On Tuesday (April 1), Skrillex surprise released his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3.  The celebrated DJ announced the arrival of his new project on X, shocking his fans by dropping the 34-track, 43-minute LP unexpectedly, which features collaborations with Boys Noize, 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, ISOxo, Swae Lee, and many more guests. The album arrives two days after Skrillex headlined the mainstage at Ultra Music Festival for the first time since 2015, a performance which featured music from the new release. This project apparently marks the artist's final release for Atlantic Records, with Skrillex tweeting about his label status back in November. “As I’m nearing completion of my next work and my final project for Atlantic Records I can’t help but feel very existential about it all,” he wrote, before alluding to his just-released album, “I’m thrilled to get this out and focus on more release[s] in 25 as an ‘independent’ artist.” 

Cardi B and Offset are once again embroiled in conflict amid their ongoing divorce, with Cardi alleging that Offset has been stalking and harassing her and her rumored boyfriend. The 32-year-old rapper claimed in a live X Spaces conversation that Offset, 33, has been leaving her threatening and explicit voicemails, and has been harassing her friends. “This guy is upset that I sent his girlfriend text messages of him saying he was going to take away his life, saying he was going to take away my life," Cardi claims. “Every time he knows that I go out of town he harasses me. He leaves me voice notes trying to pull my self-esteem to the ground and I’m so tired of it." This latest update adds to the tumultuous relationship between the former couple, who wed in 2017 and share three children. Cardi filed for divorce from Offset for the second time in July 2024, following previous accusations of theft and neglect towards their children. 

Geri Halliwell hinted at a potential Spice Girls reunion in an interview with The Sunday Times over the weekend, with the singer expressing her desire for the beloved girl group to return someday. “My hope is we come back together as a collective. It’s more respectful to come as one," she said. Halliwell was asked if she meant all five would take part in the reunion, she added, "There will be something. We’ll come as one." Four of the five Spice Girls – minus Victoria Beckham – reunited for a UK stadium tour in 2019, while the last time all five girls performed together was at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. They did partake in a brief reunion at Beckham's 50th birthday party in 2024, with Halliwell saying they still communicate in a group chat. "We love each other. We want the best for each other," said Halliwell. "We shared something so monumental. We’ve always believed in each other, had trust in each other, which is beautiful." 

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Hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are teaming up once again to open the Still G.I.N. Lounge in Downtown Nashville on April 4. The cocktail lounge will bring a hip-hop twist to the country music-focused area, with a drink menu showcasing Snoop and Dre’s signature Still G.I.N. and Gin & Juice cocktails. The new venue is located in the same four-story building that hosts Nashville Live!, and promises to bring a “smooth sophistication of a top-tier cocktail lounge with the energy and cultural influence of the legendary duo.” featuring a blend of rap, R&B, and funk performances. In addition to the cocktail lounge, the club will also host a rotation of DJs and live performances highlighting rap, R&B, and funk musicians, bringing a unique West Coast meets Southern soul experience to Nashville. The venture marks another collaboration for Snoop and Dre, following the December release of their joint album, Missionary, which debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.

During Billboard’s Women In Music event on Saturday (March 29), Doechii was named the 2025 Woman of the Year at the ceremony held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The Florida rapper is fresh off winning a Grammy earlier this year for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, while also notching her first ever Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her current single, “Anxiety.” “I cannot believe it was just two years ago I stood on this stage right here and accepted the Billboard Rising Star Award,” Doechii said during her acceptance speech, before noting the significance of the event. “Lack of inclusion and sexism are still issues in this industry. And that’s a problem. Which is why I’m grateful we have Billboard Women in Music.” Other highlights of the event included Erykah Badu receiving the Music Icon Award, Gracie Abrams being presented Songwriter of the Year Award and performing her single, “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” Megan Moroney receiving the Rulebreaker Award and performing her hit, “Am I Okay?,” Meghan Trainor accepting the Hitmaker Award from Madison Beer, aespa taking home the Group of the Year Award, Muni Long receiving the Rising Star Award, and Tyla being honored with the Impact Award. 

On Saturday (March 29), Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, 57, married actress and fashion designer Vanessa DuBasso, 31, at Dunskey Estate in Stranraer, Scotland. The ceremony fulfilled the couple’s dream of a castle wedding at an enchanting venue surrounded by picturesque views. "We wanted our wedding to feel like a dream,” Navarro says. “It was important to us to find a place that felt unlike anywhere we had ever been, a place that embraced nature and transported us to another world. We wanted our loved ones to share in this intimate experience." The Gothic, darkly romantic atmosphere was set with a rehearsal dinner featuring black candles and deep-colored flowers, leading up to a special outdoor ceremony in a forest, which featured gold candelabra at the altar and celestial chandeliers hanging from trees. The couple exchanged personalized vows, with DuBasso saying of the unique ceremony, "I really wanted the wedding day to feel like a piece of heaven." 

Playboi Carti’s MUSIC spends a second straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. MUSIC marks Carti’s second No. 1 album of his career, following 2021’s Whole Lotta Red, and becomes the Atlanta rapper’s first release to spend more than one week topping the chart. Elsewhere in this week’s Top 10, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, debuts at No. 2, marking the seventh Top 10 record of Gomez’s career and first for Blanco. The rest of the Billboard 200 Top 10 is rounded out by Kendrick Lamar’s GNX holding at No. 3, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U remaining at No. 4, SZA’s SOS sticking at No. 5, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet stays at No. 6, Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM falls five places to No. 7, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos is stationary at No. 8, Tate McRae’s So Close To What drops two spots to No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time stays at No. 10. 

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After a year-long delay, Joe Jonas revealed that his new solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, will be released on May 23. In an Instagram post announcing the release, Jonas is shown placing the vinyl version of the album on a record player, captioning his post, “Thank you for your patience 💙.” The album was originally supposed to be released on October 18 of 2024. Jonas described the project as a “celebration of gratitude, hope, and love,” filled with songs that capture the emotions of “being a father, being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I’ve found in doing what I love for a living.” This marks Jonas’ second solo album, following 2011's Fastlife, and he calls it “the most personal music I have ever put out.” The collection includes the previously released lead single, "Work It Out," and features contributions from Alexander 23, Justin Trainor, Tommy English, MUNA’s Josette Maskin, and Paris Carney.

Will Smith was honored in his hometown of Philadelphia on Wednesday (March 26), as a portion of 59th Street was renamed "Will Smith Way" to pay tribute to the Oscar and Grammy-winning star. Smith, 56, expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post, sharing photos from the ceremony where he was joined by city officials and his mother, Caroline Bright. “Philly, I am yours. This is the honor of a lifetime. 💚” Smith captioned his post. Philadelphia’s mayor, Cherelle L. Parker, praised Smith in her own Instagram post. "From his roots of being born and raised in West Philadelphia, to his rise as a global superstar, he’s shown us all what it means to dream big and work hard," Parker wrote. On Friday (March 28), Smith released his first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, featuring collaborations with Teyana Taylor, Jack Ross, and his longtime musical partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff. This summer, Smith will also embark on his first-ever headlining tour in support of the album. 

Lady Gaga is bringing her Mayhem Ball Tour to North America this summer, marking her first arena tour in seven years. The Mayhem Ball dates will differ considerably from Gaga’s past stadium shows, as the pop superstar promises “a different kind of experience—something more intimate—closer, more connected—that lends itself to the live theatrical art I love to create.” Gaga’s North American tour will feature a series of multi-night stands in each city, starting on July 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, followed by dates in Seattle, New York, Miami, Toronto, and concluding in Chicago. Tickets will be available for artist presale on April 2, with general on-sale starting on April 3. “I wasn’t planning to tour this year after my shows in Singapore but the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going,” Gaga shared. “This show is designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings Mayhem to life exactly how I envision it. The Mayhem Ball Tour is officially coming your way. See you soon, monsters.”

Bruce Springsteen has joined the all-star lineup for the sold-out People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith show at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 26. The tribute event, honoring the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's iconic debut album, Horses, will feature performances by a stellar roster of stars, including Michael Stipe, Chrissie Hynde, Kim Gordon, The National’s Matt Berninger, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karon O, Interpol’s Paul Banks, and many others. The house band is led by Smith's longtime longtime bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan, and includes Flea, Benmont Tench, Charlie Sexton, and Steve Jordan. The event will be a celebration of Smith’s iconic album and her legendary career, as well as the 20th anniversary of City Winery founder Michael Dorf’s music series, which has donated over $1.8 million to music education organizations since 2004. Additionally, Smith's upcoming Horses anniversary tour will kick off in Dublin on October 6, spanning Europe before concluding in Philadelphia on November 29. 

In a new interview with The Guardian, LISA from BLACKPINK revealed that a Hannah Montana song, “Ice Cream Freeze (Let’s Chill),” was the track that forever changed her life. LISA chose to perform the song by Miley Cyrus’ Disney alter-ego during her audition for BLACKPINK in Thailand, and ultimately got selected for the K-pop girl group. “There must have been 1,000 people, so I never thought I would get picked,” LISA recalls. “It’s a fun song and good to dance to, so I think it really suited my style.” She also mentioned knowing every word to Justin Bieber's “Baby,” but played it cool when she first encountered him. “I met him a few years ago, but just for a quick hi,” LISA says. “I didn’t tell him how much I loved him, because I’m too shy.” LISA's debut solo album, Alter Ego, debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in February, while the singer is currently starring in the new season of the HBO hit series, White Lotus. 

Miley Cyrus’ upcoming album, Something Beautiful, will also be accompanied by a companion film that will be released in June. On Tuesday (March 25), the Grammy-winning pop superstar released a trailer for her forthcoming visual project, which will serve as a complement to the album. “A unique visual experience, fueled by fantasy, including 13 original songs from the upcoming album. A one-of-a-kind pop opera from the mind of… Miley Cyrus,” reads the text featured in the 90-second trailer. The film is co-directed by Cyrus along with her frequent collaborator, Jacob Bixenman (who worked on “Flowers” and three other videos from Endless Summer Vacation), and Brendan Walter, with Miley also serving as a producer on the movie. “If I break away any bodies between us, would you promise I’m enough?” Cyrus asks at the end of the clip. ” If I give you all my love?” Something Beautiful will be released on May 30, with the film premiere set to follow in June. (

In an Instagram Stories post on Sunday (March 23) that has since gone viral, Cardi B shared her disbelief after discovering that her 6-year-old daughter, Kulture, drew on her $60,000 Hermès bag. The 32-year-old rapper expressed shock at the damage done to her pricey yellow crocodile skin Kelly bag, showing a heart drawn in black marker by her daughter. "We spent $60,000 on this purse," Cardi said. "Look what my daughter did to my purse. Look what my daughter did to my f---ing purse." The Grammy-winning hip-hop superstar then sighed deeply, perhaps reflecting on how Hermès bags can be brought back to the store and repaired for a cost. Based on a video tour of her closet back in October, Cardi has plenty of other luxury bags and purses to choose as a replacement for her damaged bag. In addition to Kulture, Cardi also has two other children with her estranged husband, the rapper Offset, from whom she filed for divorce in July 2024. 

Miley Cyrus took to Instagram on Monday (March 24) to announce the release date and share details of her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, which is scheduled to drop on May 30 via Columbia Records. In the post, Cyrus also showcased a striking cover shot by Glen Luchford featuring the pop superstar wearing a vintage Thierry Mugler piece, which is “a striking nod to the album’s bold aesthetic and visual storytelling.” The 13-track record is produced by Shawn Everett and Cyrus, who described the project as being influenced by Pink Floyd's The Wall, “but with a better wardrobe and more glamorous and filled with pop culture.” Something Beautiful will be Cyrus’ ninth studio album and her first in two years, following 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation, which was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.