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. Addison Rae is making music again and Shawn Mendes is releasing some heartbreaking tracks —this is what you missed.

#1

Addison Rae Loves Her “Diet Pepsi”
Addison Rae has made a sweet return to music with her new single “Diet Pepsi,” marking her first solo release since 2023 and her debut under Columbia Records. The dreamy track, reminiscent of Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die era, explores young love through nostalgic imagery. The black-and-white music video, filled with playful and provocative scenes, complements the song’s vibe. Rae, who first gained fame as a TikTok star, initially launched her music career in 2021 with “Obsessed” and has since been involved in various entertainment projects, including film and collaborations with artists like Charli XCX.

#2

Shawn Mendes Gets Deep in New Single
Shawn Mendes celebrated his birthday on August 8 by releasing two new singles, “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough,” from his upcoming fifth album, Shawn, set to drop on October 18. In “Why Why Why,” Mendes reflects on a past relationship and reveals he was almost a father, capturing the emotional weight in a video set in nature. Mendes describes these songs as his most natural and personal work yet. The album’s release will be accompanied by a six-show tour, with performances in cities like London and Los Angeles.

#3

143 Means I Love You
Katy Perry has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album 143, set to release on September 20, in the beachy video for her new single “Lifetimes.” The album will feature collaborations with Kim Petras, 21 Savage, Doechii, and J.I.D. The Stillz-directed video shows Perry enjoying a carefree trip in Spain, riding a motorcycle, and relaxing on a yacht. Perry describes “Lifetimes” as a song about eternal love, inspired by her connection with her daughter. 143 marks Perry’s first full-length album since 2020’s Smile.

#4

Ed Sheeran’s Promising New Music
Ed Sheeran will contribute a new song, “Under the Tree,” to Netflix’s upcoming animated Christmas film That Christmas, set to premiere on December 6. The film, based on Richard Curtis’ children’s book series, will feature Sheeran’s “heartbreaking” track during a poignant moment. Sheeran, who collaborated on the song with his brother, expressed excitement about creating something special for families. The film, co-written by Curtis and featuring a star-studded voice cast, follows the events in an English seaside town one Christmas, with Santa making a significant mistake.