Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
JAŸ-Z wrapped a historic three-night Yankee Stadium Run with record breaking attendance as he became the first artist to sell out three consecutive shows at the stadium. Each night featured a unique setlist and production and surprise guests. JAŸ-Z welcomed Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Rihanna, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Slick Rick, Nas, Memphis Bleek, Jaz-O, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, Usher, The-Dream, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, Fat Joe and Jadakiss. Celebrities who attended included Michael B. Jordan, Kelly Rowland, A$AP Rocky, Dave Chappelle, Anthony Mackie, Leonardo DiCaprio, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Megan Thee Stallion. JAŸ-Z will perform next in Paris on September 10 and Los Angeles on October 23.
FIFA has announced that Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams will be featured in the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, which will take place ahead of the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem ahead of the final. Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show.
Madonna’s new album, Confessions II debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, marking her 10th #1. She is the first U.S. female artist to have #1 albums across five decades in the U.K and it is her record-setting fifth decade of #1 dance album debuts, more than any artist in history. Madonna held a “Club Confessions” party to celebrate in New York City last weekend. She shared, “Words cannot express how grateful and surprised I am by the incredible reception, Confessions on a Dance Floor has received!! Thank you – to everyone who has been a part of this and who has helped make this dream come true. Especially my fans. The goodwill and positivity has been incredible. I’m still pinching myself. I can’t believe it’s #1 all around the world. My dream was to make people dance this summer!! To bring people JOY! Dreams do come true. Thanks and love!”
BTS have released the music video and Korean version of “NORMAL” from their fifth studio album, ARIRANG. The music video and track are out exclusively on Spotify today and will be available on all streaming platforms on July 19. “NORMAL” is produced by Ryan Tedder and explores the space between spotlight and silence and the emotions long familiar to BTS. The music video reveals their raw and vulnerable side, portraying each member through deeply personal and intimate moments.
BTS are bringing BTS THE CITY ARIRANG to New York in celebration of their BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG. Running from July 24 through August 3, the citywide project will transform New York into an immersive extension of the concert experience, where fans can experience BTS’ music, storytelling, and artistry. BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK will feature a diverse lineup of attractions and experiences across the city. Fans can visit ARMY ‘MADANG’ at the Korean Cultural Center New York and Grand Central Terminal, as well as other landmark activations, exhibitions, community events, and collaborations with local businesses.
Noah Kahan made history as the first artist ever to headline four consecutive sold-out nights at Boston’s Fenway Park. He had sold out performances on July 7, 8, 10 and 11 that welcomed more than 150,000 fans to Fenway Park. During the July 11 show, Fenway Park invited Noah’s mom, Lauri Berkenkamp, to surprise him with news of an official induction into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame. He becomes just the fourth artist ever to receive the honor, joining Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, and Zac Brown Band as the venue’s most celebrated performers. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also officially proclaimed July 11, 2026 as “Noah Kahan Day. Noah continues his The Great Divide World Tour this weekend in New York.
Cher, Shania Twain, Miranda Lambert, Lance Bass, Christina Milian, Bobby Berk, Caroline Chambers, Wishbone Kitchen and That Little Puff have partnered with Williams Sonoma for this year’s Tools for Change campaign benefiting No Kid Hungry. For the annual initiative, each participating celebrity, culinary creator and influencer designed a limited-edition spatula to help raise funds for No Kid Hungry’s mission to end childhood hunger the U.S. With the purchase of each participating spatula, Williams Sonoma will donate a portion of the proceeds to the campaign. The collection is available at www.williams-sonoma.com/nokidhungry while supplies last. Cher said, “Access to food should never be something a child has to worry about. That’s why I’m honored to support No Kid Hungry in their ongoing efforts to feed children.”
Plus, new music from Kelly Clarkson, Gracie Abrams, Rick Ross, Tinashe, Lauren Alaina, Michelle Branch, Nickelback, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ally Brooke and more.
“NORMAL” – BTS
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“I’d Be Lyin'” – Kelly Clarkson
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Daughter From Hell – Gracie Abrams
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Set In Stone – Rick Ross
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“What If You Loved Me” – Carly Pearce feat Dan Tyminski & Molly Tuttle
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“Crash Out” – Tinashe
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“Never Been In Love” – Lauren Alaina feat Kane Brown
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“The Game of Love” – New Radicals & Michelle Branch
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“Rattle The Cage” – Nickelback
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“After All” – Carly Rae Jepsen
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“Paradise” – Brandon Flowers
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15 – Scotty McCreery
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“Baby Girl” – Ally Brooke
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Oh yeah? – Steve Lacy
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“Switchblade” – beabadoobee
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“One and Only (Cover)” – Alexia Jayy
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“Alibi” – Sawyer Hill
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“If You Could Talk” – Dexter and The Moonrocks
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“Waiting For The Drugs To Kick In” – Wheeler Walker Jr.
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“Real Damn Country Song” – Channing Wilson
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