Music notes: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and more

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Podcaster and comedian Marc Maron previously revealed in an interview that he paid $50,000 to license the Taylor Swift song “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” for his latest HBO special, Panicked. Now he’s gone one step further and covered

sombr’s debut album, ‘I Barely Know Her,’ due Aug. 22

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Sombr, ‘I Barely Know Her,’ (Bryce Glenn) After breaking through with his hits “back to friends” and “undressed,” sombr has announced his debut album. I Barely Know Her, co-produced and written entirely by the 22-year-old artist born Shane

Don’t worry, SZA, Selena Gomez isn’t married — yet

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the 2025 Oscars; Disney/Gavin Bond Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attended a wedding over the weekend, but you can understand how Selena’s post about the event might have confused SZA. The lovebirds

Mgk announces Lost XX Road Trip to promote new album

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MGK, ‘Lost Americana,’ EST 19XX/Interscope Records Mgk is launching his Lost XX Road Trip Monday night, featuring free pop-up performances in intimate venues across the Midwest. He’ll perform Aug. 11 in Columbus, Ohio; Aug. 12 in Indianapolis; Aug.