If you’ve been to a Pitbull show over the past couple years you may have noticed that Mr. Worldwide’s signature bald n’ bearded look is catching on among his fans, male and female. He even acknowledged the trend during a run of arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland last year, where he stared out at a sea of people dressed in black suits, bald caps and sunglasses meeting up outside of venues.

Pitbull (born Armando Christian Pérez), shared with the BBC that thought the long-running trend filled his heart, telling the outlet, “every time I’m at a show, I let them know that when you put on a bald cap, I hope you’re ready to have the time of your lives – it feels deeper than just music. It’s the ultimate trophy to be able to go on stage and see all the hard work that you put into the music. I’ve been in the game for 25 years and to see every demographic, everybody [dressing up] at the shows is priceless.”

Now Pitbill is turning the trend into a Guinness World Record book try when he’ll attempt to set a record for the most people wearing bald caps at his BST Hyde Park headlining show in London on July 10.

Organizers announced the attempt on Tuesday morning (Feb. 17), writing on X, “It’s official. Let’s make history. After the idea was championed by @gregjames on @BBCR1, we’re on a mission to secure a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps and Pitbull needs YOU there in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 10 July. Let’s have a real good time! Dale.”

Pitbull will gear up for the record attempt with a series of upcoming shows, including an appearance at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif. (April 24-26), followed by a run of shows in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Utah and California before heading to Europe on June 23.

Check out the poster announcing the record try below.

It’s official. Let’s make history.

After the idea was championed by @gregjames on @BBCR1, we’re on a mission to secure a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps and Pitbull needs YOU there in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 10 July.… pic.twitter.com/4DzlXRcLQN

— BST Hyde Park (@BSTHydePark) February 17, 2026

Gary Barlow, one of the U.K.’s most successful songwriters and a founding member of boyband Take That, has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG.

The deal covers Barlow’s entire songwriting catalogue, spanning an illustrious career of more than four decades. Among the works included are enduring Take That hits such as “Back for Good,” “Never Forget” and “Greatest Day,” as well as songs co-written for and with artists including Elton John and Robbie Williams.

It marks another major acquisition for BMG, which continues to expand its roster of talent including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Loyle Carner, George Ezra and CMAT, among others.

The news arrives amid a busy period for Barlow. This summer, he will head out with Take That on The Circus Live stadium tour across the U.K. and Ireland, a revival of the band’s record-breaking 2009 production. According to a press release, the trio are also at work on their 10th studio album.

“I was struck by the enthusiasm from everyone at BMG, and by the depth and reach of their global team,” Barlow said in a statement. “It quickly felt like a place where we could forge a genuine creative partnership, and that made the decision feel both exciting and very natural.”

Chris Dempsey, founder and artist manager at Corduroy Artists, added BMG “stood out for their passion, their hands-on approach and the sense that Gary’s songwriting catalogue and future work would be given real focus and care.”

Alistair Norbury, president, U.K., Continental Europe & APAC at BMG, called Barlow “one of the defining British songwriters of his generation.” She continued: “What makes this partnership particularly meaningful is not just the legacy of Gary’s catalogue, but the creative ambition that still drives his songwriting forward.”

“At BMG, we’re committed to long-term, artist-first partnerships, and we’re proud to support Gary’s work with the focus, care and global reach it deserves.”

As part of Take That, Barlow has won eight BRIT Awards and contributed to sales of more than 45 million records worldwide. In addition to his work with the band, he has released six albums as a soloist, two of which hit the top spot on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.

Meanwhile, Take That’s music has been back in the spotlight thanks to a new Netflix documentary, which follows the group’s story from their Manchester beginnings to global success.

Five years after his brief run on American Idol, previously unseen footage of Benson Boone performing on the show has finally aired.

During the Feb. 16 episode of the ABC competition series, producers broadcast an unaired duet between Boone and returning contestant Mary Jo Young from season 19.

The two had performed “You Say” by Lauren Daigle during Hollywood Week in 2021, though the pairing did not make it to air at the time.

Young, now 24, previously reached the Top 24 during season 19 of the ABC competition series, while Boone advanced to Hollywood Week that season but later withdrew from the competition.

In the years since, he has emerged as one of the show’s most commercially successful alumni who did not complete a full season run. His 2024 single “Beautiful Things” became a breakout global hit, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts internationally.

Reflecting on that moment, Young joked to the judges, “Me forgetting all the lyrics to ‘You Say.’” She added, “When it came to an end, it was a good, kick the baby bird out of its nest because I needed to go and grow.”

Since her initial appearance on Idol, Young has toured as an opening act for Alex Warren and Jesse Murph. She told the judges that her confidence has grown in the years since her first audition.

For her return performance, Young sang her original song “Don’t Call Me.” Underwood praised both the material and the delivery, telling her, “I liked it a lot. I liked the song a lot. Your voice has a different tone to it. It’s got some power under it when you start going for the higher stuff. [There is] a lot of personality in you and your voice as well.”

Richie offered broader career advice, saying, “I tell people who try to get in the business, it ain’t about singing, it’s about surviving. If you can get through that, that’s the key. You’re doing quite well at surviving. It sounds great.”

Bryan noted a shift in her stage presence: “There is a different air of confidence to you that’s totally new. We’re glad you came back around.”

Young received three yes votes, sending her to Hollywood Week. Despite the name, this season’s Hollywood phase is taking place in Nashville, with episodes scheduled to air Feb. 23 and March 2 on ABC.

Following her Golden Ticket moment, Young reflected on her return to the show: “I wanted to come back to American Idol because I learned the most from the show than I have on any tour. I’m going to Hollywood Week much more prepared. This ticket shows me it’s always good to get up and try again, and I’m proud of myself for it.”

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and while the Mariah Carey-led Opening Ceremony captured the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, one sport in particular has captured the attention of none other than Taylor Swift.

A new commercial released Monday featured the singer’s “Opalite” soundtracking an NBC Olympics preview of the women’s figure skating event, which kicks off Feb. 17. In the clip, Swift introduces Team USA figure skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito — who have dubbed themselves “The Blade Angels.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to Amber, Alysa and Isabeau, three American showgirls on ice who will capture your heart with their stories,” Swift says in a voiceover for the clip. The singer goes on to share a few words about each of the skaters, setting up their competition debut this week.

Watch Women’s Figure Skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The women’s figure skating event is the last event for this Olympics’ figure skating competition. Team USA won the gold medal in the team event, with Liu competing in the short program while Glenn took the ice for the long program. The women’s individual event will be Levito’s debut in Milan.

Want to watch women’s figure skating at the Olympics? The short program airs on USA Network while the long program airs on NBC. You can watch women’s figure skating with a cable package that includes both networks.

There are also watch to Olympic figure skating online without cable.

Streaming Options for Figure Skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics

NBC is the official broadcaster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Skating segments will be airing during NBC’s primetime broadcasts, typically 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM (EST/PST), but you can watch the figure skating event live online through Peacock.

Watch Olympic Figure Skating on Peacock

Peacock is the official streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics. While there is no free trial for new users, the platform offers affordable plans starting at just $10.99 per month, or an annual plan for $109.99 per year (which gets you 12 months of streaming for the price of 10).

Watch Olympic Figure Skating on DIRECTV

You can also watch figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics through DIRECTV, a live TV streamer that lets you watch hundreds of channels online without cable. All of DIRECTV‘s packages include access to NBC as part of their base lineup, though we’d suggest the ENTERTAINMENT package for the most options.

This package is currently available for $89.99 a month and is ideal for those looking to tap into a slew of entertainment-based channels. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can try the service out for free for five days, which will let you livestream women’s figure skating at the Olympics for free.

Watch Olympic Figure Skating on Hulu + Live TV

Another option to watch figure skating online is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that NBC is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service also offers a three-day free trial to new users. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. Both plans give you access to watch the 2026 Olympics live online without cable.

Women’s Figure Skating at the Olympics: Skaters, Favorites

Team USA won the gold medal in the team event, and both Liu and Glenn will be looking to take the top spot in the individual women’s event as well. They’ll face a stiff challenge from three-time World Champion and 2022 Olympic bronze medalist, Kaori Sakamoto, from Japan. Other challengers include Japan’s Mone Chiba and Russian star Adeliia Petrosian, who is competing under the “Neutral Athletes” banner (for Russian and Belarusian athletes granted an exemption to compete at the Olympics; Russia and Belarus are currently banned from competing as a country due to their invasion of Ukraine).

More on Music, Figure Skating & Team USA

When it comes down to choosing music for programs, athletes will often choose dynamic and rhythmic pieces. Generally, free-flowing music that you can get lost in is an obvious pick, however, unique tracks have also become pretty common too. During the 1988 Calgary Olympics, Katarina Witt chose “Carmen” by Georges Bizet, a dramatic opera score that helped Witt win her second Olympic gold medal. “Seimei” by Shigeru Umebayashi was chosen by beloved Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu during the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

The track is classical Japanese orchestral music at its best, featuring quiet moments, punctuated by powerful crescendos. It marked Hanyu’s return to the ice after injury and earned him a gold medal. At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Team USA figure skater Nathan Chen chose “Rocket Man” by Elton John, an iconic contemporary pick that showed off Chen’s flair on the ice. Chen won gold that year. We’re excited to see what Team USA has in store for their music choices.

Alysa Liu had planned on her short program being set to “This Is How It Feels,” by Icelandic singer Laufey featuring D4vd. Liu scrapped that idea ahead of the Olympics, according to ESPN due to controversy with D4vd revolving around the body of a missing teenage girl that was found in an impounded Tesla that was reportedly registered to the singer.

Overall, the United States has snagged the most medals in Figure Skating, a whopping 54, specifically in men’s and women’s singles events. If we’re talking gold, Team USA has a total of 17 Olympic gold medals as of 2026.

See the 2026 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Schedule Below

Monday, February 16
2 a.m. ET: Pairs: Short Program re-air (USA Network)
11:30 a.m. ET: Pairs: Free Skate: Warm-Up (Peacock)
2 p.m. ET: Pair: Free Skate (Peacock, USA Network) 
3:55 p.m. ET: Pairs: Free Skate Part 2 (NBC) 
8 p.m. ET: NBC Primetime in Milan, featuring Pairs Free Skate

Tuesday, February 17
2 a.m. ET: Pairs: Free Skate re-air (USA Network)
10:20 a.m. ET: Women’s Short Program: Warm-Up (Peacock, USA Network)
12:45 p.m. ET: Women’s Short Program (Peacock, USA Network)
2:40 p.m. ET: Women’s Short Program Part 2 (NBC) 
8 p.m. ET: NBC Primetime in Milan, featuring Women’s Short Program 

Thursday, February 19
10:30 a.m. ET: Women’s Free Skate: Warm-Up (Peacock)
1 p.m. ET: Women’s Free Skate LIVE (NBC, Peacock) 
8 p.m. ET: NBC Primetime in Milan, featuring Women’s Free Skate

Saturday, February 21
2 p.m. ET: Exhibition Gala (Peacock)
2:55 p.m. ET: Exhibition Gala (NBC)
3:50 p.m. ET: Exhibition Gala (NBC)
8 p.m. ET: Primetime in Milan, featuring Exhibition Gala

Joel Madden says there’s one Australian rock anthem he wishes he’d written — and it belongs to Silverchair.

Speaking on Triple M’s Homegrown with Matty O, the Good Charlotte frontman was asked to name an Australian song he would have liked to claim as his own. After listing several tracks he admires, Madden ultimately chose “Israel’s Son,” the breakout 1995 single from Silverchair’s debut album, Frogstomp.

“Tomorrow would be on the list,” Madden said, referencing another Silverchair hit. He went on to name several songs written by frontman Daniel Johns, including “Straight Lines,” “Slave” and “Suicidal Dreams,” adding that he would “have to make a full list of Aussie songs.”

He also cited Gotye’s global hit “Somebody That I Used to Know” and the catalog of Crowded House before narrowing his pick down. “If I had to pick one, I’m gonna go with ‘Israel’s Son,’” he said. “I’d love to talk to Daniel. He’s got great perspective, and he’s always been himself.”

Silverchair’s “Israel’s Son” was released in 1995 and became an early signature track for the band, helping propel Frogstomp to international success.

The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200, marking a rare breakthrough for an Australian rock act in the U.S. market during the post-grunge era.

Madden’s comments came ahead of Good Charlotte’s upcoming Australian tour, where he also discussed the band’s eighth studio album and how touring has evolved over the years. Throughout the conversation, he noted his long-standing appreciation for Australian music, calling the country “always on the forefront of music.”

Good Charlotte have had their own history of Billboard success, earning multiple top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, including 2004’s The Chronicles of Life and Death, which peaked at No. 3. Their breakout 2002 set The Young and the Hopeless reached No. 7 on the chart.