Beyoncé's Tour Breaks Records, Hayley Williams' Surprise Drop, Frankenstein First Look

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Shatters Country Records

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour made history, once more, grossing over $400 million. This monumental achievement establishes it as the highest-grossing country tour of all time. Remarkably, it also became the shortest tour across any genre to surpass the $400 million mark, with her previous "Renaissance World Tour" holding the second spot for a 56-date run, as reported by Billboard Boxscore.

With the "Cowboy Carter" era now concluded, Beyoncé's impact extends far beyond just breaking touring records. Her groundbreaking venture into country music has directly challenged long-standing genre norms, creating a significant pathway for emerging Black country artists and leaving an indelible mark on the industry's landscape.

Hayley Williams Surprise-Releases 17 New Songs

Paramore's lead singer, Hayley Williams, recently thrilled her fans by unexpectedly releasing a collection of 17 new songs on her personal website. This surprise drop was available to those who received an exclusive access code linked to her Good Dye Young hair dye company.

On the webpage, fans can explore a variety of new tracks, including “True Believer,” “Mirtazapine,” “Hard,” “Negative Self Talk,” “Discovery Channel,” and “Zissou.” Additionally, a “Misc” folder features a 2017 performance video from Phoenix and an image of a handwritten lyric book, giving fans insight into her songwriting. A fun photo of a t-shirt reading "Hayley Williams is my favorite band" adds a personal touch to this exciting release.

ICYMI:

• Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Conan Gray, and Madison Hu were spotted at Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball in Los Angeles.

• Chappell Roan has announced her new single, ‘The Subway,’ set for release on Thursday.

"Meet the Parents 4" Crowned "Focker in-Law"

The upcoming fourth installment of the cherished comedy series, previously known as "Meet the Parents 4," has officially been titled "Focker in-Law." This new film picks up where the hilarious saga began with "Meet the Parents," which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and amassed an impressive $330 million globally.

Fan-favorite stars are set to return, including Ben Stiller as the beleaguered Greg Focker, Robert De Niro as the formidable Jack Byrnes, Blythe Danner as Dina, Teri Polo as Pam, and Owen Wilson as Kevin. Adding a fresh dynamic to the ensemble is pop sensation Ariana Grande. The clever title, "Focker in-Law," playfully foreshadows the inevitable comedic chaos stemming from family interactions. Audiences can look forward to more laughs when "Focker in-Law" arrives in theaters on November 25, 2026, as the film continues to explore the timeless themes of family dynamics and the perils of navigating in-law relationships.

POP FACT: On this day in 2021, Billie Eilish released her second album - Happier Than Ever.

Netflix Unveils New Images from Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein'

Netflix has just released new images from Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

This film reimagines Shelley's classic story, focusing on a brilliant yet egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment, leading to tragic consequences for both the creator and his creation. The recently shared photos showcase Jacob Elordi as the iconic monster, alongside co-stars Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.

Produced by del Toro, the movie also features a strong supporting cast, including Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. Frankenstein is set to premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival, with a global release on Netflix scheduled for November.

ICYMI:

• A judge has blocked the Donald Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and ordered that it continue receiving Medicaid funds.

• KPOPPED is set to premiere August 29th on Apple TV+, starring Megan Thee Stallion and PSY. In the series, music icons reimagine their biggest hits with K-Pop idols and go head-to-head in song battles.

• Demi Lovato is set to release her new single, ‘Fast,’ this Friday.

• Dua Lipa has become the first female artist in history to have two albums with over 14 billion streams each on Spotify.

• Zayn attended Blackpink’s “Deadline” Tour in New York City, with his daughter. In an Instagram story, he posted “Me & Khai loved it ❤️”

— Katie Macbeth

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