The Toy Story franchise has got a friend in Taylor Swift. The singer announced Monday (June 1) that she’ll be contributing an original song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” to the soundtrack for the beloved animated film series’ upcoming fifth installment.

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With physical copies of the track now available for purchase on Swift’s website, as well as an acoustic and piano version, the hitmaker revealed that “I Knew It, I Knew You” will drop June 19, the same day Toy Story 5 hits theaters. In an Instagram post sharing the news with fans, she wrote, “I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie.”

“I fell instantly in love with Toy Story 5 when I was lucky enough to see it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening,” she continued, captioning a whimsical photo of herself lying in the grass among a bunch of pink and yellow tulips. “Sometimes you just know, right?”

The official announcement comes at the end of a Toy Story-themed countdown on Swift’s website that went live a few hours prior, featuring the franchise’s leading lady Jessie waving in the bottom corner in her cowgirl gear. The animated graphic also featured a “TS” billboard in the distance, matching the real-life blue-and-yellow signs that have gone up in different locations around the world in recent days.

Pixar had been teasing Swift’s involvement prior to the announcement as well, sharing pictures of the billboards — which eagle-eyed fans noticed had exactly 13 clouds in the design, a nod to the 14-time Grammy winner’s lucky number — as well as a video of Jessie dancing next to one of the signs.

“She’s making those moves up as she goes!” the May 30 post’s caption read, referencing the lyrics to Swift’s Billboard Hot 100-topper “Shake It Off.”

Toy Story 5 will feature Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprising their respective roles of Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The plot will follow the iconic group of toys as they compete for playtime against a new tablet called Lilypad.

Swift last participated in an animated children’s feature in 2012, voicing Audrey in The Lorax. She’s also contributed a number of songs to movie soundtracks over the years, from 2013’s “Sweeter Than Fiction” for David Frankel’s One Chance to 2022’s “Carolina” for Olivia Newman’s Where the Crawdads Sing.

Her most recent album, last fall’s The Life of a Showgirl, spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It spawned Swift’s longest-running Hot 100 No. 1 hit to date, with lead single “The Fate of Ophelia” topping the chart for 10 weeks.


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Rapper Boosie Badazz is facing a felony assault charge in Houston over accusations that he smashed a nightclub bouncer in the head with a glass hookah.

According to court records obtained by Billboard, Boosie faces a single count of aggravated assault of a May 24 incident, in which the rapper allegedly struck Edward Iglehart in the head as the security guard was attempting to clear out the Dome nightclub at closing time.

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At an initial court hearing on Monday, Boosie was granted release on $85,000 bond, with his next court date set for September. In a video response posted to social media, he denied any wrongdoing and called the charges against him “basically a money grab.”

“It’s what you go through as an entertainer. The facts of the case will come out,” the rapper said. “I’m alright though. Life be lifing, bro.”

The new charges are the latest legal headache for Boosie, who just struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors last year to resolve a long-running gun possession case. His January guilty plea saw him sentenced to no prison time, but left Boosie facing three years of supervised release.

It’s unclear if the new charges will impact that earlier federal case. In his response video on Monday (June 1), Boosie said he had “contacted my [parole officer] to let him know what was going on” when he found out about the new charges.

In the new case, police say Iglehart got into an altercation with Boosie’s niece after the bouncer refused to let her use the bathroom when the Houston club had already closed. After the woman “struck him in the face,” Iglehart began escorting her from the building, police say. When he briefly bent down to pick up her belongings, he was allegedly attacked by Boosie.

“He suddenly felt an object strike the top of his head, causing immediate pain and injury,” a police officer testified in charging documents. “Mr. Iglehart stated that when he turned, he observed blood running down his face and observed the defendant holding a broken glass hookah base in his hand.”

Police say Iglehart’s injuries resulted in a trip to the hospital and eight stitches. “Based on my training and experience I believe that a glass hookah base in the manner of this use can cause serious bodily injury or death,” the officer wrote in charging documents.


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How does a song become a gay anthem? Like the LGBTQ+ community itself, our soundtrack is vast and diverse. We have recorded our history and contribution to the culture through music, and with this list we acknowledge and remember the forerunners that have made possible the positive changes we’ve seen over the decades. These songs are a testimony to our resilience and excellence.

While it’s impossible to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t straight. You will see many overlaps between this list and some of the best house and disco tracks that were blasted in the ballrooms, as well as transformative hits by our beloved big-voiced divas. There are introspective slow jams by queer artists and allies that mirror our struggles with self-acceptance and social rejection. There are Billboard Hot 100-topping sensations and hidden gems that are forgotten or yet to be discovered; instant classics and songs that grew to be our community’s favorites. Besides the best-known songs that are essential to a list like this, we want to highlight the queer musicians who deserve a spotlight, too.

To keep this countdown diverse, artists were only allowed one song on this list, and it is still growing and changing as our fight continues. As you browse the selections on this list, check out what actions you can take against the anti-LGBTQ+ policies, laws, bills and executive orders sweeping across the U.S. Regressive, fear-based tactics are being used to disenfranchise and silence the LGBTQ+ community, which makes living our truth as important as it’s ever been. And when you need that little extra boost of confidence, music’s got your back.

Euphoria came to a close with its season three finale on Sunday (May 31), and the HBO show’s creator, Sam Levinson, joined Popcast to discuss the series finale, as well as Drake’s involvement as an executive producer.

At the tail-end of the 100-minute conversation, Levinson credited Drake for being an early champion of the show, and his co-sign held a lot of weight with HBO executives behind the scenes prior to season one’s airing in 2019.

“Drake had gotten a hold of the scripts very early on in the process,” he said. “This is when HBO was, you know, they still weren’t sure about the show. We were pushing some boundaries. He said, ‘I want to come on as a producer, I want to come on as an EP.’ He brought a level of confidence to HBO that I will forever be grateful for. I think that they couldn’t believe that Drake was coming on.”

Levinson, who serves as the creator, director, writer and producer of Euphoria, explained that Drake was more of an executive producer in the role of promoting and marketing the show, rather than giving out suggestions for the script.

“He was more involved in promotional and marketing aspects of it as opposed to another producer is giving notes,” Levinson added. “You need your champions to give other people confidence and he was a champion.”

Drake was announced as an executive producer for Euphoria back in 2018. The script striking a nerve with him isn’t much of a surprise, as he came up as an actor, starring in Degrassi before his rap fame. The OVO boss also served as an executive producer for Netflix’s Top Boy reboot in 2019.

After seven years, Levinson also confirmed that Euphoria has ended following season three’s 90-minute season finale on Sunday. Variety later confirmed with a spokesperson for HBO that the show is over.

Euphoria crossed over into the rap world in 2024 when it was caught in the midst of the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud, as K. Dot titled one of his Drizzy disses after the HBO show. However, that didn’t leave much of a mark in Levinson’s universe since he wasn’t engaging with much pop culture at the time, instead focusing on writing the script for season three.

Drake is riding high following the release of his ICEMAN album, which spends a second week atop the Billboard 200 after earning 225,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending May 28.

Watch the interview with Sam Levinson below.

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FOX, FS1 and FS2 have become a hub for some of the biggest sports, including FIFA World Cup. For 2026, most of the soccer matchers can be found across FOX Sports family of networks throughout the entire international tournament.

The easiest way for you to watch live matches on FOX is through its cable channel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more affordable streaming options for those who have recently cut the cord.

Opting for streaming packages may eliminate expensive cable bills, but it does come with some challenges like trying to livestream major games. Live TV streamers can eliminate the issue by giving access to FOX, FS1, FS2 and even more live sports channels. Keep reading to learn more.

How to Watch FOX Sports Online Without Cable for Free

There are a few live TV streamers has FOX, FS1 and FS2, so you can catch soccer matches for little to no money. Below, ShopBillboard put together a few live TV streaming options with free trials and promos that’ll let you watch FOX Sports without cable.

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DirecTV

DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers.


DirecTV’s Signature Packages start at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards), while you can score a five-day free trial through DirecTV when you sign up. Subscribing lets you watch FOX online, as the “Entertainment” and “Ultimate” packages includes FOX, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2 and FOX One for free. Other perks you’ll be able to enjoy include unlimited DVR storage, local channels and the ability to stream on as many smart devices as you want.

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FuboTV

Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.


FuboTV will give new users a five-day free trial. With prices starting at $48.99 for the first month of service ($73.99 per month afterwards), each plan comes with FOX in 4K definition, as well as FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes — along with access to the FOX One streaming service. You’ll be able to watch over 200 channels with 1,000 hours of DVR and the option to stream on 10 devices at once.

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Hulu + Live TV including ABC.


Get the most content options including the option to watch FOX, FS1 and FS2 with Hulu + Live TV. Not only will you get more than 90 live TV channels, but access to the entire Hulu library including exclusive content, originals and programming. A regular subscription price starts at $89.99 per month.

In addition, Hulu offers music programming and documentaries, such as Summer of Soul, It’s All Country, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and others. It even livestreams of popular music festivals, like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, iHeartRadio Festival, iHeartCountry Festival and Austin City Limits Music Fest.

As an added bonus, Hulu + Live TV is automatically bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited to give you even more exclusive content including NFL games and live sports that you can only watch on ESPN.

Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox dealsstudio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.

Duetti, the catalog acquisition platform founded in 2022, has officially opened a French division and named Naïma Menxhiqi to lead it. She steps into the role on June 1.

The company, which focuses on buying and developing the catalogs of independent artists, says it has worked with more than 1,100 artists to date. Duetti has raised a total of $635 million in funding, with backers including The Raine Group, Roc Nation, Viola Ventures, Viola Credit and Flexpoint Ford. Its most recent funding round, closed in January 2026, brought in $200 million. Past French acquisitions include the catalogs of Imen Es and Yanns.

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Menxhiqi brings experience in catalog management in France and music rights monetization across Eastern Europe. She began her career in Eastern Europe and the Balkans in the mid-2010s, where she observed that many artists and songwriters were accumulating tens of millions of YouTube views without knowing their works were generating royalties. That gap led her to found Alba Music Publishing, a firm specializing in Balkan repertoires that helped songwriters join performing rights organizations such as SACEM and collect their earnings.

She later launched a second publishing company, We Matter Music Publishing, focused on the French market, signing beatmakers including Koston and Toto Beats, whose productions have been placed with artists such as Jul, Soprano, Soolking and Niska.

That work caught the attention of American funds looking to invest in European music rights. Menxhiqi transitioned into catalog brokerage, and Duetti made its first French acquisitions through her.

“Unlike many players in the market, Duetti does not simply acquire catalogs,” she said. “The company works as a genuine partner to artists, with a transparent, straightforward approach tailored to the realities of independent creators.”

She added that catalog acquisitions have historically been limited to established artists with so-called premium or evergreen catalogs. “Duetti has helped shift that dynamic by recognizing the value of independent artists’ catalogs that were often undervalued by the market.”

Duetti CEO Lior Tibon said: “We are excited to welcome Naïma to Duetti as our France lead to help us better serve independent artists and songwriters in the French market. Her appointment underscores our enthusiasm for this market and our commitment to investing in its local music industry.”

Menxhiqi will be supported by two A&Rs, Simon Huver and Lyva Corvo. A Paris office is expected to open in the coming months.


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Tamagotchi was a major part of my life growing up in the 2000s.

The miniature device, created by Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai, was constantly in my pocket or glued to the palm of my hand, where I’d spend countless hours feeding and tending to my virtual pet in lieu of a real one. And now, the tech is serving as a muse for Casetify’s latest collection of accessories.

The brand’s Tamagotchi line launched online on May 29 and includes an array of items that’ll make ’90s kids nostalgic. The collaboration includes earbud pouches, phone cases, charms and, most exciting of all, a limited-edition Tamagotchi device. Pricing ranges from $14 to $799.

Shop my favorites from the Tamagotchi-themed drop below or on Casetify’s website.

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Original Tamagotchi Casetify Limited-Edition

This limited-edition Tamagotchi is attached to a silver chain to clip to your bag or keys, similar to a bag charm.


Your Tamagotchi won’t come in a fun carrying case like this one from Casetify’s new launch, making this tiny bright blue device something you can’t find anywhere else. The shell is a hard plastic that snaps shut. It gives the egg-shaped piece a futuristic finish, and it also helps protect your virtual friend from nasty drops.

This is certainly a collectors’ item, and one that fans of the playful tech will swarm to in droves. These handheld toys launched back in 1996. With this device, you’ll be tasked with taking care of an alien-like creature, feeding and bathing it. Your virtual pet will evolve as you progress. Tending to it daily gives you the best results.

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Tamagotchi Silicone Face Plush Earbuds Pouch – Mimitchi

Mimitchi is one of many characters you’ll find in the Tamagotchi world. She was introduced back in 1997 alongside the release of the generation two Tamagotchi.


Standard earbud cases are pretty boring. Sure, they carry your tech and keep it protected, but are they Mimitchi-shaped? There are three cases in this collection, all shaped like Tamagotchi characters, retailing for $32 each. Every pouch is fixed with a silicone face and a fun plushie body. This accessory opens up, like your carrying case, letting users place their earbuds inside.

With your buds tucked inside the Mimitchi, they’re less likely to get lost, as opposed to being chucked in the bottom of your bag. They’ll also be safe from damage. Each carrying case is also equipped with a key ring, letting users attach their plushie accessory to a tote or crossbody like a bag charm.

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If you saw a UFO on your Tamagotchi screen, you knew you were in big trouble. The UFO usually indicates that your pet has died and is returning to its home planet.


Casetify’s latest collection features plenty of solo phone cases and accessories, but the best way to get all the pieces you want without spending a fortune is with the brand’s bundle sets. This one is a UFO-specific set for $98 and comes with stickers to decorate whatever you see fit, a case with a colorful UFO design and a limited-edition Tamagotchi device. To put that into perspective, the exclusive Tamagotchi alone is $42. Including a $64 case and $10 stickers, you’d be paying $116 total. You will also receive free shipping on this order, lowering the cost further.

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Casetify x Tamagotchi 21″ Carry-On Suitcase

While the brand is best known for its phone accessories, Casetify also has a ton of suitcases available in unique designs.


I recommend this 21-inch carry-on suitcase because you get to customize it, adding personalized touches. These personal additions include affixing writing on the front, like your name. While this is the most expensive item in the Tamagotchi line at $799, it is worth buying because it’s a piece you can use for years. Casetify’s suitcases feature a durable shell made of Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate, a material said to be extremely lightweight, durable and scratch-resistant. Many high-quality hard-shell suitcases, like this Tamagotchi style, are made of Makrolon.

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All the little bleeps and bloops you hear while you play with your Tamagotchi were created by in-house sound designers on the Bandai team. The game’s noises can signal the death of your virtual pet. It can also indicate if they’re happy, sad, hungry or need to use the bathroom. The music and the franchise that followed the handheld game are pretty iconic.

Tamagotchis are a big part of ’90s and 2000s culture. Today, the Bandai tech is currently experiencing a resurgence, largely due to the rise in trinket culture like blind boxes and bag charms. The toy is so popular, in fact, that it served as inspiration for Mexican-American singer Omar Apollo’s track “Tamagotchi” from 2022. Even K-pop boy group BTS got their own Tamagotchis that same year.

Jay-Z made his return to the stage with his first headlining performance of 2026 at Roots Picnic on Saturday night (May 30) in Philadelphia.

After debuting a new afro and Fear of God denim threads, the Brooklyn rap deity kicked off his anticipated set at Belmont Plateau with “Hovi Baby,” but proceeded to move into an a cappella freestyle, during which Hov had plenty to get off of his chest.

Jay-Z took turns subliminally unleashing scintillating bars on each target, which appeared to include responding to the shots Drake seemingly sent him on ICEMAN last month, as well as Nicki Minaj and Dame Dash, both of whom have repeatedly dissed Jay in recent years.

Just over two months since Hov claimed in an interview with GQ that beef was bad for business in hip-hop as things were being taken “too far” these days, Jay had no issue getting back to sending a few jabs out to those who have spoken on his name.

The memorable set also saw Hov run through plenty of hits (“Run This Town,” “N—as in Paris,” “Empire State of Mind,” “I Just Wanna Love U” and “Public Service Announcement”) and several fan-favorites (“Can I Live,” “Dead Presidents II” “Can I Live” and “U Don’t Know”) throughout the evening at Belmont Plateau.

There was a nostalgic State Property reunion featuring Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk and the Young Gunz touching the Philly stage. Jazmine Sullivan and Meek Mill popped up for cameos with Hov, while Jay reunited with Roc-A-Fella’s Memphis Bleek for “You, Me, Him and Her” alongside Beans.

All in all, it was a celebratory night for the 56-year-old back in his element, and he’s just getting warmed up. The main event is slated to come when Jay returns to headline Yankee Stadium for three consecutive shows in July.

Find all of the people Jay-Z appeared to shade during his Roots Picnic freestyle below.

P!nk, Queen Latifah, Whitney Leavitt and more are about to bring all that jazz — and then some — to the Tony Awards stage in honor of Chicago‘s 30th anniversary.

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As announced by the award show on Monday (June 1), this year’s ceremony will include a tribute to three decades of Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse and John Kander’s iconic Broadway musical. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Newell, Adrienne Warren, Julianne Hough and Dylan Mulvaney will also perform in the Chicago segment.

The beloved Jazz Age musical first opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for about two years. Reopening in 1996, the revival is Broadway’s longest-running show of all time.

The aforementioned Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star just completed her run as Roxie Hart in the Chicago revival in early May, while Queen Latifah earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of the character Matron Mama Morton in the 2002 film adaptation. In addition to joining in on the Chicago spectacular, P!nk is in place to host this year’s Tony’s, which will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7.

Available to watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+, the three-hour program will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.

As previously announced, the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon — including Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad — will also perform during the 2026 ceremony to mark its 15th anniversary. Viewers can expect to see more announcements for additional performances this week, according to a press release.

The original Broadway cast of Chicago included Jerry Orbach, Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. In early 2003, the soundtrack from the Rob Marshall-directed film adaptation debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.


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When Jay-Z announced a run of shows at Yankee Stadium in New York to celebrate the anniversaries of 1996’s Reasonable Doubt and 2001’s The Blueprint, tickets — to paraphrase “Can’t Knock the Hustle” — moved faster than a rabbit gets… well, let’s just say the July 10 and 11 shows sold out in hours. (A July 12 concert was later added to meet demand.) That announcement arrived 30 years after his first Billboard chart appearance, back when Brooklyn’s Finest was just starting to conquer the globe and be chronicled by Billboard.

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The Charting ‘Dead’

“Jay-Z, who has a fluid, flippy flow, is moving forward in the rap game with the dope, double-sided single ‘Dead Presidents’ backed with ‘Ain’t No N—a,’ ” reported The Rap Column in the April 6, 1996, issue of Billboard. Hailing his “loose lasso lines,” columnist Havelock Nelson said the former track “gained street appreciation and received radio airplay,” while the latter “features feminine phenomenon Foxy Brown” and “shows signs of becoming an even bigger smash.” His first top 10 Hot Rap Songs single, the double side peaked at No. 4 on that chart and hit No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In Through the ‘Doubt’ Door

Hova’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, was “phat an’ all dat,” according to the July 13, 1996, issue. According to a review in the July 20, 1996, Billboard, “This album from the bullet-ridden streets of Brooklyn” is “built atop slinky buttah-bounce, with talk about regulating and maintaining like a kingpin,” featuring “coarse, hard-edged tracks [that] discuss selling white crack for greenbacks.” Moving a reasonable 43,000 copies in its first week (according to Luminate), the album peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard 200.

Can’t Knock The In-Person Hustle

The soundtrack to Eddie Murphy’s smash remake of The Nutty Professor boasted “several of this summer’s biggest records,” reported the July 13, 1996, issue, one of those being Jay-Z and Foxy Brown’s hit collaboration. Def Jam/Mercury staged a “wildly successful in-store to promote the soundtrack” at New York’s Virgin Megastore on June 24, tapping Jay and Foxy, as well as fellow Professor emeriti Case, Trigger Tha Gambler and Smoothe Da Hustler. “The crowd was so thick that I was unable to enter the store,” reported our columnist.

‘Blueprint’ for the Future

“We know rap is a flavor-of-the-month genre, and if any rapper steps away from finicky fans for too long, he or she may as well as hang up the microphone,” ran a column in the Nov. 22, 1997, issue. But Jay had staying power: His second album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, moved 138,000 units in its first week and soared to No. 3 on the Billboard 200. It signified the shape of music to come, too. “Rap accounts for three of the top five albums on the Billboard 200 and seven of the top 10 on Top R&B Albums,” noted the same issue. When The Blueprint arrived four years later (eventually spending three weeks atop the Billboard 200), the Sept. 22, 2001, Billboard declared, “Jay-Z deftly proves that while his celebrity status continues to rise, he remains firmly grounded to the street.”

This story appears in the May 30, 2026, issue of Billboard.