American singer, songwriter and actor; member of the Jonas Brothers
Ariana Grande has released her eighth album, Petal, and opened the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, delivering pared-back, darker songs and stripped live moments. Reviews have praised her vocal control and new material while noting production choices that bury her trademark power and that the tour feels like a possible farewell to a high-profile era.
Arlene Smith, founder of the Chantels, has died in New York at 84. Smith helped spark a wave of girl groups in the 1950s with the hit “Maybe,” elevating Black female voices in doo-wop and shaping pop history. Her career later included teaching music in New York schools.
The Grand Tour has a new trio of hosts: Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman have stepped into Clarkson, Hammond and May’s roles. The team has worked to win over fans, with Clarkson making a cameo and the newcomers stressing the show’s car-enthusiast core as they premiere on Prime Video.
The consortium including Hyrox founders Toetzke and Furste, and investor WndrCo, has completed a deal to take majority control of Infront’s Hyrox unit, valuing the brand around $600 million. Co-founders say the move will accelerate Olympic ambitions and global expansion. Jenner-backed Trip secures minority stake in CBD beverage brand, with a campaign led by Kendall Jenner.