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Matchbox Twenty released a new single called "Wild Dogs Running In A Slow Dream," their first in over a decade. At the same time they announced a new album in the works titled, Where The Light Goes, it will be out on May 26.

The band featuring Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, Paul Doucette, and Kyle Cook will be kicking off a North American tour as well. Between May and August, they'll make over 50 stops in cities such as Vancouver, Chicago, Phoenix, West Palm Beach, Nashville, and Dallas.

The outing is the band's first since 2017's A Brief History of Everything Tour which marked the 20th anniversary of their Diamond-certified debut album Yourself or Someone Like You.

Matt Nathanson and Ben Rector are set as opening acts.

TL;DR:

• Matchbox Twenty released a new single called "Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream") their first in over a decade.
• New album, Where The Light Goes, will be out on May 26.
• Beginning in May, the band will be kicking off a North American tour as well.

In a candid Instagram post this week, Ed Sheeran wrote that his next single, "Eyes Closed," is about his friend Jamal Edwards who died last year. He explained that the song is about losing someone and "feeling like every time you go out, you expect to just bump into them."

He went on to say that "You sorta have to take yourself out of reality sometimes to numb the pain of loss, but certain things just bring you right back into it."

Jamal was a music entrepreneur and DJ, who helped launch Sheeran's career in its early days. He died of cardiac arrest following recreational drug use. He was 31.

"Eyes Closed" is from Sheeran's next album, Subtract, which will be out on Mary 5.

TL;DR:

• Ed Sheeran's new single, "Eyes Closed," is about his friend Jamal Edwards who died last year.
• "You sorta have to take yourself out of reality sometimes to numb the pain of loss, but certain things just bring you right back into it."
• Jamal was a music entrepreneur and DJ, who helped launch Sheeran's career.

Meghan Trainor invited Kris Jenner to appear in her new video for "Mother." And it's not just a cameo.

The cute video shows the two of them all glammed up in jewels and evening dresses as Kris lip syncs the song back and forth with Meghan. In one segment of the clip, the two are wearing long black dresses with pearls and the other they are dressed in all white with diamonds.

Kris Jenner posted to her after the shoot and wrote: I will never forget how you made me feel on this day! One of my favorite and best days ever!"

People.com reports that Miley Cyrus is the "happiest she's been in a long time."

Though her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth is not directly referenced on her new album, Endless Summer Vacation, fans seem to think there are several references to the Hunger Games actor.

As one source told People, "She's not trying to bash Liam, but she feels like she has every right to own the narrative," after everyone was picking her apart after the breakup."

The couple first met in 2009 while filming The Last Song, and dated off and on for several years before tying the knot in December 2018. They officially divorced in February 2020. According to People.com, their relationship and marriage was "toxic."

Cyrus is currently dating musician Maxx Morando.

TL;DR:

• People.com reports that Miley Cyrus is the "happiest she's been in a long time."
• Though her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth is not directly referenced on her new album, one source told People, "She's not trying to bash Liam, but she feels like she has every right to own the narrative," after everyone was picking her apart after the breakup."

Shawn Mendes is sharing his Tommy Hilfiger spotlight with some of his friends and family. The promotion ad includes his sister Aaliyah Mendes, his friend and songwriter Jon Vinyl, producer Mike Sabath, and artist Ahmad Cissé.

The 28-piece men's and womenswear collection launched this week and focuses on sustainable and recycled materials.

To mark the launch of the global campaign, Mendes is hosting a series of events in London, Berlin, Milan and Mexico City. The clothing is now available in stores and online.

TL;DR:

• Shawn Mendes is sharing his Tommy Hilfiger spotlight with some of his friends and family.
• The promotion ad includes his sister Aaliyah Mendes, his friend and songwriter Jon Vinyl.
• The clothing is now available in stores and online.

Viewers of Canada's Juno Awards got a big surprise this week, as a streaker walked on stage while Avril Lavigne was introducing an act.

Wearing pink pants and a matching pink bandana, a topless woman calmly walked onstage, with phrases like "Land Back" and "Save the Green Belt," written all over her body in black marker. Apparently protesting a highly controversial development deal in Canada's greenbelt region.

At first, Lavigne tried to ignore her, then finally turned and yelled, "Get the f**k off," and with a laugh, she flicked the protestor's breast and said it again. It was at about that point during the broadcast that a security guard finally walked calmly on stage and lead the woman away.

As for the awards portion of the show, Lavigne picked up a Fan Choice award for her album, Love Sux.

TL;DR:

• A streaker walked on stage while Avril Lavigne was introducing an act during Canada's Juno Awards.
• She turned and yelled, "Get the f**k off," and with a laugh, she flicked the protestor's breast and said it again.

Guns N' Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Korn and Godsmack are all set to perform at this year's Aftershock Festival, which is scheduled for October 5th through 8th at Discover Park in Sacramento, California.

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna shared in a statement, "Godsmack is coming in hot this year. Come join us and Guns N' Roses! Tool! Korn! and so many other killer bands at this year's massive AFTERSHOCK! We can't wait for everyone to hear our new album Lighting Up the Sky, which just came out! LET'S DO THIS!!!"

Metallica has acquired Furnace, one of America's largest vinyl-manufacturing companies. According to Variety, the acquisition formalizes a long-standing relationship between the band and the company, which has produced more than five million pieces of Metallica vinyl since 2014.

The projects include the deluxe boxed-set editions of Metallica's "Kill ‘Em All," "Ride the Lightning," "Master of Puppets," "…And Justice for All," "S&M2" and self-titled albums.

Jimin unveiled the first teaser for his "Set Me Free Pt.2" music video on Tuesday (March 14).

In the 30-second clip, the BTS performer is joined by a troupe of dancers before a Friday (March 17th) release date for the single is revealed.

"Set Me Free" is the lead single from Jimin's forthcoming debut solo album FACE, which is slated for release March 24th.

In a preview of Louis Tomlinson's upcoming documentary, All of Those Voices, the One Direction alum opened up about why he insisted on writing songs for the boy band.

He said in the first look released Tuesday (March 14th), "It had always been in my mind that it'd be cool if we weren't just the standard boy band who just got given songs and sang them. Like, maybe we should be writing our own songs."

He added, "When I think about how proud I am of One Direction, I think of us as a collective. When I think about what makes me most proud as me as an individual in that band, is definitely having the most writing credits. That makes me feel important to the band, and that's all I ever wanted when I was a lad."

Tomlinson has writing credits on 1D hits like "Steal My Girl," "Night Changes," and "Story of My Life."

Eagle eyed social media users think they've spied Shawn Mendes wearing Sabrina Carpenter's birthstone amid rumors that the two are dating.

Twitter user Selenaitgirll shared images Tuesday (March 14th) that show the "Stitches" singer has been wearing the green amulet stone since January. He's even been seen in it as recently as Sunday (March 12th) night's Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

However, Page Six points out that although Carpenter's birth stone is an emerald, Mendes' necklace is made with malachite.

MOST AMERICANS ARE TAYLOR SWIFT FANS: A new study has found that 16 percent of adults living in the United States are Swifties. According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult, 53 percent of American adults are Taylor Swift fans but 16 percent are "avid" fans. A demographic breakdown shows that the majority of those who consider themselves fans of the singer are white, millennial women who live in the suburbs.

KELLY CLARKSON'S KIDS WANT MOM AND DAD TO GET BACK TOGETHER: Kelly Clarkson's kids just want Mom and Dad to get back together. The "Because of You" singer recently told The Angie Martinez IRL Podcast that when she asks her kids what would make them happier, they often say, "I wish mommy and daddy were in the same house together." Clarkson added, "They're really honest about it."

A federal judge has ruled that Ed Sheeran's copyright accusers will not be able to perform Marvin Gay's "Let's Get It On" live in the courtroom. Billboard reports that U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton called the plan to perform the song in a trial over Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" "unreliable and inadmissible."

However Judge Stanton's decision, filed on March 10th, will allow the heirs of "Let's Get It On" co-writer Ed Townsend, to play a YouTube clip showing the "Bad Habits" singer seamlessly transitioning from "Thinking Out Loud" to "Let's Get It On" during a 2014 concert.

The trial to determine if Sheeran's 2014 hit infringed upon the Marvin Gay classic is set to start on April 24th.

The city of Glendale, Arizona has temporarily changed its name to Swift City in celebration of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weirs said in a statement Monday (March 13th), "There is no need to calm down, we're fearless and doing something highly unusual to celebrate the fact that Taylor's concerts start right here! We know all too well that she's one of the most influential artists of her generation and we are writing our own love story for her and greeting every Swiftie in style!"

The singer will kick off her career-spanning tour on March 17th at State Farm Stadium.

Drake has announced that he is hitting the road with 21 Savage for their It's All A Blur Tour. The trek will kick off in New Orleans on June 16th and will make stops in Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles and will wrap in Glendale, Arizona on September 5th.

Additional dates will be announced at a later date.

Check out the tour dates below:

06/16 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
06/19 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
06/21 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
06/24 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/28 — Miami, FL @ Miami-Dade Arena
07/01 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
07/02 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
07/05 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
07/06 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
07/08 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
07/11 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
07/12 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
07/14 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
07/17 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
07/18 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
07/25 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
07/26 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
07/28 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
07/31 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
08/12 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
08/13 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
08/18 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
08/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
08/22 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
08/25 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/28 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
09/01 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
09/05 — Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena

J-HOPE SAYS HIS DAD DISAPPROVED OF DANCE: J-Hope says that his parents weren't initially supportive of his passion for dance. The BTS singer told Jay Park on his talk show The Seasons – Jay Park's Drive, "There was huge disapproval. My father is a literature teacher who also taught at the school I went to, and he was asking why I suddenly fell in love with dance." J-Hope added that he often came home late from classes because he was "practicing until dawn," which lead to his father being "really against it."

JUSTIN BIEBER SKIPPED VANITY FAIR RED CARPET AMID SELENA GOMEZ DRAMA: Justin Bieber chose not to walk the red carpet with his wife, Hailey, for the Vanity Fair Oscars party Sunday (March 12th) night. Sources told Page Six that the singer chose to lay low amid Hailey's renewed feud with his ex, Selena Gomez. According to reports, Bieber instead snuck in the back entrance while wearing what appeared to be a blanket.

BILLIE EILIS'S NIKE COLLAB TO DROP MARCH 23: Billie Eilish's triple white Nike Air Force 1 Low sneakers will drop on March 23rd. Hypebeast reports that the shoes will retail for about $140 USD.

Darius Rucker has announced his Starting Fires Tour with 21 dates across the U.S. and Canada. Kicking off June 15 in Virginia, cities include Washington D.C., Milwaukee, Los Angeles and will wrap in Nashville October 16.

Some shows will include special VIP Packages, with exclusive Meet & Greets and individual photo opportunities with Darius, guided backstage tours, and more.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and rising star Drew Green will be joining the 3x Grammy winner on select dates. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17.

Shakira is reflecting on her breakup from Gerard Piqué after 11 years together.

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she had a "rough year" after her separation.

She explained, "I've had a very rough year after my separation, and writing this song has been so important to me. It's been a healthy way to channel my emotions."

Shakira's split also led to her record-breaking collaboration with Bizarrap, "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53."

She continued, "He told me, 'Mom, you've got to collaborate with Bizarrap. You have to get on a song with Bizarrap, because you guys are gonna be number one.' And he sent a voice note to my manager, Jaime. He said, 'You got to put my mom together with Bizarrap on a song because they're gonna be number one.' And he was right."

Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, made a playful joke with her ex, Joel Madden, in a birthday post on Instagram honoring Madden.

Koma, who is on friendly terms with the Good Charlotte singer, posted a picture of himself with the Madden and also shared a pic of Madden and Duff.

In the photo of Madden and Duff, Koma wrote, "It's not even that weird that you dated my wife @joelmadden. It just makes me feel closer to you."

Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Maxx Morando were recently spotted making a rare appearance out and about at the Versace fall-winter 2023 show in West Hollywood this past weekend.

According to E! News, Miley wore a pink and black gown adorned with a silver chain while Maxx rocked a blue velvet suit paired with chic, black sunglasses.

The two were first spotted together at Gucci's Love Parade runway show in November 2021.

A source later confirmed in January of 2022 that they were an item.

The Jonas Brothers will be dropping a new project titled, The Album, in a few months and have spoken on what they used to inspire the release.

Nick Jonas told E! News during the Spotify's Stream On, "We're taking the roots of what our sound is, but also going back to our roots and pulling from those ‘70s influences we grew up listening to."

Joe Jonas added, "A lot of things happened obviously in the last couple of years, so we never got the time to just connect, stay in one room and work on new music. To be able to do that and have that outcome that we had, we are so thrilled."

The pop star brothers pointed as inspirations from Bee Gees, Boston and Stevie Wonder for The Album.

The Album is set to drop on May 12th.

Gene Simmons says that he'd love for Kiss to do a Las Vegas residency again. The band's residency at Zappos Theater scheduled for December 2021-February 2022 was called off.

During an interview with Las Vegas Review Journal, he said, "I actually don't know because we have been so inundated by people wanting to see us wherever we go. I mean, every guy whoever washed my dog or did my dry cleaning is hitting me up for tickets for his entire family, three generations back."

He continued, "Vegas? I don't know, it would be nice to do a Vegas residency. But I don't know any of these things."

Blackpink is now officially the most-streamed female group on Spotify.

According to a report by Guinness World Records, collectively, their songs have reached 8,880,030,049 individual streams. They overtook British pop group, Little Mix by 400 million streams.

When they became the first Asian act to headline Coachella, Jennie told Grammy.com, "Every day we try to acknowledge how grateful we are."

Formed in 2016, the group consists of members Rosé, Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo.

TL;DR:

• Blackpink is officially the most-streamed female group on Spotify with 8,880,030,049 individual streams.