Beastie Boys’ Mike D Reveals Release Date, Track List for Debut Solo Album, ‘Thank You’

Beastie Boys co-founder Mike D has announced the details for his upcoming debut solo album, Thank You. The 13-track LP is due out on Aug. 28 on Capitol Records and is preceded by the Lee “Scratch” Perry-inspired single “True Colors.” The album is the first from a charter B-Boys member since the original group’s swan song, 2011’s Hot Sauce Committee Part 2.

“It’s been so much fun making this music with people I love and I have grown to really appreciate in our collaboration,” Mike said in a statement about the album that traces its origins to low-key experimental recording sessions at his home studio. “And I just hope it’s fun for others and not overly serious, because let’s be real, I’m releasing this music into a very strange and dark and power-fixated world that really devalues art and feelings and compassion and empathy and equality.”

The sessions kicked off with Mike collaborating with his sons, Skyler and Davis, before expanding to include producer/songwriters Carter Lang (SZA), Jared Solomon (Remi Wolf, BROCKHAMPTON), Ging (Lorde, Post Malone), Jason Lader (Furslide), Eddie Ruscha and Tyran Donaldson (Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar). The album was mixed by Derek “MixedByAli” Ali and mastered by Nicolas de Porcel.

Mike has not released any new music since the death of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam “MCA” Yauch, 47, in 2012 following a long battle with cancer. The group, which also features Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), 59, went on indefinite hiatus following Yauch’s death.

A trippy visualizer for the percussion-forward single “True Colors” was released on Monday (June 8). The percussion-heavy song has Mike singing, “True colors/ Shining through” on the hypnotic chorus of the tune that prioritizes martial drums and atmospheric keyboards. D, 60, released his debut solo single, “Switch Up,” last month, along with “What We Got,” and he’s been on the road in Europe playing a run of intimate venues with his Mike D 5D band, with the next gig slated for Wednesday night (June 10) at Saalchen in Berlin, Germany.

The track list for Thank You features the songs: “Switch Up,” “What We Got,” “True Colors,” “That’s Right,” “Secrets Pt. 1,” “Secrets Pt. 2,” “I Don’t Care,” “Make It Stop,” “Crypto,” “Here We Are,” “Back To Start,” “It’s Time” and “Thank You.”

Watch the “True Colors” visualizer below.


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Duetti is Acquiring Six-Month-Old Songs and Hiring Indie Artists to Remix Them

While catalog music has traditionally referred to songs released anywhere from three years to decades ago, music investment company Duetti said on Tuesday it is acquiring songs released as recently as 6 months ago, and it is launching a new in-house remixing program with indie artists to work those new songs.

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Duetti says it is hiring independent artists to remix, cover and create new derivative works from the more than 30,000 tracks in its catalog. Artists will earn a share in the future royalties of the new songs, and Duetti will cover distribution and marketing costs.

As competition for investing in masters and publishing royalties has increased in the years since streaming introduced stable cash flows and reams of consumption data to music, Duetti’s strategy has, since 2022, been to buy songs released as recently as two years ago. While major music companies and catalog acquisition funds have considered these to be riskier assets, Duetti CEO Lior Tibon says they’ve invested in the data and forecasting tech to confidently underwrite investments and project future cash flow for much newer songs.

“It’s just another step in the innovation in what we’re trying to bring to the market,” Tibon tells Billboard. “What we do best is predict future performance and value music, simplify business processes that are notoriously difficult to automate and make easy, and find new audiences and improve revenue potential [through] marketing. [What] we are developing will allow us to offer more options and products.”

The initial 2-year parameter was somewhat “arbitrary,” Tibon says, and the company’s investments in data engineering, forecasting and “proprietary AI-driven predictive models [enable it] to materially lower the master acquisition age threshold from two years to six months following the initial commercial release.”

The company has already worked with more than 200 artists, including RxPapi, Jesse Barrera, and Ingrid Contreras, to acquire stakes in tracks that were released less than two years ago. Financing for acquisitions of these songs will come specifically from an existing $75-million credit facility Duetti has with Viola Credit. (In January, Duetti said it raised $200 million through equity investment and debt financing, bringing the total amount it has raised to $635 million.)

“We underwrite data and track record, and we’ve had a long relationship with Duetti that … has never been a creative one; it has been grounded in alignment on underwriting and risk management,” Viola Credit partner Michael Chen. “The beauty of what Lior has built is a technology platform that gets to the bottom of [consumption data] to provide meaning in the data.”

The remixing program adds a key pillar to Duetti’s marketing strategy, Tibon says. To date, Duetti has released 200 remixes and derivative works from over 100 artists across genres, including rap, baile funk, and house music, across North America, Europe, and Latin America. The company says collaborators include Satin Jackets, Kowloon, MC Leleto and  rising hip-hop performer zai1k.

The collaboration with zai1k started with Duetti reaching out and pitching him songs from its catalog they hoped he would remix. After Zai1k selected “Dangerous” by David Hugo, Duetti connected the two, booked a studio for them to track new vocals and tweak production of the original record. Later, Duetti helped finance a music video for the track, paid zai1k a fee for co-creating the song, which he and David own stakes in, and the company began promoting the song across its owned playlists, through influencer campaigns and other means.

“By using AI insights and analytics, we’re able to identify the right remixing artist and pair them with a globally rich catalog built for reinterpretation – all while ensuring collaborations are fully authorized and artist-approved,” Elliot Baumohl, Duetti’s Head of Music Growth, said in a statement. “We’re creating the fastest, simplest remix process in the industry.”

The company says it plans to expand the remixing program to songs in its catalog from genres like phonk, dancehall, and reggaeton, which it hopes will deepen its footprint in key markets outside the US, including Germany, France and Latin America. 


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London’s Barfly Venue Set to Return Under Historic Name, Frank Turner to Play Exclusive Gig

One of London’s most storied grassroots music venues is returning to its roots. The Camden Assembly, the North London venue formerly known as The Barfly, is preparing to revive its historic name after nearly a decade operating under its current branding. 

The move comes following the venue’s acquisition by Propaganda Independent Venues, led by co-founders Dan Ickowitz-Seidler and Richard Buck, and joined by co-owner Chris McCormac. 

The new era will commence with a show from British rock act Frank Turner on June 22. Ticket registration opens June 15 at 9 a.m. (BST), with access limited to those who sign up in advance. Further ticketing information can be found via Barfly Camden’s Instagram page.

Located on Chalk Farm Road in Camden, the 200-capacity venue has been a fixture of London’s live music scene since the 1980s, where it first operated as The Monarch. It became The Barfly in the early 2000s and earned a reputation as one of the U.K.’s most important small-capacity venues, hosting early performances from artists including Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, The xx and a four-night residency from Ed Sheeran.

The venue was rebranded as Camden Assembly in 2016 following a change in ownership and refurbishment. Ickowitz-Seidler and Buck have stated that restoring the Barfly name is part of a broader effort to reconnect the venue with its musical heritage.

In a statement, Ickowitz-Seidler said: “Barfly means so much to us all, and we’re honoured to be starting a new chapter in its story. We’ll be announcing more very special shows shortly, but Frank Turner is the perfect artist to relaunch the Barfly stage. He embodies everything Barfly stands for.

“I hope live music fans will come out and support not just Barfly, but grassroots venues across the country. Before so many of today’s biggest artists were filling arenas and headlining festivals, they played at Barfly. You could be watching the next festival headliner on our stage on any night. Before the arenas, they were here!”

According to a report from Access All Areas, the new owners have planned to build a Wall of Fame featuring images and memorabilia. In the months ahead, a series of blue plaques will also be unveiled at the venue, marking notable artists and that helped shape its history. The new iteration of the Camden Barfly will also reportedly house a vinyl listening bar inspired by Tokyo’s celebrated listening-bar culture.


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Blink-182 Appear to Be Planning Something for the 25th Anniversary of ‘Take Off Your Pants and Jacket’

Blink-182 appear to be preparing something special for the 25th anniversary of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket.

The pop-punk trio sparked speculation among fans this week after sharing the album’s iconic artwork on social media alongside a link inviting fans to sign up for more information. While the band has yet to reveal exactly what’s planned, the timing points squarely to the 25th anniversary of the record, which was released on June 12, 2001.

The teaser arrives ahead of the album’s milestone anniversary on Friday (June 12), prompting fan theories ranging from an expanded reissue and previously unreleased material to a commemorative tour announcement.

At the time of publication, Blink-182 has not publicly confirmed any details.

Released on June 12, 2001, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket marked a major commercial breakthrough for Blink-182. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with more than 350,000 copies sold in its first week, becoming the first punk-rock album ever to open atop the chart.

The set spawned several of the band’s most enduring singles, including “The Rock Show,” “First Date” and “Stay Together for the Kids.” While the first two tracks leaned into the band’s trademark humor and youthful energy, “Stay Together for the Kids” showcased a more serious side, tackling divorce and family breakdown through some of the most personal songwriting of the group’s career.

The album also arrived during a period when Blink-182 were reaching new commercial heights. Fronted by guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus alongside drummer Travis Barker, the band spent much of 2001 and 2002 touring globally behind the record, including the high-profile Pop Disaster Tour with Green Day.

The anniversary tease continues a recent trend of Blink-182 revisiting key moments from their catalog. In 2019, the group celebrated the 20th anniversary of Enema of the State by performing the album in full on tour, while recent years have seen renewed interest in the band’s classic-era releases following DeLonge’s return to the lineup.

The announcement also follows a busy period for the band. Their 2023 reunion album, One More Time…, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving Blink-182 their third chart-topper and their first since Take Off Your Pants and Jacket more than two decades earlier.

For now, fans will have to wait until June 12 to learn exactly what Blink-182 has planned for one of the most beloved albums in pop-punk history.

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Niall Horan to Take Over UMusic Shop NY for ‘Dinner Party’ Album Release

Niall Horan is bringing his new album Dinner Party to Manhattan for a one-day fan takeover, with Universal Music’s UMusic Shop NY hosting a special pop-up event on Tuesday (June 9) to celebrate the release of his fourth studio album.

Located at 2 Penn Plaza, the takeover will offer fans the chance to shop official limited-edition Dinner Party merchandise — including pieces that have already sold out everywhere else — plus an exclusive tee made specifically for the event. Attendees will also be able to enjoy a full playback of the new album in-store alongside interactive photo moments. Per the announcement, the featured Dinner Party assortment will remain available at UMusic Shop NY throughout the week while supplies last, giving New York-based fans an extended window to pick up the limited drop.

The pop-up arrives the same day as Dinner Party‘s official global release via Capitol Records. The 12-track album, executive produced by longtime collaborators Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, leans into a cinematic and organic sonic direction, with co-writers including Afterhrs, Amy Allen, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones, Rocky Block and Joel Little contributing across the record. Dinner Party opens with “Tastes So Good” and closes with “End of an Era,” with the title track landing second on the tracklist.

Horan’s chart pedigree gives the new release significant momentum heading into release week. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter, who first rose to prominence as part of One Direction before launching one of the group’s most commercially successful solo careers, has sold over 90 million records worldwide.

His debut solo album Flicker topped the Billboard 200 in 2017 and produced the triple-platinum hit “Slow Hands.” His subsequent albums Heartbreak Weather (2020) and The Show (2023) both reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and the UK Official Albums Chart. His 2024 global headline tour, The Show Live on Tour, brought his music to packed arenas across multiple continents.

The UMusic Shop NY takeover is open to fans throughout the day on June 9, with the broader Dinner Party assortment available through the rest of the week while stock lasts.

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Ella Langley Shares 6 Travel Must-Haves for Life on the Road: “They Are My Little Pieces of Home”

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Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House has played host to some of country music’s most special occasions, from its first broadcast of the famed Grand Ole Opry radio show on WSM in 1974 to the premiere Opry performances of the genre’s greatest and most legendary names. But on the Sunday before CMA Fest 2026, the Opry stage introduced a brand-new experience.

Hosted by Chase Sapphire Reserve, “Dinner at the Opry” invited an intimate group of cardholders to dine on the stage of the Opry. The evening was part of Sapphire Reserve’s “Dinner On…” series, which reimagines cultural landmarks as immersive dining venues alongside influential talent.

The talent on this night: ACM Award-winning country music breakout star Ella Langley. Fresh off a plane in between tour stops (she’s headlining her own “Dandelion Tour” and opening for Morgan Wallen on his “Still The Problem Tour”), Langley took to the Opry stage to perform three of her viral hits: “Be Her,” “Loving Life Again,” and her history-making number one hit, “Choosin’ Texas.”

After the performance, cardholders enjoyed a family-style meal from one of Nashville’s only Michelin starred restaurants, Bastion. Attendees took home more than memories of an unprecedented night too: Tecovas set up a gifting suite for VIPs who were able to personalize a pair of boots onsite. Everyone also received a copy of Langley’s latest album, Dandelion.

With eight times the points on all purchases through Chase Travel, four times the points on flights, and four times the points on hotel bookings, it’s easy to see why frequent flyers like Langley choose Chase Sapphire. In fact, when Billboard asked Langley to share her travel must-haves, she didn’t hesitate to mention the card.

“[I need] my wallet with my Chase Sapphire Reserve Card inside,” she says, dutifully. “Having lounge access makes travel way easier, and my team uses it to book hotels when we’re on the road,” she adds.

What else does Ella need on the road? The country star shared some of her must-have items with Billboard and you can follow our links below to shop the same products online now.

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“I always travel with my Bible because it helps keep me centered when life gets hectic,” Langley shares. “Having quiet moments to reconnect with my faith is something I really lean on while traveling.”

Amazon shoppers love this “thinline” Bible, which measures just one-inch thick — great for packing into a bag when traveling. The English Standard Version Bible comes with a genuine leather cover that folds over and ties up with a leather strap. Readers also like that the words spoken by Jesus in the Bible are highlighted in this edition in a red colorway.

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“I swear by Lumify eye drops, especially after long travel days and those in-between moments when I’m going straight from one thing to the next,” Langley says. “They instantly make me look more awake and refreshed.”

These Lumify eye drops are a bestseller on Amazon with more than 67,000 verified reviews. More than 86% of reviewers give the drops a full five-star review, praising their ability to reduce redness in as little as one minute.

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What does the country star snack on while on tour? “Chomps meat sticks are my favorite snack on-the-go because they’re high in protein and easy to throw in my bag,” Langley says.

Amazon has a range of Chomps meat sticks available to buy online, including this Nashville Hot Chicken flavor, which is made with no antibiotics, sugar or nitrites, and clocks in at just 80 calories. See more Chomps flavors (available in beef, turkey, chicken or venison) here.

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Of course Langley doesn’t show up to a concert or appearance without a few spritzes of her “Be Her” perfume, created with the fragrance company, NOYZ. “Having my own fragrance has always been a dream, and who doesn’t want to smell good all the time?” she says.

Langley’s signature scent features notes of violet, bergamot and peonies, mixed with “salted amber,” a hint of tobacco, soft woods and tonka bean.

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“I probably have 10 ChapSticks or lip glosses in my bag at a time,” Langley shares. “I like having options for whatever tones and vibe I want on any given day.”

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Of course there’s one other thing Langley always takes on tour: “I love having my dogs Crue and Bee with me,” she says. “They are my little pieces of home while on the road.”

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Jet Expand ‘Rumblin’ Regional Revue’ With Second Australian Tour Leg

Jet are heading back to regional Australia. Fresh off a run of east coast dates earlier this year, the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted rockers have announced a second leg of their Rumblin’ Regional Revue tour, adding 11 shows across Australia this October and November.

The newly announced run kicks off in Canberra on Oct. 22 before making stops in Wollongong, Erina, Hobart, Forth, Toowoomba, Coolum Beach, the Gold Coast, Traralgon, Ballarat and Frankston.

The tour continues a busy period for the Melbourne band, which has experienced renewed momentum in recent years following its 2023 reunion touring activity and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Twenty-five years after forming in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, Jet remain one of Australia’s most successful rock exports. Their debut album, Get Born, became a global breakthrough upon its release in 2003, selling more than 6.5 million copies worldwide and spawning enduring hits including “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” “Look What You’ve Done” and “Rollover DJ.”

The album’s impact extended well beyond Australia. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and helped introduce the band to American audiences during the garage-rock revival of the early 2000s. Follow-up single “Cold Hard Bitch” also topped Alternative Airplay, making Jet one of the few Australian rock acts of the era to achieve sustained success on U.S. alternative radio.

Jet followed their debut with 2006’s Shine On, which debuted at No. 2 in Australia and produced singles including “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” “Bring It On Back” and “Rip It Up.” The album was supported by extensive international touring and a high-profile appearance on the 2007 Big Day Out festival lineup.

Since returning to the stage in 2023 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Born, the band has maintained a steady touring schedule. In 2025, Jet joined Lenny Kravitz on the Australian leg of his Blue Electric Light Tour and also performed a series of U.S. dates.

Joining Jet on the newly announced regional run will be Sydney rock outfit Liquid Zoo at all mainland shows, while Tasmania dates will feature Hobart psych-blues group Spooky Eyes.

Tickets go on sale June 12, with a Live Nation presale beginning June 11.

Tour Dates:

Oct. 22 — UC Refectory, Canberra
Oct. 23 — Waves, Wollongong
Oct. 24 — Woodport Hotel, Erina
Oct. 30 — Odeon Theatre, Hobart
Oct. 31 — Forth Pub, Forth
Nov. 5 — The Powerhouse, Toowoomba
Nov. 6 — Black Flag Brewing, Coolum Beach
Nov. 7 — Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Nov. 12 — The Deck, Traralgon
Nov. 13 — Civic Hall, Ballarat
Nov. 14 — Pier Bandroom, Frankston

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Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid 2026 Headed to Virginia Beach for First Time: Here’s the Date & Lineup

The annual Farm Aid concert and food festival is headed to Virginia Beach, Va., for the first time this year. The fundraiser for American family farmers will touch down at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater on Sept. 26, with sets from board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (& the Chrome Hearts band), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Joining them this year will be Turnpike Troubadours, Lukas Nelson, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Jesse Welles, Sierra Ferrell, Mon Rovîa, I’m With Her, Amythyst Kiah, Lily Meola and Chris Pierce. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday (June 12) at 10 a.m. ET via Farm Aid’s website and the box office. A limited number of tickets will be available in a presale beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday (June 10).

“Family farmers grow our food and strengthen our communities. And when farmers struggle like they are now, communities feel it too,” said Farm Aid cofounder Willie Nelson in a statement. “The challenges farmers face threaten their livelihoods and put all of us at risk. We’re bringing Farm Aid to Virginia to stand with the farmers and fishers who feed Hampton Roads and beyond — and to grow a food system that works for everyone.”

Since its founding in 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $90 million for programs that help support family farmers and expand the Good Food Movement, which prioritizes locally grown, organic, humanely raised food. According to the press release, attendees of this year’s festival will get to see farmers’ contributions firsthand via Homegrown Concessions, which will offer a fresh menu with ingredients grown and raised by farmers using ecological practices, as well as hands-on activities in exhibits about soil, water, energy and farming.

Last year’s 40th anniversary Farm Aid took place in Minneapolis, and in addition to its founders, it featured sets from Bob Dylan, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, Trampled by Turtles, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Welles, Madeline Edwards and the Wisdom Indian Dancers.


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Niall Horan to Host Intimate Nova’s Red Room ‘Dinner Party’ Event in Sydney

Niall Horan is heading to Sydney for an exclusive new fan experience celebrating the release of his fourth studio album Dinner Party, with Australian broadcaster Nova Entertainment unveiling a first-of-its-kind Nova’s Red Room event.

Taking place on Wednesday, June 10 in Sydney, the invitation-only event marks a significant evolution for the long-running Nova’s Red Room brand — moving beyond the traditional intimate live performance format that has hosted everyone from Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish to Sam Smith, Liam Gallagher and The Kid LAROI, in favor of an immersive dinner party-style listening experience centered on the album.

Created in partnership with Universal Music Australia and TEG, the event will bring together 50 of Horan’s most passionate Australian fans for an intimate listen to Dinner Party alongside premium food and beverages, bespoke merchandise and curated experiential elements.

“Nova’s Red Room has built its reputation on creating unique experiences that bring fans closer to the artists they love,” said Nova Entertainment Group Programming Director Brendan Taylor. “As audience expectations continue to evolve, we’re always looking at new ways to innovate while staying true to what makes the platform so special. Partnering with Universal Music Australia and TEG on Niall Horan’s Dinner Party allows us to extend the Nova’s Red Room experience, creating an intimate, highly curated event that celebrates one of the world’s most loved artists and his latest musical chapter.”

The event announcement comes following Horan’s revelation that he’ll be returning to Australia in early 2027 on Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s Rolling Stone Uncut podcast.

“I’ll be down early next year for sure,” Horan said. “We haven’t got to the announcement part of it yet, but there’s no doubt I’ll be down, [and] I can’t wait.”

While Horan stopped short of confirming dates, venues or ticket details, the comments are his clearest indication yet that an Australian tour announcement is on the horizon. The singer last visited the region in 2024 on The Show Live on Tour.

Dinner Party, released globally on Tuesday (June 9) via Capitol Records, marks Horan’s fourth solo studio album. Executive produced by longtime collaborators Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, the 12-track record sees Horan working with co-writers including Afterhrs, Amy Allen, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones, Rocky Block and Joel Little. The album opens with “Tastes So Good” and closes with “End of an Era,” with the title track “Dinner Party” landing in second position on the tracklist.

The multi-platinum singer-songwriter first rose to prominence as part of One Direction before launching one of the most commercially successful solo careers to emerge from the group, selling over 90 million records worldwide. His debut solo album Flicker topped the Billboard 200 in 2017 and produced the triple-platinum hit “Slow Hands.”

His subsequent records Heartbreak Weather (2020) and The Show (2023) both topped Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and the UK Official Albums Chart, with The Show also reaching No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia. His 2024 global headline tour, The Show Live on Tour, played packed arenas across multiple continents.

Australian listeners hoping to attend the Nova’s Red Room Dinner Party can register via the Nova Player for the chance to win an exclusive invite.

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Cardi B Brings ‘Bodega Baddie’ & ‘Bodak Yellow’ to Fiery NBA Finals Game 3 Halftime Show

NYC native Cardi B showed up for her hometown with a fiery halftime show during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

The rapper hit the court performing “Bodega Baddie” from her most recent album, September’s Am I the Drama?, surrounded by dancers in orange Knicks jersey dresses. As she made her way to center court, lucky fans inside Madison Square Garden for the pivotal game got a full look at Cardi’s floor-length hair blowing in the breeze and her low-cut gray bodysuit. Once she posted up on the stage, Cardi performed the hit that put her on the mainstream map: her first Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves),” a three-week No. 1 in 2017.

Once she wrapped up her three-minute-plus set, Cardi settled into courtside seats underneath the basket with her 4-year-old son Wave for the second half. In one of a series of Instagram Stories posted from her seats, Cardi panned her phone camera over to the adjacent Spurs bench and quipped, “They got me right next to the opps! But I’mma be nice, ’cause I know this is a lot for them.”

Unfortunately, fans at home didn’t get to catch Cardi’s performance on the ABC broadcast, with only a sound-free video snippet playing as commentator Charles Barkley cracked jokes about the rapper’s revealing outfit. “I don’t know if those B’s. They might be Cardi D’s,” Barkley said to laughter from the rest of the panel. “I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s. … She got the wrong initials.”

It looks like Cardi’s halftime set did air on the premium NBA League Pass broadcast, as some produced clips were shared around social media.

To start the game, Broadway star Avery Wilson performed the national anthem. Wilson has become somewhat of a lucky charm for the Knicks, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the majority of the team’s 2026 postseason run.

The NYC team leads the series 2-0, winning both of the first two games in San Antonio.

Watch some footage from inside Madison Square Garden here.

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