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Lisa is opening up about a part of her life she kept private during her years with Blackpink: her romantic relationships. In her upcoming documentary Always Lalisa, the singer, whose full name is Lalisa Manobal, says she had relationships when she was younger but felt she had to keep them out of the public eye. She says the pressure around dating in K-pop made her concerned that being seen with someone could affect Blackpink.

Drake has set a date for his latest mystery project. On Thursday, the rapper announced that Fear of Missing Out, also known as FOMO, will arrive on YouTube Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9 p.m. The announcement gives fans a date for the project, but Drake has not revealed exactly what they will see. The announcement comes after several weeks of teasing on social media.

Twenty years after Beyoncé’s B’Day first arrived, the album is getting another moment in the spotlight. The newly released 20th anniversary deluxe edition packs 31 cuts, including several previously unheard gems. But one track in particular has fans talking: a new version of “Irreplaceable” that brings the late Selena into the mix. Titled “Irreemplazable (Como La Flor),” the new version combines Beyoncé’s familiar hit with previously released vocals from Selena.

Ariana Grande completed her Eternal Sunshine tour on Sept. 1 at London's O2 Arena. She'll step away from public appearances after weathering intense criticism about her health and how she looks. The 33-year-old star performed in 41 shows. Ten of them in London drew 200,000 fans. "Thank you for 10 beautiful London shows and for 41 incredible Eternal Sunshine tour shows," Grande said, according to Variety.

Sports in September are all about baseball, the start of the NFL and college football seasons, the UFC, the two-yearly Ryder Cup, and Formula 1. Over the years, Sep. 4 has witnessed plenty of notable moments and stories from sporting legends. Here's a closer look at just a few of them. Great moments in sports history from Sep. 4 include: 1906: The New York Highlanders won their fifth straight doubleheader.

On Sept. 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first winner of American Idol, securing 58% of the votes. Clarkson went on to have a groundbreaking career in music and TV, achieving three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and three GRAMMY Awards from a total of 17 nominations. Simon Cowell sure can pick 'em. Keep reading for more Top 40 music history from Sept. 4.

East Brunswick will light up the sky with its rescheduled Fourth of July fireworks on Saturday, Sept. 5, as part of a Labor Day weekend celebration marking America's 250th anniversary. The Summer Grand Finale Fireworks event kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Rd. This fireworks show was originally scheduled for July 4, but officials canceled the event due to bad weather and then rescheduled it for Labor Day weekend.

Six ocean beaches at the Jersey Shore received swimming advisories Tuesday afternoon. Water samples showed high amounts of fecal bacteria. The state Department of Environmental Protection collected these samples Monday at spots across Cape May County. Which beaches got flagged? 57th Street in Avalon Borough, Richmond Avenue in Lower Township, Bennett in Wildwood City, 2nd & JFK in North Wildwood City, and Miami and Jefferson in Wildwood Crest Borough.

The Garden State ice cream chain, Jersey Freeze, is planning its 75th anniversary in 2027 with a party at its flagship location in Freehold. As part of its expansion, Jersey Freeze recently opened a new location in Middlesex County at 1447 NJ-18 Ste. 5 in Old Bridge. This new Jersey Freeze still serves the franchise's signature soft serve cones filled with natural ingredients and multiple machines that enable a range of flavors and emphasize high-quality ingredients.

Somerset County officials are marking National Preparedness Month in September with the 2026 national theme: Americans Stand Ready. Officials are encouraging residents to create emergency plans, build emergency kits, stock up on essential supplies, and sign up for alert systems to help families prepare for, protect against, and recover from emergencies. "Preparedness is more than a checklist.