Bruno Mars is back. The Grammy-winning singer returned Friday (Jan. 9) to launch his The Romantic era with the new single “I Just Might.”

Dropping at the stroke of midnight, the new song channels Leo Sayer’s disco classic “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” and is accompanied with a music video which sees Mars dressed in a green suit, fronting a band of Brunos.

The single will land on Bruno’s fourth studio album, with The Romantic slated to arrive on Feb. 27. It’s the pop supernova’s first solo LP in nearly a decade, which came with 2016’s Grammy-winning 24K Magic album.

Bruno shook up the music landscape with a simple four-word announcement on Jan. 5. “My album is done,” he wrote to X.

In the time between solo projects, Bruno has been selective with his releases. He teamed up with Anderson .Paak for An Evening With Silk Sonic in 2021, which dominated at the Grammy Awards.

Bruno Mars also made his presence felt on the charts with collaborations like the dynamic Billboard Hot 100-topper “Die With a Smile” featuring Lady Gaga and “APT.” alongside BLACKPINK’s Rosé, which topped the year-end Billboard Global 200 chart for 2025.

The 40-year-old will also embark on his first global stadium outing. The Romantic Tour is set to invade North American stadiums this spring and summer, as the trek will kick off in Las Vegas on April 10.

Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee. Wee, RAYE, Victoria Monét and Leon Thomas will be taking turns as supporting acts at various stops on the run. In addition to major North American markets, The Romantic Tour is heading across the pond for European shows in Paris, Milan, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid and Paris.

Listen to “I Just Might” and watch the official music video below.

Chris Stapleton, J Balvin, Dwight Yoakam, Kelly Clarkson and Lizzo are among the many big stars lassoed for the 2026 edition of RodeoHouston.

Staged across three weeks, from March 2-22, the entertainment lineup is a mix of country, rock, reggaeton, and beyond.

Also joining the bill is opener Riley Green, while Rascal Flatts (March 4), Luke Bryan (March 9), Creed (March 11), Shaboozey (March 12), Lainey Wilson (March 19) and Tim McGraw (March 21) are among the standouts. Cody Johnson has honors as the final night’s headliner, when he’ll deliver a concert-only performance with Jon Pardi and Randy Houser, tickets for which are already on sale.

Billed as the “best rodeo and concert in Texas,” the RodeoHouston stage has welcomed the likes of Elvis Presley, Reba, Usher, Taylor Swift and George Strait across its 90-year-plus history.

The topline entertainers start their show at NRG Stadium after the last rodeo event is completed each evening.

Beyond music, the longstanding fest will feature an array of activities, including a wine show, barbeque contest, drone show, a petting zoo, and a tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in various rodeo disciplines.

Tickets go on sale in two waves next Thursday, Jan. 15 via AXS. Standard ticket prices start at $35.

Check out the full artist lineup:

March 3: J Balvin

March 4: Rascal Flatts

March 5: Russell Dickerson

March 6: Lizzo

March 7: Dwight Yoakam

March 8: Forrest Frank

March 9: Luke Bryan

March 10: Megan Moroney

March 11: Creed

March 12: Chris Stapleton

March 13: Shaboozey

March 14: Kelly Clarkson

March 15: Pepe Aguilar

March 16: Cross Canadian Ragweed

March 17: The Red Clay Strays

March 18: Koe Wetzel

March 19: Lainey Wilson

March 20: Parker McCollum

March 21: Tim McGraw

March 22: Cody Johnson

Kelsea Ballerini is sharing the fondest of memories of Dibs, her “soul dog” who passed away this week following a years-long battle with cancer.

The country artist posted a batch of snaps and videos of Dibs, from cuddly puppy to playing at the beach, chewing, rolling around and walkies on a tarmac, her pooch always being a good boy.  

“My sweet dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday,” she writes, noting “he spent his last few days in his backyard looking at the sunshine and surrounded and visited by his forever people.”

Like so many of us who’ve lost our pets, Ballerini admits “there are no words to articulate his role in my life,” and that she “couldn’t have done the last ten years without him, and he will always be my soul dog…and i pray and believe we’ll find each other in every life.”

The singer-songwriter adopted her cherished pup in 2015, and enshrined him into the history books the following year with “Dibs,” which reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2016. That feat made her one of only five women to notch leaders on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with their first two charted titles, and the first in 15 years.

Later, in August 2024, Ballerini revealed that Dibs had been diagnosed with inoperable cancer in his heart. “He’s not in pain and luckily it hasn’t spread further,” she wrote at the time.

A slew of artists and celebrities reached out, heartbroken at the news. Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild writes, “Sweetest pup ever. love you kels.” And digital creator Jordy Cray adds, “Oh, Kelsea. I’m so sorry. Your love kept him alive this long. He was so lucky to have you. I hope you two find each other in every lifetime.”

Ballerini, who boasts 12 Billboard Hot 100 hits (including “Dibs,” which peaked at No. 58), and eight career titles on the Billboard 200, was in the headlines at year’s end when she and Chase Stokes announced they were an item once again. Romance bloomed, apparently, after they called time on their relationship in September following three years of dating.

For now, the singer and songwriter will mourn the passing her four-legged friend.

“Thank you for loving him so loudly with me,” Ballerini writes. “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world that i got to be his dog mom, greatest gift of my life.”

Bad Bunny has been sued by a woman who claims her voice is sampled on two hit songs from the Puerto Rican megastar without permission.

The lawsuit, filed on Monday (Jan. 5) in Puerto Rico, alleges that Tainaly Serrano Rivera can be heard speaking on both “Solo de Mi,” a 2018 song off Bad Bunny’s debut album X 100pre, as well as the track “EoO” from his latest No. 1 set, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

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The sample in question supposedly features Rivera saying in Spanish, “Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perreo,” which translates roughly in Puerto Rican slang to, “Listen, damn it, don’t take away my vibe.” Rivera says she recorded this phrase at the request of Bad Bunny’s producing partner, La Paciencia, when they were in college together back in 2018.

“At the time of the request, the purpose of the audio was not explained, nor was the plaintiff informed that her identity would be used and commercially exploited,” reads the lawsuit, originally filed in Spanish and translated by Billboard using the service DeepL. “No compensation of any kind was discussed. No contract or agreement was signed, nor was any license or authorization granted.”

Rivera is now suing for violations of Puerto Rico’s right of publicity statute and seeking $16 million in damages from Bad Bunny (Benito Martínez Ocasio), La Paciencia (Roberto Rosado) and the star’s record label Rimas Entertainment.

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According to the lawsuit, Bad Bunny and his collaborators improperly used Rivera’s voice not just in the commercial releases of “Solo de Mi” and “EoO” — which hit No. 93 and No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively — but also in performances during his record-breaking San Juan residency last year.

Reps for Bad Bunny, La Paciencia and Rimas did not immediately return requests for comment on the lawsuit.

Rivera is represented in the case by attorneys Jose Marxuach Fagot and Joanna Bocanegra Ocasio. This is the same legal team that sued Bad Bunny back in 2023 for allegedly featuring the voice of his ex-girlfriend on the tracks “Pa’ Ti” and “Dos Mil 16” without her consent.


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Twice is back once again repping Victoria’s Secret Pink, a line created for the brand’s younger audience that likely already listens to the K-Pop girl group on the regular.

After making an appearance in the company’s coveted 2025 fashion show in the Pink section singing some of their hit songs like “This Is For” and “Strategy,” members Nayeon, Jihyo, Tzuyu and Momo are back once again modeling some of Pink’s latest wears, including lacy push-up bras, cherry-printed camis and cozy fleece sweats. The new offerings launched on the VS Pink website yesterday, Jan. 7, along with photos of the members in the all-new digs styled similarly to their runway looks.

Nayeon was clad in a black and red ensemble consisting of the cute and cropped Pointelle Henley Cami for $24.95 layered over a push-up Balconette bra for $39.95 in a matching red hue. On the bottom, the “POP!” The singer wore logo cotton undies in a brief or boyshort style, both for $12.95, accompanied by black sweats that sat low on her hips.

Tzuyu was similarly dressed in a pink plunging bra with heart accents, the Wink Lightly bra in Pink Balloon for $49.95, layered over a cropped tee in a unique way that showcased the lingerie. On the bottom, Tzuyu wore logo undies not unlike Nayeon’s, worn under ultra-cozy low-rise Campus Fleece Wide-Leg Split-Hem Sweatpants in pink for $69.95. Like Nayeon’s look, Tzuyu’s ensemble was casual and fun, like the pair were having a sleepover.

Momo’s look was more pedestrian, or something that we could see people wearing while out and about instead of in the comfort of your own home. Like Nayeon, the main dancer donned a Wink Push-Up Balconette Bra, this time in Pink Tulip, for $46.95 worn under a cherry-printed minidress in pink for $39.95. The form-fitted style featured a plunging square-shaped neckline to show off the bra. Not seen was Pink’s Wink V-String Panty for $14.95, lacy pink rhinestoned undies which Momo wore beneath her dress.

Finally, Jihyo wore the least lingerie-leaning look of all of the members. The “Killin’ Me Good” singer wore a cropped baby tee in Snow Heather for $29.95 with red lettering on the front along with Mid-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans for $89.95 with rhinestone detailing on the butt, a true 90s touch. Adding even more style to her ensemble, Jihyo wore a slew of keychains threaded through her belt loop, including a Micro Dog Keychain Charm depicting Pink’s iconic doggy mascot for $24.95.

Looking to replicate the K-Pop girl group’s looks? You can shop the new Pink collection below by member.

Worn by Tzuyu

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Wink Lightly Lined Plunge Bra in Pink Balloon

A pink plunging bra with heart motifs.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Logo Cotton Boyshort Panty

Cotton boyshort panties with logo detailing.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Campus Fleece Wide-Leg Split-Hem Sweatpants

Pink fleece sweatpants.


Worn by Nayeon

Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Pointelle Henley Cami

A cherry-printed cami in red and black.


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Wink Push-Up Balconette Bra

A bright red pushup bra.


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Logo Cotton Hiphugger Panty

A logo panty in white.


Worn by Momo

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Wink Push-Up Balconette Bra in Pink Tulip

A pink push-up bra with bow accents.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Pointelle Slip Dress in Hushed Lilac Cherries

A cherry printed pink dress.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Wink V-String Panty

A pink lace v-string panty with rhinestone detailing.


Worn by Jihyo

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Retro Cotton Tee in Snow Heather

A baby tee with red graphics.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Denim by PINK Mid-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans

Wide-leg denim with rhinestone detailing.


Twice, Victoria's Secret, Pink, bra, panties, lingerie, outerwear, denim, sweatpants

Micro Dog Keychain Charm

A pink dog keychain.


“I will restore it as many times as necessary,” said Pedro Martín, who trusts that change will come to Venezuela and democracy will be restored.
“This engagement is based on our responsibility to safeguard the well-being of our people, particularly the access to lawful travel, education, employment and family connections, while strengthening cooperation between our two governments.”

More than a dozen protesters gathered at Miami’s Torch of Friendship on Wednesday night to furiously decry an ICE agent killing a 37-year-old mother earlier in the day.

Keantae Vaughn was jailed at 14 years old after being accused of killing star football player Rickey Ferguson Jr., who was 16. Now, three years later, Vaughn has accepted a plea deal that might see him get 25 years in prison for the 2022 shooting.

The judge, however, rejected a request by the plaintiffs’ attorneys to reinstate to the Medicaid program people who have lost benefits and not been reinstated.