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Allo Darlin’ released three albums between 2010 and 2014, but none since then. But today (March 24), the earnest indie-pop group released their first song in nine years, the sweetly intimate “Tricky Questions.”

“There’s a piazza, Piazza della Signoria, not far from where I used to live, where the Palazzo Vecchio is,” singer Elizabeth Morris wrote in a statement. “You used to be able to go and walk right up to the sculptures in the Loggia, but I think now they are roped off and a guard watches over them. The city was full of tourists during the day, but after 9pm, they would all go back to their hotels. That’s when the city came alive to me, and it felt like it was just for us.”

She continued, “I was really thinking about that place when I wrote this song. I wanted to go back there and soak it all up again. Writing about it helped me feel like I was back there, in a place that is timeless. But of course, more than being about a specific place, this song is really about a relationship and how it makes me feel.”

You can listen to “Tricky Questions” above, and check out Allo Darlin’s European tour dates below.

Allo Darlin’s 2025 Tour Dates

04/04 — Cologne @ Cologne PopFest
10/07 — Nottingham @ Old Cold Store
10/09 — London @ EartH Hall
10/10 — Glasgow @ Stereo
10/11 — Manchester @ Yes Pink Room

Even before she was a billionaire, Taylor Swift was generous with her money.

During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Ellen Pompeo — the Grey’s Anatomy star who appears in the “Bad Blood” video (and inspired the name of one of Swift’s cats) — recalled a time that the singer wrote her a “big old check” for a program that she’s passionate about.

“At the time, [husband Chris Ivery] and I, we do a lot of volunteering for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles here and they have an amazing program at Children’s where they make music for the babies in the NICU and for the parents who have to go to work all day and they can’t be with the kids,” she said. “They record their voices singing nursery rhymes or telling them stories and they play it for the babies in the day when the parents can’t be there. The babies respond to it and it makes their outcomes more positive.”

When the program needed money, Pompeo revealed she “asked Taylor, ‘Could you write me a big old check for Children’s?’ and she knew me all but 20 minutes and that girl wrote me the biggest check without blinking an eye.”

You can watch the clip above.

Lil Wayne didn’t perform the Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this year, but he did star in a Cetaphil commercial that ran during the big game. Most notably, the ad seemed to announce that a new Wayne album, Tha Carter VI is set to drop on June 6.

Now, Wayne has gone ahead and made that more official: Last night (April 1), he took to social media to share a compilation of throwback video clips and reveal the project is indeed coming out on June 6. He also shared a pre-order link, and there, it’s revealed that the project’s cover art will be shared soon.

A blurb on the order pages reads, “The Carter series didn’t just raise the bar — it became the bar. Multi-platinum trailblazer, 5x Grammy winner and the undisputed GOAT Lil Wayne returns June 6 with Tha Carter VI — the highly anticipated next chapter in one of the most influential series in hip-hop history. From reshaping mixtape culture to birthing a generation of rap superstars, Tha Carter legacy is untouchable. Now, Wayne is back to remind the world why he’s the greatest rapper alive.”

Indeed, Wayne is one of the best ever, as Uproxx’s Elliott Wilson indicated recently when he picked his 21st century hip-hop champions.

Lately, fans have gone the extra mile to curate a perfect concert outfit. For a slew of examples, you can pull up the viral looks from Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour and Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Still, nothing can compare to elaborate onstage wardrobes of these entertainers, which are sure to go for a pretty penny in the future.

In fact, two performance outfits from Cher and Britney Spears did just that over the weekend. During Julien’s Auctions’ Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit event, the pop legends’ customs pieces designed by Bob Mackie pulled in a whopping six-figure sum ($243,425 total).

Cher’s beloved embellished black spandex and mesh catsuit and leather motorcycle jacket (as seen on her 2002 The Farewell Tour) snagged an impressive $162,500 with just 8 bids. Even a signed illustration of the design closed above five-figures ($22,750) after 26 bids.

For Spears, her 2001 Bob Mackie French wirework “Jubilee” burlesque ensemble (which included bra top, arm bands, and panties) pulled in $78,000 after 33 bids. Most fans will recall the crystallized bra from her HBO Dream Within A Dream Tour television concert special. A reproduction of Spears’ matching embellished denim sold for $2,925 after 16 bids.

Bob Mackie’s original designs are highly sought after by fashion archivist. Thanks to the Julien’s Auctions’ event someone (or multiple people) are happy as a clam right now.

Lil Nas X’s oozes self-assuredness. The “Lean On My Body” rapper’s confidence is often the focal point across his music. But, Lil Nas X isn’t always a ray of aplomb.

During an interview with Paper Magazine, Lil Nas X revealed that his former “He Knows” collaborator Camila Cabello has helped him restore his confidence when it was on a temporary decline.

When asked about his relationship with Cabello, Lil Nas X raved about their affirming friendship.

“We did a great job at uplifting each other and showing each other how we view the situation and how we view each other from outside of ourselves,” he said. “Once you made up your mind: Oh, the world doesn’t see me as something great or feels like I’ve done anything amazing. To hear [affirmation] from somebody who you greatly respect, and you love what they’ve done, it feels great, especially because you can feel like it comes from a genuine place, and not like someone trying to get something from you.”

He continued: “It was fun hanging out with Camila, because that was the beginning of me getting comfortable going out to places. It was just genuine fun. It didn’t feel like work. Camila made me feel so good, she made me feel so great. And that was the beginning of me getting my confidence back. To finally be at this place, where I’m like, Okay, I know who the f*ck I am. I know where I’m going. I don’t care what none of these b*tches say. I didn’t care at first. Why do I care now?”

Lil Nas X and Camila Cabello have gone from casual collaborators to close confidants.

From J. Cole’s The Warm Up to Travis Scott’s Days Before Rodeo, last year several notable rap mixtapes were finally uploaded to streaming platforms. Fans of Wiz Khalifa’s 2010 project Kush & Orange Juice are also in for a treat.

Following the body of work’s fifteenth anniversary, Wiz Khalifa is set to release its long-anticipated sequel, Kush + Orange Juice 2. Shortly after Kush + Orange Juice 2 drops, Wiz Khalifa will share the album with supporters around the country as part o his Taylor Gang The World Tour with special guests Chevy Woods, Fedd The God, and DJ Bonics.

Continue below to view Kush + Orange Juice 2‘s tracklist and artwork as well as the show schedule and poster for the Taylor Gang The World Tour. The presale for Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang The World Tour has begun. The general sale is scheduled or April 4 at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.

Wiz Khalifa’s 2025 Tour Dates: Taylor Gang The World Tour 2025

05/20 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
05/21 – Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club
05/22 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/23 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
05/24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05/27 – Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
05/28 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Park
05/29 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
05/30 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre
05/31 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
06/01 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
06/03 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
06/04 – Cheyenne, WY @ The Lincoln Cheyenne
06/08 – Reno, NV @ Cargo Concert Hall
06/09 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
06/10 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theater
06/11 – Bakersfield, CA @ The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater

Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang The World Tour poster

Kush + Orange Juice 2 Tracklist

1. “KOJ2 Intro”
2. “How We Act” featuring OT Genasis
3. “Crime Bud And Women”
4. “5 Star” featuring Gunna
5. “Top Down” featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Jason Martin
6. “Pimps n Hustlers” featuring Luh Tyler
7. “I Might Be” featuring LaRussell, Mike G Beatz, and Michael Prince
8. “What’s Hannin”
9. “Jet Taylor” featuring Terrace Martin and Curren$y
10. “Max B Interlude” featuring Max B
11. “Red Eye”
12. “My Influence” featuring Juicy J
13. “Take Your Time Get Paid” featuring DJ Quik
14. “Cashed Out” featuring Larry June
15. “Got It All” featuring Chevy Woods
16. “Just To See You Smile” featuring RMR
17. “Super Duper High Outro”
18. “Keep Ballin”
19. “Khalifa’s Home”
20. “Hide It” featuring Don Toliver
21. “Bring Your Lungs” featuring Smoke DZA
22. “Hit It Once”
23. “Hit It Once” (Dub Version)

Kush + Orange Juice 2 Artwork

Kush + Orange Juice 2 is out on via Taylor Gang Ent/BMG. Find more information here.

After some time apart as well as several solo projects, the long-awaited Blackpink reunion is underway. However, the forthcoming Blackpink 2025 World Tour could be in jeopardy.

Newly surfaced videos (viewable here) of Blackpink members Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé repeatedly saying the N-word has landed them in hot water. Across the clips, the ladies are filmed during rehearsals performing covers of songs such as Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank),” Tinashe’s “2 On,” and more.

The controversial clips have sparked division across the Blackpink fan base. Some supporters have referred to the racial insensitive actions as a language barrier mix-up.

“Isn’t nega ‘you’ in Korean? I don’t think they’re saying the actual slur,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).

However, others have not been as understanding. Over on Instagram, Blackpick followers are flooding each of their upload’s comment section with demands for an apology and answers.

“I love Blackpink but if Lisa can apologize for wearing braids, she can apologize for saying the n-word. If Jennie can apologize for vaping inside. She can apologize. For saying the n-word if Rose can apologize for whatever she can apologize for saying the n-word it doesn’t matter if it was their training days they still say it,” wrote one user.

“Hey, so why y’all saying the n-word,” penned another.

Blackpink has not yet issued a public statement regarding the newly surfaced videos.

After the 2025 Grammys, Golden Globes, and Oscars aired, you’d think awards season has wrapped. But, that simply means you discounted the Webby Awards.

Today (April 1), the 2025 Webby Awards nominations were revealed. Several musicians including Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, and Charli XCX are among the nominees.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Dua Lipa’s “Illusion,” Megan Thee Stallion’s “Mamushi,” Charli XCX‘s “Von Dutch,” and Lady Gaga‘s “Abracadabra” are nominated in the Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film) category.

The AMP Cypher 2024, Spotify’s 25th Anniversary of Christina Aguilera live segment, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s Jorts with Will Ferrell & Nick Jonas, Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us short film and Ludwig Göransson’s behind the song of ‘Can You Hear the Music?’ from ‘Oppenheimer’ received nominations in the Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film) category.

Elsewhere, Laufey secured a nomination in the Art, Culture & Music, Individual Creator category. Sam Smith also snagged a nomination in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Shows category for his The Pink House podcast.

International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences’ 2025 Webby Awards will be held on Monday, May 12. Public voting is open until April 17. To place your vote and to check out the entire nominations list, click here.

The Pitt is fire, pure and simple. The show’s winning combination of putting Noah Wyle back in a medical drama and a 24-style “real-time” structure has hooked a growing audience. Max couldn’t resist an early renewal with HBO content chief Casey Bloys expressing to Collider the goal of this being “the next tentpole library series that people will be watching 20 years from now.”

The fifteen-episode season structure will only help in that endeavor. It’s nearly unheard of these days for a streaming series to last, let alone captivate viewers, for that long, but this intense Max medical drama is succeeding. Only two episodes remain for this season, so it’s about time to wonder when the next hour of Dr. Robby’s trauma-unit shift will stream on Max.

When Does The Pitt Season 1 Episode 14 Come Out?

This week’s episode, “8:00 P.M.,” rolls out on April 3 at 9:00 pm EST.

From there, the season finale countdown will begin.

For those who have already watched Episode 13, you might be wondering how Noah Wyle handled an exceedingly dark episode for Dr. Robby. As Wyle told TV Line, he absolutely loved the experience:

“Well, I’m a little funny. I look at days of work like that like Christmas morning. [Laughs] I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to that day… a day where I could go in there and channel my own pent-up grief, disappointment, anger, frustration [and] fear that I carry… It was harder to keep it in over the course of the season, where it was inappropriate to have it come out, than it was to shoot that. I just remember thinking, you know, in the way that actors can be masochists, like, ‘Oh boy! Today, I get to f-k some s-t up!’”

Fortunately for viewers, Noah Wyle isn’t an actual doctor so that we can see him portray one on TV.

The Weeknd releasing his sixth (and final?) album Hurry Up Tomorrow was just the beginning of his very busy year.

The “Cry For Me” singer kicks off a worldwide tour in May, and he’s also got a movie coming out in May. Hurry Up Tomorrow follows a musician plagued by insomnia who is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the psychological thriller stars Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan.

You can watch the latest trailer, which ends with Ortega seemingly threatening to set Tesfaye on fire, above.

“It’s about an artist, you could say, on the verge of a mental breakdown,” Edward Shults, who also directed the excellent Krisha, told Entertainment Weekly about Hurry Up Tomorrow. “He meets this woman, and they go on this odyssey together. It’s a mix of psychological thriller and drama. I honestly feel like I’ve never seen a movie quite like it.” Tesfaye added, “This experience was really introspective and cathartic for me. From writing to production and through post — I realized just how much of a catalyst this art form can be for conversations about our emotions, mental health, and vulnerabilities.”

Hurry Up Tomorrow hits theaters on May 16.