On July 16, Coldplay’s generally controversy-free Music of the Spheres World Tour rolled through Foxborough, Mass., just south of Boston. A day later, the show had gone viral because of its fan-cam moment gone-wrong. Internet discourse lit up, but the attention also drove listeners to the band’s sprawling catalog, sending streams shooting toward the (sky full of) stars in the days that followed.

In the five days before the show (July 12-16), Coldplay’s catalog received 28.7 million official U.S. on-demand audio streams, according to Luminate. In the five days following (July 17-21), that number surged by 25% to 35.7 million.

The day after the concert (July 17), listens stayed steady, up just 2% as memes spread. The conversation translated to streams more significantly the next day, up 15% from 6.6 million to 7.6 million. That remains the high mark for Coldplay’s streams this month.

Gains are fairly consistent throughout Coldplay’s catalog but are topped by 2005’s “Fix You.” Notably quoted in a widely circulated fake apology from former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, the iconic ballad soared by 34%, from 1.1 million (July 12-16) to 1.5 million (July 17-21). “Hymn for the Weekend” (2015) and “The Scientist” (2002) each bumped by 27%, and this year’s TikTok-resurgent “Sparks” (2000)…well, sparked by 18%.

Coldplay’s catalog has already been a mainstay on Billboard’s charts. Six of the band’s tracks appear on the July 26-dated Billboard Global 200 (based on the tracking week July 11-17), the most recent of which was released eight years ago (2017’s “Something Just Like This,” with The Chainsmokers). Since the band’s most notable streaming increase occurred on July 18, as noted above, chart gains could show on next week’s rankings.

The Music of the Spheres World Tour launched in 2022 and continues through a 10-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium that wraps on Sept. 8. It’s already in the record books as the best-selling tour in history, over 11.7 million tickets so far.

Nicki Shamel has been named head of TuneCore in the U.S., the company announced on Thursday (July 24).

In the role, Shamel will be tasked with overseeing a team focused on artist acquisition, growth and development strategy in the U.S., where the company hopes to make a greater impact. Part of that responsibility will include aligning the Believe-owned platform’s artist success and DSP partnerships teams to serve artists more effectively, and championing its suite of products and services, including TuneCore Accelerator (which offers artists services including marketing and promotion) and its advanced trends and analytics dashboard.

Before joining TuneCore, Shamel served as senior vp at AWAL, where she developed the global commercial partnerships team and led the company’s digital strategy, helping foster the careers of artists including Laufey, Jungle and Little Simz. Prior to that, she worked in international marketing and sales roles at Sony Music for seven years and, earlier in her career, in digital marketing at Primary Wave Music.

Based in New York, Shamel will report to TuneCore’s chief revenue officer, Brian Miller.

“I am honored to join TuneCore at this pivotal moment in its mission to empower and develop independent artists,” said Shamel in a statement. “TuneCore’s commitment to artist development, combined with best-in-class technology and innovative programs like TuneCore Accelerator, is unmatched at propelling the careers of independent artists, and I am grateful to TuneCore’s leadership for trusting me to drive the next phase of the company’s artist development strategy in the US.”

Added Miller, “At TuneCore, we’re doubling down on our mission to not just support artists — but to actively help them build lasting, successful careers on their own terms. The US is the most competitive and influential music market in the world, and it demands focused leadership. As we make artist development a core focus, Nicki brings the expertise needed to connect strategy with impact. Her proven track record of empowering artists makes her the right person to lead this next phase and ensure our teams, services and programs are driving real, long-term growth for independent creators.”

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It’s a great summer to be a shark fan. First, the classic film Jaws celebrated its 50th anniversary last month, and now, Shark Week 2025 is finally here. Splashing on our screens from July 20 through July 26, the popular fish-themed week is packed with must-see content airing on the Discovery Channel. If you have Sling, you can start watching Shark Week right now.

This year’s shark-infested content includes the popular Dancing with Sharks, an underwater dance competition (yes, you read that correctly) between divers and their toothy dance partners. Dancing with the Stars alum Tom Bergeron will host the special. Other great shark-centric content programs worth catching throughout the week include Expedition Unknown: Shark Files, Expedition X: Malpelo Monster Shark, Bull Shark Showdown and Alien Sharks: Death Down Under.

See below for ways to watch and stream Shark Week without cable as well as the full TV schedule.

How to Watch Shark Week 2025 on Sling TV

Shark Week premiered on the Discovery Channel on Sunday (July 20) at 8 p.m. ET/PT and runs until July 26. If you don’t have cable and want to watch Discovery Channel and other cable channels, sign up for Sling TV.

With Sling Blue, there is no free trial, but for only $25.50 for the initial month you gain access to many popular channels, such as Discovery Channel, ABC, NBC, E!, BET, AMC, Bravo, Fox News, MSNBC and others. After the first month, the monthly subscription price rises to $50.99.

Shark Week Schedule

Check out the full lineup for Shark Week below, which starts with Dancing With Sharks and ending with Battle for Shark Mountain on Saturday, July 26.

Sunday, July 20:

8 p.m.: Dancing With Sharks

9 p.m.: Air Jaws: The Hunt for Colossus

10 p.m.: Great White Assassins

Monday, July 21:

8 p.m.: Great White Sex Battle

9 p.m.: Jaws vs Mega Croc

10 p.m.: In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm

Tuesday, July 22:

8 p.m.: Great White North Invasion

9 p.m.: How to Survive a Shark Attack

10 p.m.: Black Mako of the Abyss

Wednesday, July 23:

8 p.m.: Expedition Unknown: Shark Files

9 p.m.: Expedition X: Malpelo Monster Shark

10 p.m.: Alien Sharks: Death Down Under

Thursday, July 24:

8 p.m.: Surviving Jaws

9 p.m.: Caught! Sharks Strike Back

10 p.m.: Frankenshark

Friday, July 25:

8 p.m.: Great White Reign of Terror

9 p.m.: Florida’s Death Beach

10 p.m.: Bull Shark Showdown

Saturday, July 26:

8 p.m.: Attack Of The Devil Shark

9 p.m.: Battle for Shark Mountain

On Thursday, (July 24), pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died. He was 71.

Processing The Hulkster’s legacy in real-time is tough — not just because of his greatness, but because of the blemishes that marred his career inside and outside the ring. Hogan undoubtedly revolutionized the wrestling industry in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the cornerstone and QB1 for Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation. He headlined seven out of the first eight WrestleManias. He grappled against Mr. T and body-slammed Andre the Giant.

During his prime, he was a burly locomotive with superhero intentions, encouraging kids to say their prayers and eat their vitamins while proving to be a magnetic crossover star, squaring off with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III. He was The Rock before Dwayne, Cena before John. And when he crossed over to the dark side, going heel in 1996, it was the most significant role reversal ever in pro-wrestling history. Gone was the illusion of red and yellow, and the self-proclaimed “Real American.” In came Hollywood Hogan, the villainous leader of the New World Order. The dastardly invaders didn’t just plant their flag on WCW; they marked their territory and dominated the pro-wrestling scene, demolishing the WWF during their heated Monday Night Wars. Hogan did that. 

But in his later years, his political alignment became part of his persona — one that Trump sorely valued. “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster,” Trump posted shortly following Hogan’s passing. “Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention. That was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”

Hogan’s heelish persona bled outside the ring, and that’s why it’s hard to ignore that when remembering his life and career today. In 2015, leaked recordings revealed Hogan using the N-word while discussing his daughter’s dating life. Though Hogan sued Gawker and won over $100 million, his image was cooked. WWE terminated his contract and scrubbed him from TV for three years. Disdain for Hogan continued when he aligned himself with President Trump during last year’s Republican National Convention. In August, he sparked backlash again after making a racially charged joke about former Vice President Kamala Harris — capping it off by saying he’d give her a leg drop. Those strikes against Hogan not only alienated the Black and Brown communities but also sullied his legacy amongst wrestling fans and purists.

“He just doesn’t see, he doesn’t understand how what he does affects people around him,” said WWE superstar Seth Rollins in an interview last year with Outta Pocket. “I think he just lives in this space that he’s created for himself. He shaped his worldview, and he’s just this is how he’s going to see things. And I think if you’re going to be like that, people are going to treat you accordingly.”

Earlier this year, during WWE’s Monday Night Raw Netflix debut, fans greeted Hogan with a sea of boos as he haplessly tried promoting his Real American Beer. Distraught by the negative response, Hogan retreated to the back and never appeared again on WWE TV. That’s only a small fraction of the controversies he’s courted and faced significant backlash for over the years. 

Though Hogan will be remembered for his in-ring classics, thunderous legdrops and spine-chilling mic drops, The Hulkster’s greatest opponent was always himself — and that match never got the standing ovation he always craved.