the Boys era, is finding new life online—even though it’s absent from the setlist of her current Lifetimes Tour. Originally peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song has become a surprise darling of TikTok. Some users parody Perry’s dramatic delivery; others use it as a wistful soundtrack to stories of longing, heartbreak, and memories that don’t quite fade. The momentum is real: U.S. streams for the track nearly doubled in......

Dua Lipa is quietly becoming the internet’s coolest literary tastemaker

Dua Lipa may be known for topping charts, setting fashion trends, and selling out stadiums—but there’s another side to her that’s making waves in a completely different world: literature. Yes, the global pop icon is turning heads as one of the most exciting new voices in modern literary culture. Through her lifestyle platform, Service95—which began as a newsletter and has since blossomed into a rich multimedia hub—Lipa has been curating thoughtful book recommendations, holding intimate conversations with celebrated authors, and cultivating a space where ideas and storytelling thrive. And she’s doing it incredibly well. Just ask writer Blake LeFray,......

Liam Payne’s estate goes to son Bear after sudden death without will

The sudden and tragic death of Liam Payne last October in Buenos Aires continues to resonate deeply with fans around the world. The former One Direction star was just 31 when he fell from a hotel balcony—an accident that shocked the global music community. Even more unexpectedly, he left behind no will. Official documents confirm that Payne’s estate is valued at over £24 million, including property holdings and various other assets. While initial estimates placed his net worth closer to £28.6 million, deductions for debts and operational costs brought the figure down. Under UK inheritance law, and because Liam was not married at the time of his death, his......

The Weeknd turns his nightmares into cinema with “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is channeling one of his darkest personal experiences into his most vulnerable artistic project yet—a psychological thriller titled Hurry Up Tomorrow, hitting theaters on May 16. In a candid interview with The Fader, Tesfaye revealed that the film draws directly from his struggles with sleep paralysis, a terrifying condition where the body is frozen between sleep and wakefulness. “There’s no villain in this movie,” he said. “The enemy is the paralysis itself.” He described haunting episodes where shadows loom, voices whisper, and panic sets in—yet the body remains immobile. “You’re awake, but......

Karol G’s "Tomorrow Was Beautiful" reveals the woman behind the global star

In a night filled with emotion and vulnerability, Karol G made a powerful appearance at the premiere of her new Netflix documentary, Tomorrow Was Beautiful. Held at the elegant Whitby Hotel in New York City, the event marked a deeply personal moment for the Colombian pop and reggaeton sensation as she shared her most intimate chapter yet. Directed by Cristina Costantini, the documentary traces Karol’s journey from her hometown of Medellín—where her dreams first took root—to the heights of international stardom. But it goes far beyond the music. For the first time, fans see the woman behind the spotlight: raw, honest, and unfiltered. “Everyone thought I was......

Jennifer Lopez found strength in her kids after her split from Ben Affleck

In a candid interview with El País, Jennifer Lopez opened up about navigating one of the most emotional chapters of her life: her recent split from Ben Affleck, whom she married in 2022 and separated from in 2025. Speaking honestly about the toll the breakup took on her family, the 55-year-old superstar—who is mom to 17-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony—shared how her priority was always their emotional well-being. “I told them, ‘This is a tough time, but I promise you, you’re going to see me come out the other side stronger. I promise.’ And I did,” she said. That promise, she believes, has come full circle.......

J-hope opens up: “We’ve All Grown – BTS will return stronger than ever”

As the long-awaited BTS reunion draws closer, j-hope is offering a rare, heartfelt glimpse into what this time apart has meant for him—and for the band. In a recent appearance on The Zach Sang Show, the rapper and dancer got candid about the challenges and growth that came with the group’s break and their time in the military. “Working solo wasn’t always easy,” he admitted. “But it was necessary. Each of us needed space to grow—through the struggles that come with personal development.” For j-hope, the time spent apart wasn’t just about filling the gap. It was a creative reset. He believes that the members’ individual experiences......

The Beyoncé effect: How her tour catapulted "Cowboy Carter" back up the charts

When Beyoncé hits the stage, everything shifts. With the kickoff of her Cowboy Carter Tour, Queen Bey reminded the world that her power isn’t just in her presence—it’s in the numbers too. Practically overnight, streams of her genre-bending latest album surged, proving yet again that a Beyoncé era doesn’t fade quietly. In just the first three days of the tour’s launch at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (April 29–May 1), Cowboy Carter amassed over 10.2 million streams in the U.S.—a staggering 116% spike compared to 4.7 million streams in the preceding three days. Some of the biggest streaming gains came from standout tracks: “Ya......