Beyoncé is unveiling a brand new hairstyle.

On Friday (Feb. 13), the 44-year-old superstar shared a series of Instagram photos showcasing a chic new blonde bob. The gallery, dated Feb. 8 — the same day as Super Bowl LX — features Bey in a light green trench coat as she prepares for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

In one shot, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer lounges in front of a large window with the stadium in the background. In another, she wears a light-colored top with green leggings while holding a small “touchdown” banner.

This isn’t the first time Beyoncé has rocked a bob. She previously wore a hairstyle above her shoulders in September 2024.

In another set of Instagram snaps from Sunday (Feb. 15), Bey showed off her straight short hair again, this time in a long brown leather coat while holding a vintage telephone receiver and a cigar. In one image, she’s seated at a table with a cheeseburger on a golden platter, flanked by miniature American and Puerto Rican flags — a playful nod to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

During the big game itself, Beyoncé was photographed walking the field alongside her husband, Jay-Z, and their daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi.

The Cowboy Carter artist shared yet another set of images on Instagram from the 2026 Super Bowl, this time wearing a long brown coat with a matching hat and blue jeans. One of the photos shows Bey holding what looks to be a fortune cookie message against her cheek that reads, “Your team’s Super Bowl dreams are looking bright.” She also shared a video of the moving bushes from Bad Bunny’s halftime show performance, along with snaps of herself with Jay-Z and enjoying snacks inside her luxury box at Levi’s Stadium.

She closed her post with a black-and-white photo from the stadium’s video screen that read, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” which appeared during the Puerto Rican superstar’s halftime show.

UPDATE (Feb. 16): Alex Warren is the latest artist to join the 2026 BRIT Awards performer lineup. The “Ordinary” star will take to the stage at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on Feb. 28 and is nominated in the international song of the year category.

It’ll be his first televised performance since the 2026 Grammys where he was forced to overcome technical difficulties during his spot in the best new artist medley. He joins Rosalía, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, Harry Styles and Olivia Dean as confirmed performers at the upcoming ceremony.

HUNTR/X will pre-record a performance outside of the Manchester venue, and become the first K-pop artist to perform at the BRIT Awards in its history.

PREVIOUSLY (Jan. 28): Harry Styles will perform at the 2026 BRIT Awards, marking his first live performance in almost three years.

The former One Direction member will appear at the show held at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Feb. 28. Styles is a minority partner in the venue operated by the Oak View Group.

Styles is the second artist announced to perform live at the ceremony, following Olivia Dean. He last performed at the BRIT Awards back in 2023, during which he collected four awards, including album of the year for Harry’s House. His final performance on global Love On Tour run took place in Bologna, Italy, in July 2023.

It’s the latest move to be announced as he marks his musical comeback. The week following The BRITs, Styles will release his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, due March 6; he released his first single, “Aperture” from the LP, on Jan. 22, and teased that the album was “meant to be listened to loud.” 

He also shared news of his Together Together global residency, which kicks off on May 17 in Amsterdam. Styles will perform in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, São Paolo, New York and Melbourne, before the tour wraps in Sydney on Dec. 13. On Sunday (Feb. 1), Styles will present an award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Styles also shared news on Wednesday (Jan. 28) of two additional nights at London’s Wembley Stadium to take his run of shows to a total of 12. The move breaks a record previously held by Coldplay for most shows in a calendar year; the British group achieved a 10 show stand back in 2024 for the band’s Music of the Spheres jaunt. He also topples the record set by Taylor Swift for shows by a solo artist, with the 14-time Grammy winner performing eight shows at Wembley on her Eras Tour in 2024.

The nominations for the BRIT Awards were announced Jan. 21, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young both leading the pack with five nominations each, with Sam Fender placed on four. Further performers will be announced for the ceremony, which is taking place outside of London for the first time in its history.

Harry Styles is set to helm one of the U.K.’s most storied live music events this summer.

The global superstar has been announced as curator of Meltdown Festival for 2026, which will see him craft an eclectic bill of music, art and workshops across 11 days (June 11-21). The full line-up of performers and activations is expected to arrive in the spring. 

Now in its 31st edition, Meltdown Festival is held annually at London’s Southbank Centre and is billed as “the world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival.” The multi-arts event spans the venue’s entire site, which comprises multiple performance spaces and galleries.

Styles joins a prestigious list of previous curators including David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, The Cure’s Robert Smith, David Byrne, Grace Jones, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker and most recently, Little Simz. 

In addition to crafting the lineup, Styles is set to headline a marquee gig for Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, for which further details are set to be announced.

In a statement, the singer said: “I’m deeply honoured to curate the Meltdown Festival, especially for the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary year. My goal as the curator is to share the music and art that I love, and to celebrate the rich history of the venue. 

“We both share a passionate belief that music is a vital part of life. It brings us together and the Southbank Centre has been at the heart of it, providing easy access to great music for the past 75 years. I’m incredibly grateful to Southbank for having me, it’s really exciting for me to have this opportunity in such an iconic venue.”

Jane Beese, head of contemporary music at the Southbank Centre, added: “It’s a real privilege to welcome an artist with the cultural impact and presence of Harry Styles as curator of Meltdown in our 75th anniversary year at the Southbank Centre. His openness, warmth and instinct for collaboration feel perfectly aligned with the spirit at the heart of the festival.

“We’re excited to see Styles’ vision play out across the whole site, creating space for connection, discovery and joy, and inviting audiences into a Meltdown that reflects the breadth, playfulness and generosity of his artistic world.”

According to a press release, Styles is expected to draw from a “broad palette of influences” for the line-up, from pop, soul, electronic and rock acts to emerging young British talent. The 2026 bill will also feature free public events designed to engage younger audiences.

Last year’s edition of Meltdown featured a wide-ranging mix of established and emerging artists, from The Streets to Jon Batiste and sets from R&B, jazz and pop talents including Mahalia and Lola Young, with curator Little Simz closing the festival alongside the Chineke! Orchestra.

Styles’ fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., is set for a March 6 release. His 2026 Together, Together tour is set to span seven major global cities and over 50 shows, including 30 nights at Madison Square Garden this fall.

Rising American shoegaze artist Wisp made her debut on Australia’s long-running triple j segment ‘Like A Version’ with a reimagined take on Green Day’s 2009 ballad ‘Last Night on Earth.’

The singer — known for her reverb-heavy, ethereal sound — described her choice as simple but meaningful.

“I chose this cover, it’s a very simple reason, I just think it’s a cute song,” Wisp said in the studio. “It’s easy, it’s fun and I had it on a playlist for a long time, so I knew all the words already.”

The track, originally released on Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown, has become a fan favorite over the years for its stripped-back emotional tone. Wisp leaned into that sentimentality, layering classic shoegaze textures and ambient guitar effects over the melody, transforming the punk trio’s heartfelt ballad into something hazier and more atmospheric.

She also revealed that the song played a role in shaping her upcoming material.

“I was curating a bunch of songs that I wanted to find inspiration in for the next album that I’m writing,” she explained. “And the Green Day song was one of those.”

Wisp, who frequently builds playlists for both herself and her fans, said ‘Last Night on Earth’ lived on a personal moodboard playlist influencing her next project.

Alongside the Green Day cover, Wisp also performed her original track ‘Black Swan’ during her ‘Like A Version’ appearance.

‘Like A Version’ has long been a launchpad for buzzworthy reinterpretations, with artists often putting bold spins on well-known tracks. Wisp’s version of ‘Last Night on Earth’ fits squarely into that tradition, trading the original’s polished rock production for shimmering distortion and a dreamlike haze.

You can watch Wisp’s full ‘Like A Version’ session via triple j’s official channels.

Brandy appeared alongside R&B group June’s Diary to sing the U.S. national anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (Feb. 15).

Brandy led an a capella pre-game performance at Inglewood, Calif.’s Intuit Dome, with June’s Diary layering their vocals in harmony with hers. The result was an original take on “The Star-Spangled Banner” that veered from the song’s traditional melody.

Also on Sunday, Sarah McLachlan performed the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” and “Roundball Rock” composer John Tesh led a performance of the classic basketball theme ahead of tip-off.

This year’s event — the first-ever USA vs. the world All-Star game, which featured three teams (Team USA Stars, with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons; Team USA Stripes, with head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs, and Team World, with head coach Darko Rajaković) competing in a round-robin tournament — was hosted by the Los Angeles Clippers. The game was televised on NBC and streamed on Peacock, tipping off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on Sunday.

Last month, Brandy was presented with the Black Music Icon award at the 2026 Recording Academy Honours; the honor recognizes Black music creators whose artistry, innovation and service have shaped the industry and inspired generations.I n December, she wrapped her co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour with Monica, a concert that celebrated the duo’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “The Boy Is Mine” (1998).

Watch all three performances below, courtesy of the NBA’s social media channels.