Music notes: Ed Sheeran, Halsey and more

Ed Sheeran will release “Drive,” his song from the soundtrack of the new Brad Pitt film F1, on Friday, he announced on Instagram. Ed’s already debuted the song live in concert, but the version from the soundtrack
No 'Bad Blood': Don't believe that Taylor Swift/Olivia Rodrigo Bluebird Cafe video

Jason Kempin/Getty Images A video that purports to prove that Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are enemies has been making the rounds — but you should know by now not to believe everything you see online. This particular
Noah Kahan, The Fray, Nelly & more to perform on CNN's 'The Fourth in America'

Courtesy CNN Noah Kahan, The Fray and Nelly are among the musical acts who’ll be ringing in Independence Day this year on CNN. The cable network’s fifth annual special The Fourth in America will air starting at
Selena Gomez thanks 'Only Murders' cast & crew as season 5 wraps

Disney/Patrick Harbron In between releasing a new album, getting engaged, running her Rare Beauty makeup brand and mounting an Oscar campaign for Emilia Perez, Selena Gomez also found time to film the latest season of her award-winning
Oak-infesting insect found in Novato

An invasive beetle has penetrated the Marin County limits—and local agricultural watchdogs are on high alert. The Mediterranean oak borer, an invasive insect that primarily feeds on white oaks, was recently detected in Novato. The Marin County Agricultural

The commute between Marin and Solano counties could see some light at the end of the traffic-jammed tunnel, as state transportation officials lobby for $73 million in funding to widen Highway 37. California Transportation Commission staff is
Lola Young's new album — with NSFW title — coming in September

Island Records Lola Young teased an announcement on Tuesday with a video that looked like she was blowing up a balloon, but it turns out we had it wrong — it was actually a blowup doll. The blowup doll,
RCU Community Fund raises $31k for local music programs

Birthday cheer was the order of the day at the third annual Birthday Benefit Bash, as the Redwood Credit Union’s recent fundraising event for its community fund raised more than $31,000 for North Bay youth music programs.
Scarlett Johansson listens to *this* Chappell Roan song '20 times a day'

Steve Jennings/FilmMagic If you’ve got kids, their favorite song will inevitably become your favorite song. Just ask Scarlett Johansson. At the U.K. premiere of her movie Jurassic World on Tuesday, Johansson was asked by MTV UK what her
Benson Boone says Katy Perry told him leaving 'American Idol' was 'best thing' he ever did

Disney/Randy Holmes Benson Boone was a contestant on American Idol in 2021 and made it to the top 24, but then dropped out of the show. Considering that he’s now a global pop superstar, it’s no surprise