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. Joe Jonas drops new single and Benson Boone also releases a new song after Coachella gig—this is what you missed.
#1
Joe is longing for Love
Joe Jonas is back on the solo scene with “Heart by Heart,” a tender acoustic ballad co-written with heartbreak heavyweight Lewis Capaldi. It’s a melancholic preview of his upcoming album Music for People Who Believe in Love—a title that sounds like a dating app for hopeless romantics. The Jonas Brother postponed the release to add “final touches” (read: extra feelings), and it drops May 23. Meanwhile, he’s juggling boy band duties, a tour, and another Jonas Brothers album this August. Joe’s got a full heart—and an even fuller calendar.
#2
Zara Larsson Gets Glammed Up
Zara Larsson trades glam for grime in the fierce, mud-splattered video for “Pretty Ugly,” the latest single off her upcoming fifth album. Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the visual sees Zara leading a cheer-squad rebellion. With punchy lyrics like “F*ck the ladylike, more like crazy-like,” the track smashes beauty standards with glitter and grit. Teased via a cheeky Coachella billboard and a sneaky profile pic swap, “Pretty Ugly” is a pop anthem for anyone who’s ever been told to smile pretty and chose chaos instead.
#3
Moonbeam Ice Cream is Real
Benson Boone is floating on moonbeam ice cream in his dreamy new single “Mystical Magical,” fresh off its Coachella debut and now officially streaming. The pop prince pairs poetic lyrics with playful visuals—think cartwheels, popcorn, and a whole lot of balloons—in a lyric video that feels like a coming-of-age movie scored by serotonin. It’s the second taste of American Heart, due June 20, and follows the hit “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else.” With an SNL debut and summer festival slots lined up, Boone’s riding high—and apparently inventing ice cream flavors along the way.
#4
New Lorde Era
Lorde is back, mysterious as ever, with her first single in four years: “What Was That.” Dropped just 12 hours after a surprise announcement (classic Lorde), the track feels more Melodrama revival than Solar Power sequel—moody, introspective, and oh-so-Lorde. The single’s debut came during a guerrilla-style pop-up in NYC’s Washington Square Park, which was promptly shut down by police. Still, loyal fans got a treat: Lorde danced along to the track as Dev Hynes hit play. The dreamy video includes footage from the event, cementing it as a chaotic, beautiful entry into her latest chapter.
#5
You’ll want your Headphones On for this one!
Addison Rae is stepping fully into the spotlight with her debut studio album Addison, out June 6. After a string of sleek, Y2K-infused singles like “Diet Pepsi,” “Aquamarine,” and the just-dropped “Headphones On,” Rae is calling this LP her “proudest work yet.” The cover? A dreamy nod to early-2000s glam, featuring Rae behind a haze of tulle and blue lettering. With production polish, star-powered collabs, and a surprise Coachella cameo alongside Charli XCX, Addison isn’t just an album, it’s a pop revival.
