The predictions were true: Taylor Swift surprised fans by attending the L.A. premiere of Toy Story 5.

The pop superstar took time off from wedding planning with Travis Kelce to attend the red carpet premiere of the Disney-Pixar film. Speculation on whether she would make an appearance gained momentum after the release of, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the pop country song penned by Swift for the movie’s soundtrack.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the six-times IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year winner arrived on the carpet, which took over Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Dolby Theatre, from an area blocked from press and guests. Then, she joined the film’s cast and crew, including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, for a group photo and relaxed with life-size versions of the animated characters.

To let everyone in the theater know that TayTay had arrived, the house DJ played “The Fate of Ophelia,” the lead single and opening track from the pop superstar’s 12th and latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Also, the Kelce Brothers’ social accounts kept Swifties up to date, with several videos and snaps.

The 14-time Grammy winner’s Toy Story track broke single-day streaming records. Within the first 24 hours since its release on June 5, “I Knew It, I Knew You” became the biggest country song of 2026.

“I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid … 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 wrote on an Instagram post when announcing she had written the original tune for the film.

Toy Story 5 arrives in U.S. theaters Friday, June 19. The film opens June 17 in Brazil and Spain, and June 18 in Latin America.

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Drake just dropped another perfume under his line Better World Fragrance House. The scent is called Cloudar Eau de Parfum and is now available for purchase at Ulta Beauty. And according to the retailer, the fragrance is in demand, labeled as a hot item on its website.

This is Drake’s second fragrance, following Summer Mink, as it comes in three sizes: a 3.4-ounce bottle for $152, a 1.0-ounce bottle for $86 and a travel-size 0.34-ounce bottle for $38. The scent, per Better World Fragrance House, is described as, “a moment between two people, when something shifts, and no one can explain why. The air changes. Attention sharpens. Whatever was happening before falls away.”

Top notes consist of crystallized ginger, sparkling mandarin and crisp nashi pear, which translates into a zingy, fruity, and fresh scent. Then you have the middle notes, often called the heart of the perfume, consisting of clary sage, jasmine sambac and lily of the valley. Together, the notes create an herbaceous and floral accord that complements the fruity, spicy opening.

The base notes are comprised of tonka bean, Haitian vetiver grass and atlas cedar. Base notes are the foundation of all fragrances and provide more depth. Cutting through all the sweetness and florals, you’ve got atlas cedar, which is woody, earthy Haitian vetiver grass and tonka bean, which provides warmth and a vanilla quality.

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Altogether, Cloudar is mostly light, fruity and floral, with a warm undertone that adds complexity, differentiating it from Summer Mink. The scent is like walking through a national park on a warm summer day with towering trees and wildflowers dotted throughout your path.

Cloudar Eau de Parfum serves as a lighter counterpart to Summer Mink’s warmer, muskier and heavier scent (something you’d wear on a night out), while the new fragrance still maintains those woody and citrus notes. If you liked Drake’s last drop but thought the fragrance was a bit overbearing, this latest edition is for you.

The bottle, like the scent, is also a work of art. The spherical shape and accompanying stand remind us of brutalist works from architects like Ernő Goldfinger and Marcel Breuer. Its base is angular and harsh, while the bottle is soft and round, creating contrast. The large 3.4-ounce bottle should last you a significant amount of time, while the travel size is good to keep in your bag for spritzing on the go.

“We wanted Cloudar to be distinct without feeling overpowering. It’s effortless, fresh and light—something you can wear every day because it’s right for almost any situation. It works just as well on a Saturday morning as it does at dinner that night,” says Matte Babel, BWFH co-founder and a member of Drake’s management team, in a statement.

Meanwhile, Drake dropped his latest album titled Iceman in mid-May. The 14-track project was accompanied by two other albums, Habibti and Maid of Honour, on the same day. Many artists were featured throughout the three projects, from Future and PartyNextDoor to Central Cee and 21 Savage.

The BRIT Awards will return to Manchester’s Co-op Live in 2027, organizers confirmed on Tuesday (June 9; June 10 in England). The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, with the ceremony once again broadcasting live on ITV1 and ITVX. 

The 2026 edition was also held at the Oak View Group-owned Co-op Live, marking the first time the BRIT Awards had taken place outside of London in its nearly 50-year history. It had previously taken place at The O2 Arena (2012-2025), as well as various venues in the capital including Earl’s Court (1996-2011) and Alexandra Palace (1993-1995).

Stacey Tang, co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music U.K., has been reappointed chair of the 2027 BRITs Committee and will oversee all aspects of the show, including its creative direction. Tang will lead a committee comprising representatives from major and independent record labels, BRITs TV and the BPI. 

Tang, who featured on Billboard U.K.’s 2026 Power Players list, also led the committee for the 2026 ceremony. The BRITs’ presence in Manchester featured activations across the city, as well as free-to-attend panels and workshops as part of the debut BRITs Fringe. 

The news follows a successful BRIT Awards earlier this year, which organizers say delivered the largest global audience in the event’s history. The show featured performances from Harry Styles and EJAE, AUDREY NUNA and REI AMI (the voices behind K-Pop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X), alongside Mark Ronson, Olivia Dean, Rosalía, RAYE and Wolf Alice.

Dean collected four awards on the night, including album of the year for her blockbuster second LP, The Art of Loving. Other big winners included Noel Gallagher, who was named songwriter of the year, as well as Lola Young, who took home the breakthrough artist prize.

“It’s a real privilege to return as Chair and to be back in Manchester for a second year,” said Tang in a statement. “There was such an incredible energy around the 2026 show — across the city, the industry and with fans everywhere. I’m excited to build on that global success alongside a brilliant team, pushing the show creatively and continuing to celebrate the artists, the culture and the communities that make British music what it is.”

BPI CEO Dr. Jo Twist OBE added: “Following the record-breaking success of this year’s show in Manchester, we can’t wait to return to the Co-op Live to continue celebrating and championing music and creativity to a global audience, from a city with a great heritage that has truly welcomed and embraced us with open arms. We look forward to further developing our cultural impact across the U.K. and in Manchester itself around next year’s show.”

Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig said: “This year’s BRIT Awards in Manchester were a huge success with a global reach and massive local impact, and we’re excited and ready to help make 2027 the biggest year yet for The BRITs!”

Continued Craig: “The impact of the awards was felt across the city region, from the cash benefit for our economy, showcasing small local music venues, incredible opportunities for our up-and-coming young musicians and creatives, and engagement with Greater Manchester schools — and we’ll be creating even more ways for them, for local people across GM and for visitors to get involved in next year’s awards, which look set to be another incredible celebration of music and our city.”