Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance — and gave an impromptu performance — during the kickoff of Tight End University in Nashville on Monday night (June 24), delivering an acoustic version of her 2014 smash hit “Shake It Off” to a room full of stunned NFL players and guests.

The pop superstar joined boyfriend Travis Kelce at the annual three-day training summit, which he co-founded with NFL peers George Kittle and Greg Olsen in 2021. The event, held at Vanderbilt University, was originally designed for tight ends across the league to train, network, and share techniques, but this year, it also doubled as a moment of Swiftie history.

In a fan-recorded video that quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Swift is seen onstage at the event’s opening night afterparty, performing her Billboard No. 1 hit “Shake It Off” live with her acoustic guitar. Dressed in a short black dress and heels, she strums and sings to a crowd that erupts in cheers as Kelce watches on from backstage during the performance. Watch it here.

Swift’s appearance wasn’t officially announced, making the moment even more memorable for TEU attendees. According to DJ Mike Fresh, who helmed the night’s music, the energy shifted when Swift entered the building. “There are Monday fun days, and then there are Monday fun days when Taylor Swift is in the building partying to your set,” he wrote on Instagram.

While Swift has wrapped her Eras Tour, the Nashville appearance marked one of her first semi-public performances since finishing the historic run. Tight End University marked another crossover in Swift’s increasingly visible support of Kelce’s career, from celebrating his Super Bowl win to attending multiple Chiefs games during the NFL season.

The couple also made waves at the kickoff event for another reason: it marked their first official “red carpet” moment together. The duo walked into the venue hand in hand, smiling for the cameras — Swift in her green-and-white checkered ensemble, which sold out online in just hours, and Kelce in a coordinating white-and-yellow outfit.

But for many fans, the real highlight was the stripped-back, joyful “Shake It Off” performance — a reminder that Swift can command any room, football-themed or not.

Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans in Dublin with a cover of Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You” during her sold-out show at Marlay Park on June 24.

The performance comes just days before she’s set to headline Glastonbury Festival for the first time, marking a milestone moment in her fast-rising career.

“Lately I’ve been obsessed with this band Fontaines D.C.,” Rodrigo told the audience, referring to the Dublin-based post-punk outfit. “I’ve been playing this song alone in my room for fun, and I was wondering if it’d be cool if I played it for you guys.” Her stripped-back rendition began solo before gradually building with the support of her full backing band, culminating in a powerful and emotional climax.

The original track, “I Love You,” appears on Fontaines D.C.’s 2022 album Skinty Fia, which debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart. Rodrigo’s choice to perform the song served as both a nod to the local music scene and an intimate moment that resonated with the crowd.

The Dublin concert is part of Rodrigo’s ongoing global Guts World Tour, which follows the release of her sophomore album Guts. The show also serves as a warm-up for her largest U.K. show to date: a sold-out headline slot at BST Hyde Park on June 27, followed by her highly anticipated Sunday night headline performance at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.

Rodrigo first performed at Glastonbury in 2022, where she delivered a viral rendition of “F*** You” alongside Lily Allen. This year, she joins The 1975 and Neil Young as one of the festival’s three main headliners. Notably, Neil Young’s performance will not be broadcast by the BBC, reportedly due to disagreements over the network’s coverage approach.

In a summer packed with career-defining moments, Rodrigo continues to elevate her live shows with genre-spanning tributes, star-studded collaborations, and personal flourishes that set her apart. Her cover of Fontaines D.C. not only honored her Irish fans but reaffirmed her reputation as an artist deeply connected to her influences and audiences alike.

El Fantasma lands at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart with “Ya Me Vale Madre,” as the song surges 7-1 on the chart dated June 28, to earn his eighth career leader.

“Ya Me Vale Madre” crowns Regional Mexican Airplay with 6.3 million audience impressions earned in the United Stated during the June 13-19 tracking week, (up 24%) according to Luminate.

With the new 7-1 climb, El Fantasma — dubbed “The King of the Underground” by many — makes his biggest jump to No. 1 of his eight leaders.

Here’s a rundown of El Fantasma’s No. 1 hits on Regional Mexican Airplay, and each of their positional jumps to No. 1:

Positions Jumped, Title, Artist, Peak Date, Weeks at No. 1
3-1, “Encantadora,” June 1, 2019, four
2-1, “Soy Buen Amigo,” Aug. 14, 2021, one
3-1, “Tus Desprecios,” with Pepe Aguilar, September 25, 2021, one
3-1, “Soldado Caído,” Oct. 1, 2022, one
4-1, “La Vida Cara,” Sept. 9, 2023, one
5-1, “El Exitoso,” March 16, 2024, one
6-1, “Sabor A Michelada,” June 22, 2024, one
7-1, “Ya Me Vale Madre,” June 28

“Ya Me Vale Madre,” co-written by El Fantasma with songwriters Tláloc Noriega and Iván Gámez, also makes progress on the overall Latin Airplay chart, where it soars 13-2. Climbing 11 ranks, the song matches Eden Muñoz’s “Mi Primer Día Sin Ti” for the largest leap to the top by a regional Mexican solo artist, without a collaborator, in 2025.

On June 19, the 3rd Wave Music Awards – Honor Ceremony concluded splendidly at the Beijing Performing Arts Center. Initiated by the Wave Music Committee and hosted by the Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), this year’s Awards upheld the principle of “Jointly Establishing Artistic and Aesthetic Standards for the Music Industry,” with work quality as the sole evaluation criterion, aiming to create a professional, fair, and authoritative annual music event, and ultimately recognizing the finest Chinese music and artists of 2024.

At the ceremony, prominent creators such as Sandee Chan, Gu Jianfen, Zhang Yadong, and Yee Kar Yeung served as award presenters. They were joined by numerous musicians and bands, including Tanya Chua, Hanggai Band, and More Feel, along with nearly a hundred media representatives from home and abroad, including those from People’s Daily and Xinhua Net, all witnessing a landmark moment for the Chinese music scene.

The highly anticipated Big Three Honors — Song of the Year, Production of the Year, and Album of the Year — were awarded to Zhou Shen’s “Little Bliss” (小美满), Shan Yichun’s “Chun Girl” (纯妹妹), and Khalil Fong’s The Dreamer (梦想家). Notably, Zhou Shen’s “Little Bliss” also won Best Composition and Best Film/TV Song. In terms of artist honors, Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions during his lifetime, while Tanya Chua was named Best Female Singer. The Best Duo/Group and Best New Artist went to Hanggai Band and JUD Chen, respectively.

To encourage excellence in music creation and production, the Wave Music Awards introduced dedicated honors to celebrate the contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals. Among them, “Factory” (工厂) by the God of Henan Rap (河南说唱之神) became the biggest winner, taking home awards for Best Single Production, Best Music Video, and Best Rap Song.

In addition, in the language and genre honors that highlight the diverse development of Chinese music, the Wave Music Awards conducted a selection across various styles, including pop, rock, folk, and electronic. Tibetan singer Gongba’s album Flower of Life (生命之花) and Ma Di’s single “Life Park” (人生公园) won Best Minority Language Album and Best Folk Song, respectively.

What’s worth highlighting is that at this year’s Wave Music Awards ceremony, over ten different artists/musician groups delivered exquisite stage performances in various styles. Tanya Chua’s “Finland” (芬兰距离) conveyed the loneliness of being so close yet so far in modern love through its chilly and ethereal melody. Wang Yitai performed “Incompetent Genius” (不称职的天才) from his Best Rap Album Love Me Later, expressing his outlook and reflections on the world through lyrics and composition.

Hanggai Band delivered a live performance of the title track “Turn the Tide” (时来运转) from their Best World Music Album, recreating the majestic vitality of grassland music. These diverse musical performances further showcased the rich and multifaceted creative landscape of Chinese music.

Khalil Fong’s final album, The Dreamer, earned him the honors of Album of the Year and Best Male Singer. Khalil Fong’s family attended the event to accept the honors on his behalf, and the heartfelt stories and spirit of Khalil they shared in their speech touched both industry insiders and many in the audience.

This year’s Wave Music Awards not only provided a shining stage for outstanding artists and exceptional works but also set a high-level aesthetic reference and a professional value benchmark for the entire industry. Looking ahead, the Wave Music Committee will continue to explore the essence of music creation, going upstream in the surging tide of the era, leading Chinese music to continue growing upward.

Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the lowly Washington Nationals on Saturday (June 21), it was still a good day.

L.A. hosted an Ice Cube bobblehead giveaway for fans walking through the Dodger Stadium turnstiles on Saturday night, which set a single-game attendance record for the Dodgers’ 2025 season so far.

Per Dodger Blue, 54,154 fans came out to the ballpark on June 21, breaking the previous 2025 record of 54,031, which happened when the Dodgers and New York Yankees matched up on Sunday Night Baseball on June 1.

As shown off by The Bobble Foo on Instagram, Ice Cube’s bobblehead finds the West Coast icon in a matching Dodgers jersey and jacket featuring the team’s decals along with the signature Dodger fitted cap.

Fans seemed to lend their stamp of approval to the Cube bobblehead as well. “Yeah they cooked with this one,” one person wrote in the comments.

The Dodgers also lit up the sky with an Ice Cube-themed drone show at Saturday night’s game to honor the legendary rapper.

While Ice Cube couldn’t be in the building to celebrate his bobblehead day, TMZ caught up with the N.W.A alum in the airport, and Cube gushed about the collectible.

“It felt great. Amazing — something I never expected to have. Sorry I can’t be there,” he said.

It’s a rare feat for a non-player to receive a bobblehead, as L.A. dignitaries such as Kobe Bryant have had their own Dodger collectible.

Cube bleeds blue and has long been a die-hard Dodgers fan. He performed before Game 2 of the 2025 World Series against the Yankees, as the Dodgers went on to win another championship ring.