Lady Gaga Unleashes Seventh Studio Album, MAYHEM

Long-awaited and teased for months, Lady Gaga's seventh studio album, "MAYHEM," is set to be released on March 7th via Interscope Records. Fans will get their first taste of the new music this Sunday, February 2nd, with the debut of a new single and its accompanying music video during a commercial break at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

In a press release, Gaga described the album's creation as a journey of confronting her anxieties about returning to the pop music style that endeared her to early fans. "It was like reassembling a shattered mirror," she explained, "Even if you can't perfectly piece it back together, you can create something beautiful and whole in its own unique way." "MAYHEM" was executive-produced by Gaga alongside fiancé Michael Polansky and Andrew Watt, with additional production credits going to Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein.

Speculation about the "Chromatica" follow-up intensified last September when she announced during the promotion for "Joker: Folie à Deux" that the new album would be released in February 2025. While slightly off schedule, "MAYHEM" will finally arrive in March. In the interim, Gaga released the single "Disease" along with a music video, and a series of teasers, including a Times Square billboard and a countdown clock on her website that culminated in the album announcement. The album will feature her 2024 collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile," alongside "Disease," bookending the 14-song tracklist. 

Selena Gomez Condemns ICE Raids

Selena Gomez publicly expressed her distress over recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which resulted in the arrests of 956 individuals across the United States. In an emotional video posted to Instagram on Monday, the 32-year-old actress and singer, who is of Mexican-American descent, voiced her concern and frustration, stating, "I just want to say that I'm so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children. I don't understand. I'm so sorry I wish I could do something but I can't."

While the video was later removed, it sparked strong reactions from some supporters of the current administration. Notably, former U.S. Senate candidate Sam Parker called for Gomez to be deported from the country.

Gomez swiftly responded to Parker's comments via Instagram, writing, "Oh Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker. Thanks for the laugh and the threat."

Katy Perry Shares Secrets to Success with Doechii and Chappell Roan

In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Katy Perry revealed the valuable advice she's shared with rising stars Chappell Roan and Doechii over the past year.

To Doechii, Perry imparted this wisdom: "Listen, here are the secrets to success. If you're not just looking to survive, but truly thrive, build a life beyond this fame. Cultivate an identity that extends beyond the spotlight. Experience the world, connect with people, and embrace the beauty of life – don't just be a famous recluse hidden away in a hotel."

The interview also highlighted Perry's concern for Chappell Roan. She recounted a phone call where she inquired, "Are you okay? This is like a massive experiment! Not everyone faces this level of pressure, on this scale, and in this intense spotlight. And today, it happens so quickly. You're thrown into it with little to no preparation."

ICYMI

• Jeremy Allen White is set to star in the upcoming Netflix’s upcoming bi-sexual romance drama, Enigma Variations. 

• ‘Agatha All Along’ Season 2 is not happening, according to Patti Lupone.

• A judge has set March 9, 2026 as the date for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to go on trial.

— Katie Macbeth

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