Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live on Saturday night (May 2).making her hosting debut while also serving as musical guest — debuting two tracks from her upcoming third studio album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, due June 12.

Rodrigo opened the show with a monologue that revisited her Disney Channel beginnings on Bizaardvark — including a jab at former co-star Jake Paul — and included a musical parody of her breakout hit “drivers license,” reworked into a story about getting a Real ID at the DMV.

For her first musical performance of the night, rock legend Debbie Harry of Blondie introduced Rodrigo’s energetic performance of “drop dead,” the lead single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which was released April 17. The track has already become her fourth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Then, Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie introduced Rodrigo’s second number — the mournful ballad “begged,” a previously unreleased track from the album. Rodrigo performed the song seated on a swing, a visual that mirrors the cover art for the new album, which features her upside-down on a swing.

The episode marks Rodrigo’s third overall appearance on SNL but her first time hosting. She previously appeared as musical guest in May 2021, performing songs from Sour, and again in December 2023 promoting Guts.

Rodrigo has also recently announced The Unraveled Tour, a new concert series taking her through the U.S., Canada and several European countries. She also made a surprise appearance at Coachella earlier this month, joining Addison Rae onstage to debut “drop dead” live for the first time.

Rodrigo first broke through in 2021 with debut album Sour, followed by 2023’s Guts, quickly becoming one of pop’s most commercially dominant young artists, earning three Grammy Awards and Album of the Year nominations for both records. “drivers license” spent eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release in 2021. You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love arrives June 12.

Earlier in the episode, Rodrigo performed “Drop Dead,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her fourth chart-topper — all of which have opened at the summit.

Her appearance marked her third time on Saturday Night Live, and her first time serving as both host and musical guest in a single episode.

“Hit the Wall,” a new song from Gracie Abrams, is coming soon. The track is scheduled for release at 2 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 14, Abrams revealed in an announcement posted on social media at the start of the weekend.

“‘Hit the Wall,’” Abrams wrote on Instagram on Friday (May 1), disclosing its title. “My new song is out everywhere on May 14th at 5pm PST. I love it with everything I have. – DFH.”

The news was unveiled with single art that shows the singer-songwriter standing directly in front of wild flames. The fiery image obscures the artist, who’s mostly pictured as a shadowy silhouette.

“DFH” is presumed to be an acronym for Abrams’ next album, which would be her third full-length studio release. Her debut set, Good Riddance, was released on Interscope in 2023, followed by her sophomore album, 2024’s The Secret of Us. Abrams earned a top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time with The Secret of Us, which debuted at No. 2.

Last month brought a new music snippet that cut off just as the pop singer’s vocals were about to begin. Abrams seemed to be teasing an upcoming project in the Instagram clip, though no details were given.

Prior to that there were in-studio snapshots with producer Aaron Dessner — plus pictures of a journal adorned with “DFH” stickers,” a “3” sticker and a sticker of a witch — on Instagram.

In Abrams’ cover story interview with Billboard last year, she said, “Aaron and I are catching each other in these little pockets between hectic times. Every day that I live with the music, things start to become a little clearer. There’s something we’re starting to crack that is making both of us feel energized.” She was on the road for her Secret of Us Tour through the end of the summer 2025.

See Abrams’ song promo for “Hit the Wall” below.

A suspect has been taken into custody after shots were fired near Chris Brown’s home in Los Angeles.

On Friday (May 1), police arrested a man who allegedly fired a CO2-style handgun at a woman’s vehicle on a street outside the R&B star’s house in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Tarzana, according to TMZ.

Los Angeles Police Department officers reportedly responded around 4 p.m. on Friday after receiving a call from a woman reporting a possible shooting. She described the suspect as a Black male in his mid-thirties who allegedly fired at her car.

When officers arrived, they interviewed both parties. The male suspect claimed the woman had refused to leave the area, leading to an argument. He further alleged the situation escalated after the woman drove over his foot, prompting him to fire shots at her vehicle, TMZ reports.

No injuries were reported, and the woman was not transported to a hospital.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Markeith Cungious, was arrested at the scene, according to KTLA. He was booked on suspicion of discharging a weapon and possession of a weapon in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon case.

Law enforcement reportedly clarified that the weapon involved was not a traditional firearm. The investigation remains ongoing.

It is currently unclear whether Brown was home at the time of the incident or whether he has any connection to the individuals involved. Billboard has reached out to the artist’s representatives for comment.

Brown has been teasing his new album, Brown, which is scheduled for release on May 8. The singer is also gearing up for his upcoming joint stadium tour with Usher, set to launch June 26 at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High.

Post Malone has pushed back the opening stretch of his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll, canceling the first several dates as he works to complete his upcoming album.

In a message shared with fans, Malone said the decision came after reassessing the timeline between his live schedule and recording commitments.

“Looking at the upcoming schedule… I came to the realization that what we’re trying to do, and what’s possible, isn’t really lining up,” he wrote, adding that he needed additional time to finish new music.

“The truth is, I promised y’all beautiful people new music, and I don’t have the time to finish it before tour starts. We ain’t ready for tour just yet, so I’m making the decision to push the tour back about 3 weeks to get this music done.”

The postponement affects the first six dates of the Live Nation-produced tour, which had been scheduled to begin May 13 in El Paso, Texas, with additional stops in Waco, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Tampa and Oxford, Mississippi. The tour is now expected to launch June 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina, following a roughly three-week delay.

The artist has been teasing a new project, reportedly titled The Eternal Buzz, though no release date has been confirmed. He indicated the album remains unfinished, despite earlier speculation that it was close to completion.

“That being said, I’m so sorry to the folks who were planning on coming to the few canceled shows. I was looking forward to going nuts with y’all. That THAT being said, we been making some badass s— for this double album… and I can’t wait to perform for y’all again.”

The delay comes as Malone looks to follow up a period of sustained commercial success. His 2023 album Austin debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200, while earlier releases such as Hollywood’s Bleeding produced multiple chart-topping singles, including “Circles,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Big Ass Stadium Tour marks a continuation of Malone’s recent pivot toward country and roots-influenced sounds, a direction that has broadened his audience in recent years. His collaboration with Jelly Roll — whose own rise has been driven by a blend of country, rock and hip-hop — reflects that crossover appeal.

His most recent album, F-1 Trillion, included the Country Airplay No. 1 “Pour Me a Drink” and the Billboard Hot 100-topping “I Had Some Help.” He has since teased a follow-up country project, telling Billboard last year that more music was in the works and more recently hinting at a possible title — The Eternal Buzz — on social media.

Vinyl releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd and Bruno Mars were among the top-sellers from Record Store Day (RSD) 2026 in the United States, according to Luminate.

The yearly independent record store day celebration was held on April 18 and boasted a bevy of albums and singles (mostly vinyl titles) issued for RSD, and exclusively sold through indie record stores.

More than 350 album and single products were issued for RSD 2026, and the top-selling album was the four-LP clear vinyl release of Pink Floyd’s Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975. The project was also issued as a 2-CD set, and the CD edition was the No. 24 best-selling RSD 2026 album title.

Another two-fer on the list is the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters, which ranks at both Nos. 2 and 6, with two different iterations of the album on vinyl: a HUNTR/X edition and a Saja Boys edition, respectively.

Record Store Day 2026 Ambassador Bruno Mars had the No. 2-selling RSD 2026 album with Collaborations. The 11-track double vinyl compilation includes such teamings as the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits “Nothin’ On You” (B.o.B featuring Mars) “Uptown Funk” (Mark Ronson featuring Mars) and “Die With a Smile” (Lady Gaga and Mars).

“Independent record stores are so important because you get the chance to immerse and surround yourself with music and that’s why I’m so excited to be this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador,” Mars said in a statement upon the Ambassador announcement. “I love collecting vinyl because nothing is better than sitting on your couch, putting on a record and just listening to music like that. It feels like a lost art. To actually sit down, put a record on, and consume it is a very Romantic idea. Go out and support your local independent record store on Record Store Day this year.”

Mars follows such recent RSD Ambassadors as Post Malone (2025), Paramore (2024), Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires (2023), Swift (2022), Fred Armisen (2021), Brandi Carlile (2020) and Pearl Jam (2019).

Swift had the top-selling RSD 2026 single, with “Elizabeth Taylor.” The 7-inch was issued on “Cry My Eyes Violet Glitter Vinyl” and included two tracks: “Elizabeth Taylor” and “Elizabeth Taylor” (So Glamorous Cabaret Version).

Top-Selling Record Store Day 2026 Exclusive Albums at Independent Record Stores in the U.S.
Rank, Artist, Title
1. Pink Floyd, Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975 (clear-colored four vinyl set)
2. Bruno Mars, Collaborations (vinyl)
3. Soundtrack, KPop Demon Hunters (HUNTR/X edition special effect vinyl)
4. Jeff Buckley, Live a L’Olympia (double vinyl)
5. Laufey, A Matter of Time: Live at Madison Square Garden (big apple red-colored double vinyl)
6. Soundtrack, KPop Demon Hunters (Saja Boys edition special effect vinyl)
7. Fall Out Boy, So Much For (2our) Dust: Live From Madison Square Garden (triple vinyl)
8. Hilary Duff, (MINE) (silver-colored vinyl)
9. Paramore, All We Know Is Falling (double vinyl)
10. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Live at Paradise Rock Club, 1978 (180-gram pink and green translucent splatter-colored vinyl)
11. The Cure, Greatest Hits (silver-colored bio double vinyl)
12. Billy Strings, Tiny Desk (vinyl)
13. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande & Various Artists, Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Live) (splatter-color double vinyl)
14. The Cure, Acoustic Hits (silver-colored bio double vinyl)
15. Brandi Carlile, Live at Easy Street Records, Vol. II (vinyl)
16. Talking Heads, The CBS/Columbia Demos (double vinyl)
17. Megadeth, Hidden Treasures (color vinyl)
18. Ween, Europe “90” (triple vinyl)
19. Grateful Dead, Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, June 11, 1976 (180-gram five vinyl set)
20. Ethel Cain, Inbred (vinyl)
21. Madonna, The Confessions Tour (starburst pink/purple splatter-colored double vinyl)
22. Ramones, Summer In the City: Live In San Francisco, 1979 (140-gram neon pink-colored double vinyl)
23. John Prine, BBC Sessions (140-gram black vinyl)
24. Pink Floyd, Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975 (2-CD)
25. TV Girl, Night In Question: French Exit Outtakes (vinyl)
Source: Luminate, for the week ending April 23, 2026

Top-Selling Record Store Day 2026 Exclusive Singles at Independent Record Stores in U.S.
Rank, Artist, Title
1. Taylor Swift, Elizabeth Taylor (Cry My Eyes Violet Glitter-colored 7-inch vinyl)
2. Olivia Dean, Live at the BBC (You’ve Got a Friend / Cool About It) (7-inch vinyl)
3. KATSEYE, Touch (logo-etched, pink-and-red-colored reversible 12-inch vinyl)
4. Charli xcx, Party 4 U (ultra clear-colored 7-inch vinyl)
5. Tyler Childers, Live From Dinosaur World (Bitin’ List / Dirty Ought Trill) (7-inch vinyl)
6. John Coltrane, The Tiberi Tapes: A Preview of the Mythic Recordings (Giant Steps / Satellite) (12-inch vinyl)
7. Sonic Youth, Diamond Seas (Diamond Season 1995 / Diamond Season 1996) (white-colored 12-inch vinyl)
8. Gigi Perez, Live From VEVO DSCVR (Fable / Sugar Water) (7-inch vinyl)
9. Sleep Token, Caramel (Caramel / Emergence) (liquid-filled 12-inch vinyl)
10. David Bowie, Hallo Spaceboy (fluorescent pink-colored 12-inch vinyl)
Source: Luminate, for the week ending April 23, 2026