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. Peggy Gou is dropping her debut album, Jojo Siwa has officially grown up, and Sia is set to release new music—this is what you missed.
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Peggy Gou Announces Debut Album
Peggy Gou has announced her debut album, I Hear You, set to release on June 7. The album features ten tracks, including singles like “(It Goes Like) Nanana” and her collaboration with Lenny Kravitz, “I Believe In Love Again.” Gou describes the album as a culmination of her dedication and a testament to the power of listening. To celebrate the announcement, she released a new single, “1+1=11”, accompanied by a music video directed by her longtime friend, the acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The track emphasizes themes of togetherness and is tailored for the dancefloor.
#2
Jojo Siwa Is Transforming Her Music
Jojo Siwa is entering a new era; no more sparkles and high ponytails. Siwa has released her new single “Karma”, marking a significant departure from her earlier, cleaner image. The song, accompanied by a music video co-directed by Siwa and Marc Klasfeld, contains explicit content and addresses themes of regret, loneliness, and karma. Siwa, now 20 years old, explained her intention to create art that would surprise and provoke reactions from her audience.
#3
SIA and Labrinth Team Up for “Incredible”
Sia has collaborated with Labrinth on a new uplifting single titled “Incredible”, which will be featured on her upcoming album, Reasonable Woman, set to release on May 3. The track, centered around boosting self-worth, follows Sia’s recent collaboration with Kylie Minogue, “Dance Alone”. Sia and Labrinth have previously worked together on various projects, and have now reunited. Reasonable Woman will feature collaborations with artists such as Chaka Khan, Paris Hilton, Tierra Whack, Kaliii, and Jimmy Jolliff, making it Sia’s first solo full-length album in eight years. Sia’s last pop album was “This Is Acting” in 2016, and she released “Music – Songs from and Inspired by the Motion Picture” in 2021.
#4
Paul McCartney Gives Beyoncé His Blessing
Paul McCartney has praised Beyoncé’s rendition of the Beatles’ 1968 ballad “Blackbird”, which she covered for her recent album Cowboy Carter. McCartney expressed his happiness with Beyoncé’s version, noting its reinforcement of the civil rights message that inspired him to write the song. He recounted a FaceTime conversation where Beyoncé thanked him for allowing her to cover the song, and McCartney expressed his pride in the potential for their collaboration to contribute positively to racial tension. Beyoncé just received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she was presented the trophy by Stevie Wonder.