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Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Rose Bean Polansky. Newly released birth-record details identify their daughter as having been born on June 9 in Los Angeles. The new details emerged after the couple had kept their transition into parenthood largely private. Gaga and Polansky have not publicly explained the meaning behind their daughter’s name, leaving its personal significance to the family.

Miley Cyrus has returned with Bass Persuades, a 10-track album that mixes dance-pop energy with softer, more reflective moments. Released September 18, the project also marks her first album for Atlantic Records and is being promoted under the shortened professional name Miley. The new release features contributions from Kid Harpoon, Maxx Morando and Michael Pollack, while Model/Actriz appears on Different Religion and Andrew Wyatt joins Miley on Neon Signs.

Drake’s FOMO short film is available again on YouTube after briefly disappearing from the platform following its September 15 premiere. During the project’s release, the rapper presented the nearly hour-long film as a self-funded visual companion tied to his recent music and broader creative plans. FOMO blends music videos, surreal scenes, and previously unreleased material, with appearances from Don Toliver, Yeat, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Sexyy Red, Kevin Durant and Winnie Harlow.

Shakira and Maluma are back together on “Agua,” a new collaboration that brings the two Colombian stars together for the first time in eight years. The release announcement confirmed the song arrived on September 17, pairing tropical rhythms with polished pop production. The accompanying music video gives the track a sleek visual identity built around water, reflections, movement, and dance.

CoComelon is giving some of its best-known nursery rhymes a quieter makeover with a new 30-track album designed for bedtime. The project features slower, softer versions of familiar children’s songs, including The Farmer in the Dell. The new release was introduced as part of CoComelon’s expanding music catalog, with the creative team explaining that the goal was to keep each melody recognizable while changing the mood.

Gibson Custom has unveiled a limited-edition ES-335 guitar created in tribute to Gustavo Cerati, the influential Argentine musician best known for his work with Soda Stereo and his solo career. The new model was announced as a recreation of Cerati’s original 1965 ES-335, an instrument closely connected to some of the most memorable moments in his career. Only 60 guitars will be produced worldwide, making the release a highly limited collector’s edition.

Miley Cyrus is putting her relationship with fiancé Maxx Morando at the center of her new Let’s Get Married music video. Released alongside her new album Bass Persuades on September 18, the black-and-white visual follows Cyrus and Morando during a stay at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. The video captures the couple sharing affectionate and playful moments, with friends joining them as the night unfolds. The release arrives during a major personal and creative period for Cyrus.

MNEK is stepping back into the center of his own music with BULLDOZER!!, his first full-length album since 2018’s Language. Speaking about the project, the singer, songwriter and producer described a creative period shaped less by chart expectations and more by personal expression. Discussing the sound and themes behind the album, MNEK pointed to influences from house, garage, two-step, grime and ballroom.

Dolly Parton’s life, music and humanitarian legacy will be celebrated in a two-hour live television special this fall. In an announcement made Wednesday, organizers confirmed that CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton will air October 21 on ABC and Disney+, with streaming available on Hulu the following day.

LISA is giving fans a clearer picture of what to expect from her next solo project. During a September 16 television appearance, the BLACKPINK star discussed her upcoming EP PRESS PLAY, which is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026. During the conversation, LISA said the six-track project reflects different parts of her personal and musical journey, including influences connected to her Thai roots.