Corridos tumbados superstar Natanael Cano is set to return to the stage at the very place where he cemented his status as one of the greats of the regional Mexican genre: the GNP Seguros Stadium. The iconic venue will host the highly anticipated comeback of the singer-songwriter, featuring a new album focused on the musical style he cocreated. The concert at this emblematic location in Mexico City is scheduled for Sept. 18 and will kick off a stadium tour across the country, Billboard can exclusively announce on Monday (July 27).

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Titled after his upcoming album, Natanael Cano Vol. 1, the Ocesa-promoted tour will take the artist considered the father of corridos tumbados to some of the most renowned venues in Mexico. In addition to the iconic Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), he will perform at the new Coliseo GNP Seguros in Guadalajara on Sept. 25 and at Estadio Walmart Park in Monterrey on Oct. 2, with more dates to be announced.

“It was time to get back to corridos tumbados — to who we are and what we’ve always represented,” Cano said in a statement to Billboard. “We’re bringing new music and a new tour, and we’re going harder than ever. Stay tuned and get ready for the album on August 27th; big things are coming. Long live CT!”

Presale tickets for the shows in Mexico City and Guadalajara will begin this Thursday (July 30) at 2 p.m. local time through Banamex, according to a press release. General ticket sales will start Friday (July 31).

In 2024, Cano sold out Estadio GNP Seguros, drawing over 65,000 fans as part of his Tumbado Tour. That performance made the artist from Sonora the first corridos tumbados singer to livestream his entire concert via Disney+ to all of Latin America.

Cano’s new tour will also mark his return to the genre that made him famous with a new album, Natanael Cano Vol. 1, to be released on Aug. 27, as the artist himself revealed on Saturday (July 25) during a game he organized for his fans, where he gave away one million pesos (approximately $57,000) to a lucky winner. In addition to the cash prize, the winner will be invited to the Mexico City show and an exclusive listening party.

Earlier this month, Cano set social media ablaze with “Aprevenido,” a track that marked his highly anticipated return to corridos tumbados. Last Friday (July 24), he released “Pa’ La Maña” alongside genre stars Gabito Ballesteros and Adriel Favela, the second single from his new project, which incorporates the traditional tuba sound.

Featured on Billboard’s list of the Best Regional Mexican Acts of All Time, Cano is widely regarded as the leader and creator of corridos tumbados, a musical subgenre of traditional Mexican corridos that blends rap and hip-hop elements, ushering in a new era for Mexican music in 2019. One of his greatest contributions to the new corridos lies in his edgier, street-inspired approach, which resonates with Gen Z audiences on both sides of the border. His debut album, Corridos Tumbados, spent 31 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Regional Mexican Albums chart.

Below, check out the first confirmed dates of Cano’s tour, starting this fall.

  • Sep. 18 – Ciudad de México @ Estadio GNP Seguros
  • Sep. 25 – Guadalajara @ Coliseo GNP Seguros
  • Oct. 2 – Monterrey @ Estadio Walmart Park

On Sunday (July 26), Slayyyter kicked off her WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD Tour with a hometown show — and special treat.

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During the opening night set, the pop provocateur live debuted four unreleased songs. Within 24 hours, she announced that one of those unheard gems, “BRAND NEW CHANEL$,” will arrive on Friday (July 31), giving even more fans the first taste of what could be an extension of her iconic era.

Slayyyter revealed the news via Instagram on Monday (July 27) alongside a high-quality live snippet of herself performing the track during the show in St. Louis, Missouri. She accompanied the post with a message thanking fans for coming to show and wrote, “I love my hometown so much. I can’t wait to do it all over again tonight.”

Concertgoers at the tour opener were the first to hear “BRAND NEW CHANEL$,” along with three other unreleased songs: “NEKROMANTIK,” “I THINK HE’S GOT A GIRL” AND “CRANK 2.” The surprise debuts immediately caused speculation to rise surrounding Slayyyter’s next album, though she has yet to announce a new LP.

“BRAND NEW CHANEL$” will be the first official release since her third studio album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, which arrived in March and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart. It also scored Slayyyter her first entry on the Billboard 200, reaching No. 22.

Her WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD Tour extends through Nov. 5, wrapping in London at The Roundhouse. The trek includes a handful of festival appearances, including Lollapalooza Chicago, Reading and Leeds Festivals and All Things Go in Washington, D.C.

It’s not all bad news for Boosie Badazz.

The Louisiana rapper reunited with a childhood friend while he visited Detroit to perform at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre for his national tour “Boosie Badazz & Friends: Blues on the River V,” as he finds himself in the middle of various legal battles that involve a lawsuit over an alleged assault by hookah at a nightclub and a legal action he recently filed after a failed presidential pardon effort.

Last month, Boosie posted a Reel on Instagram asking his followers to give him some feedback on a heartfelt email he was thinking of sending to his long lost childhood best friend, Derrick, who moved from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Michigan when they were kids. “Aye, I think I found my long lost friend,” he said to the camera. “I got an email on ’em, so I’m finna email him. Y’all tell me how this email sounds.” He then began reading the message where he talked about all the good times they had growing up while attending Wildwood Elementary and referred to his old friend as his “bestie” before leaving his number for him to reach out.

When he was done reading the email, someone in the background could be heard saying, “That was so sweet and sentimental.”

However, the comments on the post took a predictably different tone. Some joked around about how serious the email sounded with one of those people being Derrick himself who left a comment with laughing emojis telling his buddy to get in touch. “You wrote that s—t like I’m on my death bed,” he joked. “I’m crying laughing….who you emailing!?? I’m waiting on the contact. Wow this is crazy…Derrick Jackson Jr on Facebook.”

The two old friends did indeed get in touch and the Baton Rouge rapper posted separate vids of him pulling up on his childhood bestie’s house where the two gave each other a big hug and another of the two of them being kids again at Slick City Action Park where they raced down slides together with one of the captions reading, “Back like we ain’t never separated! We compete at everything.”

DetroitRapDaily then caught up with Derrick where he shared the reply he would’ve sent back had he gotten the email and admitted that people never believed him whenever he would tell them he knew Boosie when they were kids. “Bro, it’s been 30 years since I left Baton Rouge to move back to Michigan,” he began. “I always truly believed we would cross paths again in the same exact way. Your videos explaining your flashback to our childhood friendship brought many memories that I share with my friends and my family here in my hometown. Now many never truly believed I really knew the real Boosie Badazz, now I’m looking forward to renewing our friendship like it never stopped, bro. Sincerely, Derrick Jackson.”

“Less Than a Lover,” JENNIE‘s wistful summer solo single, tops this week’s new music poll.

Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (July 24) on Billboard, choosing the BLACKPINK singer’s fresh release as their favorite new music.

“Less Than a Lover” — which launched alongside a music video co-written by JENNIE — amassed more votes than any other new music arrival, topping releases from artists including KATSEYE, Macario Martinez, Tyla, Charli xcx, Fridayy, Morgan Wallen and more by the time the poll closed on Sunday. The track received over 62% of the vote.

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JENNIE created her “Less Than a Lover” video with director Chooey, filming the visual, which plays like a romantic short film, on the coast of Spain. Credited as co-writer and stylist for the clip, JENNIE’s caught in a hazy heatwave as she tells the story of a girl who “wants to avoid love, wants to avoid responsibility,” who’s “very confused but also knows what she wants: to enjoy summer.”

The first glimpse at what’s next from JENNIE, “Less Than a Lover” was previewed live in New York City at Governors Ball in June. It’s had a place on her summer festival setlist since then.

The song is JENNIE’s latest release since “Dracula,” her collab with Tame Impala that peaked at No. 5 on the Hot 100.

Trailing behind “Less Than a Lover” on the poll is KATSEYE’s new song “Animal,” with 24% of the vote, following by Macario Martinez’s track “Estar Sin Ti,” Tyla’s A*Pop album and Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film collection.

See the final results of this week’s poll below.


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Charli xcx‘s Music, Fashion, Film B-sides “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?” have been uploaded to iTunes as part of a digital deluxe version of her new album called Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition).

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The three songs were previously shared with fans on Charli’s @b.sides alt-account on Instagram — and were included as actual B-sides on limited-edition, physical 7″ single releases for “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Camera,” and as part of a comprehensive Music, Fashion, Film physical box set — but not officially available to purchase as digital downloads until Sunday (July 26).

Charli actually had told fans these B-sides were “never gonna go on streaming … I don’t think.” She did say that could change, though.

“you can call me a hypocrite, i don’t mind,” Charli wrote with a winky face on Sunday’s announcement of her iTunes release of Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition).

Available for for $4.99 on iTunes, the digital album release includes Music, Fashion, Film‘s original 11 tracks, plus the three B-side tracks and their music videos.

Charli shared more context about the release on Instagram: “i made b sides for each of the songs released ahead of Music, Fashion, Film because it felt natural to pair each songs with a fitting counterpart – something that’s adjacent to the album but not entirely part of it. traditionally, b sides often become fan favorites… and i guess in the case of some of the b sides for this album, that has proven to be true. i felt adamant i wouldn’t put them on streaming because it sort of felt counter intuitive to the whole ethos of those songs, but i know you all really wanted them so i’ve begrudgingly put them on itunes lol.”

Music, Fashion, Film arrived on Friday, along with the online release of the theatrical short film Charli created alongside the record.

She’s set to launch a limited North American tour in support of Music, Fashion, Film on Sept. 11 in Philadelphia before bringing her live show to Brooklyn, Toronto, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles, Glendale and Las Vegas.


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A set billed “Hayley Williams & Friends” at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival featured a long list of guests taking the stage with the Paramore frontwoman on Friday (July 24). Among the guests joining Williams for her headlining slot live at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I., were Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus and Jenny Lewis.

During her 16-song setlist at the fest, which started with her 2025 album title track “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” and ended with a group cover of the Bill Withers classic “Lean on Me,” Williams performed “I Wanna Get Better” with Jack Antonoff — his band Bleachers’ debut single back in 2014 — and was also joined by him on guitar for her Ego Death song”Good Ol’ Days.” The pair shared a hug ahead of “I Wanna Get Better,” which had Antonoff and Williams harmonizing on vocals.

Williams played “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” live for the first time ever, accompanied by Lucy Dacus — one third of Boygenius (with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers), who originally sang background vocals on the 2020 Petals for Armor track. Dacus also had a set of her own on the Fort Stage on Friday.

In another surprise moment during Williams’ time on stage, as filmed by a concertgoer at the front of the crowd, Williams welcomed Jenny Lewis out to cover “Silver Lining” with the Rilo Kiley singer-songwriter, from the group’s 2007 album Under the Blacklight. She joined Lewis on vocals at verse three, singing, “And the grass it was a-ticking/ And the sun was on the rise/ I never felt so wicked/ As when I willed our love to die/ And I was your silver lining, as the story goes/ I was your silver lining, but now I’m gold.”

Other musicians taking the stage with Williams Friday in Newport included Karly Hartzman, This Is Lorelei, Joy Oladokun, Liam Benzvi, Annie DiRusso, Kelsey Lu, Remi Wolf, Phoenix Rousiamanis and Madi Diaz. Newport Folk Festival shared a slideshow of pictures from the Williams & Friends set on Instagram post-show.

Friday night’s Newport Folk Festival schedule also featured a headlining set from Ms. Lauryn Hill.

This year’s lineup at the historic Newport Folk Festival continues Saturday-Sunday, with performances from The Lumineers, Nathaniel Rateliff, Brandi Carlile, Brandon Flowers, Tom Morello and more.


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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Bruce Springsteen received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union recognizing contributions to American thought and culture.

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Kaepernick and Springsteen were honored Friday night (July 24) with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports. The honor comes a decade after Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem in protest against police violence and racial inequality.

“We know our civil liberties are under attack, we know humanity is under attack, education is under attack. They are trying to encroach on our rights, encroach on our dignity, encroach on the future that we want to build together,” Kaepernick said in his acceptance speech at the event in Washington, D.C. “When we look back at this moment, it will not be the speeches that change the direction of history. It’s going to be whether we decided: Are we going to build the schools or not? Are we going to defend the rights of others, or are we going to watch? Are we going to build community together, or are we going to stand in isolation?”

“The consequences of these decisions are going to be the reality that the future generations inherit.”

Kaepernick was joined in protest by teammate Eric Reid and others, but he also drew criticism from politicians, team owners and other players. Kaepernick and Reid filed collusion grievances against the NFL in 2017, saying they were blacklisted. They reached a settlement in 2019.

“He demonstrated in real time the price America too often exacts from those who challenge racial injustice,” said Deborah Archer, the ACLU’s president. “His peaceful protest was met with extraordinary personal sacrifice. He lost the career he spent his life building. He became the target of criticism, hostility and relentless public attack, and yet he never retreated.”

Springsteen — who closed the event with a solo rendition of “Streets of Minneapolis” — and Kaepernick were honored as part of an awards ceremony hosted by actress Laverne Cox.

“It’s important for us to recognize all of the people who are contributing to the fight to protect civil rights and civil liberties,” Archer said. “Those folks — actors, athletes — these folks have all shown up in incredibly powerful ways.”

Springsteen’s performance of “Streets of Minneapolis” was uploaded to his official YouTube channel. Watch it below.


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Orville Peck is opening up about how a suicide attempt in 2023 inspired some of his most personal music to date.

The 38-year-old country singer revealed in a new interview that he was struggling with both his mental and physical health when he canceled his Bronco tour in June 2023. Two days before announcing the cancellation, Peck said he intentionally overdosed.

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“I was a bad addict, a coping alcoholic,” the openly gay singer told Rolling Stone. “And I had this spiral moment, where I went back to my hotel and tried to take my life. It was a big turning point for me, with a lot of realizations to come. It was something that needed to happen.”

Peck, whose real name is Daniel Pitout, said he was “in one of the worst places” of his life. The experience, along with a breakup and a stint in rehab, became the foundation for his fourth album, Mule, due Sept. 18 through Warner Records.

In a news release announcing the album, the 13-song collection is described as a “chronological timeline of the year that reshaped his life, tracing the collapse of addiction, the difficult pursuit of sobriety, and the slow, often uncertain process of rebuilding. Told with unflinching honesty, humor, and compassion, Mule finds Peck confronting love, loss, and identity through songs that move fluidly between classic country storytelling, bluegrass, and expansive Americana.”

The album’s lead single, “Too Little, Too Late,” arrived Friday (July 24). The pop-country track, co-written by Peck, Steve Rusch and Semisonic’s Dan Wilson, serves as a sharp kiss-off to an ex looking for another chance.

Peck also told Rolling Stone that his time in rehab inspired the album track “Rehab Blues.”

“I didn’t want to be there. I thought it was a waste of time, that I’m unique and didn’t have a problem,” he said. “So I was like, I’m going to write the funniest song about this experience, because at the time I was just like, ‘F— this. I want to leave.’”

Mule follows last November’s Appaloosa EP, released after Peck’s 16-week Broadway run as the emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

Peck, who performed Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” during his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday (July 21), will launch his Man Turned Mule 2026 North American tour on Oct. 28 in Sacramento, California. The trek runs through Nov. 22, wrapping at the Paramount in Huntington, New York.


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Since its release, KPop Demon Hunters has become more than just a film — it has grown into a global phenomenon with an increasingly growing lineup of merchandise. The film has expanded beyond the screen with Mattel dolls, Little People Collector Sets, Squishmallows and even a Vans sneaker collab. And now, you can get ramen noodles inspired by the HUNTR/X members.

Yes, KPop Demon Hunters is getting in the ramen game with a new collaboration with South Korean instant noodle company Nongshim. The Seoul-based company (originally known as the Lotte Food Industrial Company) has been using the Netflix animated film to promote its line of packaged goods for a while now in Korea (see the photo below of when I went for a visit to Myeongdong), and now, Americans can get their hands on the same products state-side.

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The collection features unique ramen flavors inspired by Rumi, Zoey and Mira, with each character represented by a signature flavor and a uniquely colored cup that reflects their identity. The noodle theme also connects directly to the movie, in which HUNTR/X members are seen enjoying noodles together during moments between concerts and demon-hunting.

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Inspired by Rumi’s superstar qualities, this Shin Ramyun cup features a “superstar” flavor, with a spicy broth with savory ham and meaty notes.


The firm, springy noodles are designed to hold the rich broth for a satisfying bite. A flake packet adds star-shaped fish cake, ham-style fish cake, dried kimchi and bok choy for extra texture and flavor. Each cup is microwave-ready for quick preparation.

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Zoey’s “Burger Hero” flavor combines Shin Ramyun noodles with a savory hamburger-inspired broth featuring rich, smoky notes.


The chewy noodles pair with the bold seasoning for a familiar yet spicy ramen experience. A vegetable flake packet includes bok choy, mushroom, carrot, green onion and red chili pepper to add texture and depth. Each cup in this six-pack is ready in minutes with boiling water or microwave preparation.

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Mira’s “Spicy Queen” Shin Ramyun cup delivers the signature heat and savory depth that you’d expect from Shin Ramyun and the HUNTR/X lead dancer.


The bold spicy broth is paired with firm, chewy noodles that absorb the rich flavors with every bite. A dried garnish packet adds vegetables, color and aroma to enhance the overall ramen experience.

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With HUNTR/X branding, this Shin Ramyun cup features a rich beef-flavored broth with the signature spicy taste that made the brand popular worldwide.


The included soup base can be adjusted to customize the heat level, while the chewy noodles provide a satisfying texture. Add toppings such as kimchi, dumplings or cheese to personalize each serving. Ready with hot water or microwave preparation.

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A creamy Korean stir-fry-style instant noodle inspired by Korean mac and cheese, featuring a rich, velvety sauce with a mild spicy kick.


Branded with KPop Demon Hunters‘ Saja Boys, each microwaveable square bowl is ready in minutes for a quick meal or snack. The creamy sauce also pairs well with toppings like shrimp, pork, vegetables or extra cheese.

It would be a cliché to call Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight “national treasures,” but both most certainly are. Both have been music royalty longer than many of the fans at their Hollywood Bowl concert on Friday (July 24) have been alive. Robinson and his band, The Miracles, first cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961 with “Shop Around.” Knight and her group, The Pips, first cracked the top 10 on that chart five months later with the doo-wop-shaded “Every Beat of My Heart.”

Robinson, 86, and Knight, 82, both have musical legacies that are strong and secure. (Both of their groups ranked in the top 20 on Billboard‘s list “The 50 Best R&B Groups of All Time: Staff Picks,” which was published last month.) The only question now is: How are they in concert in 2026?

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Robinson hasn’t lost a step. He sang well, moved well and was a master showman. He is duly recognized as one of our greatest songwriters, but he may be under-recognized as a live performer. He was spry and agile throughout his headlining set. He was also personable, speaking warmly about Knight, who he said he’s known since they were teenagers (“one of the greatest voices of our time”) and doing a spot-on and very funny impression of Stevie Wonder’s head-turning mannerisms (by way of introducing “The Tears of a Clown,” which the two music legends cowrote with Henry Cosby). That song, Robinson’s only No. 1 Hot 100 hit as a performer, may be the most ebullient-sounding song ever written about a heartbroken man.

My only criticism of Robinson’s set: An audience participation bit on “Cruisin’” (which side of the house can sing louder?) that was tedious and endless. For this tired exercise, he left out such gems as “Shop Around,” “Mickey’s Monkey” and “More Love”?

Knight still has moments where she can summon the fire and passion that have made her such a beloved singer for so many years. But many of her songs were truncated and re-arranged to better suit her current capabilities. She relied heavily on her three back-up singers, who even took lead parts on occasion. She didn’t introduce them, or any of her six musicians, or speak to the audience in any meaningful way beyond banalities like “you’re so beautiful.” She never mentioned Robinson. Knight has been one of my favorite singers since I first got into music. She is truly a one-of-a-kind singer, capable of both thrilling firepower and conversational ease, often in the same song. But she barely got through this show, and only by leaning heavily on her backup singers. Artists need to know when it’s time to bow out gracefully.

Here are seven highlights from Robinson and Knight’s opening night performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday (July 24). It was the first of two nights of their show, dubbed “Just the Two of Us.” And no, they didn’t perform together or include that 1981 Grover Washington Jr./Bill Withers collab in either of their individual sets. (A missed opportunity.)