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Reports say that Travis Scott stopped his recent concert in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY to make sure fans were okay. According to TMZ, Scott opened for Meek Mill at the Coney Art Walls this weekend.

During a performance of "Antidote," two individuals could be seen on top of the lightning rig. The fans were then spotted climbing back to the ground. Scott called out to them, "We need y'all to get down."

A guy in a Spider Man costume didn't immediately comply. Scott started to perform again, but stops again to ask the crowd to take a few steps back.

Set for release on August 12th is Chaos In Bloom -- Goo Goo Dolls' 13th album. The group has already dropped the set's lead single, "Yeah, I Like You," and kicks off a major 44-city tour on July 15th at Nampa, Idaho's Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater. Co-founders John Rzeznik and Robby Takac will be on the road through September 24th when they wrap the trek with a hometown show in Buffalo, New York at Keybank Center.

John Rzeznik spoke about the band's new single "Yeah, I Like You" in a statement, explaining, "In a world that is just drowning in social media and internet stars, many of whom are certainly talented, but many confirm that in 2022 you can be famous for doing nothing. Celebrity in this age has a very quick burn. It was hard not to be consumed by it during the pandemic."

Rzeznik, who caught Covid twice, told us the pandemic only made him more diligent in writing the songs for the new Chaos In Bloom album: "For me, it's like, the pandemic was 'you better do something.' I felt like everything I had worked for my whole life was just (snaps fingers) like, in the blink of an eye, it could just be taken away. So, it sort of, added a sense of urgency: 'Hey man, you better sit down with your guitar and a pencil and some paper and really start working - and work hard' -- because nobody knew what was gonna happen. I mean, we cancelled two tours."

The tracklisting to Goo Goo Dolls' Chaos In Bloom is:

"Yeah, I Like You"
"War"
"Save Me From Myself"
"Let The Sun"
"Loving Life"
"Going Crazy"
"Day After Day"
"Past Mistakes"
"You Are The Answer"
"Superstar"

Adele stands by her decision to postpone her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum in January.

She told BBC Radio 4, "I definitely felt everyone's disappointment and I was devastated, and I was frightened about letting them down. I thought I could pull it together and make it work and I couldn't, and I stand by that decision."

The "Hello" singer added that she'd also like to have "a couple more kids" with boyfriend Rich Paul.

She added, "It would be wonderful if we can. If not, I've got Angelo. I just want to be happy."

Harry Styles canceled a concert in Copenhagen, Denmark on Sunday (July 3rd) following a shooting at Field's shopping center.

The singer tweeted, "I'm heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen. I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love. I'm devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting. I'm sorry we couldn't be together. Please look after each other. H"

Styles was scheduled to perform at the city's Royal Arena, less than a mile from where a 22-year-old man opened fire, killing three people, and injuring several others.

Styles' Love on Tour is scheduled to resume on Tuesday (July 5th) in Paris.

Katy Perry got dragged on Twitter Monday (July 4th) for sharing her frustration about the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The singer wrote, "'Baby you're a firework' is a 10 but women in the US have fewer rights than an actual sparkler. Smh."

Social media users pointed out that Perry supports Democrat Rick Caruso in the L.A. mayoral race – a former Republican who historically donated to pro-life GOP candidates.

One user wrote, in reply, "then you should stop supporting billionaires and doubtful candidates."

Over the weekend, Journey released a new song on YouTube called, "United We Stand."

Emerging supercharged from the pandemic, the band calls it a reminder - that together, we can make a difference.

In a statement, they said, "More than ever, we need to take care of each other and look after one another.

Journey is set to release a 15-track set of new original songs that bring back the grand scale of the group's greatest moments, along with updated and bold new directions and sounds.

Founding member, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Neal Schon said, "During the pandemic, there wasn't much to do. I spent a lot of time in my little studio at home, learning how to play keyboards and looping. Some of those ideas ended up being songs. So, it kind of came out of nowhere."

"United We Stand" is from their upcoming album Freedom, which comes out July 8.

TL;DR:

• Journey released a new song, "United We Stand."
• They call it a reminder that together we can make a difference.
• Journey is set to release a 15-track album called Freedom, on July 8.

TAYLOR SWIFT REPORTEDLY ENGAGED: Taylor Swift is reportedly engaged to Joe Alwyn. The Sun reported last week (June 30th) that the couple has no plans to formally announce their impending nuptials but have told their inner circle. In other Swift news, the singer's alleged stalker was arrested Friday (July 1st) following several run-ins with Swift and her security personnel. According to TMZ, the NYPD arrested Joshua Christian after he threatened to do harm to the singer.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SUED BY DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR: Justin Timberlake is being sued in federal court by director John Urbano over a film about the singer's blockbuster The 20/20 Experience album that has never been released. According to a filing obtained by Deadline, the director is suing for $2.5 million, the amont that he would have been paid if the film was a straightforward for hire deal. Instead, the two entered a profit-sharing plan that didn't pay out when the film was shelved.

JAMIE SPEARS DENIES BUGGING BRITNEY'S ROOM: Jamie Spears denies that he bugged his daughter's room during her 13-year-conservatorship. In court documents filed on June 29th and obtained by E! News on July 1s,t attorneys for the elder spears called those allegations "salacious and fake." The filing read, "In fact, there are no documents regarding the alleged bugging or surveillance of Britney's bedroom, and this is because it never happened."

According to People.com, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler is out of rehab. He voluntarily checked into a facility in May. At the time, the band announced that his problems started with pain management following foot surgery.

A band representative said that Tyler is doing extremely well and is looking forward to being back on stage.

In other Aerosmith news… Over the weekend Linda Kramer, the wife of Aerosmith's drummer Joey Kramer passed away

Earlier this year, Kramer took a leave of absence from Aerosmith and said that he needed to "focus his full attention on his family."

She was 55. The couple had been married for 13 years.

TL;DR:

• Steven Tyler is out of rehab and looking forward to being back on stage.
• Linda Kramer, the wife of Aerosmith's drummer Joey Kramer, passed away She was 55.
• They were married for 13 years.

Limited-edition guitars from artists who play Gibson guitars are up for auction.

The collection includes an SG Standard from AC/DC's Angus Young. An Epiphone acoustic played and autographed by Darius Rucker of Hootie and The Blowfish. From Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, the first-ever female Ambassador for Gibson, there's the Explorer that she helped design.

And from Aerosmith, a Joe Perry Gold Rush custom Les Paul Axcess guitar. It was signed by all members of the band.

The auction only features rare and collectible limited-edition guitars. All donations raised will go to charitable foundations including Gibson Gives and the National Museum of African American Music education fund.

Bidding is open now online and will end tomorrow (July 6) at 3pm ET.

TL;DR:

• Limited-edition guitars from AC/DC's Angus Young, Darius Rucker of Hootie and The Blowfish, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm and others are up for auction.
• Bidding is open now online and will end tomorrow (July 6) at 3pm ET.

The remaining European concert dates for Whitesnake have been canceled. The band sited that it was "due to continuing health challenges."

In a statement from frontman David Coverdale, he expressed deep sadness and said it was doctor's orders. The decision was made out of concern for everyone's health and safety.

He said, "I extend my sincere apologies to all of Whitesnake's amazing fans who have been looking forward to the remaining scheduled shows of this tour, all of our amazing, fabulous snakes and tour personnel who have been working so hard to put on these shows. And all of the promoters and other professionals who have helped set up the tour."

The Farewell tour kicked off in Ireland, in early May, before heading to The UK and Europe, but has been faltering since mid-June, when guitarist Reb Beach missed four shows after falling ill. The band also missed a festival date in Spain after drummer Tommy Aldridge also got sick, while Coverdale's issues caused cancelations in Italy, Austria, and Croatia.

Coverdale wrote: "It's time for me to get my arse home… Thank you for understanding, but I need to get home to rest and recuperate."

TL;DR:

• The remaining European concert dates for Whitesnake have been canceled.
• "Due to continuing health challenges."
• Coverdale wrote: "It's time for me to get my arse home… Thank you for understanding, but I need to get home to rest and recuperate."

Bret Michaels of Poison was hospitalized in Nashville on Thursday night (June 30), and the show was canceled.

He was admitted to the hospital just before show time, so the rest of the band went onstage and announced that Michaels had bad reaction to medication and that they wouldn't be able to do the show without him.

Michaels posted online that doctors "highly recommended" that he rest and save all his energy.

Then, over the weekend, Poison played an abbreviated show in Jacksonville, Florida and performed only 7 songs. The band also canceled all their meet-and-greets in Jacksonville.

TL;DR:

• Bret Michaels of Poison was hospitalized in Nashville on Thursday night (June 30), and the show was canceled.
• He was admitted to the hospital just before show time, so the rest of the band came onstage and announced that Michaels had a bad reaction to medication and that they wouldn't be able to do the show without him.
• Then, over the weekend, Poison played an abbreviated show in Jacksonville, Florida and performed only 7 songs. The band also canceled all their meet-and-greets in Jacksonville.

Charli XCX has dropped a new EDM-pop party track with Tiesto called "Hot in It."

Charli spoke with Apple Music's Zane Lowe and explained that the song takes her back to her roots.

She explained, "I was so honored when I got the call, to be honest because I feel like we've been in each other's ether for many, many years and nothing's ever quite happened, but I'm so happy that we waited for this song because it truly is an Anthem. Everybody wants to just party to this song. It's back to my roots."

As for Tiesto, he had been wanting to collab with Charli for some time, but it didn't come together until now.

He said, "Finally I can put you off my bucket list. It's amazing. Just took to the next level. The original was just a sample, low male vocal and it just didn't sound as good. And then she re-sang everything and it sounds incredible."

Halsey fired off a few tweets earlier this week, defending her decision to speak out on abortion rights.

Halsey, who uses she/they pronouns, wrote, "The ‘people pay to see you sing not hear your views' argument is so dumb. No, you paid to see me use a stage as a form of expression in the manner that I choose. Sorry you lack the critical thinking to realize that the rhetorical power of music doesn't always serve your escapism."

She continued, "Honored to have my audience. Proud they cultivate a space where emotion and action meet. Love doing what I do. And expect me to always tell the truth when I get up there. Show must go on."

Last weekend, during Halsey's show in Arizona, she told the crowd, "The truth is that my heart breaks looking out into this audience because I see so many people who deserve to have incredible lives, who deserve the right to healthcare that they need, who deserve the right to choose themselves in a situation where there is a choice. I'm hoping every single one of you, and I don't want you to ever have to be in a situation where you don't have access to that. If you don't like it, I don't know why you came to a Halsey concert, because I've never been shy that this is how I feel."

Halsey also shared with a Twitter user that she showed abortion statistics at her recent show.

She typed, "16,500 people came to my last show. I'm gonna be fine because my fans are on."

Halsey has been an advocate for women's reproductive rights for some time, but her recent tweets come after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Kelly Clarkson has opened up about her divorce from former husband Brandon Blackstock.

During an appearance on The Global Chart Show with Brooke Reese, Kelly said that trying to figure out what to share with her fans about her separation is the "hardest thing to navigate."

She explained, "I've never had this difficult of a project. It's one of those things where I'm a human and I'm going through something huge. Obviously, everybody knows, like, a big, huge divorce I went through."

Kelly went on to say that writing is therapeutic for her.

She continued, "I mean I have to be completely honest. but that's a hard thing to navigate, right? Because it's in the public eye, and there's other people involved."

Kelly also said that her forthcoming album is "coming," adding that she just has to get her "crap" together.

Metallica's performance at Frauenfeld Rocks festival in Switzerland on Wednesday night (June 29th) was canceled after a member of their camp tested positive for Covid. The band posted the news on their social media writing, "We are beyond sorry to disappoint those of you planning to attend this show. It was our intention to reschedule a show in Switzerland as soon as possible, however in overnight discussions with the local promoters, sadly it became apparent that schedules and venues do not line up for the remainder of this year or next . . ."

The band continued, "If you have a ticket and would still like to attend Out In The Green, you will receive a refund of 50 Swiss francs. Should you decide not to attend the festival altogether, you will be refunded the ticket price by the respective ticket agencies; you may request a refund for your ticket at Ticketmaster.ch."

At press time, Metallica was still scheduled to perform tonight (Friday, July 1st) in Werchter, Belgium at Rock Werchter at Festivalpark.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine says bands who rely on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances are being "lazy." He recently told Kerrang! Radio, "I don't think there's anything wrong with using supplements for songs and other sounds and stuff like that if you can't play 'em live. If you can play it live and you're being f**king lazy and you're seeing whatever just happened a couple of days ago with one of those big bands, and the singer… the tape started and the drummer wasn't playing or something . . ." Mustaine is referencing a technical mishap by KISS drummer Eric Singer during the band's concert in Antwerp, Belgium earlier this month.

He added, "I've always done the background singing on the records until — maybe about 10 years ago, we started having another person come in and help supplement the vocals because it's just not my bag to be singing stuff that I'm not gonna sing live. I sing when I sing live on the records as much as I can."

Megadeth will take the stage at the Barcelona Rock Fest in Spain on Saturday (July 2nd).

Selena Gomez recently compared when she played Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place to her role as Mable in Only Murder in the Building.

While speaking with Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast, Selena said, "I feel like Mabel is an older version of Alex in a way. I adored being on that show so much."

She continued, "We got really lucky. I still look back at that and laugh at certain things just because I thought it was so fun, and we tried."

Selena went on to say, "My reaction was honestly what I think my character would do because half the time I'm like, I don't get what you're trying to do, but it works. She's rubbed off on me a little bit. I love being quick, and I kind of steal Steve and Marty's jokes every now and then. She's fun."

The singer-actress added, "I signed my life away to Disney at a very young age. and I didn't know what I was doing. I was just running around on set and now I just feel like a sponge, and I soak up all the wisdom that I can."

Only Murders in the Building streams on Hulu.

Machine Gun Kelly smashed a champagne glass against his face with such a force that it shattered, causing him to bleed profusely from his forehead. Photos showed blood streaming down his neck and all over the front of his shirt, while he held a bloody napkin.

This all happened in a restaurant full of people after he performed a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden.

As the glass broke, the crowd screamed as Kelly yelled obscenities into a microphone… "I don't give a f**, bro. I don't give a s**t."

He followed up by singing his hit song, "My Ex's Best Friend."

TL;DR:

• Machine Gun Kelly smashed a champagne glass against his face with such a force that it shattered, causing him to bleed profusely from his forehead.
• As the glass broke, the crowd screamed as Kelly yelled obscenities into a microphone…
• He followed up by singing his hit song, "My Ex's Best Friend."