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. Post Malone rocked NPR’s Tiny Desk, Green Day is celebrating 30 years, and Drake and Benito are teaming up again—this is what you missed.
#1
Post Malone Makes His Tiny Desk Concert Debut
Post Malone rocked NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with some of his biggest hits, on the heels of his Austin album release. On the setlist were hits like “Sunflower” and “Circles”, turned “I Fall Apart” into a touching ballad, and closed with a song off of Austin. The acoustics and added guitar to the performance gave it a real, sincere Posty vibe. And despite being drenched in sweat, he called the performance a dream. His NPR Tiny Desk show is already being called arguably one of the best yet. Austin has been on playlists on loop and he’s been busy promoting left, right, and centre.
#2
Green Day Announces ‘Dookie’ Reissue To Celebrate 30-Year Anniversary
We’re taking a trip down memory boulevard of broken dreams with Green Day to celebrate their 30th anniversary. They’re releasing a special deluxe reissue of Dookie with unreleased demos, outtakes, live recordings, a vinyl box set, a CD box set, and a digital version for the Idiot Nation. The vinyl set comes with unique brown records and extras like buttons and dog poop bags—yup! The Dookie 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is out on September 29 and will feature the original 15-track 1994 album, plus a collection of four-track demos.
#3
Keke Palmer Stars In Usher’s New Music Video
Warning: Scalding hot tea. Keke Palmer joined forces with Usher for his hot new music video for the track “Boyfriend”. I’m sure we all remember the situation post-Usher concert that Keke Palmer attended. The “Boyfriend” video is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the social media drama that transpired and mother Keke is mothering. In her traditional iconic behavior, she claps back naturally by owning her confidence as a new mom and embracing her body. “After having my baby,” Keke said, “I’ve just gotten so much more powerful.” We are living for Keke’s self-empowerment and we’re glad that it’s safe to say that Usher is for the girls.
#4
Ed Sheeran Makes A Surprise Appearance At The LEGO Store
Ed Sheeran brought some charm to Minneapolis, Minnesota by performing a special acoustic version of his hit song “Lego House” right outside of, where else by the LEGO Store? He’s in the US for his Mathematics Tour, with a special Subtract Tour happening alongside. During his visit to the Mall of America, Ed took on a new role as a “brick specialist” diving into the world of Legos to assist customers with their choices. But that wasn’t all; he generously shared his time, signing autographs for thrilled fans and spreading his musical magic. To top it all off, he serenaded the crowd with some of his best hits. This is the sort of wholesome tenderness we all needed on our timelines this week.
#5
A New Bad Bunny x Drake Collaboration Is On The Horizon
Guess what Drizzy and Benito lovers? We’re in for a spicy new collab. Drake and Bad Bunny are cooking up something exciting again, marking the first time the two have linked up since 2018’s “MIA”. In the middle of Drake’s concert shenanigans in Inglewood, Cali, he took a moment to bring out Bad Bunny and drop the bombshell on the crowd. “I wanna tell y’all something because y’all are L.A. and we love you,” Drake said to the crowd, “It’s been like six years since me and Benito did a song, so we got a song coming for y’all on my album and it’s real.”