More than five years since his last show, David Lee Roth has not only made a triumphant return, but reversed his decision to retire from the touring circuit.

Roth announced his 2025 tour plans on Monday (May 6), with a series of 21 live appearances set to take place over the summer.

Launching at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles on July 22, Roth will traverse the country until wrapping up his series of shows on Sept. 14 back in California at Napa’s Blue Note Summer Sessions.

Roth’s tour announcement comes just days after he made his first appearance on the live stage in five years on Saturday (May 3) at the M3 Rock Festival at Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion. The 16-song set featured Roth leaning entirely on his tenure as frontman for Van Halen, save for a cover of The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” which was issued as Van Halen’s debut single in 1978.

The show was his first since March 2020 when he appeared as the opening act for KISS in Lubbock, Texas as part of their End of the Road Tour.

In early 2021, Roth announced that he would be officially retiring following a residency at Las Vegas’ House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in 2022. “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring,” Roth said. “This is the first, and only, official announcement. You’ve got the news. Share it with the world.”

“I’m not going to explain the statement,” he added. “The explanation is in a safe. These are my last five shows.” Ultimately, Roth’s Las Vegas residency would be cancelled, ostensibly leaving him with unfinished business until his return to the stage this month.

Roth first rose to fame as the vocalist for Van Halen from 1974 until 1985, appearing on their first six records before embarking on a solo career. Roth would be replaced by Sammy Hagar, though would return for a one-off appearance in 1996 before Gary Cherone took over vocal duties. 

Following another brief stint from Hagar up the front from 2003 until 2005, Roth resumed his role in the band from 2007 until the band’s dissolution in 2020 following the death of Eddie Van Halen.

David Lee Roth – 2025 Tour Dates

July 22 – California Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, CA
July 31 – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL
Aug. 3 – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa, FL
Aug. 6 – Hard Rock Live Bristol, Bristol, VA
Aug. 8 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug. 10 – The Paramount, Huntington, NY
Aug. 13 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH
Aug. 15 – Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY
Aug. 17 – The Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA
Aug. 19 – Hard Rock Live Northern India, Gary, IN
Aug. 21 – Hard Rock Outdoor Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Aug. 23 – Doquoin State Fairgrounds, Doquoin, IL
Aug. 25 – The Factory, Chesterfield, MO
Aug. 27 – Grinders KC, Kansas City, MO
Aug. 29 – Lucas Oil Live at Winstar, Thackerville, OK
Aug. 31 – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, Catoosa, OK
Sept. 4 – Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Chandler, AZ
Sept. 8 – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, San Diego, CA
Sept. 10 – Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA
Sept. 12 – Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
Sept. 14 – Blue Note Summer Sessions, Napa, CA

Rosalía arrived to the 2025 Met Gala carpet in a tight-fitted, long white gown that perfectly accentuated her curves—a look that was fully-inspired by a mannequin.

“It was made to measure. I wanted to start with the mannequin, that’s the base for every suit,” designer Olivier Rousteing said to Vogue about dressing Roslía. “Obviously, she’s iconic, she’s a friend, she’s someone that I love. She’s a muse, she’s inspiration, so I wanted to go to the beginning of the creation, which is [the] mannequin.”

“First time I feel like a mannequin, I love that, and to honor Olivier Rousteing’s talent,” the Spanish singer-songwriter expressed.

The singer also shared her excitement about working on Euphoria. “I’m learning, figuring it out. I’m trying to not forget my line,” she laughed. “It’s been really inspiring to be besides these amazing actors and actresses. I’m having fun, trying to play around, and improvise.”

Held at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, this year’s Met Gala celebrated the theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The official dress code is “Tailored for You,” a nod to the spring 2025 exhibition’s focus on menswear and is “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation,” according to Vogue.

Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton served as co-chairs, while LeBron James served as honorary chair. Tyla, Doechii, André 3000, Usher, Janelle Monáe and more also served as members of the costume institute benefit host committee. Other artists who attended the Met Gala 2025 were Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, LISA, Diana Ross, JENNIE and Dua Lipa.

After Rihanna revealed ahead of Monday night’s (May 5) 2025 Met Gala that she was pregnant with her third child, expectant father A$AP Rocky was beaming with pride to reporters on the event’s red carpet.

“It feels amazing, you know?” the rapper said of letting the world in on their good news, as seen in an Associated Press video. “We were tired of holding that, and it was time to show the people what we was cooking up. I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, because we’re definitely happy.”

When asked how it feels to be getting so much love from fans around the reveal, Rocky said: “That’s amazing. Honestly, it’s a blessing nonetheless because you know how some people in other situations at times can be envious of other people, but we’ve been seeing love for the most part. We’re real receptive to that. We appreciate that, you know what I mean? That’s love. Love is love.”

Rihanna and Rocky share two sons together, RZA Athelston Mayers, who turns 3 years old this month, and 1-year-old Riot Rose Mayers. Her first pregnancy reveal was her most low-key, when she and Rocky confirmed they were expecting by taking a stroll through New York City with Rihanna’s bare baby bump on display. Her second pregnancy reveal came on the biggest stage there is, when she headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show wearing an unzipped bodysuit to show off her growing baby bump.

She went major again with No. 3, choosing fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala, for the reveal. Following early photos of Rihanna making her way to the Met, she closed out the night’s red carpet just before 10 p.m. ET, wearing a menswear-inspired look topped off with a slouchy, wide-brimmed black hat.

See Rocky’s beaming new interview below:

With just two months to go until Black Sabbath perform their final-ever live show, founding bassist Geezer Butler has admitted to some intense anxieties ahead of the gig.

The band’s final performance will take place as part of the Back to the Beginning concert, which takes place in Birmingham, England on July 5. The event will see the band’s classic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades, while the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, and myriad others also join the bill.

While Osbourne hasn’t performed a full set since Dec. 31, 2018 – two months before his diagnosis of Parkinson’s – he’s previously tempered expectations for the upcoming gig, noting he isn’t “planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath,” but rather “little bits and pieces” with the group. “I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable,” he explained. 

Speaking to The Guardian ahead of the July event, Butler admitted that while he’s unsure of how the performance will roll out, or how Osbourne’s health may affect the show, the lofty expectations behind such a gig have left him feeling immensely anxious.

“I’m already having palpitations,” he noted. “In fact, I had a nightmare last night. I dreamed everything went wrong on stage and we all turned to dust. It’s important that we leave a great impression, since it’s the final time that people will experience us live. So it has to be great on the night.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Osbourne again pointed out that Black Sabbath aren’t planning on performing a full-length set. “We’re only playing a couple of songs each,” he explained. “I don’t want people thinking, ‘We’re getting ripped off’, because it’s just going to be … what’s the word? … a sample, you’re going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath.”

Though Osbourne also noted he has been undergoing extensive training as part of his preparation for the show, the end result will undoubtedly be far different to what fans may have hoped for, but as much as he can handle given his health circumstances.

“I’m used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around,” he said. “I don’t think I’ll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down, but the point is I’ll be there, and I’ll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up.”

Julien Baker and TORRES have announced the cancellation of their spring tour dates, citing a need for Baker to focus on her health.

News of the tour’s cancellation was shared on Sunday (May 4) via social media, just hours before the pair’s scheduled performance at Stable Hall in San Antonio, TX.

“Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health,” the post read. “Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ Tour has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding.”

“Thank you for your continued support and compassion,” the post concluded.

First announced in early February, the pair hit the road in March with a series of shows throughout the U.S. and U.K., with their spring tour officially launching on April 23 in Richmond, VA. 

A pair of appearances at Ohio University and Tennessee’s Big Ears Festival were also cancelled, with a social media post explaining that “one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover.” An additional performance at Iowa’s Mission Creek Festival was also cancelled due to an “unforeseen medical situation.” 

No further specifics relating to these incidents were announced at the time, and currently, the pair’s website lists an appearance at Massachusetts’ Green River Festival on June 20 as their next scheduled performance.

Baker and TORRES released their Send a Prayer My Way album on April 18, debuting at No. 5 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated May 3), and also reached the top 10 on both the Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales rankings. 

According to the pair, their collaborative project has been years in the making, with its roots tracing back to 2016 when Baker and TORRES first played a show together. That night, the idea of making a country album was casually thrown out, with the notion coming to fruition almost a full decade later.

Baker has previously found success as a member of boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. The trio’s debut full-length album, the record, landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2023, while Baker’s solo album Little Oblivions peaked at No. 39. TORRES, known for her sharp, introspective songwriting, has built a loyal following with critically acclaimed releases like Thirstier and Three Futures.