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. Shawn Mendes gets back on the road again & The Beaches just dropped a new single—this is what you missed.
#1
Addison is Out
Four years, a few leaks, and one viral “Diet Pepsi” later; Addison Rae has officially arrived. Her long-anticipated debut album Addison is out now, led by the glossy, choreo-packed single “Times Like These.” Teaming up with Max Martin protégées Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser, Rae dives into sleek pop with a surprisingly alt-leaning edge. Once TikTok’s queen of lip-syncs and dances, she’s now staking her claim as a full-fledged Main Pop Girl, one dance break at a time.
#2
Song of the Summer, Part 2?
Just when “Espresso” cooled off, Sabrina Carpenter fires up the charts again with “Manchild”, a disco-infused kiss-off that’s equal parts sass, sparkle, and side-eye. Co-written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track opens with a cheeky “Oh boy!” and rolls into the summer like a glittery freight train of frustration and freedom. It’s road trip-ready, scream-out-the-window pop, and with a 7-inch B-side titled “inside of your head when you’ve just won an argument with a man”, she’s not just giving us a song, she’s handing us an entire mood.
#3
Nick Jonas Joins KISS (Biopic)
From boy band to face paint, Nick Jonas is reportedly trading pop hooks for platform boots as he steps into the role of Paul Stanley in Shout It Out Loud, the long-awaited KISS biopic. The film will focus on the band’s early, glam-rock glory days, with Jonas belting out the classics himself. Directed by McG, the project is still searching for its Gene Simmons, because apparently, even the Demon is hard to cast.
#4
Mariah Carey’s Feeling Dangerous
Mariah Carey has officially exited Christmas mode and entered her femme fatale era. With her sultry new single “Type Dangerous,” the pop icon makes a bold return to the charts, crooning over a swagger-heavy beat about her love for the thrill-seekers. After years of festive jingles and anniversary retrospectives, Mimi’s back with fresh fire, and if that “MC16” license plate tease is any clue, a new album may be lurking just around the corner.
#5
Finneas + Ashe = The Favours
FINNEAS and Ashe are rewinding time with their new band The Favors, debuting with the wistful, retro-tinged single “The Little Mess You Made.” Channeling the golden warmth of ’70s icons like Fleetwood Mac and Carole King, the track marks the start of a full-length album, The Dream, due September 19. With vintage harmonies and heartbreak wrapped in fuzzy optimism, FINNEAS says it best: “It’s a true long-play album”, perfect for dinner parties, record players, and probably a few tears.