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. The F1 Soundtrack can’t come fast enough and we now know what Jesse Solomon would do—this is what you missed.
#1
F1 Soundtrack Can’t Come Fast Enough
Start your engines — and your playlists. F1 the Album is speeding onto the scene June 27 with a turbocharged lineup featuring Ed Sheeran, Dom Dolla, Tate McRae, Rosé, and more, all soundtracking Brad Pitt’s high-octane racing comeback. Produced by the same hitmakers behind Barbie the Album, this soundtrack swerves across genres like a Grand Prix calendar, delivering 17 brand-new tracks that promise as much drama and adrenaline as the film itself. It’s the only time Chris Stapleton and Tiësto might share a podium.
#2
She Does It All
From pop bangers to blood-curdling screams, Charli XCX is taking her Brat era to the big screen. The singer will star in and produce a new horror film from cult director Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer)—yes, you read that right. It’s the latest in a growing slate of film projects from Charli, who’s swapping the stage for the scream queen spotlight while keeping her synth-pop edge sharp. Plot details are still under wraps, but with Miike at the helm, expect something wild, weird, and definitely not PG.
#3
The Laufey Foundation
The jazz-pop sensation just launched The Laufey Foundation, a new initiative aimed at making music education, especially orchestral programs, more accessible to young people around the world. Inspired by her own journey from youth orchestras to Berklee, she’s already awarded inaugural grants to groups like the LA Phil’s YOLA and Carnegie Hall’s national ensembles. With big-name partners in tow, Laufey’s mission is clear: to ensure the next generation of musicians gets their chance to shine — one grant at a time.
#4
Keeping Up with Lorde
Lorde is not playing it safe. The Grammy-winning artist just announced her fourth studio album, Virgin, dropping June 27. Teased with striking X-ray cover art (featuring a zipper, belt buckle, and IUD), the record is, in her words, “100% written in blood.” Produced with Jim-E Stack and featuring collaborators like Dev Hynes and Dan Nigro, Virgin marks a bold sonic and visual shift from Solar Power. Lorde kicked off the era with a guerrilla park performance of lead single “What Was That,” proving her return is as raw and rule-breaking as ever.
#5
WWJSD?
Jesse Solomon is trading rosé and reality TV for jazz riffs and crooner dreams. The Summer House star drops his latest track “Into Space” and sets his sights on becoming the millennial Michael Bublé — because why stop at viral housemate ballads when you can launch a full-blown music career? With Sinatra-style swagger and a touch of Gen Z soul-searching, Solomon’s aiming for the stars—literally and lyrically.