Blissful New Music Friday! The weekend is right here, which suggests extra streaming, new playlists and the perfect that music has to supply — and ET has you coated for every little thing in between.
Earlier this week, Taylor Swift introduced two new vinyl editions for her upcoming album, The Lifetime of a Showgirl: The Shiny Bug Version. Out there in two colours — wintergreen onyx and violet shimmer — the marbled Shiny Bug vinyl data function unique cowl artwork depicting Swift sporting a darkish, sparkly leotard with flared spikes and matching gloves. On August 21, she posted one other countdown and unveiled one other vinyl variant. The brand new “Child, That is Present Enterprise” version is available in two disc colours — pretty bouquet orange and lakeside seaside blue.
Mariah Carey will obtain the coveted Video Vanguard Award and carry out a medley of her largest hits on the 2025 MTV VMAs. She’s going to return to the VMAs stage for the primary time in 20 years. Busta Rhymes will obtain the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will develop into the first-ever artist to obtain the Latin Icon Award. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin feat DJ Snake, Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr have been introduced as the primary spherical of performers. The awards hosted by LL Cool J will air September 7 on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+.
CBS and Dick Clark Productions introduced a brand new 5 yr deal to broadcast the American Music Awards on CBS and stream the present dwell on Paramount+. The 52nd American Music Awards will return with a must-see dwell present Memorial Day Weekend, Could 2026 from Las Vegas.
The Academy of Nation Music hosted the 18th ACM Honors this week in Nashville with emotional tributes and performances. Hosts Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson paid homage to 1991 ACM Pioneer Award winner Johnny Money with a duet of “Jackson.” Ashley Gorley carried out “I Am Not Okay” honoring Jelly Roll’s ACM Lifting Lives Award. Jelly Roll shared an inspiring video message and inspired extra donations to ACM Lifting Lives. Jamey Johnson acknowledged ACM Milestone Award honoree Randy Travis with a shifting rendition of Travis’ “Three Wood Crosses.” HARDY carried out “HomeBoy” honoring Eric Church’s ACM Icon Award, Ashley McBryde carried out a six-song tribute to ACM Worldwide Award recipient Luke Combs. Luke Bryan concluded the evening with a tribute to ACM Spirit Award recipient Cody Johnson.
As a result of unbelievable fan demand, Backstreet Boys introduced seven extra reveals in February 2026 to their Into the Millennium residency at Sphere. Produced by Stay Nation, the newly introduced performances will probably be on February 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, and 15. The band shared, “We’re overwhelmed by the unbelievable outpouring of affection and help over these previous few weeks. To our followers who’ve been with us for the previous 30 years – and to all the brand new followers who’ve lately joined us – thanks from the underside of our hearts. You requested for extra, and we won’t wait to ship with extra Sphere reveals in 2026. Get these white outfits prepared — that is going to be bigger than life.”
Blake Shelton has introduced he’s returning to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with eight performances scheduled from January 15-31, 2026. Blake shared, “We had a lot enjoyable earlier this yr, I figured – why not do it once more. This time we’re gonna do it extra nation, with extra cocktails, and possibly make just a few extra questionable choices. Let’s go, Vegas.”
Doja Cat has returned with new single “Jealous Kind” which was produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K. The track will seem on her extremely anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, out September 26. Doja Cat has additionally introduced her first-ever tour throughout New Zealand, Australia and Asia with the Ma Vie World Tour, launching November 18 in Auckland. The tour will embody stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Toyko and extra, earlier than wrapping on December 21.
Steve Martin and Alison Brown introduced their debut collaborative album, Protected, Smart and Sane, out October 17. The album will function visitor appearances from Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, the Indigo Women, Tim O’Brien, Jason Mraz, Della Mae and extra. The longtime pals unveiled a brand new single “Expensive Time” that includes Jackson Browne with Jeff Hanna.
Plus, new music from Ciara, Doja Cat, Child Cudi, Jon Batiste, Teyana Taylor, Offset, Lainey Wilson, Outdated Dominion, Demi Lovato, Florence + The Machine and extra!
CiCi – Ciara
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“Jealous Kind” – Doja Cat
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Free – Child Cudi
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Massive Cash – Jon Batiste
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Escape Room – Teyana Taylor
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KIARI – Offset
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Whirlwind (Deluxe) – Lainey Wilson
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Barbara – Outdated Dominion
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“Quick (Prolonged Lower)” – Demi Lovato
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“All people Scream” – Florence + The Machine
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“We’re Onto One thing” – Kings of Leon feat Zach Bryan
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“Make A Child” – Tori Kelly
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“Expensive Time” – Steve Martin & Alison Brown feat Jackson Browne with Jeff Hanna
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A Matter Of Time – Laufey
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“Riverside Method” – Alexa Ray Joel
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Rocket – Dominic Fike
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Do not Click on Play – Ava Max
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Summer season Anthem – Goo Goo Dolls
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“Drum Present” – Twenty One Pilots
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“Preserve An Eye On Summer season” – Jacob Collier
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I Hope You are Blissful – BigXthaPlug
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“Do What I Need” – MONSTA X
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“For I Am Loss of life” – The Fairly Reckless
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Well-known Again House – Russell Dickerson
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“If He Needed To He Would” – Perrie
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I Barely Know Her – sombr
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Backyard State – Jeremy Zucker
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“swear phrases” – Ashley Cooke
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“Like It Like That” – Dasha
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Alienation – Three Days Grace
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“Set Me Free” – Martin Garrix & Arcando feat Bonn
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HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY – Mariah The Scientist
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Love Letters Deluxe – Saint Levant
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“good man” – Lindsay Ell
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“discovered u/me” – Good Neighbours
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“Emotions Gone” – SG Lewis & London Grammar
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MaRynn – MaRynn Taylor
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“backbone” – Maggie Lindemann
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“Se Lo Juro Mor” – Feid
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“Bar Star” – Carter Religion
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“The Suburbs” – Ruel
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The Clearing – Wolf Alice
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“My Aspect Of City” – Josh Ross
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“amarillo” – JOAQUINA
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Flash In The Pan – Samantha Gongol
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“Blues Eyes And Pink Wine” – Briscoe
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“Coronary heart’s Again House” – Jonah Marais
