Christmas is in full swing on the Hot 100 with Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” Brenda Lee and more entering the top 10, but will any of these Christmas classics sweep the No. 1 spot?

Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week, dated December 6th. “Opalite” falls down to No. 10 as Leon slips to nine. “Jingle Bell Rock” appears at No. 8, while Brenda Lee is in at seven. Wham!’s “Last Christmas” is at six. While Mimi brings her Christmas classic to the top five. Still at No. 4 is Olivia Dean. Alex Warren is holding on to No. 3, and “Golden” is holding it down at No. 2. So now, with eight weeks at No. 1 is Taylor Swift with “The Fate of Ophelia.” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

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BTS member Jin is taking his role as Alo Yoga’s global ambassador seriously by pricing down his collection with the brand for Cyber Monday.

“It’s about being true to myself and staying in tune with my body while giving myself grace,” Jin says in a statement from the brand. “Self-love isn’t always easy, but it’s about making the effort to focus on what feels right for you. When I’m doing what I love with the people I care about, I feel unstoppable. For me, it starts with practicing positive thoughts and letting go of negativity. That’s why this campaign with Alo Yoga, ‘Wellness Begins With Self-Love,’ feels so meaningful. It’s a chance to remind everyone to take a moment for themselves and find their own balance.”

Now ARMY can add Jin’s favorite styles from Alo Yoga into their own rotation — especially if you’re looking for some BTS-approved styles while you wait for new music from the group to drop. The singer-backed collection includes everything from hoodies and jackets to athletic footwear. You can shop our Cyber Monday sale picks worn by Jin below.

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Accolade Hoodie

A black Alo Yoga hoodie.


The classic Alo hoodie comes in unisex sizes XS to 2XL, allowing you wear it as a fitted top or as oversized sweats. The hoodie is made from a super soft and cozy French terry material, making it comfortable for the gym, travel or just lounging around at home.

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Voyage Utility Cargo Jacket

A puffy cargo jacket.


Jin is spotted in the new campaign photos wearing this Alo Cargo Jacket, which features a puffy silhouette and slightly cropped hem. A great layering piece for cooler nights or chilly mornings at the gym, the jacket comes with two oversized front pockets and a zip-up chest pocket to hold all your stuff. The jacket material folds down nicely too for easy packing.

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Cargo pants in taupe.


Jin is also pictured wearing these Ripstop Cargo Pants, which comes in four earth tone colors (as well as a limited-edition “fog” purple colorway). The pants feature a roomy (but not overly baggy) fit, with durable construction that lets you wear them on a hike as easily as to the office. The deep cargo pockets and back pockets let your carry your wallet, phone and other small accessories with ease, while the ripstop cotton is breathable for all-day wear.

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Make Waves Hoodie

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A cozy wavy hoodie.


Layer up in style with Alo’s new statement hoodie featuring a built in hood and abstract pattern. The front comes with a main pocket to store your phone or keep your hands warm while the contrasting colorway will turn your loungewear into the ultimate piece of streetwear.

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Double Take Short Sleeve

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A black tee with Alo Yoga detailing.


We’d certainly do a double-take if we saw this tee out and about. The Double Take Short Sleeve is currently $61, a striking price drop for sure. The versatile black number is made of a smooth and breathable midweight fabric and features a boxy fit, excellent for casual wear. The drop sleeves give way to subtle but striking Alo Yoga logo detailing close to the hem, creating an instantly recognizable feel that’s not too in your face. If it’s good enough for a K-Pop superstar, we’re sure this tee will look stellar on you too.

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Black running sneakers.


Keep your feet supported without ditching style in these simple athletic sneakers from Alo. The style comes in a double black colorway (Jin’s preferred shade) with a breathable upper and rubber sole for added traction.

Jin joins Jisoo as the faces for the athleisure company while also spotlighting his passion for mindfulness and expanding the brand’s partnerships with K-pop artists.

The new campaign comes ahead of the upcoming opening of Alo’s first flagship store in South Korea’s Dosan Park, which is slated to open later this year.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best fleece-lined leggings, shackets for women and SKIMS dupes.

Thanksgiving Weekend is normally a quiet time for new releases — but that doesn’t mean the worlds of hip-hop and R&B stopped spinning.

On Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), R&B singer Ray J was taken into custody by Los Angeles police and charged with making a criminal threat after allegedly pointing a gun at his ex-wife, Princess Love, during a livestreamed argument. The “One Wish” singer, who’s also Brandy’s younger brother, was released on $50,000 bond later that night. “The worse it gets, the better it gets for us, impression-wise, algorithm-wise, profit-wise, everything,” he explained to Cam Newton on an episode of the former NFL star’s Funky Friday podcast, which resurfaced following the holiday arrest.

By the end of the holiday weekend (Nov. 30), the NFL unveiled the official lineup for the Super Bowl LX pregame. Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will deliver a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” All three Grammy-nominated vocalists will take the stage ahead of Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026.

Finally, Billboard kicked off the final month of the year (Dec. 1) with the announcement of its Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by comedian and actor Druski. Co-hosted by Billboard News‘ Tetris Kelly, the livestream will air on the Billboard News YouTube channel and BillboardTV on Samsung TV Plus on Tuesday, Dec. 9, starting at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. Once the stream ends, Billboard will publish hundreds of 2025 year-end charts to its official website.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from a new Stove God Cooks banger to a sultry duet between AKIA and Aaron Page. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.


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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” rules the Billboard Hot 100 for an eighth week, tying “Anti-Hero” as her longest-leading hit.

“The Fate of Ophelia” has been No. 1 in each of its weeks on the Hot 100 so far, dating to its mid-October debut; “Anti-Hero” began its reign upon its arrival in November 2022.

Elsewhere in the Hot 100’s top 10, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” leads four festive holiday songs rising in the region, up from No. 8 to No. 5. It’s joined by Wham!’s “Last Christmas” (11-6), Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (13-7) and Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” (14-8).

Plus, Leon Thomas’ “Mutt,” at No. 9 on the Hot 100, reaches No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart.

Check out the full rundown of this week’s Hot 100 top 10 below.

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Evanescence is gearing up for their first major headlining world tour in four years. The Amy Lee-led group announced the dates for their upcoming 2026 world tour on Monday (Dec. 1), revealing a list of 47 dates across North America, the U.K. and Europe.

The run is slated to kick off on June 11 at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Fla., before moving on to Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ontario, Quebec, Indiana, Missouri, Arizona, California, Utah, Ohio and Michigan. It will then hop over to the U.K. and Europe for summertime gigs in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London, as well as shows in Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

“This year has been so inspiring in so many ways, creating so much new music, playing some bucket-list shows and working with so many artists that give us life,” said Lee in a statement. “We are taking all of that fire and energy and inspiration and building it into an epic 2026 for our fans. Collaborating with K. Flay, Poppy, and Courtney Le Plante made me want to create a world where we could share stages together, and I’m thrilled we are going to make it happen! I can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on, and I can’t wait for this incredible tour.”

The shows will feature special guests Spiritbox and Nova Twins on the North American leg, Poppy and Nova Twins opening the non-U.K. concerts and K.Flay — who is featured on Evanescence’s latest single, “Fight Like a Girl” — opening the U.K. stops. K.Flay will also work as the support act on the tour’s final stop at the storied Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo. on Oct. 26.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi pre-sale beginning on Tuesday (Dec. 2) at 8 a.m. local time through Thursday (Dec. 4) at 10 p.m. local time; details for the Citi pre-sale are here. Evanescence and Spiritbox pre-sales will follow on Tuesday beginning at 12 p.m. ET, with more pre-sales scheduled throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale on Friday (Dec. 5) at 10 a.m. local time here.

Evanescence is teaming up with non-profit PLUS1 to donate $1 from every ticket to support groups providing humanitarian aid and medical relief around the world.

Check out the dates for Evanescence’s 2026 world tour below:

  • June 11: West Palm Beach, Fla. @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • June 12: Tampa, Fla. @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • June 14: Alpharetta, Ga. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • June 15: Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena
  • June 17: Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • June 18: Charlotte, N.C. @ PNC Music Pavilion
  • June 20: Camden, N.J. @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • June 21: Mansfield, Mass. @ Xfinity Center
  • June 23: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • June 24: Wantagh, N.Y. @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
  • June 26: Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center
  • June 27: Bristow, Va. @ Jiffy Lube Live
  • June 29: Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
  • June 30: Montréal, QC @ Centre Bell
  • July 8: Tinley Park, Ill. @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • July 9: Noblesville, Ind. @ Ruoff Music Center
  • July 11: North Little Rock, Ark. @ Simmons Bank Arena
  • July 12: Kansas City, Mo. @ MORTON Amphitheater
  • July 14: Albuquerque, N.M. @ Isleta Amphitheater
  • July 15: Phoenix, Ariz. @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • July 17: Chula Vista, Calif. @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • July 20: Mountain View, Calif. @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • July 22: Ridgefield, Wash. @ Cascades Amphitheater
  • July 23: Auburn, Wash. @ White River Amphitheatre
  • July 25: Salt Lake City, Utah @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • July 28: St. Louis, Mo. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
  • July 30: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio @ Blossom Music Center
  • Aug. 1: Cincinnati, Ohio @ Riverbend Music Center
  • Aug. 2: Clarkston, Mich. @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • Sept. 8: Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena
  • Sept. 10: Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
  • Sept. 11: Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena Birmingham
  • Sept. 13: London, UK @ The O2
  • Sept. 16: Brussels, BE @ Forest National
  • Sept. 17: Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
  • Sept. 19: Frankfurt, DE @ Congress Center Messe Frankfurt – Festhalle Frankfurt
  • Sept. 20: Dortmund, DE @ Westfalenhallen Dortmund
  • Sept. 22: Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
  • Sept. 23: Hamburg, DE @ Barclays Arena
  • Sept. 25: Berlin, DE @ Velodrom
  • Sept. 26: Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
  • Sept. 28: Bologna, IT @ Unipol Arena
  • Sept. 29: Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion Zurich
  • Oct. 1: Barcelona, ES @ Palau Olimpic Badalona
  • Oct. 2: Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre
  • Oct. 4: Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena
  • Oct. 26: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre


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Ariana Grande‘s physical appearance has been dissected by the public numerous times over the years, but amid the rollout for the Wicked movies, the speculation has arguably reached a fever pitch — leading the performer to speak out about the issue once again.

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In a post on Instagram Stories over the weekend, Grande posted a clip from a 2024 interview in which she discusses the dangers of openly criticizing people’s bodies in today’s society. “resharing this from last year,” she wrote Saturday (Nov. 29). “as a loving reminder to all.”

In the interview with French journalist Sally, the R.E.M. Beauty founder discusses how her body has been the subject of public discourse since she first rose to fame as a teenager. “I have heard it all. I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me,” Grande said at the time. “And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”

“It’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on,” she continued in the December 2024 conversation as Cynthia Erivo sat next to her. “In today’s society, there’s a comfortability that we shouldn’t have at all commenting on other’s looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes, or health … I think it’s dangerous for all parties involved.”

The two-time Grammy winner’s post comes amid mounting concern for Grande’s health, with people online increasingly picking apart photos and videos — including shots of the star in Wicked: For Good, which premiered in November — of her, with many pointing out that she looks thinner than she used to. Others have speculated that the star is unhealthily slender — something she’s also addressed in the past.

“There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful,” she said in a 2023 TikTok. “I know personally for me, the body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body. I was on a lot of anti-depressants and drinking on them and eating poorly, and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my ‘healthy.’ But that, in fact, wasn’t my healthy.”

“I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies — no matter what,” she added at the time. “If you think you’re saying something good or well-intentioned, whatever it is. Healthy, unhealthy, big, small, this, that, sexy, not sexy … We just shouldn’t. We should really work towards not doing that as much.”


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50 Cent’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning documentary is set to hit Netflix on Tuesday (Dec. 2), and ahead of the explosive four-part docuseries’ arrival, 50 and director Alexandria Stapleton sat down with Robin Roberts for Good Morning America on Monday (Dec. 1) to reveal details of the opus about the Bad Boy Records founder’s fall from grace.

The Reckoning obtained never-before-seen footage of Diddy that was reportedly slated for a doc that he was allegedly filming before the embattled Bad Boy mogul’s arrest in September 2024. One scene finds him in conversation with his legal team, imploring them to up their game.

“Listen to me, I am going to let you professionals look at the situation and come back to me with a solution,” Diddy said from what appears to be a hotel room. “Y’all are not working together the right way. We’re losing.”

There’s another scene that shows Diddy amongst the people in Harlem and then asking for hand sanitizer after getting into his car. “I been out in the streets amongst the people, I gotta take a bath. The amount of people I’m coming into contact with, that’s what I have to do,” Diddy said.

50 believes that the scene is a look into Combs’ manipulative ways. “It shows you his character,” longtime Diddy antagonist 50 told Roberts. “What’s the odds you would do that in front of a camera? That’s one of the moments he forgot he was on tape.”

A spokesperson for Combs relayed to the New York Times that they were “deeply concerned” about the inclusion of “private moments” before Diddy’s indictment that are included in the docuseries. “None of this was obtained from Sean Combs or his team, and its inclusion raises very serious questions about how this material was accessed and why Netflix chose to use it,” said Combs spokesperson Juda Engelmayer.

The G-Unit mogul pushed back against the narrative that he’s using the docuseries to needle his longtime foe instead of uplifting the victims’ stories.

“What they consider a pre-existing beef for 20 years is me being uncomfortable with him suggesting he takes me shopping,” 50 Cent added. “I looked at it like I was a tester — like, ‘Maybe you will come play with me.’”

The four-part series also includes interviews with two jurors who delivered the mixed verdict that found Combs guilty of prostitution charges in his federal trial, but dodging charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs was ultimately sentenced to 50 months in prison in October.

The Reckoning — which hits Netflix on Tuesday — will explore Combs’ federal trial and history of alleged sexual abuse. He’s repeatedly denied sexually assaulting anyone despite testimony from two former girlfriends at his trial alleging physical, emotional and sexual abuse. The doc will see contributions from former associates, friends, artists and employees who came forward to detail the world behind the Bad Boy empire.

Watch 50 Cent’s full interview with GMA below.


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Cardi B is vying for the unsung heroes of K-Beauty this Cyber Monday.

The “Drip” rapper posted a Reel to her Instagram yesterday, Nov. 30, sharing a quick peek into her skincare routine. Her go-to product? Fully’s Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser, a product that just so happens to be 15% off right now during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. “I’m always trying things online so when you find something that is really good online, it’s like ‘yes, yes, yes!’,” Cardi explained while applying the mask to her face.

The mask, retailing for $15.29, is a 2-in-1 clay cleanser in a pastel green hue formulated with 49% green tomato extract, thus explaining the green tinge. The cleanser is said to target clogged pores while offering excessive sebum control, sebum is a waxy substance that your body’s sebaceous glands produce, and a gentle exfoliation effect.

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The cleanser is free from synthetic fragrances and when washed away, it leaves the skin hydrated and non-stripped of its natural oils. It’s all thanks to that hero ingredient, green tomato extract, that reduces the appearance of pores, improving your skin’s elasticity and calming irritation and redness. Remember, you can only get your hands on this cleanser at this discounted price until the end of the day today when Cyber Monday ends.

“I like to personally mask twice a week but this right here..you can actually use it as a mask or you can use it as a face wash,” Cardi elaborated as she continued to apply the mask, working it around her nose and chin, “I like to apply the most of it on my nose because I got so many tiny little pores on my nose.” Cardi set her timer for two minutes and waited until her mask hardened. The beauty of this mask is that, as mentioned, it works as a cleanser. This cleansing action cleans the skin and also works to gently exfoliate any dead skin, leaving your skin squeaky clean and soft.

Cardi demonstrated by wetting her face, working the water into the mask, and watching as it turned into a foam. Cardi shared a few wise words as she washed the mask off, exclaiming, “It is very important to put on a mask because it’s tightening up and making your pores smaller.” If Cardi’s glowing review of this product wasn’t enough, the mask has 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 800+ positive reviews. On TikTok, the mask meets cleanser amassed over 55 million views. It’s clear the product is beloved, and it’s easy to see why. If it gets the Cardi stamp of approval, it’s obviously top-notch.


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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas next year following three years at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

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The show will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the ACM Awards have streamed on Prime Video and it will make the show’s first time on a Sunday night, regarded as the optimal night for awards show viewing, since 2021. The show was held on a Thursday night in its first three outings on Prime Video.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy,” Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music, said in a statement. “It truly feels like a homecoming for us. There’s no better place to host an exciting, global country music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”

Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, added: “2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs, and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for country music fans and partners alike.”

The ACM Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena from 2006-14 and returned to the venue in 2016 and again from 2018-19. The venue has also hosted the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin Grammy Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival and more.

ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and surrounding ACM Awards Week events will go on sale in early 2026.

The show’s host has yet to be named. Reba McEntire hosted the last two ACM Awards ceremonies, the latest in the 18 total that she has hosted or co-hosted. If she hosts one more ACM Awards ceremony, she’ll tie Bob Hope’s record for hosting or co-hosting the most iterations of a major awards show. Hope fronted the Oscars 19 times from 1940 through 1978. McEntire first co-hosted the ACM Awards in 1986.

In recent years, the ACM Awards ceremony has featured notable pairings of pop and country superstars, including Ed Sheeran & Luke Combs, Dua Lipa & Chris Stapleton, and Backstreet Boys & Rascal Flatts.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country music awards show. The Country Music Association Awards were first presented in 1967. The CMA Awards were, however, the first country awards show to be televised, in 1968. The ACM Awards were first televised in 1972.

The ACM Awards aired on all three major networks – ABC (1972–78), NBC (1979–97) and CBS (1998–2021), before moving to Prime Video in 2022, when it made history as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream. The 2022 ACM Awards ceremony received a Primetime Emmy nod for outstanding technical direction, camerawork, video control for a special. It was the show’s first Emmy nod in 36 years.

The ACMs have been held in Las Vegas in all but six years since 2003. In 2015, the show was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; in the pandemic years of 2020-21, the show was held at three iconic venues in Nashville; and for the last three years it was held at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.


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Ed Sheeran may love to use a loop pedal on stage, but in life, he’s often out of the loop due to his refusal to own a phone. That’s why he found out about longtime bestie Taylor Swift‘s engagement to Travis Kelce weeks after the fact.

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But after learning about the “Fate of Ophelia” singer’s big news at the same time as the rest of the world via her August announcement on Instagram, the British pop star apparently had a long conversation with Swift to get caught up to speed. Revealing that he met up with her just “a week after” he revealed to Andy Cohen in September that he’d not been privy to Swift’s engagement before the general public, Sheeran told Access Hollywood in a Nov. 28 interview, “When I saw Taylor, we had like a four-hour catch-up.”

“I’m not self-conscious about my relationship with her,” he continued, noting that he and his pal spent the time talking about “life stuff” together. “We’ve been friends for many years. We’re super close, and we see each other when we see each other. And when we see each other, we lock back into where we left off,” Sheeran added.

The two titans of pop music have indeed been close for a long time, with the pair coming together in 2012 for a collaboration on Swift’s Red album titled “Everything Has Changed.” Sheeran then joined the 14-time Grammy winner on the road for her Red Tour, and the two have teamed up on a number of tracks since.

Despite their bond, Swift forgot to tell Sheeran directly about her engagement because of his commitment to staying off the grid. “He doesn’t have a phone,” the Eras Tour headliner lamented to Jimmy Fallon in October. “And this is one thing I love about him … But when I’m going through, saying, ‘Hey, who should we call? Who should we FaceTime?’ I’m going through my texts and being like, ‘Who have I texted within the last like, month of my life?’”

But while he may have been late to the proposal news, Sheeran will definitely be at Swift’s nuptials to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end (that is, assuming the happy couple sends him an invite with the date and location by post rather than text or email). On U.K.’s Hits Radio Breakfast Show in October, Swift confirmed that Sheeran will be on the guest list and added that it will be “hard to keep” him from giving an impromptu performance at the reception.

“It’s like, Ed, if there’s a stage you know that you’ll be on it,” she said at the time. “He knows what people want, and he wants to give people what they want.”

Watch Sheeran discuss his recent catch-up with Swift below.


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