New Music Friday 22. August: Ciara, Doja Cat, Kid Cudi, Teyana Taylor, Offset, Florence + The Machine and More

Congratulations on new music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer – and one you have covered everything in between.

Earlier this week, Taylor Swift announced two new vinyl editions for his upcoming album, Life to a Showgirl: The Shining Bug Edition. Available in two colors – Wintergreen Onyx and Violet Shimmer – the marbled Shiny bug Vinyl Records has exclusive cover art showing Swift wearing a dark, sparkling leotard with flared spikes and matching gloves. On August 21, she published another countdown and revealed another vinyl variant. The new “Baby, That’s Show Business” edition comes in two disk colors – lovely bouquetorange and lakeside beach blue.

Mariah Carey receives the coveted video Vanguard Award and performs a medley of her biggest hits on 2025 MTV VMAS. She returns to the VMAS scene for the first time in 20 years. Busta Rhymes receives the first ever MTV VMA Rock The Bell’s Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin becomes the first artist to ever receive the Latin Icon Award. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin Feat DJ Snake, Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr have been announced as the first artist round. The prices hosted by LL Cool J will be issued September 7 at CBS, Simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+.

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced a new five -year agreement to issue American Music Awards On the CBS and Stream Show Live on Paramount+. The 52. American Music Awards returns with a must-see live show Memorial Day Weekend, May 2026 from Las Vegas.

Academy of Country Music was hosting 18. ACM Head Certificate This week in Nashville with emotional tribute and performances. Hosts Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson paid tribute to the winner of the ACM Pioneer Award for 1991 with a duet of “Jackson.” Ashley Gorley performed “I am not okay” honor for Jelly Roll’s ACM Lifting Lives Award. Jelly Roll shared an inspiring video message and encouraged several donations to ACM Lift life. Jamey Johnson recognized ACM Milestone Award Honoree Randy Travis with a moving rendering of Travis’ “Three Wooden Locks.” Hardy performed “Homeboy” honor for Eric Church’s ACM Icon Award, Ashley McBryde performed a six-song tribute to the ACM International Award recipient Luke Combs. Luke Bryan ended the night with a tribute to the ACM Spirit Award recipient Cody Johnson.

Due to incredible fan demand advertised the Backstreet Boys seven more shows in February 2026 to their Into the millennium Residence on the sphere. Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced performances will be the 5th, 6th, 7th, 11, 13, 14 and 15. The band shared, “We are overwhelmed by the incredible outflow of love and support in the past few weeks. To our fans who have been with us in the last 30 years – – And to all the new fans that have recently joined us – – Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You asked for more and we can’t wait to deliver with more spheres show in 2026. Get these white clothes ready – this will be bigger than life. “

Blake Shelton has announced that he will return to the Coliseum at Caesars Palace, with eight performances scheduled from 15 to 31 January 2026. Blake shared, “We had so much fun earlier this year, I figured with – – Why not do it again. This time we need to make it more country, with more cocktails and probably make a few more dubious decisions. Let’s go, vegas. “

Doja Cat has returned with the new single “Jaloux Type” produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K. The song appears on her highly expected fifth studio album, Devote, out September 26th. Doja Cat has also announced her first tour of New Zealand, Australia and Asia with Ma Vie World TourLaunch on November 18 in Auckland. The trip will include stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Toyko and more before being wrapped on December 21st.

Steve Martin and Alison Brown announced their debut collaboration album, Sure, sensible and sensibleout October 17th. The album contains guest texts from Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Jason Mraz, Della Mae and more. The long -time friends revealed a new single “Dear Time” with Jackson Browne with Jeff Hanna.

Plus, new music from Ciara, Doja Cat, Kid Cudi, Jon Batiste, Teyana Taylor, Offset, Lainy Wilson, Old Dominion, Demi Lovato, Florence + The Machine and More!

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