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With her new album Why Not More? scheduled for release on April 25th, 2025, Coco Jones doubles down with the announcement of her Why Not More? Tour dates. Kicking off May 6th in Philadelphia, the tour is routed through every major city in the US and Canada, with support from New York rapper Lady London, who’s releasing her own album in March. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10am local time on therealcocojones.com.

The album will feature her May 2024 single “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” along with the newly released “Taste.” See below for the full tour dates.

Coco Jones Why Not More? Tour Dates

05/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
05/07 – Washington, DC @ Echostage
05/09 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
05/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
05/12 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
05/13 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
05/14 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
05/16 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
05/18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05/19 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
05/21 – Chicago, IL @ The Riviera Theatre
05/22 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/23 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis
05/25 – Denver, CO @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece
05/28 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
05/30 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
05/31 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
06/02 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
06/04 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
06/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
06/07 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
06/10 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
06/11 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
06/13 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
06/14 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
06/15 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
06/17 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
06/18 – New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theatre
06/20 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
06/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
06/24 – Richmond, VA @ The National
06/25 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
06/26 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Marlon Williams got a major guest — and fellow New Zealand native — for his first Māori-language album.

Lorde appears on “Kāhore He Manu E,” the latest single from Te Whare Tīwekaweka. In a statement, Williams called the song “one of those gentle labours. It played itself out to me, easily and near complete from the first. It was also obvious who should be singing it; Ella’s voice in a very real sense wrote the song. The distinct and striking characteristics in her voice cornering and demanding of the melody and phrasing what only her voice could.”

“Over the course of several years I watched Marlon pull at the threads that became Te Whare Tīwekaweka,” Lorde added. “I saw that the further he got into the album, the deeper my friend came to know himself, his whānau and his world at large. Marlon is an undercover perfectionist, and he was never going to embark on this journey without turning over every stone, crafting complex waiata that speak to the past while also braiding in his characteristic humour and X-ray vision. Singing with Marlon is one of my favourite things to do on earth, whether we are tipsy backstage by a pool table or in a luscious studio, and I was honoured he asked me to sing with him on this album.”

You can watch the video for “Kāhore He Manu E” above. The making of Te Whare Tīwekaweka was also documented in a documentary, Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua — Two Worlds, the trailer for which you can see here.

Te Whare Tīwekaweka is out 4/4. Find more information here.

In October, K-Pop pioneer G-Dragon returned to the spotlight with the video for his new single “Power.” Then, earlier this month, 88rising announced he is part of the lineup for the returning Head In The Clouds festival this spring.

Today, he completed his comeback with the release of Übermensch, his first project in over a decade, accompanied by two music videos: “Drama” and “Too Bad” featuring Anderson .Paak. Andy’s been getting back to his Korean roots a bunch lately, working with K-pop fixtures and even directing and producing a film called K-Pops!, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last summer.

In the video for “Drama,” the singer presents himself as a wind-up toy, who dances with his partner on a round platform as a camera circles them. The visual metaphor for the entertainment industry is not subtle, but works well in getting G-Dragon’s point across. The video for “Too Bad” is much more colorful, putting Dragon’s penchant for peacocking on display with some elaborate ensembles paired with an upbeat dance-pop track.

In a press release for Übermensch, G-Dragon said, “‘Übermensch’ means ‘Beyond-Man,’ representing an individual who transcends themselves. This album embodies the idea of presenting a stronger and more resilient version of oneself to the public. I hope this strength resonates with my fans through my music.”

Watch G-Dragon’s videos for “Drama” and “Too Bad” featuring Anderson .Paak above.

Übermensch is out now via EMPIRE. You can find more info here.

Beyoncé and Levi’s are in cahoots. The “Levii’s Jeans” singer and the denim purveyors first teamed up for a 2024 ad, in which Beyoncé stripped down to her underwear in a re-make of a classic Levi’s commercial. Now, they’re at it again.

Yesterday (February 24), Levi’s dropped a new Beyoncé-starring ad. In it, a denim-clad Beyoncé rolls up to a bar’s pool table, where she challenges a stern-looking cowboy to a game, which Beyoncé quickly wins. Of course, there are plenty of shots Beyoncé showing off what a pair of Levi’s looks like on her.

Speaking of videos featuring Beyoncé, fans have long been waiting for the promised sequel to her and Lady Gaga’s iconic “Telephone” video from 2010. Well, Gaga addressed that recently, saying that she does intend to release the video’s continuation, although she’s not yet sure when. She also smiled and said “maybe” when asked if Beyoncé will be in the new one.

Earlier this month, Beyoncé had a massive night at the 2025 Grammys, where she finally got her first Album Of The Year win with Cowboy Carter. She followed that by announcing a new run of tour dates.

Check out the video above and find the original ad below.

Is Sabrina Carpenter about to praise Kier? Not quite. On Monday (February 24), the “Espresso” singer shared a 10-second video in an Instagram Story showing her getting into an elevator. As Carpenter turns to face the viewer, the camera zooms in on her face, not unlike the “severed” effect from the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Severance to signify the transition from the outside world to the cold, melon bar-party workplace of Lumon.

Unfortunately, Carpenter isn’t about to participate in a “Music Dance Experience.” The video she shared is a promo for Prada Beauty; she was announced as a ambassador for the brand last year, and even wore Prada lipstick in the “Taste” music video. But a lot of people immediately thought of Severance when they saw her getting into that elevator.

“why’d i think she was going to guest star on severance i’m crying,” one fan on X wrote. Another added, “scrolled too fast on sabrina carpenter’s instagram story and thought she was entering the severance elevator or something.”

Here’s more:

Why it look like she’s about to start working at Lumon?? (via)

close enough welcome back ms cobel (via)

Greetings, refiners! Today’s midday entertainment brought to you by Sabrina C, complete with an espresso bar. (via)

severance but instead of implanting a chip they inject the people with the substance (via)

this is how helena eagan thinks she looks when she clocks in to work (via)

You can watch the Prada Beauty video here.

Coachella 2025 is mere weeks away. Although this year’s roster for the multi-day, multi-weekend event has long since been announced that same can not be said for Do LaB’s experimental stage. Well, that changed on yesterday (February 24).

To celebrate its 20th anniversary of psychedelic curation, organizers have pulled out all the stop to please festivalgoers. The Do LaB’s Coachella 2025 lineup features DJ Pee. Wee (or Anderson .Paak), TOKiMONSTA, Tycho, Blu DeTiger, and Confidence Man.

Between the blend of exciting DJ sets and promised on stage performances, Do LaB is looking to etch its programming milestone into Coachella history. Continue below to view the full roster by the weekend and poster.

Do LaB’s 2025 Coachella Lineup For Weekend 1 (April 11-13, 2025)

Annicka
AQUTIE
ATRIP
BAMBII
Blu DeTiger (DJ Set)
Confidence Man (DJ Set)
DJ Pee. Wee (AKA Anderson .Paak)
Jyoty B2B Zack Fox
Kaleena Zanders
Kaz James
Ladies of Leisure
Layla Benitez B2B Henri Bergmann
Levity
Marsh
Miluhska
MK B2B Special Guest
Nooriyah
Notion
RM47
RUDIM3NTAL B2B Skepsis
Ship Wrek
SOSA
Swimming Paul
Techno Tupac
Trixie Mattel (DJ Set)
Zulan

Do LaB’s 2025 Coachella Lineup For Weekend 2 (April 18-20, 2025)

Athena
Bigger Than Us
Carola
ChaseWest
Conducta
Hybrid Minds
Ivy Lab (DNB Set) B2B Kasra
J.Phlip
Kitty Ca$h
Le Youth
Linska
Mahmut Orhan
Max Styler
MPH
Nimino (DJ Set)
Oppidan
Paperwater
Patricio
Pretty Girl (DJ Set)
Riordan
Rohaan
SHIMA
Snakehips B2B What So Not
The Hellp (DJ Set)
TOKiMONSTA
Tycho (DJ Set)
Villager

Do LaB’s 2025 Coachella Lineup poster

Rilo Kiley’s reunion was only supposed to be one time fun moment during Just Like Heaven 2025. However, the musicians quickly learned that fans wanted a full on show from them. So, the band gave in and announced their Sometimes When You’re On, You’re Really F**king On Tour.

Now, due to demand Rilo Kiley has had to expand their performance schedule. Today (February 24), Rilo Kiley revealed a new set of dates for their North American run.

In addition to their multiple festival appearances, beginning in September Rilo Kiley will hit venues in others cities like New York, Philadelphia, and more. Similarly to supporters, Rilo Kiley is stoke for their upcoming shows.

“Planning this reunion over these past months has been like reconnecting with family,” said Pierre de Reeder in a statement. “We haven’t missed a beat. The stakes are only to have a good time, to revel in this nostalgia. Getting to revisit and celebrate the music from that special time of our lives while experiencing it alongside a lot of people that lived it with us back when, and new folks alike.”

Frontwoman Jenny Lewis added on to that, saying: “It couldn’t have happened any sooner. It feels like now is the time to share that joy and love with each other and with everyone else.”

Continue below to view the updated tour schedule. Tickets for Rilo Kiley’s Sometimes When You’re On, You’re Really F**king On Tour dates will go on sale this Friday, February 28 at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.

Rilo Kiley’s 2025 Tour Dates: Sometimes When You’re On, You’re Really F**king On Tour

05/05 — San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theatre
05/07 — Ojai, CA @ Libbey Bowl
05/10 — Pasadena, CA @ Just Like Heaven
05/12 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
05/14 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
05/16 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Block Party
05/17 — Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest
05/19 — Jackson, WY @ Center For The Arts
05/21 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
05/23 — Portland, OR @ McMenamins Grand Lodge
05/24 – Seattle, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle
09/03 — New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
09/04 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
09/07 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
09/08 — New York, NY @ SummerStage in Central Park
09/10 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
09/11 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
9/13 – Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond
09/16 — St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
09/17 — Omaha, NE @ The Astro
09/21 – St. Augustine, FL @ Sing Out Loud Festival
09/23 — Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
09/24 — Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater %
09/26 — Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

* with Julien Baker & Torres, % – with The Mountain Goats

50 Cent seems to want to put his “Teflon 50” nickname to the test. Today (February 24), the mogul has paused his comedic online commentary to address a potential court filing.

Over on Instagram, 50 Cent responded to Joe Budden’s threat of legal action following a week-long online troll fest. “So that’s the plan, you gonna sue me Joe,” wrote 50. “Hahaha I think you are mistaken me for someone else. I’m a get face to face with you, so you can tell me about the therapy I need.”

Initially, 50 Cent and Joe Budden’s digital spat was limited to a differing opinion on various pop culture topics. However, it quickly escalated. Eventually, 50 poked fun at accusations Budden was arrested for public lewdness. Budden clapped back suggesting 50 Cent speak with a licensed professional.

But by the latest episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joe appears to have had enough of the virtual tension. “50 been posting me for seven days in a row,” he said. “Anytime one of them n****s with f*cking 30 million, 50 million followers post me, good or bad, I get paid. If I have a problem with it, we getting lawyers involved.”

He continued by slamming the AI-generated images recently posted by 50. “What you want me to do? Cuz that’s illegal,” he said. “You can’t take all these AI pics …that’s what shorty going to court for. You can’t do that.”

The shorty Joe appears to be referencing is YouTuber Milagro Gramz, who is being sued by Megan Thee Stallion for promotion of an altered sexual depiction, cyberstalking, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false light invasion of privacy.

50 Cent appears to have removed all AI-generated images of Joe Budden from his Instagram page.

Cardi B’s fight for her funds is finally over. Back in January 2022, the “Bongos” rapper won her libel lawsuit against YouTuber commentator Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe).

However, since the verdict Kebe appears to have done little to make a dent in the $4 million judgment. But Kebe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy ruling will put an end to that. According to Rolling Stone, today (February 24) Cardi B and Tasha K have agreed on a repayment plan regarding the defamation judgment, but there is a catch.

Cardi’s $3.9 million judgment has been split into time payment timelines. For the next five years, Kebe is only responsible for knocking out $1.178 million. As for the repayment plan’s structure is concerned, Kebe will be responsible for making quarterly payments to Cardi B. Within the first year, Kebe is required to pay Cardi $176,532. Gradually the minimum expected amount will be increased. So by the last year, Kebe’s tab will round out to $318,653.

Following the five-year mark, Tasha K will then be responsible for the remaining judgment balance. In addition to the payment plan, Kebe has reportedly signed a non-disparagement clause, in which Cardi nor any of her family members can be mentioned by Kebe.

Cardi B’s lawyer Lisa Moore issued a statement to the outlet. “Today marks the end of a multi-year-long chapter of lies, deception, and fraudulent conveyance on the part of Tasha K, her husband, and their entities,” said Moore. “We are thrilled to put in place such an incredibly unprecedented and protective plan for Cardi. I assume you will see the debtor and her swill counsel selling this as a win.”

She continued: “Trust me, for all of the reasons in the plan we insisted on to protect our client, that is not the case. We don’t believe the false tears, and we protect against them.”

Netflix‘s commitment to making spy shows appeal to Gen Z is best illustrated by The Night Agent and The Recruit as twin centerpieces. No doubt about it, both shows are fueled by espionage, action, and undeniable appeal from the main cast. Yet whereas The Night Agent (starring Gabriel Basso) adopts a mostly dramatic tone (even in the face of silly details and red herrings), The Recruit revels its funnier moments. Noah Centineo is that guy, too.

Both shows happened to return for second seasons in January, so it made perfect sense for Netflix to ^^^ host a joint red carpet event, where Basso and Centineo posed together. As a result of these non-coincidences, it’s natural to wonder if FBI Night Actioner Peter Sutherland (Basso) and CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks (Centineo) will ever appear together on TV screens.

Will There Be A The Night Agent And The Recruit Crossover?

Maybe? No plans exist right now for this to happen, though.

While speaking with Collider about The Recruit‘s second season, Centineo noted that the subject of a crossover has “absolutely” come up between himself and Basso but only “in jest.” Centineo’s full statement is as follows: “We have. Absolutely. We’ve talked about trying to get the two shows together, but it’s really just in jest. I mean, I would love to. I think he would love to. We’ll find something.”

So there you have it. Both dudes are open to the possibility, but the decision sits with Netflix. Meanwhile, The Night Agent‘s third season has already been filming in Istanbul, and Centineo says he is hanging tight to find out about The Recruit renewal. Centineo also conceded to Collider that Basso is “ranked higher” than he is in the ass-kicking TV department:

“[Laughs] There’s no competition—Gabriel Basso’s ranked higher, that’s for sure. He’s also such a dope dude. I got the chance to meet him recently, and no one deserves it more. The Night Agent’s a phenomenal show. The guy works his ass off. I don’t really do all my own stunts in the same way that he does. This guy’s a beast. He wants the audience to feel the realism. But there’s a healthy competition. It’s healthy. It’s great. I support him.”

The Night Agent and The Recruit are both currently streaming two full seasons on Netflix.