Members

Forgot Password

Not a Member? Sign up here!

Jackson Blue
Jackson Blue
10:00am - 3:00pm
@jacksonblueshow

ABC Music News

Sombr drops new song and video 'My Body Isn't Ready': 'It can be taken as a metaphor'

Sombr performs on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' (Todd Owyoung/NBC)

Sombr has dropped a new track that holds deep personal meaning for him.

On Instagram, he writes that he hopes the song, called "My Body Isn't Ready," "can mean different things to different people." He explains, "It can be taken as a metaphor. Or it can be taken literally as a description of how I have perceived my own body, for my whole life."

"I wanted to write about my struggle so that other people who may also be struggling know that they are not alone," he adds. "You are beautiful, and I love you." He also shouts out Obsession star Inde Navarrette and Off Campus actor Josh Heuston for "shining" in the music video.

In the song, he sings, "I like you, but my body isn't ready/ I want you, but the mirror won't let me/ I try to be the person you're expecting/ But I'm not ready, I'm not ready."

In the video, a goth-looking sombr sticks out like a sore thumb after showing up to a day party at a fancy LA mansion filled with fabulous guests. When a magician doing card tricks shows him a card that reads, "You don't belong here," a crowd of people — including Josh, who plays a pretentious sculptor — laugh at him. But Inde, another party guest who's been watching him from afar, seems intrigued by him.

A depressed somber then covers his entire body in papier-mâché until he resembles a sculpture. He gets picked up and loaded into a limo with Inde and a group of other people, but when he's thrown out of the car, she gets out too and removes the papier-mâché. The two then spend a romantic evening together.

Sombr debuted the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


'The Time of My Life': Watch Benson Boone's 'favorite piece of work' he has 'ever made'

Benson Boone, 'The Time of My Life' (Warner Records)

Benson Boone has teamed up with social media star Alix Earle to create what he calls an "epic" video for his new song, "The Time of My Life."

In the elaborate clip, Benson and Alix play actors ready to go onstage in a theater, but Benson is distracted by the thought that the woman he loves may not attend. The two then act out a series of fairy-tale like scenarios: They meet on a medieval, Beauty and the Beast-like street, engage in swordplay in a tavern, fight dragons and eventually end up at an altar, ready to marry.

Throughout the performance, the camera repeatedly cuts to an empty chair with a sign that reads "Reserved." When it comes time for Benson to kiss the bride, he can't go through with it. Instead, he runs off the stage, out of the theater and through a portal, where he tries to reach the woman he's been missing, but can't get to her.

The camera then cuts back to the altar, where Benson realizes Alix is actually the woman for him and plants a big kiss on her.

Benson wrote on Instagram, "I have had The Time Of My Life creating this song and video. Thank you to the incredible @alixearle you are a dream and you made this whole shoot come to life. I hope you guys enjoy this song so much, I’ve probably said this 90 kabillion times but this is my favorite piece of work I have ever made and I’m so proud of it."

"Love you guys, and I love this life," he adds. "I’ll never take it for granted"

Alix wrote in the comments, "So grateful to be a part of something so special. still cry every time I hear this song."

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Justin Bieber releases 'SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND 1)'

Justin Bieber, 'SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND 1)' on Def Jam Recordings (Artwork: Ian Valentine)

You loved the livestream -- now get the album.

Justin Bieber's career-boosting Coachella headlining performance on April 11 has been released as a live concert recording called SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND 1). It features songs from his most recent albums SWAG and SWAG II, including duets with the guests he welcomed to the stage that night, such as The Kid LAROI, Wizkid and Tems.

Both of Justin's Coachella performances, which also incorporated archival YouTube footage from throughout his career, drew 147 million global views, and boosted his streams by nearly 1,800%. At one point, 21 of his songs entered the Spotify Global Top 200 chart, while seven of his albums appeared on the Billboard 200 chart. Plus, after he performed "Beauty and a Beat" during that first weekend, the fan favorite hit #1 on several Billboard global charts.

If you want to relive the experience, the live video performance will repeat on Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. EST on Justin's YouTube channel.

Here's the track list for SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND 1):

"ALL I CAN TAKE"
"SPEED DEMON"
"FIRST PLACE"
"GO BABY"
"BUTTERFLIES"
"WALKING AWAY"
"ALL THE WAY"
"405"
"TOO LONG"
"PETTING ZOO"
"I DO"
"STAY" with The Kid LAROI
"THINGS YOU DO" (Acoustic)
"GLORY VOICE MEMO" (Acoustic) 
"ZUMA HOUSE" (Acoustic) 
"DOTTED LINE" (Acoustic) 
"EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH" (Acoustic) 
"YUKON"
"DEVOTION" with Dijon
"I THINK YOU'RE SPECIAL" with Tems
"ESSENCE" with Wizkid and Tems
"DAISIES" with Mk.gee

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


In 'bandaids' sequel 'Watch It Burn,' scorpion woman Katy Perry sets the world on fire

Katy Perry, 'Watch It Burn' video still (Cynthia Parkhurst)

After endless teases, Katy Perry has finally dropped "Watch It Burn," her new single and video inspired by her feelings of anger

The video begins with the words "Part II," because it's a sequel to the 2025 video for "bandaids." As you might recall, that clip ended with Katy lighting a cigarette at a gas station and blowing it, and presumably herself, up.

In "Watch It Burn," Katy is rushed into a hospital operating room covered in burns. As doctors try to save her, she gets flashes of herself destroying everything around her with a massive scorpion tail, but when she looks in the mirror, it's not there.

After breaking out of the hospital and going through a car wash, Katy's scorpion tail fully emerges, and she walks down the street causing mayhem and destruction. Finally, she staggers into the church, where she's held down in a baptismal font of holy water until she emerges, gasping. 

According to a press release, "Watch It Burn" is about "permission to feel anger honestly, to stop minimizing pain and let the suppressed emotions finally surface."  In it, she sings, "For years/ I tried to rise above/ Was only light and love/ But now I’m shut the f*** up."

In the chorus she sings, "You know I gave and I gave/ Now I’m giving up/ There’s nothing more you can take, no/ Don’t wanna cause a scene/ But give me the gasoline/ Tonight’s the night/ I light a match/ Throw it hard behind my back/ Gonna try to forgive and forget/ Light a cigarette/ And watch it burn."

Katy's been performing "Watch It Burn" during her festival dates this summer, and she wrote on Instagram, "Loved seeing how many of you already know the words."

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Harry Styles tribute act bookings up more than 500% in the UK

Harry Styles performs at Wembley Stadium during the Together, Together tour June 13, 2026 in London, England (Anthony Pham)

U.K. fans who couldn't get tickets to see Harry Styles during his current record-breaking run of shows at London's Wembley Arena are apparently cheering themselves up by watching Harry Styles impersonators.

Since the shows at Wembley began June 12, Champions Music & Entertainment Agency has reported a 560% rise in bookings for Harry Styles tribute acts, reports The Brighton Journal. According to the U.K. booking agency, these acts are being hired for private parties, as well as corporate events, universities, festivals and live concerts.

“Harry Styles has built one of the most recognisable live shows in modern music. People respond to the songs, but also to the outfits, the fan culture, the staging and the sense of occasion around his performances. That is what makes Harry Styles tribute acts so bookable," Champions executive Joe Burton tells the paper.

Another thing that makes the acts popular is that Harry's music appeals to young people, families and corporate crowds, Burton notes. He adds, "Tribute acts work best when there is already a strong emotional connection with the artist. Harry Styles has that."

"Big tours shape what people want to book for their own events. Harry Styles is a clear example of that,” Burton says.

Champions offers no less than five different Harry Styles tribute acts, which have names like Harry Styled, House of Styles and Late Night Talking. 

Harry's shows at Wembley Stadium conclude July 4. He then moves on to São Paulo, Brazil, starting July 17.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter is planning new solo music

Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys poses after being interviewed during the 27th annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive on December 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

First AJ, then Howie, now Nick.

In January, Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean released his solo album, My Name Is Alexander James. In June, Backstreet's Howie Dorough dropped a solo song, the Spanish-language single "Coqui." Now it's Nick Carter's turn to do his own music.

In a video shared with E!, Nick says he's recording a new song called "First Place." He says the song is about "being in the industry and being away from your children and traveling and working really hard like all of us do as fathers, and parents in general, when we’re out and away and want to be with our children.”

"You just have to remind yourself why you do what you do and what's most important," he adds.

He's also included his three children — Odin Carter, Saoirse Carter and Pearl Carter — on the song. He says he wants to "teach them a little bit about harmony, which is what I’ve been doing my whole life with the Backstreet Boys.”

"This has been my job for 33 years, but my most important job and my favorite job now is being there for my children," he notes.

Asked how they feel about singing with their dad, 5-year-old Pearl says, "Great," while 10-year-old Odin says, "It feels really special and a really nice privilege he’s given us.” 

But 6-year-old Saoirse admits, "I feel like I’m gonna vomit.”

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


KATSEYE address Manon's absence from the group: 'The door is always open'

KATSEYE (Rahul Bhatt)

Ever since Manon Bannerman took a hiatus from KATSEYE in February, fans have been wondering if and when she'll rejoin the "Pinky Up" group. In a new interview with Allure, group member Sophia Laforteza is addressing fans' concerns.

The last time Manon was seen with the group was on Feb. 4, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She then left temporarily to "focus on her health and well-being," according to KATSEYE's label. She told fans in a message, "I’m healthy, I’m okay, and I’m taking care of myself. ... Sometimes things unfold in ways we don’t fully control, but I’m trusting the bigger picture."

During their chat with Allure, KATSEYE still refers to themselves as having six members. But when asked if Manon plans to return, Sophia says, "Because we did announce that it is about her well-being, it's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her."

"We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don't want to make any assumptions, set anything in stone… She really deserves that and the door is always open," she adds.

When Allure brings up the fact that fans want to know what's going on, Sophia says, "If I was in their place I would be asking too, and so we understand. But what we can say is that we wish that you could just keep extending love and support and patience and all those things, because all of us deserve that. Anybody does.”

Meanwhile, KATSEYE will release a new EP, WILD, on Aug. 14. Their WILDWORLD tour starts in September in the U.K. and gets to North America in October, though the group will be performing in August at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Lady Gaga tops Spotify playlists for Pride 2026

Lady Gaga attends The Rally during NYC Pride 2013 on June 28, 2013 in New York City. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

It's Pride Month, so here's a question: If you were putting together a Pride playlist, which song by which artist would be first on your list? If you said "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga, a lot of people agree with you.

Spotify has released a list of the top songs and artists on listeners' Pride playlists this year, and "Born This Way" is the most-added song across all those playlists on the platform. The most-added artist overall is also Lady Gaga.

After "Born This Way," the second most popular Pride playlist song is "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross, followed by Cher's "Believe." Here's the rest of the top 10:

4. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
5. “Vogue” by Madonna
6. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
7. “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry
8. “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn
9. “Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande)” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
10. “Toxic” by Britney Spears

As for the top artists added to Pride playlists, the second most popular is Madonna, followed by Ariana Grande. Here's the rest of the top 10:

4. Britney Spears
5. Katy Perry
6. Beyoncé
7. Whitney Houston
8. Diana Ross
9. Kylie Minogue
10. Dua Lipa

Spotify also split out popular Pride tracks by users' ages. For example, Gen Z listeners really like "Red Wine Supernova" by Chappell Roan, while millennials tended to choose Kylie Minogue's "Padam Padam." And Gen X listeners went with "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls, "Freedom! '90" by George Michael and "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


'New York Times': Taylor and Travis' alleged MSG blowout to be preceded by 'intimate gathering'

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss during Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The New York Times is on full Taylor Swift wedding watch, with even more details to share about the reported upcoming nuptials, which are rumored to be taking place at New York's Madison Square Garden.

The paper reported Thursday that an entertainment industry executive said that Taylor has indeed rented out the arena. That same executive and one other person "with knowledge of the matter" offered more details on how the celebration would reportedly progress: On July 2, an "intimate gathering" of about 100 people is expected at the Garden, followed by a July 3 celebration with "about 1,000" guests and "possible stage appearances."

The paper reported Wednesday that the police officers who patrol the Amtrak train station beneath the arena have been told that Taylor and Travis Kelce will get married that weekend. It also reported that several members of the Kansas City Chiefs had booked rooms around those dates at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square.

Meanwhile, ABC News has confirmed that an event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near the Garden from July 2 through July 4. In addition, city officials told ABC News that the company has also requested permission for an "exterior canopy" to be set up outside the arena to conceal the comings and goings for the event.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival sells out in 30 minutes

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival (Live Nation)

Looks like music fans have been waiting some time for an all-female festival.

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival — featuring her, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, KATSEYE, Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii, The Breeders, Mitski, Bikini Kill and more — sold out in 30 minutes. Fans who weren't able to get tickets can join an online waitlist on the festival's website.

Daisy Chain Fields — inspired by Sarah McLachlan's '90s mostly-female festival, Lilith Fair — is set for Aug. 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California. As previously reported, the net proceeds will go to charities that are working to advance and advocate for women and girls. 

"All of the incredible artists who are on the bill are doing it for free for charity, which is just a real testament to their hearts, as well as their talent," Olivia told ABC's Diane Sawyer.

Olivia added, "I think there's this rhetoric that girls are supposed to be competing with each other for the top spot, or there's only this many resources for everyone. And I think it's an experience like Lilith Fair, and hopefully Daisy Chain, that will show us that we're all way stronger when we come together and support one another."

In other Olivia Rodrigo news, she's officially joined Fortnite, the online gaming platform, and released a lyric video for "u + me = <3," one of the songs on her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


'Voicemails for Isabelle' director Leah McKendrick on those Taylor Swift needle drops

Zoey Deutch as Jill and Nick Robinson as Wes in 'Voicemails for Isabelle.' (Diyah Pera/Netflix)

Voicemails for Isabelle, which became the #1 movie on Netflix the first weekend it was released, has a musical pedigree. The score was co-composed by Este Haim of the group HAIM, and it features several big pop music needle drops, including Taylor Swift's "Marjorie," from Evermore, and "New Year's Day," from Reputation.

Director Leah McKendrick, who identifies as a "hardcore Swiftie," told ABC Audio that she was thrilled to be able to use the songs in the film. "I love Taylor. She's the poet of our time. She's the Shakespeare of our times, the voice of our generation," she said.

"I think we can all really connect with this wistful little girl that became a woman, who has experienced the full spectrum of love and heartbreak and articulates it so gorgeously in a way that is accessible and, simultaneously poetry," she continued, adding, "She amazes me. ... I want Taylor Swift's songs in all my movies."

"Marjorie" is used to soundtrack a pivotal moment in the film when Jill, played by Zoey Deutch, is grieving for her younger sister Isabelle, who passed away. "New Year's Day" is heard when Jill's love interest Wes, played by Nick Robinson, is missing her. 

"In my mind, we have this girl who's yearning, longing, grieving, and we have the perfect song: 'Marjorie' just feels so right," said McKendrick. "But by the end, he's the one longing, yearning, grieving -- listening to Taylor Swift."

At first, McKendrick wasn't sure if the production would be able to afford not two Taylor Swift songs. But, she said, "Netflix really understood ... [that] [m]y music is my everything. It's part of my process. It's a part of what I want to deliver to my audience. It will always be banger after banger in all of my movies. I own that." 

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Backstreet Boys' Kevin Richardson recalls the moment his kids realized how famous he is

Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2022 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Even if your dad was in one of the bestselling groups of all time, if you weren't around to see them in their heyday, you might not fully realize how famous he is. But when an artist you love thinks your dad's a big deal, that's pretty convincing proof. At least, that's what Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson discovered a few years ago.

Speaking to Billboard, Kevin said that during the group's DNA tour, he and his kids were eating at a Toronto restaurant when superstar rapper Drake, a Toronto native, happened to drop in. "The maitre'd is like, 'Uh, excuse me, Drake is here and he would love, when you're finished, he would love to be able to come over and say hi,'" Kevin recalled, noting that his kids immediately started freaking out.

When they eventually went over and met Drake, Kevin said the rapper shared a story about how he had his first kiss to a Backstreet song. Then, according to Kevin, Drake asked, "What are you guys doing in town?"

"I'm like, 'We're playing three shows.' He's like, 'Could I come through?'" Kevin continued.

"He came through, got up on stage and performed with us," Kevin laughed. "So that is really when it clicked for my kids."

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


'New York Times' reports on 'powerful clues' pointing to date of Taylor and Travis' wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Even The New York Times wants to know when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be tying the knot, and the paper has seemingly uncovered some solid evidence pointing to a certain date.

"Some powerful clues are emerging," the paper writes, noting that according to "three people who have knowledge of the matter," a permit has been filed with the city to close the streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 through midday July 4 for an event on July 3. Taylor and Travis are rumored to be tying the knot at the legendary venue. 

What's more, the paper reports that "a city official who was briefed on the preparations" came right out and said that the wedding is taking place at the Garden on July 3.

And there are other indications that the information is accurate: The Times reports that according to "a person told of the accommodations," several members of the Kansas City Chiefs have booked hotel rooms for dates around July 3 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York's Times Square.

Plus, the Times reports that an event planning company has filed an application to set up a tent outside the arena that can hold 500 to 999 people. Amtrak police officers, who patrol the train station underneath the Garden, have been told to expect the wedding to take place that weekend.

Since they got engaged in 2025, Travis and Taylor have never confirmed any details of their wedding. The paper notes that Taylor is known for "subterfuge," and posits that all these details could be part of an elaborate ruse to throw press and fans off the trail.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Sam Smith opens up their 'Hazel Eyes' in August

Sam Smith, 'Hazel Eyes' (Capitol Records)

Sam Smith has Hazel Eyes.

That's the title of their new album, the follow-up to 2023's Gloria. It's due Aug. 21 and is available for preorder now. The first single and video, "My Guy," is out now and is a love song to Sam's significant other. They sing, "He’s all that I need/ My morning star/ Whenever he leaves/ I know he won’t be far."

Of that song, Sam says, "I tried to capture the glow and the warmth of love in this one, it makes me cry, maybe it will make you feel a little love too.”

They add that the album itself is "an incredibly special record," noting, "I feel I have deepened myself as an artist through the making of it, through being a producer on the record, to walking alongside this record from the start to the finish and pushing myself at every single turn."

"This record and this music is incredibly romantic," they add. "I’ve learned so many life lessons through making this album, and I’ve documented it all through the music.”

In addition to new songs, Hazel Eyes includes the previously released songs "Love is a Stillness" and "To Be Free."

Sam will kick off NYC Pride Weekend on Friday by performing at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. And after bringing it to Brooklyn and San Francisco, they'll also continue their To Be Free multicity residency series in August in Mexico City, plus a one-night-only performance Aug. 14 in Guadalajara.

Here's the track list for Hazel Eyes:
"Everlasting Love"
"Hazel Eyes"
"Moondance" (feat. Feist)
"My Guy"
"When He’s Gone"
"Thief"
"Love Is A Stillness"
"Sugar Rush"
"Oh Mother" (feat. The TwoCity Chorus)
"Constant Companion"
"Hold On"
"To Be Free"

 

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


'Golden' singer EJAE, Sara Bareilles among those invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures

EJAE, winner of the best original song Oscar for 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' at the 98th Oscars, March 15, Hollywood, California (Disney/Frank Micelotta)

One has an Oscar and one doesn't. But now they'll both get to vote for who wins Oscars in the future.

Sara Bareilles and HUNTR/X singer EJAE are among the 529 people The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited to join its ranks as members. EJAE is one of several songwriters who won the 2026 best original song Oscar for co-writing the KPop Demon Hunters smash "Golden." 

Sara has never been nominated for an Oscar, but she has written songs for films that have been. Most recently, she co-wrote "Salt Then Sour Then Sweet" for the Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light.

Sara and EJAE were invited to join the songwriters branch of the academy. Some of the actors who've been invited to join this year include Jacob Elordi, Julia Garner, Josh Gad, Jon Bernthal, Teyana Taylor, Jenna Ortega and Josh O'Connor.

If all of the people invited decide to accept their membership, the total amount of academy members will increase to 11,319, including emeritus. The number of voting members will stand at 10,338.

With the new additions of the 2025 member class, the academy would consist of 36% women, with 25% of them from underrepresented communities and 22% international.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Ariana Grande responds to accidental NSFW photo with comical video

Ariana Grande attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

While posting a carousel of photos from her recent concerts in the LA area on Instagram, Ariana Grande inadvertently included a photo that shows her bare breast, visible due to the gaping neckline of her dress. She’s responded by unearthing a Halloween video she seemingly filmed in 2023.

In the video, posted on her Instagram Story and captured by a fan, Ariana, wearing a curly blond wig, is shown sitting at a table in Las Vegas, drinking champagne with her buddy Elizabeth Gillies.

“You have great t***,” says Elizabeth admiringly. “They’re really beautiful.”

“Thank you,” responds Ari.

This is a word-for-word reenactment of a scene from the cult movie Showgirls: Elizabeth is playing Gina Gershon’s character, Cristal, while Ari is playing Elizabeth Berkley’s character, Nomi. The two pals filmed an entire tribute to Showgirls for Halloween 2023; this was seemingly part of that tribute. Elizabeth also posted it in an Instagram Story.

"she’s so unserious and i love her," a fan responded.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Watch Cookie Monster sing Bruno Mars for 'Sesame Street''s 'Parody Party'

Cookie Monster, 'Take a Bite,' from 'Parody Party' (Courtesy Sesame Workshop)

Bruno Mars' hit "I Just Might" becomes "Take a Bite" in the furry blue hands — paws – of Cookie Monster.

It's the first song and video from the upcoming album Parody Party, featuring beloved Sesame Street characters putting their own spins on famous pop songs. In the video, a near carbon copy of Bruno's original, Cookie sings about his favorite treat while backed up by a band made up of sunglass-wearing clones of himself. 

"If cookie tastes as good as it look right now/ me will take a bite, a big bite/ me not going to wait/ me gobble up entire plate, hey!" sings the lovable blue monster.

The album also includes "Where Is My Lovie," a parody of RAYE's "Where Is My Husband!" sung by Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Elmo. Instead of singing about a romantic partner, they sing about a misplaced toy.

Another song, "Go for the Gold," parodies the HUNTR/X song "Golden" and is performed by Abby, Zoe and Rosita, with lyrics about teamwork and friendship.

Most hilariously, "Got to Go," a parody of Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go," features Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby singing about potty training.

The album also includes three previously released tracks that were previously only available on YouTube: "Me Want It (But Me Wait)," a parody of Icona Pop's "I Love It" in which Cookie Monster sings about self-regulation; "Sort It All," a "Shake It Off" parody about recycling sung by Oscar the Grouch and friends; and "Share it Maybe," a "Call Me Maybe" parody about sharing treats, also sung by Cookie Monster.

Parody Party is released on July 26; you can pre-save the album now.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Whitney Houston's estate denies Oprah Winfrey's claim that singer was high when she fell off stage

Whitney Houston performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 22, 2009 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey recently made headlines by telling an unflattering story about Whitney Houston, and now the late singer's estate is hitting back, saying Oprah's version of the story is inaccurate.

While speaking at the Cannes Lion festival in France, Variety and other outlets reported that Oprah illustrated the influence she and her talk show had by claiming that Whitney Houston once fell off the stage during a 2009 appearance on the show because "she had gone back on drugs.”

Variety quoted Oprah as saying, “I knew that if that story got out … [Whitney] would be destroyed by that. And so even though the audience was there and the audience had cameras, I begged them not to put those pictures out because it would ruin her life, and they did not. That would not happen today, I can tell you that.” 

The official Whitney Houston Instagram account posted a statement from the late singer's estate on Wednesday, reading, "Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high."

"This story was picked up by several media outlets. Like many people, she faced personal battles, but it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life," the statement continued.

The statement concluded, "What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment not the assumptions others project.  Whitney’s humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be. We owe her the dignity of telling the truth not repeating myths."

Whitney accidentally drowned in 2012. She was 48.

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Taylor Swift sings 'Love Story' at Travis Kelce's Tight End University concert

Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson perform at Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Presented by Reese's (Courtesy Authentic Live, a Division of Authentic Brands Group)

Taylor Swift and one of country music's hottest stars teamed up for a surprise duet Tuesday night in Nashville, where Taylor's fiancé Travis Kelce was holding his annual Tight End University event.

The surprise duet took place at Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Concert Presented by Reese’s, held at Nashville's The Pinnacle. Award-winning country queen Lainey Wilson, whose own appearance was a surprise, welcomed Taylor to the stage to sing Taylor's hit "Love Story."  When Taylor got to the part where she sings, "Pulled out a ring," she flashed her own engagement ring.

The event included performances by other country superstars, including Luke Combs and Dan + Shay. Comedian Shane Gillis also put in an appearance, and Travis and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did a keg stand onstage.

Travis, George and ex-tight end Greg Olsen founded Tight End University. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, George, who's been invited to Taylor and Travis' wedding, said he asked Travis if the couple is really getting married at Madison Square Garden, as has been rumored. George said that Travis "laughed at me."

George told People of Taylor's appearance at the concert, "She's just such an awesome person to give us her time this close to their wedding. So we're just so thankful that they're here."

Last year, Taylor also performed at the Tight Ends & Friends concert; she sang "Shake It Off."

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Myles Smith says title of new album is a 'roadmap' to the record

Myles Smith, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life.' (Atlantic)

Myles Smith's debut album, My Mess. My Heart. My Life., is out now and comes with an endorsement from Myles' pal Ed Sheeran, as well as a short film starring Emmy-winning Adolescence star Stephen Graham.

The film's set to the song "Hold Me in the Dark" and features Graham as a devastated father whose child is dying. Myles directed it and has dedicated it to the staff of the pediatric oncology ward at his local hospital in England, some of whom appear as extras.

While "Hold Me in the Dark" isn't about death, there are tracks on the album that cover serious topics, alongside romantic ballads and upbeat tunes, like "Dublin Lights," which he co-wrote with Ed. That's why, Myles says, the album title is so long.

"This title is almost a roadmap of the record," he told ABC Audio. "'My Mess' is chaos, it's mistakes, it's struggles. 'My Heart' is about love, relationships and the people who matter most. And 'My Life' is everything in between: the memories, the lessons and experiences."

"They've all shaped me," he notes. "Together, it feels probably like the most complete picture of who I am right now."

Two of the songs on the 15-track project are the ones that put him on the map: "Stargazing" and "Nice to Meet You." Even though both those tunes came out in 2024 and have racked up over 1 billion streams, Myles says they "absolutely deserve a place in this record."

"They changed my life," he told ABC Audio. "And more importantly, they represent themes that run throughout the album: hope, connection, the idea that people could come into your life and completely change your perspective."

"They might have existed before the album, yes, but also, I guess, spiritually, they've always belonged there." 

 

Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


Now Playing

Weather