From show-stopping festival news to major life updates from your favorite stars, the music world is buzzing louder than ever. Here’s a look at the top music headliners making waves this week!
Mariah Carey Set to Headline Capital’s Summertime Ball 2025 🎤👑
Mariah Carey is officially returning to the U.K. stage! The legendary diva is set to headline Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard on June 15, performing at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. This marks her first concert in Britain in six years, and she’ll be joined by an exciting lineup including Busted Vs McFly, Dasha, Jessie J, and Benson Boone.
That’s not all: Mariah will also headline Brighton and Hove Pride on August 2 and King Charles’ Royal Sandringham Estate on August 15 as part of the Heritage Live series, with support from Nile Rodgers and CHIC and ’90s girl group Eternal.
With three major performances lined up, it’s clear — Summer 2025 belongs to Mariah! 🌟
T-Pain Thanks Beyoncé for Breaking Down Country Music Barriers 🎸🐝
T-Pain is showing major love to Beyoncé for changing the game with her Cowboy Carter album.
The singer-rapper, who’s performing at this year’s Stagecoach festival, said Beyoncé’s leap into country music has “blown the door off the hinges” for everyone else.
“Once Beyoncé breaks in, you can’t even close it now,” T-Pain told Billboard.
Even before Cowboy Carter, T-Pain had his roots in country, releasing a covers album On Top of the Covers back in 2013 and ghostwriting for country artists. He shared, “Much of my style is country… It’s nostalgic, organic, and it’s already in my music.”
With country vibes flowing and doors officially open, T-Pain is embracing his genre-bending future — and we’re here for it! 🤠🎤
Macy Gray Announces First New Album in Seven Years 🎶✨
The soulful queen is back!
Macy Gray has announced she’s working on her first solo album since 2018’s Ruby, with plans to release it in September 2025.
Speaking to The Sun, Macy said, “We’re probably going to drop a record when we’re in the UK. I like raw music with less production to show my voice. It’s really cool. I’m having fun.”
She’s currently touring the globe with her On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour, hitting Europe, the U.K., and North America.
Known for timeless hits like “I Try” and movie appearances in Training Day and Spider-Man, Macy Gray continues to show why she’s an icon. 🎤🌍
Flo Milli Welcomes Her First Baby Boy 👶🏽💕
Flo Milli is officially a mom!
The platinum-selling rapper shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a photo holding her newborn son with the caption, “& y’all bett not play bout y’all internet nephew.”
Celebrities like SZA, Latto, GloRilla, Halle Bailey, and more flooded her comments with congratulations.
Flo Milli later posted a video jamming to Young Thug in her delivery room and wrote, “The best feeling, I got you forever.” ❤️
Vibe reported that rapper G6Reddot is the father of the child. He also celebrated the new arrival on social media, writing, “It’s not easy being a Black father in America. Dey already counting me out.”
We love to see it — congrats, Flo! 🎉🍼
Kehlani Speaks Out After Cornell Cancels Her Concert Over Pro-Palestine Comments 🎤🕊️
Kehlani is speaking out after Cornell University abruptly canceled her concert over her public support for Palestine.
The R&B star, known for her activism, didn’t shy away from responding. She emphasized that speaking out for human rights should never cost artists their platforms.
“I stand on the side of humanity,” Kehlani said in a statement following the cancellation.
This comes amid a larger conversation in the music and entertainment industry about freedom of speech, activism, and the backlash artists often face when they use their voices for political causes.
Kehlani’s fans and many public figures have rallied behind her, calling for more support for artists willing to speak truth to power. ✊🏽🎶
Final Thoughts: Music Is More Than Just Sound — It’s a Movement 🎶🌎
From groundbreaking tours and personal milestones to artists pushing boundaries across genres and activism, this week’s music news proves that music continues to be a driving force for change, celebration, and storytelling.
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