Jennie of Blackpink will release a new EP titled Fallen Angel next Friday. The project marks her latest solo release since debuting as part of the K-pop group.

The EP follows Blackpink’s recent group comeback project, Deadline, continuing a busy stretch of activity for the act and its members.

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Kehlani played a Brooklyn date on her ongoing world tour, delivering a set that reinforced the R&B artist’s current commercial and critical momentum. The show comes as Kehlani is set to appear as the cover star of Billboard’s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue.

The Oakland-raised singer’s Brooklyn stop drew attention for several standout moments during the performance, underscoring her growing stature within the genre as she continues touring behind her recent output.

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Olivia Rodrigo has issued a new track, “Serena Joy,” inspired by “The Handmaid’s Tale,” as a limited-run CD single sold exclusively through Analog Music Shop, an independent record store in Southern California.

The retailer sits near the site of Rodrigo’s upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival, tying the physical release to the event. Only a limited number of copies were made available.

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out Max Weinberg for a guest appearance during their show at Forest Hills Stadium. The E Street Band drummer stepped in for his son, Jay Weinberg, who has become a frequent on-stage collaborator with the Australian rock band.

Jay Weinberg’s recurring role with King Gizzard has made him something of a familiar face at the group’s live shows, setting up the unusual father-son handoff behind the kit.

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Dolly Parton says she is looking into digital “avatar performances” as an option going forward, tying the idea to a broader update on her health. The country icon said she neglected some health issues while caring for her late husband, Carl Dean.

Parton did not detail a timeline or format for the avatar concept, but the disclosure signals a potential shift in how she may approach live appearances. The comments come as artists across genres increasingly experiment with digital and AI-driven likenesses for touring and promotional purposes.

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Jorja Smith has announced a run of Australian tour dates for November 2027, with stops in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The shows are tied to her album “What Are the Odds.”

The British singer’s trek marks an early addition to what is shaping up as a busy touring calendar for the album cycle, extending her reach into the Asia-Pacific market well ahead of the record’s anniversary.

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Robbie Williams will perform at Flemington’s mounting yard on Melbourne Cup Day, adding another high-profile date to his 2026 calendar. The appearance comes just before he launches his BRITPOP arena tour.

The British pop star, one of the UK’s best-selling music exports, continues to build out live commitments in Australia alongside the new tour run.

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Holly Humberstone has announced her biggest Australian tour to date, set for 2027. The dates back her second studio album, “Cruel World,” released April 10 via Polydor Records.

The tour marks an expansion of Humberstone’s live presence in the Australian market as she continues to promote the new record.

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