David Guetta has made history on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart by earning his 20th No. 1 with his recent collaboration, "Gone Gone Gone" featuring Teddy Swims and Tones and I, making Guetta the artist with the most No. 1s in the chart’s 22-year history. The track, which was released in October 2025, jumps up six spots to reach No. 1 on this week’s chart on the strength of a 48% increase in plays among 24/7 dance reporters and pop stations’ mix show hours. This track also marks Guetta’s fourth No. 1 of 2025 alone, setting a new single-year record. Guetta first topped the tally in June 2007 with “The World Is Mine” featuring JD Davis, and he has dominated the chart over the course of the 2020s, as 12 of his songs have reached No. 1 this decade. In addition to Guetta’s milestone, the track represents the first Dance/Mix Show Airplay No. 1 for Teddy Swims and Tones and I. (Billboard)

Chappell Roan has been named a global ambassador for MAC Cosmetics, marking her first major beauty partnership with the brand after using MAC for high-profile moments like the MTV VMAs, Saturday Night Live, and the Grammys. The 27-year-old pop star praised MAC for embracing diversity and self-expression, describing their partnership as a “full circle” collaboration. “This brand has always made space for people like me,” Roan said in a statement. “I’ve built a special relationship with the MAC team over the years, and they’ve been amazing and thoughtful collaborators on this new journey.” Her debut campaign, shot by Inez & Vinoodh and styled with dramatic, androgynous makeup by artist Andrew Dahling, showcases her signature theatrical look. MAC’s global creative director Nicola Formichetti highlighted Roan’s authenticity and commitment to LGBTQIA+ advocacy as aligning perfectly with the brand’s values, underscoring her role as a powerful creative force for a new generation. (People)

KPop Demon Hunters has earned three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden,” performed by HUNTR/X and co-written by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, DO, 24, and Teddy. EJAE makes history by becoming the first Korean American nominated for a Golden Globe in the original song category, where “Golden” competes alongside fellow nominees “Dream as One” by Miley Cyrus from Avatar: Fire and Ash, “I Lied to You” by Miles Caton from Sinners, “No Place Like Home” by Cynthia Erivo from Wicked: For Good, “The Girl in the Bubble” by Ariana Grande from Wicked: For Good, and “Train Dreams” by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner from Train Dreams. Demon Hunters’ Emmy nominations follow the project’s three recent Grammy nods, including Song of the Year for “Golden,”  with EJAE saying of the acclaim, “It feels incredible. The amount of love we’re getting from fans, and just being able to be recognized by literally everyone has been such an honor and a surreal feeling.” (Variety)

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has climbed back to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-tying 19th week, matching the longest chart-topping reigns held by Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” in 2024 and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” in 2019. The 1994 Christmas classic extends its record as a chart-topper across seven holiday seasons, after first claiming No. 1 in 2019 and reaching the summit every year since. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is Carey’s 19th Hot 100 No. 1, the most for any solo artist and just one shy of the Beatles’ record of 20, and has made her the first artist to score No. 1 hits in four distinct decades spanning the 1990s to the 2020s. Carey also extends her all-time record of 98 overall weeks spent at No. 1 throughout her career, well ahead of Rihanna’s second-most total of 60.

Holiday hits dominate the top tier of the Hot 100 this week, occupying seven of the Top 10 spots, including the entire top four, led by Wham!’s 1984 single, “Last Christmas,” which vaults up four spots to reach a new high of No. 2. Brenda Lee’s 1958 holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” surges up four places to No. 3, while Bobby Helms’ 1957 standard, “Jingle Bell Rock,” jumps up four slots to No. 4. Those holiday hits are joined by Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” rising five spots to No. 8, while Nat “King” Cole’s 1946 classic “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” flies up nine places to No. 9, and Andy Williams’ 1963 anthem, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” vaults up seven spots to claim No. 10. The rest of the Hot 100 Top 10 is rounded out by HUNTR/X’s Emmy-nominated hit, “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, which drops three spots to No. 5, while Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” falls five spots to No. 6 after spending its first eight weeks at No. 1 – tying “Anti-Hero” for her longest-leading career hit – and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” slides four spots to No. 7. (Billboard)

Tyler, the Creator was honored with the Innovator of the Decade award at Variety’s Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on Saturday (December 6), where the Grammy-winning rapper reflected on 15 years of creating groundbreaking work that spans music, fashion, and acting. “For me, always looking forward — that’s where I sit comfortable at,” Tyler said in his acceptance speech. “But damn, it does feel good to hear the last 15 years you’ve been doing super-duper, awesome sh*t. I’m so grateful y’all have noticed things I’ve done.” Presented by André 3000, who praised Tyler’s mentorship and versatility, the award recognized his continuous push to redefine hip-hop since his 2009 debut with Odd Future. Celebrated for his integrated artistic vision – from albums and music videos to fashion and film roles like the upcoming Marty Supreme – Tyler recently released two Grammy-nominated albums, Chromakopia and Don’t Tap the Glass, cementing his status as a transformative force in contemporary music and culture. (Variety)

Dua Lipa closed her Radical Optimism Tour with an emotional tribute to the late Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, performing her 7x-platinum 1994 hit, "Amor Prohibido," at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium on Friday night (December 5). Addressing the crowd of 65,000, Lipa expressed a deep bond with Selena through their shared dual nationality – hers Albanian-English, Selena’s Mexican-American – with the singer proclaiming, “I chose this song because I feel a very special connection with this artist and with her feeling of belonging to two places at the same time.” Over three sold-out shows in Mexico, Lipa also surprised fans with a cover of the beloved Latin classic, “Bésame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez, while also singing a duet with Fher Olvera from Maná on the band’s hit, “Oye Mi Amor,” highlighting the profound bond she built with fans and local artists throughout her 92-date world tour. (Billboard)

On Friday (December 5), Lily Allen announced the dates and details of her biggest North American tour to date in 2026, performing her recently released album, West End Girl, in full each night. The nine-city tour, dubbed ‘Lily Allen Performs West End Girl,’ kicks off on April 3 in Chicago, and includes stops in Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Los Angeles, before concluding on April 28 in San Francisco. Allen has additional UK and European dates scheduled before and after the North American run. Ticket presale begins Wednesday (December 10), followed by a general on-sale on Friday (Dec. 12). Released in October, West End Girl is Allen’s first album in seven years and documents her messy public divorce with Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Allen will also appear as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on December 13 with host Josh O’Connor. (Consequence of Sound)

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the eighth nonconsecutive week, rising up two places from its previous ranking at No. 3, with 99,000 equivalent album units sold in the U.S. during the week ending December 4. The 12% increase was driven by Black Friday retail promotions and newly available signed CDs on Swift’s webstore. Of the total sales units, 53,000 were from streaming – while its 69.38 million on-demand streams  maintains its No. 2 spot on Top Streaming Albums chart –  and 46,000 were from album sales, up 121% from the previous tracking period.

Holiday music makes a significant impact on the Top 10 this week, as Michael Bublé’s former chart-topper, Christmas, climbs six places to reach No. 6, while Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas rises nine spots to claim No. 7, and Vince Guaraldi Trio’s beloved soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas returns to the  Top 10 for the first time in nearly three years, as it surges nine slots to reach No. 9. The upper tier of the Top 10 features a series of former No. 1s, as Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem rises two places to No. 2, while the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack jumps two spot to No. 3, and Stray Kids’ DO IT falls three places to No. 4 one week after debuting at No. 1. The Wicked: For Good soundtrack drops three spots to No. 5 in its second frame on the chart, while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls one slot to No. 8, and Tate McRae’s So Close To What falls four places to No. 10. (Billboard)

President Donald Trump presented the 2024 Kennedy Center honorees – including KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Sylvester Stallone, and Michael Crawford – with their medals during a ceremony on Sunday (December 6) in the Oval Office, praising them as “perhaps the most accomplished and renowned class” ever assembled. He lauded each for their significant contributions to American arts and culture, calling Strait the “king of country,” Gaynor the “disco queen,” Stallone a “true, great movie star,” Crawford a “great star of Broadway,” and KISS as an “incredible rock band,” and “among the greatest artists, actors and performers of their generation. The greatest that we’ve seen.” The President complimented this year’s honorees as a group of “incredible people” who represent the “very best in American arts and culture,” while adding, “This is a group of icons whose work and accomplishments have inspired, uplifted and unified millions and millions of Americans.” (NME)

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (December 3), Gwen Stefani shared her excitement about No Doubt’s upcoming reunion for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in 2026. The initial 12 shows in May quickly sold-out, so they added six additional "final" dates in June. “We’re excited,” she told Fallon. “We did Coachella (in 2024) and it was so unbelievably amazing. And we were talking for a while, and trying to find that thing that would be as good. And I think the Sphere is, like, the future. It’s kind of a cross between a concert and a movie.” Stefani aims to create a “really nostalgic” experience for fans, blending concert and cinematic elements as they carefully plan the setlist. Meanwhile, Stefani has embraced the holiday season with a new Christmas song, “Shake the Snow Globe,” featured in the holiday film, Oh. What. Fun., and an updated deluxe version of her festive 2017 album, You Make It Feel Like Christmas. (Billboard)

On Thursday (December 4), Rosalía announced the dates and details of her largest headlining tour to date, the Lux Tour 2026. The 42-date global trek is set to begin on March 16 in Lyon, France, and will span 17 countries across Europe, North America, and South America in support of her acclaimed fourth album, Lux. The tour features multiple nights in Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City, with stops in major arenas including Milan, London, and Rio de Janeiro, before concluding on September 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The North American leg of Rosalía’s Lux Tour kicks off on June 4 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, with high-profile stops at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Chicago’s United Center, Houston’s Toyota Center, Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with a final show at the Oakland Arena on July 6. Tickets go on sale on Thursday (December 11), with a pre-sale for select North American dates starting on Tuesday (December 9). (Billboard) 

On Wednesday (December 3), Lily Allen launched a provocative new merch line featuring USB flash drives shaped like sex toys that contain songs from her first album in seven years, West End Girl. “Limited merch drop, live now 🍑🔌,” Allen cheekily captioned her post, alongside a photo of her suggestively holding the product, which underscores the album’s unflinching approach to personal and sexual themes. Priced at $33.99, the novelty drives reflect the album’s candid exploration of her recent divorce from actor David Harbour, including tracks like “Pu**y Palace” that reveal intimate details of betrayal and heartbreak. Allen was married to the Stranger Things star for four years before separating in February, with the singer describing the process of creating the album as “an act of desperation.” “I wasn’t even really thinking about it as a commercial endeavor,” Allen told CBS Mornings. “Since I’ve put it out, it’s felt completely and utterly liberating.” (Billboard)

On Thursday (December 4), Variety named Sabrina Carpenter their 2025 Hitmaker of the Year. In the cover story feature, Carpenter reflects on her breakthrough year filled with career milestones, from winning her first two Grammys, to a sold-out Short N’ Sweet world tour, and hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live. The 26-year-old singer emphatically shed her Disney Channel image with her provocative seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, and risqué live show, which drew complaints from fans who wanted her to maintain her squeaky clean image. “It’s not my fault I got a job when I was 12 and you won’t let me evolve,” she says. The album debuted at No. 1 and earned Carpenter six more Grammy nominations, including Album, Song, and Record of the Year, which sets her up for an even bigger year in 2026. After closing out her tour with a six-night stand in Los Angeles, Carpenter is ready to take a break from the road and focus on her next move. “Music is always going to be my true No. 1, but there’s something really special about playing an incredible role,” she replies. “So I would say No. 1 is music and No. 1½ is acting.” (Variety)

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer known for shaping the Memphis soul sound with Stax Records, died on Wednesday (December 3) at the age of 84. No cause of death has been shared as of yet. “While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve will live forever through his music,” his family said in a statement. “Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations to come.” As a founding member of the Mar-Keys, who eventually became Booker T. & The MG’s (fronted by Mar-Keys keyboardist Booker T. Jones) and the Stax house band, Cropper played on and co-wrote iconic tracks such as "Green Onions," Wilson Pickett’s "In the Midnight Hour," and Otis Redding’s "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay," helping define the contemporary sound of soul and R&B music.

Revered for his distinctive, soulful guitar style, he went on to collaborate with numerous artists including John Lennon, Ringo Starr, the Blues Brothers, and Neil Young, and produced albums for major acts like the Jeff Beck Group, John Prine, and John Mellencamp. Cropper’s indelible musical contributions earned him two Grammys as well as the Grammys’ lifetime achievement award in 2007, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as a member of Booker T. & the MG’s, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of modern music’s most influential guitarists. (Rolling Stone)

Lizzo reflected on her experiences with public backlash and cancellation in a new Substack essay, suggesting that everyone should be "cancelled at least once" in order to learn from it. Raised in a strict Pentecostal church, she contrasted her efforts to be a “good person” with the harsh judgment she faces online, where sensitivity is high and “the court of public opinion is always ready to be judge, jury and executioner.” She addressed her past controversies, including accusations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment from former employees – claims she denied and which were partially dismissed – and the challenges of navigating public scrutiny in an era of polarized morals. She emphasized that no one can avoid making mistakes or upsetting people in today’s climate, while writing that “You aren’t getting out of this thing without unintentionally hurting someone’s feelings.” (NME)

During an interaction with a fan following a Q&A at Gateshead College in England on Tuesday (December 2), Matty Healy revealed that The 1975 have recorded two new albums, with at least one of the projects – and possibly both – entitled DOGS. The brief conversation was shared on TikTok, with the fan asking Healy about the significance of “DOGS” being scrawled on George Daniels’ drum kit during the band’s Glastonbury performance, and if that was the name of their upcoming album. “We made two,” Healy responds, while adding, “It might be one, it might be two, but yeah, we’ve made two albums.”  This upcoming release(s) will follow their 2022 UK No. 1 album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, which Healy has been revisiting as of late, recently removing the track “Human Too” from streaming services in order to make the record “more how I want it to be.” (Rolling Stone)

The Wicked: For Good soundtrack, led by the film’s stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, debuted in the Top 10 across seven Billboard charts this week. The album reached No. 1 on the Soundtracks and Vinyl Albums charts, and No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, marking 2025’s biggest soundtrack debut with 122,000 equivalent album units, while also notching the highest chart premiere for a soundtrack since the first Wicked soundtrack also opened at No. 2 one year earlier. The album also ranked highly on Top Album Sales (No. 2), Top Current Album Sales (No. 2), Indie Store Album Sales (No. 4), and Top Streaming Albums (No. 6). Additionally, four songs from the soundtrack entered the Billboard Hot 100, with Erivo and Grande’s duet, “For Good,” leading the way at No. 43. Wicked: For Good, which premiered on Nov. 21, has grossed over $270 million domestically, and follows the success of the 2024 Wicked film that earned 10 Oscar nominations and two wins. (Billboard)

Bad Bunny dominates Spotify’s 2025 year-end Wrapped campaign, securing the No. 1 spot as the Global Top Artist with over 19.8 billion streams, ahead of Taylor Swift and The Weeknd, and leading the Global Top Albums chart with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. This marks Benito’s fourth time being recognized as Spotify’s global streaming leader, after ruling the rankings in 2020, 2021 and 2022. His single “DtMF” ranks No. 5 globally, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” tops the global songs chart, followed by Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” at No. 2, while Mars' collab with Blackpink’s Rosé, “APT.” comes in at No. 3, and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” is No. 4. Swift is the top U.S. artist (after coming in second globally), while Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem is the most streamed album in the U.S., and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s joint track, “Luther,” was the most streamed song in America. Bad Bunny’s continued streaming success sets the stage for his Super Bowl Halftime Show headlining performance in February, while reinforcing his status as one of the world’s biggest artists in 2025. (Billboard)

During a new episode of his New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce revealed that he and Taylor Swift have never once argued in their two and a half years of dating. During a conversation with the show’s special guest, George Clooney, the Hollywood superstar disclosed that he has never fought with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, in the 10 years that they’ve been a couple. The two-time Oscar winner then asked if Travis and Taylor have ever gotten into a spat, with Kelce replying proudly, “Well, it’s only been two and a half years, and you’re right. I haven’t gotten into an argument. Never once.” The couple, who got engaged in August, head into their third Christmas together conflict-free and with big projects on the horizon. Swift is releasing two new film projects on Disney+ on December 12, the six-part docuseries, The End of An Era, and The Eras Tour: The Final Show, while Kelce is trying to qualify for the NFL playoffs and make it to his fourth Super Bowl in a row with the Kansas City Chiefs. (Billboard) 

Tim McGraw paid a heartfelt tribute to his daughter Gracie by sharing a video of her powerful mash-up covers of Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” and Chappell Roan’s “Picture You” during a recent performance at Joe’s Pub in New York. McGraw proudly captioned the post, “We had a blast (and a few tears) catching our oldest girl Gracie’s show at Joes Pub in NYC a few weeks ago!” Gracie, an accomplished actor and vocalist who has clearly inherited the singing prowess of her famous parents, McGraw and Faith Hill, previously collaborated with her father on his 2015 song “Here Tonight.” In addition to her well-received club show, Gracie impressed viewers with her commanding performance during the PBS Special, American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute, which aired on Veterans Day. Meanwhile, McGraw prepares to launch his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace later this week, stepping in for Dolly Parton, who had to postpone her performances due to health issues. (Holler)