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Madonna capped her Celebration Tour with a free show at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, and set a record while doing it. According to Madonna’s team, the Queen of Pop’s show drew 1.6 million fans, setting a new record for the largest audience ever for a stand-alone concert by any artist in history. The previous record of 1.5 million fans had been set by the Rolling Stones in 2006. You can see footage of Madonna’s performance of “Music” on her Instagram; it was the only time she performed the song during the tour. During the performance, she was joined by Pabllo...…Madonna capped her Celebration Tour with a free show at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, and set a record while doing it. According to Madonna’s team, the Queen of Pop’s show drew 1.6 million fans, setting a new record for the largest audience ever for a stand-alone concert by any artist in history. The previous record of 1.5 million fans had been set by the Rolling Stones in 2006. You can see footage of Madonna’s performance of “Music” on her Instagram; it was the only time she performed the song during the tour. During the performance, she was joined by Pabllo...WW…

Dua Lipa pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live on May 4, and she announced that she was determined to make us forget that “Go girl, give us nothing” meme that’s dogged her career for years. “Tonight, I promise, I’m gonna give you everything!” she declared — and proceeded to pretty much do it. In addition to performing two songs from her new album Radical Optimism — “Illusion” and “Happy for You” — Dua also appeared in every single sketch and prerecorded piece, skipping only the cold open and Weekend Update. She also showed off a variety of accents, including Southern and New...…Dua Lipa pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live on May 4, and she announced that she was determined to make us forget that “Go girl, give us nothing” meme that’s dogged her career for years. “Tonight, I promise, I’m gonna give you everything!” she declared — and proceeded to pretty much do it. In addition to performing two songs from her new album Radical Optimism — “Illusion” and “Happy for You” — Dua also appeared in every single sketch and prerecorded piece, skipping only the cold open and Weekend Update. She also showed off a variety of accents, including Southern and New...WW…

It looks like the U.K. preferred that me espresso over tea this week: Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” took the #1 spot on the Official Singles Chart. This marks Sabrina’s first U.K. #1, where she beat Taylor Swift in a photo finish — less than 500 chart units separated “Espresso” from “Fortnight” feat. Post Malone. Speaking of Sabrina, she’s the musical guest on Saturday Night Live the same night Jake Gyllenhaal hosts, so naturally Swift fans have been all too unwell about the pairing. For the uninitiated, Sabrina and Taylor are friends, and Jake inspired the seminal Taylor breakup album Red...…It looks like the U.K. preferred that me espresso over tea this week: Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” took the #1 spot on the Official Singles Chart. This marks Sabrina’s first U.K. #1, where she beat Taylor Swift in a photo finish — less than 500 chart units separated “Espresso” from “Fortnight” feat. Post Malone. Speaking of Sabrina, she’s the musical guest on Saturday Night Live the same night Jake Gyllenhaal hosts, so naturally Swift fans have been all too unwell about the pairing. For the uninitiated, Sabrina and Taylor are friends, and Jake inspired the seminal Taylor breakup album Red...WW…

This week’s New Music Friday features new singles from big names and notable album releases from up-and-coming pop stars. Meghan Trainor is back with a new single, “To The Moon.” It’s the first single off her upcoming sixth album, Timeless, which arrives June 7. The 16-track album will be supported by a tour across the U.S. this fall. She’ll be joined by Natasha Bedingfield and Paul Russell as tour openers. Sia‘s first album since 2016 has arrived. Her new record, Reasonable Woman, is available now. Among the 15 tracks are songs like “Fame Won’t Love You” feat. Paris Hilton, “Dance Alone”...…This week’s New Music Friday features new singles from big names and notable album releases from up-and-coming pop stars. Meghan Trainor is back with a new single, “To The Moon.” It’s the first single off her upcoming sixth album, Timeless, which arrives June 7. The 16-track album will be supported by a tour across the U.S. this fall. She’ll be joined by Natasha Bedingfield and Paul Russell as tour openers. Sia‘s first album since 2016 has arrived. Her new record, Reasonable Woman, is available now. Among the 15 tracks are songs like “Fame Won’t Love You” feat. Paris Hilton, “Dance Alone”...WW…