Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” tops the Billboard Hot 100 once again, as his first career leader on the chart scores a fifth total week at No. 1. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen notches his fifth week in 2025 with at least three songs simultaneously charting in the Hot 100’s Top Five, as “What I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, remains at No. 2, “Just in Case” rises one spot to No. 3, and “I’m the Problem” holds at No. 5. Wallen ties Kendrick Lamar for the most weeks with three or more concurrent Top Five hits in a single year among solo artists.

Lauryn Hill took the stage at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in the early hours of July 5, starting her performance at 2:30 a.m. due to the festival lineup running behind schedule. With a sparse audience in the 83,000-seat Superdome, Hill still engaged with the small crowd, took requests, and performed alongside her sons – Zion Marley, 27, and Joshua “YG” Marley, 23 – before concluding her set at 3:37 a.m.

Scarlett Johansson has solidified her status as Hollywood’s most bankable lead actor, thanks to the success of the latest Jurassic World installment, Rebirth. The sequel’s impressive worldwide box office earnings of $318 million have pushed Johansson to the top of the list of highest-grossing lead actors of all time, with a staggering $14.8 billion in box office earnings across her career in leading and ensemble roles, according to The Numbers.

Michael Douglas confirmed his decision to step back from acting. During an appearance at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Douglas, 80, reflected on his extensive career, spanning nearly 60 years. He expressed his realization that he needed to take time off, stating, “I’d been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set.”

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will helm the live-action Hot Wheels movie for Warner Bros., based on the Mattel toy. The action film will feature high-speed vehicles, although plot details have not been disclosed. Following the success of Barbie, Mattel is exploring various toy adaptations for the big screen, including projects like Barney, Polly Pocket, Uno, and Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.

Kelly Osbourne is set to host Lego Masters Jr. on Fox next month. The spinoff will run for four weeks starting on August 18, with celebrity partners Andy Richter, Jordin Sparks, Porsha Williams, Ravi V. Patel, and Alison Sweeney teaming up with the kid contestants. Lego Masters will see Nick Cannon replacing Will Arnett as host for the upcoming sixth season in 2026.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were seen vacationing together on Jeff Bezos‘ superyacht days after announcing their split. The former couple, who got engaged in 2019 and share daughter Daisy Dove, spent time in Italy’s Amalfi Coast. This marks Perry’s first public appearance since the breakup. While she was absent from Bezos and Sánchez’s wedding, Bloom did attend the event.

Barack Obama is doing a show at London’s O2 Arena in September, and VIP tickets go for as much as $2,440. That’s more than twice what Beyoncé charged for VIP tickets to her recent Cowboy Carter shows.

Drummer Matt Cameron has left Pearl Jam after 27 years. He thanked the band for giving him, quote, “the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.”

Duck Dynasty star Will Robertson is hoping to launch a successful music career, and he’s found help from one of country music’s biggest superstars, Luke Bryan! In the latest episode of Duck Dynasty: The Revival, Luke made a cameo in the sequel series to mentor Will on songwriting.

Backstreet Boys are kicking off their Las Vegas residency with a fan-first celebration of their legacy. To mark both the launch of their new album Millennium 2.0 and the opening of their residency at Sphere, the group has created an immersive experience, the Backstreet Boys Terminal, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Snoop Dogg has a new dog. The puppy is likely a French Bulldog and is named Baby Boy. Snoop has created a separate Instagram account for the little one.

Social media watchers were shook last weekend as Cardi B wiped her Instagram feed clear of any pictures of her recent boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs.