If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Celine Dion is releasing a documentary about her illness and Avril Lavigne goes on a greatest hits tour —this is what you missed.
#1
Celine Dion Reveals It All
Celine Dion has a new biopic being released. The trailer for the Prime Video documentary ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ reveals the singer’s determination to protect her voice despite her battle with the rare neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome. The documentary, premiering on June 25, offers an intimate look at Dion’s life at home, on tour, and in the recording studio. Dion, whose voice she describes as “the conductor of my life,” shares the challenges of her diagnosis, which forced her to cancel shows since December 2022. Directed by Irene Taylor, the film covers a year of Dion’s life, highlighting her struggle and resolve to continue her career, aiming to raise awareness about her condition.
#2
Avril Lavigne Hits The Stage
Avril Lavigne launched her North American Greatest Hits Tour with a sold-out show in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena on May 23, 2024. The tour features high-energy performances of her career-spanning hits, including “Complicated,” “Girlfriend,” and “Sk8er Boi,” and coincides with the upcoming release of her first-ever Greatest Hits album on June 21, 2024, via Legacy Recordings. The tour will continue across the U.S. and Canada, with additional UK and European dates scheduled for the summer. Special guests All Time Low, Simple Plan, Royal & the Serpent, and Girlfriends will join her on select dates.
#3
Ed Sheeran Is Multiplying Again
Ed Sheeran celebrated the upcoming 10th anniversary of his album X (Multiply) with a special performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. During this show, he performed deep cuts like “Shirtsleeves” and “Even My Dad Does Sometimes” live for the first time ever, and revisited songs such as “Afire Love,” “Runaway,” and “The Man” for the first time since 2015. The concert included the entire X album, along with tracks from special editions and covers of Rudimental’s “Lay it All on Me” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
#4
Clairo’s Got Some New Hits
Clairo has released a new single, “Sexy to Someone,” and announced her third album, Charm, set to release on July 12. The cozy track explores themes of longing and needing motivation to leave the house. Charm, co-produced by Clairo and Leon Michels, promises a blend of warm, 70s-inspired grooves with elements of jazz, psychedelic folk, and soul. The album was recorded live to tape at Allaire Studios near Woodstock, NY, and Diamond Mine Recording in Queens, featuring diverse instruments like horns and vintage synthesizers.