American singer-songwriter Beyoncé's eighth studio album, blending country with Black musical heritage.
Beyoncé has released a new track, Morning Dew (Donk), marking the start of a 60-day countdown to her birthday and the 20th anniversary reissue of B’DAY. The song is credited to Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream and Darius Dixon, and will feature on the 20th-anniversary edition of B’DAY. A lyric video accompanies the release.
The country icon Dolly Parton has died aged 80. Her family has announced the death after a long history of health challenges and the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, in 2025. Parton had a career defined by hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, and she remained a constant presence in music and popular culture.
Dolly Parton’s death has triggered a global spike in streams of her discography. Luminate reports a 2,109% US surge on the day of passing and a 1,280% worldwide rise, with “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “Islands in the Stream” among the top performers.