Back in 2015, Kid Cudi took his first major swing at a rock-influenced album with Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven. He returns to that creative well on his latest single, “Neverland,” which borrows folk elements and pairs them with pop rock for an introspective singalong that finds Cudi crooning to his partner, “Sailing to our neverland / We’ll never die, you and I / Chasing something that’ll last / We’ll never die, you and I.”
“Neverland” is billed as the first single from Cudi’s upcoming album, which he’s teased for a fall release — although that might have meant fall of last year. A fall 2025 would give it about 18 months since his last album, February 2024’s Insano. “Im so hype,” he wrote on Twitter last August (never calling it “X,” get serious). “I got my next album finished and I really cant wait for yall to get a taste. Maybe this Fall?”
He also shared a fascinating bit of numerology for the album, writing, “My psychic said 13 was a lucky number for me. And this is my 13th album. I can honestly say ur faces will melt and ur hearts will be filled w happiness. im not slowin down anytime soon. Im inspired. Turnin 40 flipped a switch in my mind and heart. The focus is crazy. Lets see whatelse I can accomplish w this magic.” Incidentally, that was one of his last tweets, as he decided to give social media a rest.
With his film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, just a week away from release, there’s no better time for The Weeknd to update one of the songs from the album for which the film is named. And if you’re going to drop a remix of a fan-favorite track in 2025, there is no better guest artist to add than the skyrocketing Doechii. That’s how we got The Weeknd’s “Timeless (Remix)” featuring Doechii.
Doechii’s verse adds a shot of adrenaline to the lilting Playboi Carti collab, as she contributes her own boastful, self-affirming assertions, mirroring Carti’s. “I been legit since I came out the swamp,” she declares. “Miss TPA and the Birkin’s a croc.” Her point is made clear; nobody is having a better year than Doechii — except, perhaps, for her various sponsors. “Top Dawg cashin’ out Doechii stock,” she jibes. “Pull up to the pgLang on the dot.”
It’s true; Doechii’s having a hot year, carrying over the momentum from her 2024 breakout and the release of her debut mixtape. She made her Met Gala debut to widespread praise, her old song “Anxiety” resurfaced with a vengeance, soundtracking movie trailers and hundreds of TikToks, and as mentioned earlier, she’s become an in-demand feature artist, previously teaming up with Westside Gunn for a remix of his gritty banger, “Egypt.”
Megan Thee Stallion has become a fixture at New York’s Met Gala (you can check out her look from this year here), and clearly she enjoys dressing up for the fancy dinner party, because she has just announced her own gala. This one is for her own Pete & Thomas Foundation, and will take place on July 16 at Gotham Hall in New York City. It will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson with music provided by DJ D-Nice. Honorees will include influential figures in culture, sports, business and philanthropy.
Megan launched the Pete & Thomas Foundation, which is titled after her parents’ surnames (Megan’s last name is Pete), in 2022, with the aim of offering financial assistance to organizations supporting women, children, senior citizens, and underserved areas in Houston in the education, health, and housing industries.
At the time, Megan said in a statement: “Launching the Pete and Thomas Foundation is easily one of the most significant endeavors that I’ll ever be part of in my career. My family raised me to help others and give back, so I’m incredibly proud to be in a position to accomplish that goal. I have a responsibility to use my platform to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who may not have access to resources and support services.”
You can find more information about the foundation’s future plans here.
Lil Durk is no longer on the hook for his song lyrics in his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, but will not be released from jail, according to Billboard. Durk’s attorney had submitted a new bail request after the indictment was amended to remove Durk’s lyrics as evidence. However, Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue issued a court order today denying the bail request, citing Durk’s alleged use of other inmates’ phone calls as proof of his “disrespect for the rules.”
Durk was arrested last October on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and charged alongside five other men in the shooting death of his rap rival Quando Rondo’s cousin in 2022 — a side effect of their alleged plot to ambush and kill Rondo himself at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles in response to his supposed involvement in the death of Durk’s OTF artist King Von two years before.
Los Angeles federal prosecutors cited the lyrics from Durk’s song “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy” in their initial indictment, claiming the song referred to the ambush. However, after Durk’s defense attorney, Drew Findling, pointed out that the song was written and recorded seven months before the 2022 shooting, the indictment was updated to remove those references. Findling then argued that Durk deserved to be released from LA’s County Jail until his October trial, but despite his insistence that the prosecution’s only evidence connecting Durk to the shooting is a text message reading, “Don’t book no flights under no names involved wit me,” Durk will have to remain incarcerated for now. His next hearing is scheduled for June 2.
How do you pregame before performing a sizzling set under the desert sun at the Sparkling Sessions 2.0 kickoff party? If you’re rising country music star Jessie Murph, you cool off with a backstage beverage battle.
Before bringing the heat to Sparkling Ice and UPROXX’s exclusive pre-festival bash just steps away from the Empire Polo Club grounds during Stagecoach weekend, the “Wild Ones” singer refreshed and recharged with a friendly fizzy showdown, identifying some bold flavors while fending off our rapid-fire questions. With every sparkling sip, the Nashville-based songwriter spilled the tea, giving us the inside track on everything from how she keeps her confidence on stage, to the strangest thing to happen while on tour, her favorite cover song, her dream collab, and more.
Murph has had a breakout year so far, with her fusion of soul, southern hip-hop, and down-home twang making her a fan favorite. She’s worked with certified icons and delivered mind-blowing performances at music fests while dropping her debut studio album in just a few months. But as anyone can tell, Murph isn’t nearly ready to kick up her boots and relax just yet.
Check out the full taste test video above and stay tuned here for more Sparkling Sessions updates.
Young Thug thinks Mariah The Scientist deserves to be ranked among the best female artists out there. You will agree after watching the music video for “Burning Blue,” her first new single since releasing 2023’s To Be Eaten Alive.
In the video, Mariah The Scientist is more like Mariah The Soldier as she’s surrounded by a war-ready dance troupe. “I can feel it in the air / My cold sweat dripping everywhere,” she sings, sensually. “I’m all wet / I don’t even care as long as you’re right here, laying in my bed.”
“Burning Blue” is the beginning of a new era for Mariah The Scientist, as she’s “been working on new music which will soon be ready for the world via her fourth studio album,” according to a press release.
Last year, Mariah talked to Billboard about her hobbies while she’s touring (including festival dates at Lollapalooza and Governors Ball this summer). “My cat, I bring him everywhere,” she said. “He’s with me right now. I’ve taken him so many [places] — I’ve taken him places he wasn’t supposed to go. Everywhere we’ve gone. He’s been to Portugal. When I tell you this cat has been all over the world. He has been more places at the age of three than [anybody]. I wonder does he even know the life he lives?”
Now, he’s given the track a proper video that’s out today (May 8). The clip is a bit of a mini-documentary, with Sheeran explaining how the song was inspired by him finding messages and photos on his old phone, and how the experience inspired him to host a pop-up gig where for admission, he asked fans to share meaningful messages or videos from their own old phones.
Ed previously said of the album, “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life. Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring. I made this record all over the world, finished it in Goa, India, and had some of the most fun, explorative creative days of my life. It’s a real rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, it encapsulates everything that I love about music, and the fun in it, but also where I am in life as a human, a partner, a father.”
Watch the “Old Phone” video above.
Play is out 9/12 via Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records. Find more information here.
Each week our staff of film and television experts surveys the entertainment landscape to select the ten best new/newish shows available for you to stream at home. We put a lot of thought into our selections, and our debates on what to include and what not to include can sometimes get a little heated and feelings may get hurt, but so be it, this is an important service for you, our readers. With that said, here are our selections for this week.
15. Dying for Sex (Hulu)
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Based on the acclaimed podcast, Dying for Sex follows Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams) who decides to leave her husband (Jay Duplass) after being diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in order to explore her sexual desires for the first time. She’s joined on her journey of exploration by her best friend Nikki (Jenny Slate). The heart-tugging comedy-drama series was created by Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether, who also created New Girl.
The last time we checked in with Hacks, Deborah (Jean Smart) succeeded in her life-long dream to become a late-night host — but not without betraying her friend and writing partner Ava (Hannah Einbinder), who holds a secret over Deborah. And she’s not afraid to use it. Season 4 finds tensions between the two rising while working on the show.
The Last of Us season 2 picks up five years after the season 1 finale, when Joel (Pedro Pascal) killed a bunch of Fireflies to save Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and then (to put it vaguely) lied to her. Now, they’re “drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.” Get ready for more Clickers, more heartbreak, and the introduction of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), one of the more polarizing characters in video game history.
The Rehearsal, the most brilliantly deadpan show on TV, stars Nathan Fielder as a man on a mission to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. In season 2, the urgency of his project grows as he puts his resources toward an issue that affects us all: commercial aviation. It’s good to see that laptop harness again.
Étoile is the new show from Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Set in New York City and Paris, the ballet drama follows the dancers and staff of two fictional ballet companies, Le Ballet National in France and Metropolitan Ballet Theater in the United States, as they embark on an ambitious plan to save their storied institutions by swapping their most talented stars. It’s a world ASP knows well: she used to be a dancer before focusing on her writing career.
Sorry, Cardi B, but this is the final season of You. You can read all about what’s in store for Joe here, but let’s give it up for the latest addition to the cast, Madeline Brewer. The actress, who plays free-spirit bookseller employee Bronte, kills (no pun intended?) it in everything she’s in, especially The Handmaid’s Tale and Cam. “I think they do it really, really beautifully,” Brewer said about the final season of You, “I also think that the finale episode is one of the best things I’ve ever been a part of. I’m so proud of it.”
Andor is not only the best Star Wars show. It ranks high among the Star Wars, well, anything — movies, books, video games. The politically-charged series takes place as war draws near and Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Here’s more: “Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound.” We know how the story ends, but it’s been a blast(er) getting there.
Black Bag is a fun, sexy spy movie from Steven Soderbergh that stars Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Marisa Abela (Yas from Industry!), Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan — and it didn’t even make its budget back at the box office? Come on, America. Do better! You’re out of excuses now that Black Bag is on streaming. It’s one of the year’s best.
The Four Seasons comes from the all-star team of Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, etc.), Tracey Wigfield (30 Rock, the canceled-too-soon Great News, Peacock’s shockingly good Saved by the Bell), and Lang Fisher (the sweetly funny Never Have I Ever). Based on the 1981 movie of the same name, it follows three married couples — Kate (Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), and Danny (Colman Domingo) and Claude (Marco Calvani) — across spring, summer, fall, and winter. It’s a breezy and heartfelt good time.
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are back for Paul Feig’s Another Simple Favor. In the sequel to the 2018 film, Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) reunite on the island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to an old-money businessman. But there’s murder afoot! Well, murder, new extravagant outfits, and a wild sex scene.
Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new show is about an octopus. Or more accurately, an octopus! Exclamation mark very much intended. The documentary series, which is also narrated by Waller-Bridge, follows the eight-legged ocean dweller through its lifespan, as well as “an eclectic mix of characters” who have a special connection to them, including 30 Rock‘s Tracy Morgan (he’s a big fan). It’s weird enough to work.
Just because it’s no longer Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Heart Eyes. The throwback slasher is directed by Werewolves Within’s Josh Ruben and stars Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding as co-workers who are mistaken for a couple by a lovey dovey-hunting killer with (you’ll never believe it) hearts for eyes. Give it a heart on Letterboxd, I dare you.
Summer of 69 received strong reviews coming out of South by Southwest, where it premiered earlier this year. Directed by the very funny Jillian Bell in her feature-length debut, the comedy is about an awkward high school student (Sam Morelos) who hires an exotic dancer (Chloe Fineman) to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation. If you’ve ever wanted to hear a stripper do a Jennifer Coolidge impression, this is the movie for you!
Following on the heels of the delightful movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. comes another adaptation of a Judy Blume book. Inspired by the 1975 novel of the same name, Forever is described as an “epic love story of two Black teens,” high school students Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), as they prepare for college. The reviews are off the charts for the series, which was adapted by Girlfriends creator Mara Brock Akil. If you don’t watch Forever, you’ll regret it, well, forever.
Created by Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is a very good movie, and Knives Out), Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne as a former casino employee who has an ability to determine when someone is lying — a skill that she uses to solve various murders across the country. It’s a blast, and season 2 has an insane number of guest stars, including Cynthia Erivo, Giancarlo Esposito, John Cho, John Mulaney, Justin Theroux, Kumail Nanjiani, Margo Martindale, Patti Harrison, Richard Kind, and Sam Richardson. Don’t be surprised if Poker Face ends up as one of the best TV shows of 2025.
In April, JID took the stage at the Dreamville festival and performed a new song called “Wrk,” which he released properly a couple weeks later. The song seemed to signal the start of a new era, and indeed, it did: Today (May 8), JID announced a new album, titled God Does Like Ugly.
He also shared a minute-long trailer for the album, which is cinematically shot and depicts a post-apocalyptic setting. A press release notes the video depicts “scenes from a lost word, borrowing inspiration from films like The Warriors and Mad Max but as always with J.I.D, set upon the backdrop of Atlanta.”
JID also said in a statement:
“Starting this new journey coming off The Forever Story has been a very strange, productive yet tedious process, but I live my life by the saying ‘You can only control what you can control.’ So this is the first step into a new world that I control. And. It’s. F*cking. UGLY.”
A pre-order page for the project also calls it “a testament to prioritizing lyricism and artistry above all else,” and that JID “carries the torch for South-East Atlanta, its stories and people coming this summer.”
Check out the trailer above.
God Does Like Ugly is out 8/8 via Dreamville/Interscope. Find more information here.
One of the most eagerly awaited films of the summer is F1, the fast-cars action movie from Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski. The soundtrack is equally anticipated, since it features new music from Dom Dolla, Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, Roddy Ricch, and Chris Stapleton, among others.
We’ve already heard “Lose My Mind” by Don Toliver and Doja Cat, now comes “Messy” from Rosé. The ballad’s music video is set in Las Vegas, and features the Blackpink member walking the Strip (which was shut down for her) and sitting on what appears to be a pile of diamonds in the club, as one does.
You can watch the “Messy” music video above, and check out the F1: The Album tracklist below.
F1: The Album Tracklist
1. Don Toliver — “Lose My Mind” Feat. Doja Cat
2. Dom Dolla — “No Room For A Saint” Feat. Nathan Nicholson
3. Ed Sheeran — “Drive”
4. Tate McRae — “Just Keep Watching”
5. Rosé — “Messy”
6. Burna Boy — “Don’t Let Me Drown”
7. Roddy Ricch — “Underdog”
8. Raye — “Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News”
9. Chris Stapleton — “Bad As I Used To Be”
10. Myke Towers — “Baja California”
11. Tiësto & Sexyy Red — “OMG!”
12. Madison Beer — “All At Once”
13. Peggy Gou — “D.A.N.C.E”
14. PAWSA — “DOUBLE C”
15. Mr Eazi — “Attention”
16. Darkoo — “Give Me Love”
17. Obongjayar — “Gasoline”
F1: The Album is out 6/6 via Atlantic Records. Find more information here.
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