Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy, Little Steven Van Zandt, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, David Sancious, and more performed across two nights of the Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us concerts at Monmouth University this week, with the second night on Friday (June 5) featuring a particularly notable return — Bon Jovi’s first public performance in New Jersey since 2018.

The two-night concert series serves as the cornerstone event for the opening of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, which officially opens to the public June 13.

Springsteen opened Friday’s show with a roaring rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock,” followed by Presley’s “Burning Love,” backed by the Disciples of Soul under music director Marc Ribler. Bon Jovi then took the stage for Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” — his first public vocal performance in his home state since 2018, when he stepped back from touring due to vocal cord issues.

The performance came as Bon Jovi’s full band prepares for a nine-show residency at Madison Square Garden next month. Santelli framed the Berry selection with a pointed historical note from the stage, observing that while Berry is considered the true King of Rock ‘n’ Roll by many, “he could never get to the same point where Elvis was for the simple reason he was Black.”

The night continued through eras of American music: Jackson Browne represented the 1970s singer-songwriter era with his own “For America,” while 86-year-old Dion delivered “The Wanderer” alongside a stirring “Abraham, Martin and John.” Mavis Staples performed The Band’s “The Weight” to represent the activist sounds of the 1960s while Public Enemy closed out with “Fight the Power.”

The night closed with group performances of “Further On Down the Road,” “Raise Your Hand” and “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” before Springsteen ended with a solo rendition of “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

Thursday’s opening night, which traced American music up to World War II, featured Springsteen alongside Kenny Chesney, Rosanne Cash, Dropkick Murphys, Keb’ Mo’, Brian Fallon, Tony Trischka, Sister Sadie, Shemekia Copeland, Trombone Shorty and the New Breed Brass Band, Valerie June and more.

The 30,000-square-foot Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University opens June 13, featuring multiple exhibit spaces, state-of-the-art archives, a 250-seat Dolby soundstage and over a dozen interactive experiences spotlighting both Springsteen’s career and the broader history of American music. More information is available at springsteencenter.com.

Duffy is set to return to the stage for the first time in over 15 years.

The Welsh singer announced via Instagram on Friday (June 6) that she will perform a “secret intimate gig” in London on July 5, debuting new music as part of her tentative return to public life following years of withdrawal from the industry.

“I’m doing a secret intimate gig in London on the 5th July, next month, and I would love nothing more than for some of you to attend,” Duffy wrote on Instagram Stories. “It’s only small capacity so we can only select a few, but really looking forward to it. I will sing some new songs.” The show will be ballot-only, with fans invited to apply via her social channels.

The performance marks one of the most significant moments in Duffy’s gradual reemergence. Last month, the singer shared a black-and-white image from a recording studio with the caption: “If only I could find the right words to explain how much I’ve missed you all. Working on coming back to you.”

Earlier this year, Disney+ announced an upcoming Hulu Original documentary in which Duffy will tell her full story in her own words for the first time — covering her upbringing in Wales, her early 2000s breakthrough, her decade-long retreat and the harrowing assault that prompted it.

Born Aimée Anne Duffy in Bangor, Wales, the singer rose to global fame in 2008 with her debut album Rockferry, which became the UK’s best-selling album of that year and earned her three BRIT Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and an Ivor Novello Award.

Lead single “Mercy” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008 and reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, where it spent five consecutive weeks at the top. Rockferry itself peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and remains certified five-times platinum in the UK. She released her second album Endlessly in 2010 before stepping out of the public eye, with only two new songs released since — the 2020 ballad “River in the Sky” and radio-only single “Something Beautiful.”

In 2020, Duffy broke her silence on the reason for her decade-long absence, revealing in an Instagram post and a longer personal essay that she had been drugged at a restaurant while celebrating her birthday, then transported to a foreign country where she was held captive and raped by an unnamed assailant.

She has said the ordeal left her suicidal and that “utterly no-one” knew what had happened until she chose to share her story. To date, no arrests have been made public in connection with the case.

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Peso Pluma and Kenia Os have called it quits. The Mexican artists shared a joint statement via Instagram Stories on Saturday (June 6), confirming that they have ended their relationship.

“Through this message, we want to share that we have decided to end our relationship, which comes to a close with love, respect and on the best terms,” the statement reads. “We have always prioritized our privacy and integrity as people, and we deeply appreciate the love we’ve received throughout this time. We ask that you respect our decision and privacy during this personal moment. Thank you, Kenia & Hassan.”

The breakup closes the chapter on a high-profile relationship between two of Mexico’s biggest young music stars. Peso Pluma and Kenia Os were first linked professionally through “Tommy & Pamela,” their collaboration on Peso Pluma’s 2024 album Éxodo. The flirtatious team-up — whose title nods to one of pop culture’s most famous couples, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson — arrived months before the pair went public with their romance.

The reggaetón-leaning track arrived during a key stretch in Peso’s crossover push, as Éxodo showcased his range beyond música mexicana. It debuted at No. 40 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and later peaked at No. 20.

Kenia later referenced Peso during Billboard Latin Music Week 2024, saying that the collaboration had led to new opportunities to work with Mexican artists like Peso Pluma, with whom she recorded the hit “Tommy & Pamela.”

Neither artist offered additional details beyond Saturday’s statement. Read their full message on the second slide below.

Morgan Wallen was forced to cancel a scheduled Pittsburgh tour stop due to severe weather threats.

On Saturday afternoon (June 6), the 33-year-old country star took to social media to announce that he would no longer be performing that evening at Acrisure Stadium as part of his Still the Problem Tour.

“After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night,” Wallen wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. “Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority.”

The “Last Night” singer concluded his message by informing fans that refunds would be available through their original point of purchase.

The cancellation came one day after Wallen’s first of two scheduled Pittsburgh shows. During Friday night’s (June 5) concert at Acrisure Stadium, the country superstar was joined for his signature walkout by former WWE star and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle.

Saturday was designated a KDKA First Alert Weather Day as forecasters warned of potentially strong to severe storms. The weather system was expected to move through the Pittsburgh area during the evening hours, with the greatest threat occurring between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to CBS News.

Wallen is currently on his headlining Still the Problem Tour, with upcoming stadium dates scheduled in Chicago (June 19-20), Clemson, S.C. (June 26-27), and Baltimore (July 17-18).

The tour supports his latest studio album, I’m the Problem, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in May 2025. The album went on to spend 13 nonconsecutive weeks atop the chart.