Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
Music’s Biggest Night is this weekend! Performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, RAYE, Doechii, Shakira and Shaboozey.
A series of special performances will highlight the awards, including the In Memoriam segment, a star-studded salute to Quincy Jones and touching tributes celebrating the spirit of the city of Los Angeles. Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monae, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder are set to appear. Presenters include Taylor Swift, SZA, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Victoria Monét and Will Smith.
The Recording Academy and MusiCares announced they are partnering with Direct Relief, the California Community Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation to bolster support for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. On the GRAMMY telecast, attendees, viewers, music industry partners and corporate sponsors will be encouraged to donate throughout the show. All funds raised from the telecast will be used to support this new partnership which will serve Los Angeles area music professionals and the broader needs of others impacted in the Los Angeles community. ET spoke with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. who said “LA is facing a hardship and the people out here in the community, both in the music community and the city of LA have been in a dark time, so it’s important for us as an organization to first lift people up.”
Last night, FireAid had their benefit concert in support of Los Angeles’s recovery and to raise funds for critical wildfire recovery and prevention efforts. The lineup included Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Katy Perry, Jelly Roll, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk and more.
Lady Gaga has announced her seventh studio album MAYHEM will be out March 7. The 14-track project which features previously released songs “Disease” and “Die With a Smile” was executive produced by Gaga, Michael Polansky and Andrew Watt. Gaga will debut the third single and music video for fans on February 2, during a commercial break at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards.
Will Smith released his new single “Beautiful Scars” with Big Sean. The song talks about the pains of fame and learning from one’s mistakes. Will also announced his upcoming album, Based On A True Story will be out in March. This will be his first album in over 20 years.
Jeff Goldblum has announced his new album with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Still Blooming will be out April 25. The album will feature his Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and today released a new single “The Best Is Yet To Come” featuring Scarlett Johansson.
Anitta announced a new Netflix documentary “Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta” which highlights her personal journey from the suburbs of Rio to world renowned stages. The film follows her as she faces physical and emotional challenges.
Plus, new music from The Weeknd, Rascal Flatts, Latto, Morgan Wallen and more!
Hurry Up Tomorrow – The Weeknd
“Beautiful Scars” – Will Smith & Big Sean feat OBanga
“LOVE HANGOVER” – JENNIE feat Dominic Fike
“The Best Is Yet To Come” – Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra feat Scarlett Johansson
“I Dare You” – Rascal Flatts feat Jonas Brothers
“Blick Sum” – Latto feat Playboi Carti
“I’m The Problem” – Morgan Wallen
“Sunshine In The Room” – James Bay & Jon Batiste
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” Remix – Coco Jones feat Leon Thomas
“Goliath” – Jessie Reyez
“My Life” – Steve Aoki, David Guetta feat Swae Lee & PnB Rock
“Kill A Prayer” – Cole Swindell
PRISMATIC: PACK 1 – Tiësto
“MANIAC” – Eddie Benjamin
“Nothing Breaks Like A Heart” – Spotify Singles – Damiano David
“Stand By Me” – Def Leppard
“Cry” – Lee Brice
“Funny Man” – Margaret Cho
“Looks Like The End Of The Road” – Alison Krauss & Union Station
“Second Wind” – Daniel Seavey
“Love Looks Pretty On You” – Nessa Barrett
“I’m Not A Boy” – Omar Rudberg
“Hundred Mile High” – Cameron Whitcomb
“Touchdown” – Michaël Brun, J Balvin, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man & Tasan
“i shouldn’t call you” – Lindsay Ell feat Nightly
“Life On The Line” – The Walters
I Am The Blueprint – Qing Madi
“Sugar” – Jourdin Pauline
“KAWASAKI (with pH-1)” – ONE OR EIGHT
“what never lived” – hannah bahng
“Hot & Mysterious” – Austin Millz with Kah-Lo
“Enter The Dragon” – Lancey Foux
“Overboard” – iyla
“I Wonder” – Nardo Wick
“Afsos” – Anuv Jain & AP Dhillon
“magic” – joan
al romper la burbuja (bursting the bubble) – JOAQUINA