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Irish pop singer Niall Horan will bring his Dinner Party Tour to Australia in February 2027, with arena shows scheduled in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.Horan will open the tour at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Feb. 10, before playing Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Feb. 12, Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Feb. 16 and Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Feb. 19. Perth is not included in the announced itinerary."I always love coming back to Australia, so I'm absolutely buzzing to finally announce Dinner Party Live On Tour for February 2027," Horan said in a statement Wednesday. "The support from Australian fans has always been amazing, and I can't wait to get back over there and play these new songs for you. We've got a bigger and better show planned, four albums worth of tunes to get through, and a few surprises up our sleeves. It's going to be a really special run."Emerging Australian artist Jude York will join Horan as the support act. The tour is promoted by TEG Live.Horan first gained attention as a member of One Direction, which made chart history as the first British act to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a debut album. The group's first four studio albums all entered at No. 1 in the U.S. and U.K.As a solo artist, Horan has topped the U.K. albums chart twice, with "Heartbreak Weather" in 2020 and "The Show" in 2023. His debut album "Flicker" reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2017. In Australia, "The Show" debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.The tour supports Horan's new album, "Dinner Party," released through Universal Music. The album currently leads the U.K. midweek chart, according to the Official Charts Company.General ticket sales begin at 2 p.m. local time Thursday, June 18, with fan club and partner presales starting Monday, June 15 at 1 p.m. local time. More information is available at teglive.com.au

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their first red-carpet appearance as a couple at the premiere of Perry's Lifetimes Tour concert film Monday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York City.During a Q&A session, Perry spoke openly about her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau. "I am very in love," she told the audience at the OKX Theater, drawing cheers, according to USA Today. Perry described Trudeau as "the love of my life" and said their relationship helped her feel grounded during the demands of touring. "I fly super high. Sometimes I need to be anchored. To have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole," she said.Perry previously dated actor Orlando Bloom. The pair share a daughter, Daisy Dove. About two months after Perry began her Lifetimes Tour in April 2025, representatives for Perry and Bloom confirmed to Billboard that the two had ended their nine-year relationship."Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting," their statement said. "They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is - and always will be - raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect."Trudeau attended Perry's Montreal concert in May, where fans spotted him in the crowd as she performed "Firework," her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single. The Tribeca event marked the couple's official debut.Perry's concert film features performances supporting her 2024 album "143," which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200

Charli XCX announced a North American arena tour Monday to support her upcoming album, "Music, Fashion, Film." The tour begins Sept. 11 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and includes stops in Brooklyn, Toronto, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles and Glendale, Arizona, before ending Oct. 23 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Underscores will join as the opening act. The tour features two nights at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and double shows at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles.A presale for Charli XCX fans starts at 9 a.m. local time Friday, June 12. Fans can sign up through Wednesday, June 10, at 11 p.m. Eastern time to participate. No codes are needed; access is tied to your account. General public tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. local time on June 12.This tour introduces "Angel Tickets," a limited number of $20 seats available in August. These tickets must be purchased in pairs, with a maximum of two per order. Seats will be assigned together and revealed on the day of the show. Charity tickets for the first five rows at each venue will also be available, with 50% of net proceeds benefiting the Transgender Law Center.Charli XCX has released two singles from the new album, "SS26" and "Rock Music." "Music, Fashion, Film" is due out July 24. The album cover features John Cale of The Velvet Underground, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and director Martin Scorsese, reflecting the album's themes. This is Charli XCX's first solo studio album since 2024's "Brat," which reached No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200.Charli XCX's 2026 North American arena tour dates:Sept. 11 - Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena
Sept. 14 - Brooklyn, Barclays Center
Sept. 15 - Brooklyn, Barclays Center
Sept. 21 - Toronto, Scotiabank Arena
Sept. 24 - Boston, TD Garden
Sept. 28 - Washington, Capital One Arena
Oct. 6 - Atlanta, State Farm Arena
Oct. 14 - San Diego, Viejas Arena
Oct. 17 - Los Angeles, The Kia Forum
Oct. 18 - Los Angeles, The Kia Forum
Oct. 21 - Glendale, Desert Diamond Arena
Oct. 23 - Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Aren

Taylor Swift's new song for "Toy Story 5" broke multiple streaming records on its release day."I Knew It, I Knew You" became the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist on Spotify, according to the platform's announcement Friday. Apple Music reported the track set a new record for first-day listens among soundtrack singles and became the biggest country track of 2026 so far. Amazon Music said it was the biggest streaming day for any song released this year.Swift released the track Friday after days of hinting at her connection to the upcoming film, which opens June 19. When she confirmed she wrote an original song for the "Toy Story" franchise, Swift said on Instagram that she has loved the characters since childhood. "I fell instantly in love with 'Toy Story 5' when I saw it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening," she wrote.Swift wrote the lyrics for the character Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack. "Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time," Swift said in a post. "Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once."This is Swift's first new music since "The Life of a Showgirl" last fall, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced two No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100: "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite.""I Knew It, I Knew You" will be featured on the official "Toy Story 5" soundtrack, set for release June 19, the same day the film premieres worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) - Familiar names and emerging voices shared the spotlight atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated June 6, with blockbuster momentum from Drake colliding with country crossover success, polished pop craftsmanship and one of the strongest breakthrough performances of the year.Drake secured the week's No. 1 song with "Janice STFU," another headline-grabbing release in a chart cycle increasingly defined by sustained streaming power and rapid audience response. The single's arrival at the summit reinforces the Canadian rapper's ability to command attention across multiple releases simultaneously - a feat that has become increasingly rare even in the streaming era.But the story of the week was not singular dominance. It was saturation.Drake placed four songs inside the top 10, showing reach across styles and collaborations. Along with the chart-topper, "Shabang" landed at No. 4, while "Whisper My Name" reached No. 9. His collaborative effort with Future and Molly Santana, "Ran to Atlanta," settled at No. 6 and added another dimension to a week defined by volume and versatility.Country also continued to strengthen its foothold on mainstream charts.Ella Langley delivered one of the week's most notable performances with two songs in the top three. "Choosin Texas" rose to No. 2, signaling broad appeal beyond traditional country audiences, while "Be Her" followed closely at No. 3. The dual presence reflects a continued trend of country artists expanding into pop consumption habits without abandoning regional identity and storytelling roots.Elsewhere in the upper tier, Olivia Rodrigo returned to the top five with "The Cure" at No. 5. Rodrigo's latest chart showing demonstrated continued staying power after establishing herself as one of pop's defining voices of the decade. Rather than relying solely on explosive debuts, her recent releases have increasingly shown durability and repeat listening patterns.British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean also posted a significant week with two entries in the top 10. "So Easy To Fall In Love" climbed to No. 7, while "Man I Need" reached No. 10. The paired appearance marked another signal that Dean's understated, emotionally detailed style continues finding broader commercial footing.Bruno Mars rounded out the week's top performers with "I Just Might" at No. 8, extending his long-running record of maintaining relevance across multiple phases of pop music. The placement demonstrated continued listener demand for established artists capable of blending contemporary production with recognizable vocal identity.Taken together, the June 6 chart painted a portrait of a music landscape increasingly resistant to a single genre narrative. Hip-hop remained dominant at the summit, but country's momentum continued, singer-songwriters expanded their audience and established pop stars remained firmly in contention.The result was a top 10 that looked less like a handoff between generations and more like several eras competing at once

Doja Cat urged Elon Musk to bring back the public audio post feature on X, formerly known as Twitter, in a series of posts Wednesday night."Hey Elon, if you see this, please put the audio post feature back on here," Doja Cat wrote.She followed with pointed comments directed at Musk, including, "Thanks, you frog build looking [expletive]. Barrel chested Ewok, you look like you eat sand."After a fan noted she had not tagged Musk's account, Doja Cat responded in another post, tagging Musk and repeating her request. She added, "Thanks, you hairless no-neck having chimpanzee. Face look like it was drawn from memory. When you swim on your back at the beach [expletive] look like a man o' war. Hourglass ankles. Not trying to be mean though sorry." She pinned this post to the top of her feed.Musk has not responded publicly to Doja Cat's comments. Requests for comment sent to X owner Musk's company, xAI, were not immediately returned.The public Voice Note feature was removed from X in early 2025. Users can still send audio messages privately.Other artists have publicly criticized Musk in recent months. In November, Billie Eilish called out Musk on Instagram, criticizing his lack of humanitarian giving. In January, musician Robyn expressed her dislike for Musk during an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast.Doja Cat is currently performing in Europe as part of her Tour Ma Vie, with stops scheduled in Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam. The tour supports her "Vie" album, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 following its September 2025 release

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Central Ohio's summer calendar shifts into high gear this weekend, with major sporting events, food festivals and outdoor entertainment creating one of the region's busiest early-June stretches.The biggest draw of the weekend is expected to be the 50th edition of the Memorial Tournament, presented by Workday, continuing through Sunday in Dublin. Founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, the event has become one of Central Ohio's signature annual attractions and one of the region's largest sports tourism drivers.For food festival fans, Columbus Taco Fest returns Saturday and Sunday to Goodale Park with tacos, live entertainment and festival programming built around local vendors and outdoor activities. The event has become one of the city's recurring early-summer traditions.Wine enthusiasts also have options this weekend.The Columbus Summer Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday at McFerson Commons, offering tastings, artisan vendors and live entertainment in a downtown setting. Meanwhile, those willing to venture south of Columbus can find the Grove City Wine and Art Festival featuring tastings, local art and community programming across two days.Live entertainment continues across the region.Actors' Theatre of Columbus continues its seasonal outdoor run of Shakespeare in Schiller Park, bringing evening performances under the trees as part of its summer season. Organizers describe the performances as community-focused and donation-supported.Music fans also have notable stops this weekend, including a Saturday outdoor show at KEMBA Live featuring Claypool Gold with performances involving Primus and related projects.Families looking for daytime activities can build a weekend around attractions including Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, both operating regular public hours through the weekend.Visitors wanting a slower pace can also explore parks and neighborhood gathering spaces such as Antrim Park or spend time in the city's brewery and patio scene, including Seventh Son Brewing as summer crowds return outdoors.Taken together, the June 5-7 weekend offers a snapshot of what Central Ohio does best: major events paired with neighborhood experiences, giving residents and visitors choices that range from championship sports to local culture and summer traditions

Pink, who is hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday night on CBS, has never performed in a Broadway show but says she has Broadway ambitions.Speaking to Billboard, Pink said she has been approached "many times" about turning her music catalog into a Broadway musical. "I don't know if I have an opinion just yet," she said.Pink said she enjoyed the musical "& Juliet," which features songs written by Max Martin, including her hit "Perfect.""I think '& Juliet' was the coolest. It's a really good show, I really liked it, and I was skeptical, even though I love Max Martin. I think anything is possible if it's done right," Pink told Billboard.She said she has also been asked to play Shakespeare in the show."I thought that was hilarious and awesome and would certainly be the role for me. But I'm not doing anything right now," Pink said, adding she would be interested in writing an original musical.Pink and her family recently moved to New York to support her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, 15, who wants to be a Broadway performer. Pink told E! News, "She's doing the damn thing. She's in cabarets for charity, she's in workshops, she just did 'Carrie the Musical' - which was dark. She's killing it. It's fun to watch."During Sunday's Tony Awards, Pink said she will perform a medley from "Chicago." "It's gonna be amazing," she told Billboard.Pink also said she has been writing new songs but has no immediate plans to release them. "I've been writing some songs just because my heart needs it. But no, I don't have any plans right now. I'm just mom-ing and seeing where the day takes us," she said

Taylor Swift will contribute an original song to the upcoming "Toy Story 5" soundtrack, the singer announced Monday.Swift's new track, "I Knew It, I Knew You," will be released June 19, the same day Pixar's latest installment in the animated franchise opens in theaters. Physical copies, as well as acoustic and piano versions, are available for purchase on Swift's website.In an Instagram post, Swift said writing the song fulfilled a childhood dream. "I've always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I've adored since I was a 5-year-old kid watching the first Toy Story movie," she wrote.Swift said she wrote the song after seeing an early screening of the film. "Sometimes you just know, right?" she wrote, sharing a photo of herself lying in the grass among pink and yellow tulips.The announcement followed a Toy Story-themed countdown on Swift's website, which featured the franchise's character Jessie waving from the corner of the page. The site also displayed a "TS" billboard, similar to blue-and-yellow signs that appeared in cities worldwide in recent days.Pixar teased Swift's involvement before the official announcement, posting images of the billboards-each featuring 13 clouds, a number Swift's fans associate with her. The studio also shared a video of Jessie dancing beside one of the signs, captioned, "She's making those moves up as she goes!" referencing Swift's song "Shake It Off.""Toy Story 5" will see Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The plot follows the toys as they compete for playtime against a new tablet named Lilypad.Swift last appeared in an animated children's film in 2012, voicing Audrey in "The Lorax." She has contributed songs to several films, including "Sweeter Than Fiction" for "One Chance" and "Carolina" for "Where the Crawdads Sing."Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The lead single, "The Fate of Ophelia," topped the Hot 100 for 10 weeks

Charli XCX has announced her new album, "Music, Fashion, Film," which will be released July 24 on Atlantic Records.The album includes her recent singles "SS26" and "Rock Music." The cover features a black-and-white photo of John Cale of The Velvet Underground, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and film director Martin Scorsese. Photographer Aidan Zamiri, a frequent collaborator, shot the artwork.Charli worked with Cale on the song "House" for her "Wuthering Heights" soundtrack album, released in February 2026. She has also modeled for Marc Jacobs, appearing in one of his campaigns.She confirmed the new album on Instagram, stating it will include 11 songs and has a runtime of 30 minutes and five seconds. Full track details have not been released.The album's title draws from lyrics in "SS26," where the British singer says: "We're walkin' on a runway that goes straight to hell / Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion or film.""Music, Fashion, Film" is Charli's first solo studio album since 2024's "Brat," which reached No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200.Charli told British Vogue that the album's new direction, as heard on "Rock Music," could split opinion. "For me, it's fun to flip the form," she said. "We know there's gonna be people who are bothered by it, but that's fine."After the album's release, Charli will headline Chicago's Lollapalooza festival on July 31 and the U.K.'s Reading & Leeds Festival from Aug. 28-29