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. Taylor Swift is finally bringing her “Eras” Tour to Canada, Olivia Rodrigo releases her soundtrack for her new album GUTS, and the beautiful Bailey sisters are back in action—this is what you missed.
#1
Taylor Swift Is Bringing Eras To Canada
It’s official. Canada is finally in its Taylor Swift Era! Taylor Swift has announced 15 additional North American “Eras” Tour dates, with 6 of them in Toronto—it’s practically a residency. If you’re a swiftie, you probably saw this coming by all of her famous easter eggs, and after a long wait, she’s finally here.
#2
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Tracklist For ‘GUTS’
Your inner angsty teenager is on the verge of a come-up because Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to release her second studio album GUTS. After teasing the tracklist for days, she finally dropped it on IG and we’re eating the song names up like they’re girl dinner. “love is embarrassing”? Say less, we’re hooked.
Tracklist:
- “all-american bit*h”
- “bad idea right?”
- “vampire”
- “lacy”
- “ballad of a homeschooled girl”
- “making the bed”
- “logical”
- “get him back!”
- “love is embarrassing”
- “the grudge”
- “pretty isn’t pretty”
- “teenage dream”
#3
Doja Cat Drops “Paint The Town Red”
Doja Cat is back with a brand new single “Paint The Town Red”, with its music video counterpart, directed by Nina McNeely. In addition to the town, Doja Cat also painted all the spooky artwork in her video while on an Instagram Live, chatting with her fans about the new song. The video is centered around the three paintings, acting as a recreation of them. Ok, I like it, Picasso!
#4
Travis Scott Couldn’t Go To Egypt So He’s Going To Rome Instead
We’ve all been on the emotional rollercoaster together that has been the Utopia rollout. And despite it having an ingenious marketing plan from handcuffed briefcases to cryptic billboards, there had been a major bump in the road to Giza. In exchange for the emotional turmoil, Travis Scott has scheduled a super high-profile concert in Rome on August 7, taking “CIRCUS MAXIMUS” to the real Circus Maximus. Travis is still promising that the Pyramids of Giza show will go on but for now, we’ll catch him in Rome.
#5
Chlöe Bailey Covers Gunna’s “fukumean”
Talented Chlöe Bailey made a snap back at her ex-boo by singing one of his new songs on her Tiktok “fukumean”. Gunna and Chlöe were rumored to be going out for a while back in 2022 but who knows, maybe this cover might bring them back together? The cover was pretty heavenly and dare we say… possibly better than the original. Or at least gave a fair fight.
#6
Halle Bailey Debuts Solo Single “Angel”
Looks like the Bailey sisters are making big moves in music this week. Halle Bailey has just debuted her first single after her lead role in the live-action picture of The Little Mermaid as Ariel. Her debut single as a soloist, “Angel” is on all streaming platforms as of today and it is, well, angelic, of course.