Music notes: Julia Michaels, Alex Warren and more

Music notes: Julia Michaels, Alex Warren and more

Julia Michaels is engaged. She announced the happy news on her Instagram Friday, posting a photo with her new fiancé, tattoo artist Mat Rule, and showing off her ring. “Yes to you forever and always,” she wrote. “Thank you for being the most incredible man I’ve ever met. I can’t wait to marry you.”Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” is having an…Read More…

Myles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ single

Myles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ single

Sony Music Entertainment UK LimitedMyles Smith has premiered a new single called “My First Heartbreak.”The “Stargazing” artist previously shared that the song is “about the first time I felt truly left,” adding, “When my dad walked out, I did not have the words for it.””This song has not be easy to share, but your support…Read More…

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is #1 again in the UK

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is #1 again in the UK

Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is back on top of the U.K. albums chart thanks to a first anniversary reissue.A new signed CD version of the album to commemorate its one-year milestone on April 19 was enough to bump the album back to #1, up from the #24 spot last week. That gives Taylor her 11th nonconsecutive week…Read More…

New Music Friday: Benson Boone, Jessie J and more

New Music Friday: Benson Boone, Jessie J and more

Benson Boone is out with his new song “Mystical Magical,” which he first debuted on stage at Coachella earlier this month. It’s the second single off his upcoming album, American Heart, out June 20.Jessie J is back. She’s released her first new music in four years, “No Secrets.” In a statement, she calls the song “super personal,” but hopes it can be…Read More…

Olivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned Parenthood

Olivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned Parenthood

Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesOlivia Rodrigo was honored by Planned Parenthood Thursday night for her advocacy work for reproductive rights.The singer accepted the Catalyst of Change award at the 2025 Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Spring Into Action Gala. In her speech, she spoke about the connections she’s made with women through her music and said she worries for…Read More…

Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’

Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’

TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesJustin Bieber has had enough of the paparazzi.The singer posted a video to his Instagram showing the photogs snapping pictures of him as he tries to make his way to a waiting car. “Look at these guys, man,” Justin repeats as camera lights flash all around.“This has to stop,” he captioned the video.Justin later posted a message on Instagram,…Read More…

Joe Jonas releases new solo single co-written by Lewis Capaldi

Joe Jonas releases new solo single co-written by Lewis Capaldi

Republic RecordsJoe Jonas’ new solo era continues.The middle Jonas Brother has released his new single “Heart By Heart,” the latest track off his upcoming solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love.The track was co-written by Lewis Capaldi and features Joe looking back on a relationship that’s been pulled apart. “Well if he don’t ever light your spark/ remember I know…Read More…