Ariana Grande has her fans on her mind!

The pop superstar recently opened up about touring plans amid her busy schedule balancing music, filming Wicked and working on her makeup line, R.E.M. Beauty.

“It’s something we are trying to figure out because I have to spread my focus quite thin these days but it’s something really important to me that I figure out because I love and miss my fans so much,”

It’s been an exciting year for Grande, who stars as Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, which is set to arrive in November.

After several weeks of tinkering in the studio, Eternal Sunshine arrived March 8. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed in the top spot for two weeks, led by the Hot 100-topping “Yes, And?”

And though she’s still busy with Wicked press obligations and her R.E.M. Beauty business, Grande has managed to keep the album era running strong. Most recently, she dropped a music video for “The Boy Is Mine” starring Penn Badgley, shortly after which she recruited icons Brandy and Monica for an all-star remix of the track. 

“i cannot wait for everything that has yet to come within this eternal sunshine cycle (that has only just begun & may it never end),” she teased back in April. “thank you for your love.”

Break out the shot glasses, it’s National Tequila Day! The Mexican spirit, made from agave plants, netted a record-breaking 2022, and according to Forbes, tequila is on track to beat out vodka and whiskey to become the top liquor in America. From a sales perspective, the tequila market is expected to expand to $15.7 billion by 2029.

With that said, it makes sense that celebs like Nick Jonas, Justin Timberlake, George Strait (shop the country legend’s Código 1530 here), Carlos Santana and Adam Levine have gotten into the tequila business.

In celebration of National Margarita Day, we’ve compiled seven musician-backed tequila brands for you to enjoy along with a few other honorable mentions: Heradura Legend, Casa Azul Reposado, Espolon Reposado, Tequila Avion Reserva Cristalino, Casamigos and Don Julio 1942.

See the lineup below for a roundup of musician-backed tequilas.

Nick Jonas, Villa One Tequila

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Nick Jonas, John Varvatos and Stoli teamed up to create Villa One in 2019. The website boasts tequila with a “unique combination of agave flavors that combines herbaceous, earthy Lowland notes with the sweeter, fruity notes of Highland agave, resulting in a distinct, rounded profile.”

Carlos Santana, Casa Noble Tequila

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Carlos Santana joined Casa Noble Tequila as a part owner in the brand and a member of its board of directors in 2011. Santana was born in Jalisco, so it was a perfect fit for the guitar legend. The company handcrafts organic tequilas in crystal, reposado and añejo styles.

Adam Levine, Calirosa Tequila

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“A fusion of Mexican spirit and California style.” Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo’s Calirosa tequila is aged in red wine barrels from one month up to five years depending on the type of tequila.

To produce the tequila, Levine and Prinsloo partnered with the Real family of Tequila Selecto de Amatitán located in Jalisco, Mexico. Shop Calirosa’s rosa blanco, añejo, extra añejo and cinco años tequila here.

Thomas Rhett, Dos Primos Tequila

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Dos Primos, which means “Two Cousins,” was fittingly launched by the country superstar and his cousin Jeff Worn to “create a tequila that blended Mexican tradition with southern sensibility.”

“My wife and I love to enjoy tequila together, and I’m excited for people to share a bottle with friends, sip it around a bonfire or enjoy it on a fishing trip or at tailgate or concert,” Rhett said in a press statement. “Dos Primos is about unwinding and enjoying the people and things that really matter in life.”

The award-wining tequila lineup includes reposado, añejo and tequila blanco.

Sammy Hagar & Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila

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Sammy Hagar and celebrity chef Fieri teamed up with Juan Eduardo Nuñez, a third-generation distiller from distillery El Viejito in Jalisco for Santo, which offers “a sinfully smooth old world style tequila blanco, an oak-aged reposado, and the world’s first mezquila.”

Rita Ora, Prospero Tequila

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Rita Ora and Conecuh Brands teamed with female distiller, Stella Anguiano, to launch Próspero tequila in 2020.

Available in blanco, añejo and reposado, the tequila serves up an “unparalleled flavor with a smooth, elegant, and perfectly balanced finish.”  

The Chainsmokers, JAJA Tequila

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The Chainsmokers’ Alex Pall and Drew Taggart joined the JAJA team after the company was founded by Maurice Tebele and social media influencer Elliot Tebele in 2018.

The heritage facility, which produces blanco, reposado and añejo small batch tequilas, is led by a group of longtime distillers who focus on quality as well as sustainability.

For more drink suggestions, read our list of musician-owned liquor and non-alcoholic brands and wines.

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Are you gearing up for back-to-school season or searching for a reliable backpack for errands and work? If so, you might want to consider the Lululemon Everywhere Backpack. This sleek, high-quality backpack offers ample storage, comfortable straps, and a modern design. Its water-repellent fabric also keeps your belongings dry, so you won’t have to worry about rainy days.

If that’s not all, this TikTok favorite backpack combines style, functionality, and durability. Its causal design makes it a versatile option for school, work, or everyday use. This backpack features a front zippered pocket, side pockets for your water bottle, and an interior padded pocket for your 16-inch laptop. You can get it in several different colors: Ideal Mint, Pink Tone, Grey, Green, Spiced Chai, Grey Eucalyptus, and Black.

Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L

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Another Lululemon customer said, “The cutest backpack. I use mine as literally an everyday bag, from carrying my girls snacks, shoes and drinks. As well as using it as a diaper bag! I love the glazed pink.”

If you are looking for an alternative backpack to change up your style, you might want to consider this Lululemon Wunderlust Backpack. It’s also water-repellent and includes multiple exterior and interior pockets to keep you organized, an exterior padded pocket for your laptop, adjustable straps, side pockets, and it even a trolley-compatible sleeve for all your summer travels.

For more product recommendations, check out this Lululemon New Parent Tote Bag, this Lululemon Align Dress, and this Lululemon viral $68 purse.

Ticketmaster announced Wednesday (July 24) that the company is expanding its presence in Africa with the acquisition of Quicket, described in a press release as “a major player in Africa’s general admission event and festival ticketing.”   

Quicket, which was founded in South Africa in 2011, is known for its self-service platform and event organizer tools. Since then, the company has expanded beyond the country to Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and Botswana.

“Africa is home to some of the most passionate fans in the world who we have the privilege of connecting to the events they love, simply and securely,” said Ticketmaster president Mark Yovich in a statement. “Our commitment to delivering top-tier tools for promoters, venues, and artists is unwavering. Partnering with Quicket will supercharge our mission to elevate Africa’s dynamic live events to the global spotlight they truly deserve. Together, we are igniting a new era of unparalleled growth for African entertainment.” 

Ticketmaster launched operations on the continent in 2022 when it opened an office in Capetown, South Africa.

With the acquisition, Ticketmaster says African venues, artists and promoters will benefit from Ticketmaster’s global reach, working in tandem with Quicket’s regional expertise. The ticketing giant adds that the deal will enable the expansion of digital technologies, including secure encrypted mobile tickets, on the continent. 

Under the leadership of Quicket MD James Tagg, the company will continue to operate as a standalone business unit from Cape Town. 

“The passion for live entertainment is at the heart of African culture,” said Tagg in a statement. “Over the past 13 years, we’ve empowered event creators across the continent to deliver exceptional experiences through our ticketing platform. Partnering with Ticketmaster marks a landmark moment in connecting African artists to a global audience and enhancing the experience for local fans and promoters alike.”

Colombian superstar Karol G officially wrapped her Mañana Será Bonito World Tour – a yearlong tour de force stint that touched base in the U.S., Latin America and Europe, with her last show in Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where she became the first artist to sell out four shows at that venue.

“Hey familia, after almost seventy nights, I’m going to say for real that tonight is going to be the coolest night of my life,” said Karol, who, for this special occasion, ditched her pink-hued locks and appeared in her iconic, teal-dyed hair at the beginning of the show. The blue hair stayed for the first 30 minutes of the show, a nod to her KG0516 era, and with it she performed hits like the fiery “TQG,” the cheeky reggaeton anthem “Mi Cama” and her breakthrough song “Tusa.”

Billed as Mañana Será Bonito Forever, the show also streamed on Karol’s official YouTube page, kicking off at 6pm ET (after the show ended in Madrid) and at one point the stream surpassed 1 million people tuning in, with hearts flooding the comments section. Meanwhile, at the Bernabéu, thousands of fans danced and sang decked out in flowery Mañana Será Bonito merch with pink cowboy hats or fluffy earmuffs as an extra nod to Karol’s Bichota Season aesthetic.

The last show was a culmination of her extraordinary tour – and yes, extraordinary because no other women in Latin music had headlined a global stadium tour. The trek – in support of Karol’s Grammy-winning, Billboard 200-topping album by the same name – also became a top grossing event — she was the was the highest grossing Latin touring artist of 2023 — and the moment wasn’t lost on Karol who was visibly emotional during the show as she stared out at the sea of fans who chanted “Karol, Karol.”

Not much changed for her last show from previous performances (except for the hair color changes throughout the over two-hour set, going blue to red and then pink). Karol stuck to the show fans have raved about all year long singing all her old and new hits – including her latest, the merengue-powered “Si Antes Te Hubieras Conocido,” which currently sits atop the Hot Latin Songs chart.

“I always think I have the words for everything but I would like to find the words to describe how I feel as a person, as a woman, how I feel here in front of all of you, how I feel knowing that, at home, there are thousands of people watching me right now,” a tearful Karol, dressed in a gorgeous angelic white dress, told her fans. “If there is something beautiful that this journey taught me, it was to learn to love myself, I am sure that God made me unique as well as he made us all unique for a reason. This tour allowed me to find my purpose in life and that is to help people feel like I feel now after so many years of not feeling this way. I’m closing a chapter of my life that meant everything, the closeness with my fans, with my family and after all, tomorrow was very beautiful. From my heart, I wish this for each one of you, so learn to put yourselves above many things, love yourselves very much, I love you with my life, my relationship for life is with you. Thank you!”  

Making the connection even deeper with a few lucky fans fans, Karol stepped down from the stage mid-show greeting those in the front section, including little kids, and personally picking up gifts along the way; a bouquet of flowers, a stuffed unicorn, a rainbow flag and a cowboy hat.

The tears continued to flow when she performed “Mientras Me Curo del Cora,” and Iker, the little boy who was a key figure in her Mañana Será Bonito concept, appeared on stage wearing green, white and red (representing Mexico) holding a traditional Mexican rag doll as a gift for Karol. “He was my inner child in this process,” Karol said as she introduced him to her fans. The two embraced and Karol reminded everyone, “nothing matters because mañana será bonito.”

Toward the end of the show, she sang an encore of “Amargura,” this time accompanied by a salsa band, which included Emily Estefan on percussion. But right before, she expressed, “This tour changed my life, it changed the lives of many people. I feel proud to represent my home country and I feel much more proud to represent all my Latin countries. I would love to stop time and stay here crying, singing, thank you for making me so happy. I don’t want to leave, if it was up to me, I’d start the show all over again.”

But alas, all good things come to an end. And Karol officially closed with “Provenza,” the song that “started everything,” she said. “Here and those at home, let’s enjoy this moment like if it was our last and best night of our lives.”