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Mariah Carey’s favorite time of year is almost here, and the Queen of Christmas wants to get you in the holiday spirit with a concert spectacular celebrating the holiday and the 30th anniversary of her Merry Christmas album and her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Carey’s Merry Christmas Time tour, presented by Live Nation, kicks off in November with performances in Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, Houston, Washington, D.C. and more. Tickets went on sale Aug. 9 via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Luckily for fans, there are multiple ticketing options — fans can still access tickets to Carey’s Christmas tour at Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Seat Geek and StubHub in addition to Ticketmaster.

General admission tickets are currently priced at approximately $100-$300 while VIP tickets can cost more than $1,000 depending on the concert location and the dates of the concert. Currently, GA passes are available for less than $100 at Seat Geek, although most of the tickets fall in the $100-$500 range.

Carey announced the tour in a festive Instagram post on Aug. 2. “It’s not time yet, but I have exciting news‼️ Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time, my biggest holiday tour to date, is coming to 20 cities starting November 6, 2024! Tickets go on sale next Friday, Aug 9! 🎄🎙️ (link in bio)…… TIME!!! 🎃🧊🎄 #MariahSZN.”

Carey is all about the holidays. Last year, she released a collection of cozy, family pajamas with The Children’s Place and debuted a Mariah Carey Barbie Doll along with the Merry Christmas One and All tour.

As if she’s not already busy enough, Carey launched her Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in April, and it’s doing so well that she has extended it until 2025.

The Christmas tour launches Nov. 6 at the Yaamava’ Casino in Highland, Calif. Carey will also perform at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden. Carey will bring her Christmas Time tour to several other cities including Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Nashville and St. Louis.

With the holidays just a few months away, Carey’s 1994 holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” is expected to make its seasonal return to the charts. After landing in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 and 2018, the holiday single went on to top the Hot 100 for the last five years in a row.

Carey opened up about writing the song in a 2021 interview with Parade.com. “I started writing that on a little DX7 or Casio keyboard that was in this little room in the house that I lived in at the time in Upstate New York lifetimes ago,” she said at the time. “Just writing down everything that I thought about. All the things that reminded me of Christmas that made me feel festive that I wanted other people to feel.”

Besides concert tickets, “lambs” can get T-shirts, hats, hoodies and more gear from Carey’s Amazon Merch shop.

LISA is a “New Woman,” and she’s bringing Rosalía along for the ride.

The BLACKPINK superstar teamed up with the Spanish artist to drop a fun, Y2K-inspired single, “New Woman,” on Thursday (Aug. 15), along with an equally colorful music video. “Hit it when I serve/ B—-, you better swerve/ Revving up my, uh-uh-uh-uh-aura/ Focus on my mind/ Taking my time/ I’m a new woman,” LISA declares on the catchy chorus.

For her verse, Rosalía adds a bilingual element to the track by musing: “Nací pura, sí/ Ni una era será un flop en mi porvenir/ P—, soy la Rosalía, solo sé servir,” which translates to “I was born pure/ There won’t be a flop era in my future/ W—-, I’m Rosalía, I only know how to serve.”

The new song comes a little over a month after the K-pop icon stepped into a new phase of her solo career outside of BLACKPINK with “Rockstar,” which debuted at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200, as well as became LISA’s first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

“Rockstar” and “New Woman” also mark LISA’s first releases since signing with RCA Records to support her solo endeavors, inking a deal in partnership with her own LLOUD company that will allow her to retain ownership of her master recordings. “I’m super excited to be joining the RCA family, and I am confident they are the best team to create a bigger movement in my solo career,” she said in a statement in April. “Looking forward to showing the world everything we have been preparing.”

Watch LISA and Rosalía’s “New Woman” music video below.

Sublime, the iconic ska-punk rockers from Long Beach, CA., recently took to the stage on The Howard Stern Show for an exclusive performance.

The band, featuring Jakob Nowell—the son of the late Bradley Nowell—on vocals and guitar, delivered a powerful four-song set that included their timeless classics “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,” and “What I Got,” as well as “Feel Like That,” their first new song in 28 years.

Jakob’s inclusion in Sublime is more than just a tribute to his father; it’s a continuation of the band’s legacy. During their Howard Stern performance, Jakob’s vocals echoed his father’s emotional depth while bringing his own distinct style to the mix. His confident delivery, alongside original members Eric Wilson on bass and Bud Gaugh on drums, created a nostalgic yet fresh experience.

Bradley Nowell, the original frontman of Sublime, tragically died of a heroin overdose on May 25, 1996, just two months before the release of their self-titled album.

Despite his passing, the album went on to achieve tremendous success, cementing Sublime’s place in music history. Recently, Jakob spoke with Conner Coffin on the 805 Cold Beer Surf Club, reflecting on the weight of carrying his father’s legacy.

“I wouldn’t have these opportunities without the sacrifices my father and others made. The goal isn’t just about playing big shows; it’s about bringing people together and honoring their legacy. I’m focused on relaunching Skunk Records with my father’s best friend, Miguel, to support the next generation and tie together the SoCal alternative scene. It’s about having a purpose and giving back to the music community.”

He added, “It feels like having a purpose for sure.”

Sublime’s appearance on The Howard Stern Show is just the latest highlight in Sublime’s recent resurgence.

Fresh off a triumphant set at Coachella, which introduced them to a new generation of fans, the band has embarked on an extensive tour that’s drawing large crowds across the country. Their new single, “Feel Like That,” has also made waves, debuting at No. 35 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, marking the band’s first entry on this chart in 26 years.

Meanwhile, “Santeria,” one of the band’s most iconic tracks, originally peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart in 1997, becoming a defining song of the era and continuing to be a fan favorite decades later.

Check out Sublime’s recent performance of “Santeria” on The Howard Stern Show below.

Adele didn’t let the rain stop her during her Aug. 14 performance at Munich’s Messe München. Amidst the downpour, the global superstar took a moment to highlight rising pop sensation Chappell Roan, whom she recently discovered.

“I heard a song a little while ago at my birthday, and I loved it, and it was on one of my friend’s playlists. And then, I went down a rabbit hole on Monday. All day long,” Adele said.

The “Rolling in the Deep” singer continued, “She is spectacular, and it turns out, she’s not just got one song. She’s got, like, seven fucking brilliant songs. I think she’s absolutely amazing. I’m very excited for her, but my friend also said she’s a bit scared. So, do what you gotta do, baby girl, but you’re phenomenal.

“Anyway, that’s all I’ve done this week is discover Chappell Roan.”

The glowing endorsement couldn’t come at a better time for Roan, who recently entered the Billboard Hot 100 with her single “Casual,” currently sitting at No. 79. Her standalone single “Good Luck Babe!” has climbed to No. 10 on the Hot 100, marking her first top 10 hit. Additionally, Roan’s debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess has reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200. Internationally, “Hot To Go!” entered the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart at No. 200.

Originally from Willard, Missouri, Roan has been making waves with her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which blends confessional lyrics with a theatrical pop style.

Adele’s Munich residency, set to conclude at the end of August, has already been marked by several memorable moments, including her public engagement reveal. As she wraps up the series of shows, her praise for Roan is likely to draw even more attention to the emerging artist, whose star continues to rise in the music world.

Check out the moment in the video posted to X (formerly Twitter) below.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rapper Quando Rondo pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal drug offense before a judge in Georgia.

The 25-year-old rapper, whose given name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, was indicted in U.S. District Court last December on charges of conspiring with others to possess and distribute drugs including methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana.

Appearing in court Tuesday in his hometown of Savannah, Bowman pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana. Judge R. Stan Baker scheduled sentencing for Dec. 12.

“I really want to give an apology to the city of Savannah,” Bowman told reporters outside the courthouse, WTOC-TV reported. “And I want to give an apology to my family and friends, loved ones and most of all my daughters for taking all my family and all my loved ones through this stressful point.”

State gang and drug charges are still pending against Bowman in Chatham County Superior Court, where a judge in February placed an indefinite pause on the case pending the outcome of the federal charges.

Quando Rondo’s singles “I Remember” and “ABG” led to a deal with Atlantic Records, which released his debut album, QPac, in 2020; the project peaked at No. 14 on Billboard‘s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His follow-up album, Recovery, came out last year.