Music notes: Julia Michaels, Alex Warren and moreMusic notes: Julia Michaels, Alex Warren and more

Music notes: Julia Michaels, Alex Warren and moreMusic 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…

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Myles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ singleMyles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ single

Myles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ singleMyles Smith premieres ‘My First Heartbreak’ single

Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited Myles 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,…

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

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

Beth Garrabrant Taylor 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…

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New Music Friday: Benson Boone, Jessie J and moreNew Music Friday: Benson Boone, Jessie J and more

New Music Friday: Benson Boone, Jessie J and moreNew 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…

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Olivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned ParenthoodOlivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned Parenthood

Olivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned ParenthoodOlivia Rodrigo honored for advocacy work by Planned Parenthood

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Olivia 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…

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ leads ‘Billboard”s Pop Airplay chartKendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ leads ‘Billboard”s Pop Airplay chart

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ leads ‘Billboard”s Pop Airplay chartKendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ leads ‘Billboard”s Pop Airplay chart

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” has made its way to the top of another Billboard chart, this time the Pop Airplay chart dated May 3. It’s the first rap song to lead the chart since Doja Cat‘s “Agora Hills” in March 2024, marking K. Dot’s first time at #1 as a lead artist…

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How losing weight is turning Jelly Roll into a daredevil + the only downside to his ‘American Idol’ gigHow losing weight is turning Jelly Roll into a daredevil + the only downside to his ‘American Idol’ gig

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Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll has a new lease on life now that he’s dropped close to 200 pounds. That’s one of the things he discussed Thursday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! A “lot of protein and vegetables” have been key, along with a regimen of walking, he revealed, joking he’s lost “an entire Jimmy Kimmel.” Now…

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Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’

Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’Justin Bieber to paparazzi: ‘This has to stop’

TheStewartofNY/GC Images Justin 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…

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

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

Republic Records Joe 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/…

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As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “it’s really cool what we’ve been able to build”As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “it’s really cool what we’ve been able to build”

As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “it’s really cool what we’ve been able to build”As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “it’s really cool what we’ve been able to build”

C Brandon/Redferns Alex Warren may have started out as an influencer, but now he’s a global pop star, thanks in part to his hit “Ordinary.” Alex, who launched the North American leg of his Cheaper Than Therapy tour April 24 in Dallas, TX, doesn’t see any division between fans who come to see him because…

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