New Music Friday Might 23: Joe Jonas, Lenny Kravitz, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, Reneé Rapp, Karol G and Extra

Comfortable New Music Friday! The weekend is right here, which implies extra streaming, new playlists and the very best that music has to supply — and ET has you coated for the whole lot in between.

The world’s largest fan-voted award present, American Music Awards, shall be happening Might 26 in Las Vegas. Sir Rod Stewart shall be honored with the Lifetime Achievement and can take the AMAs stage for the primary time in additional than 20 years. Janet Jackson shall be honored with the Icon Award and ship her first tv efficiency in 7 years. Jennifer Lopez first hosted the awards in 2015 and can return to host and carry out this yr. The awards will air Might 26 on CBS and Paramount+.

Kendrick Lamar is a prime nominee with 10 nominations at American Music Awards. He might tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for probably the most awards in a single yr ought to he win in all 8 classes. He and SZA, additionally a nominee with 6 nominations, are in the course of their Grand Nationwide Tour and made their first cease of three offered out Los Angeles exhibits on Might 21. Kendrick informed the gang he could not wait to be in his hometown. He stated, “We have been all all over the world and again, we was on the East Coast, we was within the South for a bit of bit, however you already know I could not mom f-cking wait to verify I got here again dwelling, you hear me!” All through the present, Kendrick and SZA carried out separate units and choose duets equivalent to “30 for 30” and “All of the Stars.” Kendrick opened the present together with his signature black 1987 Buick GNX on stage as he carried out “wacced out murals.” He dropped a brand new verse whereas performing “household ties” and had the gang on their ft throughout “TV Off” and “Not Like Us.” SZA introduced out Lizzo as a shock visitor and so they sang “Particular.” SZA additionally floated as a fairy-like butterfly whereas singing “No person Will get Me.” The 2 ended the present with “Luther” and “Gloria.” They’ve their second Los Angeles present tonight at SoFi Stadium and can proceed to tour till August 9.

Bruno Mars can be a prime nominee at American Music Awards with 6 nominations. He’s at present acting at Dolby Dwell at Park MGM in Las Vegas and shall be performing this weekend. He additionally not too long ago introduced 9 further performances this fall.

Spotify will return to CMA Fest with their nation music showcase, Spotify Home at Ole Purple on June 5-7 in Nashville. This yr’s lineup consists of Bailey Zimmerman, Keith City, Noah Cyrus, Parker McCollum, Riley Inexperienced, Zac Brown Band, Brothers Osborne, Dasha, Kelsea Ballerini, Lily Rose, Little Massive City, Midland, Tanner Adell, Ashley Cooke, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell, Jordan Davis, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey and extra. This yr additionally marks the tenth anniversary of Spotify’s flagship Scorching Nation playlist and they’re going to have a stacked lineup curated by Spotify’s Nashville workforce and Scorching Nation.

Martina McBride testified in help of the bipartisan NO FAKES Act on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privateness, Expertise and the Legislation listening to. The Good, the Dangerous, and the Ugly: AI-Generated Deepfakes in 2025 dialogue cemented in a rising push for mandatory safety of all Individuals’ distinctive attributes. This laws would create a brand new federal property proper for each particular person’s voice and likeness whereas additionally establishing guardrails for accountable innovation, defending the First Modification, and giving victims of AI deepfakes and voice clones efficient recourse. Martina shared why the NO FAKES Act represents an necessary step in defending her profession and household whereas guaranteeing trustworthy illustration to her followers.

Mariah Carey continues to have fun the twentieth anniversary of her iconic album, The Emancipation of Mimi, with an all new efficiency video that includes “Do not Neglect About Us,” “Circles,” “Say Somethin’,” “Your Woman” and “We Belong Collectively.” Mariah shall be releasing an expanded deluxe model of the album on Might 30.

Plus, new music from Joe Jonas, Lenny Kravitz, Benson Boone, Reneé Rapp, Lainey Wilson, mgk, Karol G, G-Eazy and extra!

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