Caleb Shomo is opening up about his personal life.

In an emotional Instagram post on Saturday (May 23), the frontman of rock/metalcore band Beartooth came out as gay.

“There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further,” Shomo wrote. “I am a proudly gay man.”

He continued, “This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now. It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact.”

Beartooth, which formed in 2012 and recently signed to Fearless Records, has scored two No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart with 2018’s Disease and 2023’s The Surface.

The singer and multi-instrumentalist, 33, has been married to his wife, Fleur Shomo, for the past 14 years.

“I have always strived to chase who I am in the deepest part of my soul from album to album,” Caleb Shomo wrote. “As you could gather if you’ve followed the band at all in the earlier years, there are four very self-deprecating albums about exploring my religious upbringing, depression, self-hatred, self-loathing, and hopelessness. I am grateful for all these albums, yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long.”

He added, “I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol, and honestly, when I decided to put it down and focus on exploring why I felt this way for so long, it’s been a direct path to me reconciling with my sexuality in hopes that it will eventually lead me to experiencing self-love.”

Beartooth’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, is scheduled for release on Aug. 28 through Fearless.

“One thing I decided before I wrote a single note or lyric of the upcoming album is that whatever happens, I will express myself wholeheartedly and fully,” Shomo wrote. “Wherever it takes me I will follow and I refuse to water any part of it down, from the music, to the lyrical content, and way I portray myself. I will only do what makes me happy at the deepest level and what is the most honest depiction of who I am.”

Following his announcement, Shomo’s wife, Fleur, shared her own statement on Instagram, expressing support for him while also confirming that they are no longer together.

“I will always want to love, protect and support Caleb. I have cared more about his well-being over the years than anything else in the world,” Fleur Shomo wrote. “To see the confusion and pain he went through and the highs and lows and wanting to help but now knowing how. You never want anything more for your person than for them to just be ok.”

She added, “Our nearly 14 years of marriage was wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love. Nobody will know anything about our marriage like we do. And no one can ever truly know what depths of love exist between two people unless they are those people. I already miss it & my husband more than anything. Our story was a good one. And now it is done.”

Read Caleb Shomo’s full post on Instagram here.

Kali Uchis arrived at Sueños 2026 in a carriage, but the real reveal came later.

On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian American superstar used her headlining main stage set at Chicago’s Grant Park to launch her For the Girls Tour, delivering nearly an hour of hits with the kind of lush, soft-focus drama that has become one of her signatures. Her voice stayed velvety and controlled throughout, gliding over the festival grounds as she moved through fan favorites including “Telepatía,” “After the Storm,” “Moonlight,” “Dead to Me” and “Loner.”

The performance leaned fully into Uchis’ gift for world-building. Her entrance nodded to Selena’s iconic 1995 Astrodome arrival, while her custom all-white look — a fitted, sexy, western-leaning ensemble — felt equal parts angelic and festival-ready. Around her, the choreography was sleek and exacting, from mirror-heavy tableaux to sensual chair routines with male dancers, all of it reinforcing the cinematic universe she has created onstage. The For the Girls Tour will continue with stops in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and more. See the full dates here.

In an exclusive interview with Billboard Español before the set, Kali Uchis opened up about evolving beyond the Sincerely, Tour, why Mariah the Scientist was the right choice for For the Girls, and the Spanglish album she says is already finished.

What does it mean to kick off the For the Girls Tour at Sueños, one of the biggest Latin music festivals in the U.S.?

I’m really excited. I feel like every time we do the show, it’s an evolved version. I try to always make it better than last, so there’s going to be a lot of elements from the original Sincerely, Tour. I try to find ways to make it funner for me to perform.

This is my last time touring for the whole rest of the year. So I’m just going to try to give my all and do my best and then take my little break, focus on my album.

From what you’ve created for this show, what does this era say about where you are right now — both as an artist and as a woman?

It’s very cinematic. I try to play a lot with that. My show has always been a bit theatrical in a sense. We did the angel wings and the pillow fighting, and now we’re gonna do some bottle breaking. We do the gun. A lot of different things that feel very much inspired by art cinema and that theatrical type of vibe.

I changed the entrance. I used to come in on a swing, which was really fun. I’m coming in on a carriage now. Since it’s outdoors, I was like, “What can I do outdoors?” It’s like a little homage to Selena’s last show, while also making it my own. I try to always make everything I do that’s inspired by the icons feel like my own.

What made Mariah the Scientist the right artist to join you on this tour?

I love her music. I mostly listen to vintage music, but I really love Mariah’s songs. I love her songwriting. I love that she champions that, her songwriting. I think she’s an amazing, really talented girl and this tour is for the girls!

When fans enter and leave the show, what do you want For the Girls to feel like?

I want them to feel inspired. I want them to feel empowered. That’s something that I always hope for anyone who attends my show — to feel a sense of community, to feel seen through music that may have touched them or helped them through a hard time; to feel like they got to have that full experience of really being impacted in a way that shifts them in a positive way.

That’s really always my goal, for people to leave feeling inspired. I’m really somebody who came from nothing and who also didn’t have support from my family or necessarily anyone around me. I always champion being proud of yourself, who you are and where you come from, no matter what you have going on — and to be the number one supporter of yourself.

When you reflect on your career, what stays with you most?

I try to always remember where I come from, but more than anything, I feel like it’s really important for me to be very grateful for all of the changes that have happened in my life and where I am right now. But also, to use that to inspire the youth and people who might feel like giving up.

I feel like I’m where I am today because of my state of mind — I was never gonna believe the things that outwardly people wanted me to believe about myself. It was always very important for me for my inner voice to be the loudest voice.

When we caught you at Madison Square Garden, you mentioned you were working on new music. What can you share?

I have a lot of it finished, honestly. I have a whole album done. I just really want to be done with my touring and then just lock in on finalizing it and putting all those last pieces together.

Is it in English or Spanish?

Spanglish.

J Balvin didn’t need surprise guests or a big reinvention to close out the first night of Sueños Music Festival 2026. He just needed the songs.

During his hour-long headlining set on Saturday night (May 23) at Chicago’s Grant Park, the Colombian superstar delivered a tightly wound medley of hits that doubled as a reminder of his place in the reggaetón canon — not just as a hitmaker, but as one of the genre’s defining global architects. If Sueños is built to celebrate Latin music’s past, present and future, Balvin’s performance made a convincing argument for why his catalog still sits firmly at the center of that conversation.

He took the stage at 9 p.m. local time in classic tan Dickies and a yellow jacket, striking a balance between laid-back and larger-than-life. From there, the set moved with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly how much history is attached to his records. “Ginza” still landed with the same snap it had in 2015, when Balvin was helping push Colombian reggaetón even deeper into the global mainstream. Elsewhere, lines about breakups, makeups and messy desire were met with instant recognition from a crowd that hardly needed prompting.

Balvin kept the audience engaged all night, asking fans to put their phones in the air and checking in on the energy in the park before launching into “La Canción.” But some of the set’s strongest moments came in his brief asides between songs. In the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month, he encouraged fans to embrace the person next to them — a small but resonant gesture from an artist who has long spoken openly about anxiety, depression and emotional well-being. Later, he also shouted out immigrants “who are fighting day by day,” drawing one of the loudest responses of the night.

That blend of confidence and sentiment helped give the set shape beyond a straightforward greatest-hits run. For “Que Calor,” Balvin peeled off the yellow layer to reveal a white tank, and by the final stretch, he tore it open, revealing his tatted muscles. What could have felt like gratuitous rock-star bravado in lesser hands instead landed as yet another effortless flex in a performance full of them.

Backed by dancers and a crowd eager to meet him at every word, Balvin headlined like someone fully aware of what his presence still means. More than a victory lap, the performance was a reminder: the OGs don’t always have to chase the moment when they helped create it.

The Medellín star’s set capped a Saturday lineup that also featured Kali Uchis, Paulo Londra, Danny Ocean, Manuel Turizo and more. Sueños continues Sunday (May 24) with performances by Ryan Castro, Yandel, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Fuerza Regida and more.

Earlier this month, Balvin and Ryan Castro released their joint album Omerta. He was also recently announced as part of the lineup for the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

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KPop Demon Hunters marks its one-year anniversary in June, and the buzz over the hit Netflix film shows no signs of slowing down.

KPop Demon Hunters won two Oscars in March — for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song — and the animated musical has spawned countless merch releases, from T-shirts to trading cards. Now, fans can pick up an officially-licensed KPop Demon Hunters slime kit online.

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From the toys and collectibles brand, Increditoyz, the KPop Demon Hunters Scented Slime Kit features everything you need to create your own character-inspired slime, from a base and reusable mixing jar, to custom mix-in packs.

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Each kit features colors, scents and mix-ins inspired by HUNTR/X members Rumi, Mira and Zoey, along with the supernatural tiger, Derpy. Rumi’s slime is purple-colored with pom poms and musical note sparkles; Mira’s slime is clear pink with bows and heart charms; Zoey’s slime is cupcake blue and smells like citrus; and Derpy gets a bright yellow slime with “blackberry burst” charms and scent.

This release also features a limited-edition “golden slime,” which is bright and shimmery and comes with mini pearlescent beads. Only 1,000 golden slime kits were released in total. Just like the blind box trend (which was a hit with Labubu characters last year), each KPop Demon Hunters slime pack is a blind reveal. That means you won’t know which kit is inside the box until you open it.

The KPop Demon Hunters Slime Kit is an officially-licensed release between Netflix and Increditoyz and it’s selling quickly online so we recommend adding to cart while it’s still in stock at Amazon. Similar unofficial slime sets have also popped up on sites like Etsy, made by crafty fans.

Just like the film, the slime trend shows no signs of slowing down either, with kids and fans of all ages lauding the sensory toy for helping with fidgeting, motor coordination, and for its stress relief and calming properties.

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The film, meantime, is available to pre-order now on Blu-ray for those looking for a physical copy.

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For more product recommendations, see ShopBillboard’s picks for the best Saja Boys merch, KPop Demon Hunters water bottles and fan-made coloring books here.

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Tim Chan is the VP of Commerce at Penske Media, overseeing fashion, tech, lifestyle and streaming coverage across marquee brands like Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and WWD, among others. Previously, Chan was the first-ever Lifestyle Editor at Rolling Stone, covering all things fashion, culture, and travel through an entertainment lens. In addition to PMC, his bylines over the years have appeared in L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Korea, i-D, and more. Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy. He graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in journalism. A big K-pop fan, Chan has interviewed groups like Monsta X, EXO and Enhypen and recently hosted a fireside chat with KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang at the Departure Festival in Toronto.

Dick Parry, who played saxophone on some of Pink Floyd’s most iconic songs, has died. He was 83.

Parry’s death was announced by David Gilmour on Friday (May 22) in an emotional social media tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator.

“My dear friend Dick Parry died this morning,” Gilmour, 80, captioned a series of photos on Instagram. “Since I was seventeen, I have played in bands with Dick on saxophone, including Pink Floyd.”

A cause of death was not disclosed.

During a lengthy career spanning rock, blues and jazz, Parry was best known for his unforgettable saxophone solos on 1973’s The Dark Side of the Moon and 1975’s Wish You Were Here. His work can be heard on signature songs including “Money” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.”

“Money” reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973, while The Dark Side of the Moon spent one week atop the Billboard 200 that same year. Wish You Were Here spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1975.

“His feel and tone make his saxophone playing unmistakable, a signature of enormous beauty that is known to millions and is such a big part of songs such as ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond,’ ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Us and Them’ and ‘Money,’” Gilmour continued in his tribute.

Born in Kentford, Suffolk, in 1942, Parry and Gilmour met as teenagers, and the two played in local groups together around Cambridge. Gilmour joined Pink Floyd in the late 1960s after Syd Barrett’s departure.

After Pink Floyd, Parry continued to appear on albums and tours undertaken by Gilmour as a solo artist and as the band’s frontman. Those projects included his performance on “Wearing the Inside Out” from Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell (1994), recorded after the split between Gilmour and Roger Waters. He also toured with the reconfigured group that year and had previously gone on the road with the act in the mid-1970s.

Outside of Pink Floyd, Parry collaborated with artists including Rory Gallagher, John Entwistle and Lightnin’ Slim.

See Gilmour’s full tribute to Parry on Instagram here.