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
Myles 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
Taylor 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
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
Sutter Health opens new care center in Rohnert Park

Sutter Health opened its new 17,000-square-foot care center in Rohnert Park earlier this month. The 6000 State Farm Drive campus includes 16 primary care exam rooms, eight for urgent care and two procedure rooms, staffed by seven
Olivia 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
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,
Rock-band programs take center stage in North Bay music education

As art and music programs are increasingly recognized as vital for kids to develop senses of creativity, collaboration and self-esteem, one model has emerged in recent years as an ideal way to meld all three. And rock
How losing weight is turning Jelly Roll into a daredevil + the only downside to his 'American Idol' gig

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
Kendrick 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