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. Halsey is teasing a new era for her music, Slim Shady is officially back, and Shaboozey drops his third album —this is what you missed.
#1
New Halsey Era Emerging
Halsey is teasing a new musical era with the slogan “For My Last Trick”. A new website features vintage-themed items and phrases that fans think might be song titles. Clicking on one sticker leads to an email sign-up, and another emits a strange sound, possibly a new single snippet. While Halsey hasn’t confirmed a new album, she mentioned working on a record under Columbia Records and shared a brief music snippet on social media. Her last album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, was released in 2021.
#2
Eminem Attempts to Murder His Career
Eminem has released a new single, “Houdini,” from his upcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), set to release this summer. The song, aiming to metaphorically “make his career disappear,” features verses highlighting Eminem’s provocative style and references to cultural figures like Megan Thee Stallion. The album marks Eminem’s first since 2020’s Music to Be Murdered By. Promoting the album, Eminem staged a faux true crime show and published an obituary for his alter ego, Slim Shady, in the Detroit Free Press. This creative campaign continues with the magical theme in “Houdini,” aligning with the album’s concept of ending the Slim Shady persona.
#3
Lola Young Drops New Album
Lola Young has released a new single, “Messy,” and announced her upcoming album, This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway, set to release on June 21 via Island Records. Described as a “f*ck you” to her exes, the album represents a significant shift in Young’s sound, characterized by raw emotion and lyrical intensity. Produced by Solomonophic, the album was recorded in LA and is noted for its kinetic energy and narrative flair. Young’s previous project, ‘My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely,’ received acclaim for pushing the boundaries of pop.
#4
Shaboozey Releases New Record
Shaboozey released his third album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. The 12-song tracklist includes collaborations with Noah Cyrus, Paul Cauthen, and BigXthaPlug. The album features the hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which recently topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Other tracks include “Horses & Hellcats,” “Annabelle,” “Let It Burn,” “Vegas,” “Last of My Kind,” “My Fault,” and “Drink Don’t Need No Mix.” Shaboozey blends hip-hop and country, as seen in his prior work with Beyoncé. The album’s promotion features a Western-themed trailer.