The latest tour announcement adds a major international run beginning February 13 in Perth, following previously scheduled January performances in Japan. The itinerary includes stops in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, Bangkok, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Manila, and Goyang, South Korea.

Tyla is set to join Mars as a special guest for the Australia and New Zealand dates. Anderson Paak will also appear as DJ Pee. Wee throughout the newly announced run, adding another familiar collaborator to the tour lineup.

The expansion gives Mars a significant schedule across the Asia-Pacific region as The Romantic Tour continues to grow. He has also added another Mexico City performance for December 11, 2026, bringing additional momentum to the tour before the 2027 dates begin.

Ticketing details and sale dates vary by market, with fans expected to check local listings for availability.

The announcement also confirmed that McCready will perform the national anthem before kickoff. His appearance will support the Washington Innocence Project, one of the Seahawks’ Spirit of 12 partners.

Momsen and McCready previously performed with Soundgarden during the group’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in November 2025. Momsen handled vocals on Rusty Cage alongside guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron and bassist Ben Shepherd.

Soundgarden has made only occasional live appearances since the death of singer Chris Cornell in 2017. The September performance will bring the Seattle rock band back to a major hometown stage while continuing its recent collaborations with musicians closely connected to its legacy.

The cancellation comes just before the festival’s August 29 date at Great Park. The group said it was disappointed to miss the event and sent support to Rodrigo, the artists, volunteers, nonprofits, and fans taking part in the festival.

Daisy Chain Fields is set to feature a women-led lineup that includes Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Garbage, The Breeders, and other performers.

KATSEYE is also preparing for its upcoming WILD WORLD Tour, making Megan’s recovery a priority before the group returns to the stage. No replacement act has been announced in connection with KATSEYE’s withdrawal.

The festival is designed around live music, community, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations.

The tribute followed news of Parton’s death at age 80 on August 25. Her passing prompted remembrances from musicians, entertainers and public figures around the world, reflecting a career that crossed country, pop, film and philanthropy.

Grande’s tribute took place before her main performance rather than during the regular concert set. The choice kept the focus on Parton and one of the songs most closely connected to her songwriting legacy.

Parton wrote and originally recorded I Will Always Love You in the 1970s. The song later reached an even wider audience through Whitney Houston’s 1992 recording.

The London moment added Grande to the growing number of artists honoring Parton and her decades of influence on popular music.

The exhibition will feature original sets, props, artwork, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography connected to The Cure music video. Organizers said the display is designed to highlight the handmade details and creative techniques that shaped the project.

A special opening event is scheduled for September 1, when Rodrigo will take part in a conversation moderated by filmmaker and author Cameron Crowe. The program will include a discussion about her music, creative process, and career, along with a live performance.

Additional items from Rodrigo’s career are expected to be added to the exhibition later in the fall. Rodrigo has also noted the personal significance of the project, having visited the museum while growing up.

The brand announced that the selected candidate will earn $10,000 per month while sampling products, sharing feedback, tracking flavor trends and contributing ideas to future releases. The position is fully remote and open to applicants around the world.

Professional culinary experience is not required. Instead, the role is aimed at someone with curiosity, a strong sense of taste, an interest in food culture and the ability to clearly communicate opinions and ideas.

The job may also include some travel connected to the brand’s activities. Applications opened August 27, 2026, and are scheduled to remain available for three weeks.

Snoop Dogg and members of his team are expected to take part in reviewing shortlisted applicants. The final candidate is also expected to receive the news directly from Snoop Dogg.

The release comes during Kingdom’s 20th anniversary year, adding extra attention to one of Japan’s long-running manga series. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Kingdom Magazine 2026 was also released, featuring commemorative artwork from several well-known manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi.

Elsewhere on the ranking, MAZZEL’s first photobook with ZEAL opened at No. 2 after performing especially well in online sales. Blue Lock Volume 40 followed at No. 3.

Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku also moved higher, climbing from No. 6 to No. 4 as demand continued and additional copies were printed.

The strong debut for Kingdom Volume 80 reflects the series’ continued popularity across both print and digital formats.

At the 1994 Grammy Awards, Houston’s recording won Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. The awards recognized the enormous success of her version, while producer David Foster also received recognition for his work on the track.

Parton’s absence from the Song of the Year category came down to eligibility rules. She had first released I Will Always Love You in 1974, when it became a major country hit. Because the composition had already been released years earlier, it did not qualify under the rules in place when Houston’s version became eligible.

Grammy standards involving older songs have changed over time, creating different outcomes for other revived classics.

The situation remains an unusual chapter in Grammy history, especially considering how strongly the song is associated with both Parton’s songwriting and Houston’s landmark performance.

During the appearance, the singer addressed the attention surrounding his major weight loss. In comments made during the show, he rejected speculation that Ozempic was behind the change and pointed instead to adjustments in his diet, exercise routine and overall lifestyle. He approached the subject with the self-deprecating humor that has become part of his public personality.

The monologue also moved into politics, with Jelly Roll delivering jokes involving President Donald Trump and other topics in the news. His guest-hosting stretch gave the country star a different kind of spotlight outside his usual music performances.

The week also featured a varied lineup of guests, including Glen Powell, Henry Winkler, Nathan Fillion, Leslie Mann and Stevie Nicks, along with musical appearances from Juicy J, Project Pat and Lecrae.

For Jelly Roll, the hosting run added another television milestone to a career that continues to extend beyond country music.

The Opry announced the special tribute as part of a wider remembrance of Parton’s life and career. The Nashville institution had a long connection with the singer, who became an Opry member in 1969 and remained closely associated with its history for more than five decades.

The tribute is set to feature performances celebrating songs from Parton’s extensive catalog. Carly Pearce, whose own career has strong ties to Parton and Dollywood, is among the artists connected to the event.

Parton last performed at the Grand Ole Opry in 2019, when the venue celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member.

Her career included country standards such as Jolene, Coat of Many Colors and I Will Always Love You, along with major success in film, television and philanthropy.

The Opry tribute adds to the many public remembrances recognizing Parton’s influence on country music and popular culture.