The Year in Music 2025: Welcome back — and other news

2025 saw some artists release long-awaited new music: — In October, Mariah Carey released Here For It All, her first album of original material since 2018. It featured a cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song “My
The Year in Music: 2025: Pop girlies continued to rule

Female artists took over the charts in 2024, and in 2025 they continued their winning ways — and added a new star to their lineup. Tate McRae was the year’s new It girl, thanks to her album
Watch Clay Aiken scare Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan & Carrie Underwood in new ‘American Idol’ promo

‘American Idol’ 2026 (Disney) A new year means a new season of American Idol, and in a new promo, an old favorite makes a return. In the promo, host Ryan Seacrest welcomes judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan
The Year in Music 2025: Sabrina Carpenter is the charts’ best friend

2024 was the year that Sabrina Carpenter became a global pop superstar. In 2025 she became an even bigger star, topping the album and singles charts, racking up some career milestones and causing a bit of controversy.
Where should Taylor & Travis get married in 2026?

Travis Kelce kisses Taylor Swift following the NFL Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Michael Owens/Getty Images) What was the biggest musical moment of 2025? For Ryan Seacrest, there was
Billions and billions served: The Weeknd sets new Spotify record

The Weeknd (Brian Ziff) The Weeknd performed at Spotify’s first-ever Billions Club concert in 2024, celebrating the fact that he had more billion-streamed songs than any other artist — 25 at the time. Now, he’s broken his own record.
‘The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony’ airs New Year’s Day on ABC

Teddy Swims, Cyndi Lauper, The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Bryan Adams at ABC’s ‘The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony'(Disney/Frank Micelotta) If you missed the live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in
Gerard Butler stars in the trailer for sequel film ‘Greenland 2: Migration’

Lionsgate Films has released a new trailer for Gerard Butler’s upcoming thriller, Greenland 2: Migration, directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Greenland was released during the 2020 pandemic, taking in over $50 million at the box office.
Jessica Chastain, Ben Stiller to star in Apple TV+ limited series ‘The Off Weeks’

Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller have signed on to star and executive produce the new Apple TV+ limited series titled ‘The Off Weeks.’ Alissa Nutting will serve as showrunner, with Michael Showalter directing and executive producing. Apple
Louis Tomlinson drops the single “Palaces” from upcoming LP

Louis Tomlinson has unveiled latest single “Palaces,” another preview of his upcoming third studio album How Did I Get Here?, dropping January 23, 2026. Written and recorded in the UK, “Palaces” follows Tomlinson’s first single “Lemonade,” which