Ella Langley just rewrote the record books on the Billboard Hot 100. Her smash hit “Choosin’ Texas” is officially spending its 23rd week at No. 1. This incredible milestone gives the track the longest run ever achieved at the top of the chart. The song one-ups the massive success of Mariah Carey. It passes her perennial holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You”.

 

“The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event” stars Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson were spotted filming the iconic opening of the “A Hard Day’s Night” movie for the forthcoming film. The 1964 film followed the crew over 2 days as the band struggled to keep themselves and Paul McCartney’s mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance. All 4 films will be released theatrically in April 2028.

 

The Weeknd performed an unreleased new song that samples one of the most iconic pieces of music in anime history. In Tokyo, at the opening of the Asian leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour, he sang ‘Tokyo’, which incorporates elements of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the 1995 opening theme to the anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, recorded by Takahashi.

 

Madonna and Charli XCX are teaming up for a new remix. The Queen of Pop announced Monday that the two of them have put a new spin on ‘Danceteria’, from her recent album “Confessions II”. ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ arrives tomorrow.

 

Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ozzfest”, the music festival he founded with his wife Sharon, has confirmed it will make its way to North America next year. That follows the announcement of a UK edition for 2027, which will take place at Villa Park in Ozzy’s hometown of Birmingham, where he played his final show last summer.

 

Bret Michaels has announced a handful of new shows, his first since postponing his tour earlier this year due to an obstructing kidney stone requiring emergency surgery. His first show back will be on October 16 in Portage, Indiana, with Night Ranger. That’s a makeup date for the postponed August 7 show.

 

Riley Green says the problem with using outside songwriters is their songs often sound like something he wouldn’t be caught dead singing. And some were apparently written for other artists. “I get a lot of Morgan Wallen songs sent to me, you know, and they’re great songs, it’s just, I don’t live in that space. It’s not my thing.”

 

Cameron Whitcomb earned top honours at the 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. The former “American Idol” contestant won best album for “The Hard Way” at Saturday’s awards. He also nabbed male artist and entertainer of the year, ending a 2-year streak by Josh Ross.

 

Miley is launching a new collaboration with Peloton for their “Let Yourself Run” initiative. The campaign introduces the Tread Flex, Peloton’s first foldable treadmill, highlighted in a short film featuring Miley and Peloton instructor Adrian Williams. She emphasizes the importance of movement in her life, stating it enhances her performances and personal well-being, and she seeks to convey this through the campaign.

 

Drake made a surprise weekend appearance in Houston at one of his favorite local spots, the Area 29 strip club. Videos posted to social media captured him walking through the back of the venue with his hands in the air. One video shared on Instagram even featured the welcoming caption, “Welcome home.” This is far from his first time visiting the venue, as he has a long history of showing love to the Texas city.

 

Disney+ has greenlit a new animated “Darkwing Duck” series, featuring Mark Hamill voicing the iconic title character. Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, Dan Stevens, Kathyrn Newton, and Lilimar also star, with Seth playing Launchpad McQuack and Lizzy as Gosalyn Mallard.

 

Searchlight Pictures has acquired “Playmates”, a coming-of-age drama set at the Playboy Mansion, marking the feature directorial debut of Lorraine Nicholson, daughter of Jack Nicholson. Lily-Rose Depp will play a hopeful Playmate of the Month, while rising actress Indiana Elle portrays a 13-year-old who considers the Mansion her second home.

 

The MTV Video Music Awards will honor the late George Michael this Sunday, marking a decade since his Christmas Day 2016 passing. Raye, Sombr, and Teddy Swims will perform the tribute, with Adam Blackstone serving as musical director.

 

MrBeast is pushing back after critics questioned why he spent nearly $10 million building a village in Ghana instead of helping his hometown. The YouTuber said he has also distributed “tens of millions of meals” locally in Greenville, North Carolina. The Ghana village includes homes, a school, clean water infrastructure, and farms aimed at reducing child labor.