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5 Seconds of Summer Make Bold Comeback With “NOT OK” and New Album ‘Everyone’s a Star!’

Tanisha Cardozo

After a long-awaited hiatus, Australian pop-rock powerhouse 5 Seconds of Summer are back in full force. The band has just released their explosive new single “NOT OK,” marking their first official group release since 2022. Alongside the track, they’ve announced their sixth studio album Everyone’s a Star!, set to arrive on November 14 via their new label, Republic Records.

Known for their genre-blending sound and electric performances, 5SOS — comprised of Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin — return with music that reflects their growth as individuals and as a band. “NOT OK” is a dark yet anthemic track that taps into emotional vulnerability and inner chaos, wrapped in the band’s signature high-energy style.

The lyrics — “Hey, I’m not okay / I like the darker side of me…” — reveal a raw self-awareness, with Hemmings describing it as a song that celebrates all parts of oneself, even the ones we often hide.

This release comes after years of solo pursuits by each member. Ashton Irwin launched his solo career in 2020 with Superbloom and followed up with Blood on the Drums in 2024. Luke Hemmings shared his introspective debut When Facing the Things We Turn Away From in 2021, followed by the Boy EP in 2024. Calum Hood dropped his debut solo album ORDER chaos ORDER in early 2025, and Michael Clifford released Sidequest that same year.

The new album Everyone’s a Star! aims to merge that individual experience into a unified sound. “This band is made of four people who could all have their own solo albums… [but this] embodies all of that,” Hemmings said in a statement. “We were teenagers at the beginning of 5 Seconds of Summer… I think this record has more of our original spirit — but with 15 years of wisdom and a dash of reckless abandon.”

The album includes 12 tracks, including the already released “NOT OK” and others like “Telephone Busy,” “Boyband,” and “Ghost.”

To celebrate the release, the band held a free pop-up show at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood, streamed live on TikTok. They performed classics like “Youngblood,” “She Looks So Perfect,” and “Teeth,” while debuting new material from the upcoming album.

Everyone’s a Star! is shaping up to be a defining chapter in 5SOS’s legacy — one that honors their roots while pushing boldly into new territory.

Tracklist – Everyone’s a Star!

  1. Everyone’s A Star
  2. NOT OK
  3. Telephone Busy
  4. Boyband
  5. No.1 Obsession
  6. I’m Scared I’ll Never Sleep
  7. istillfeelthesame
  8. Ghost
  9. Sick of Myself
  10. Evolve
  11. The Rocks
  12. Jawbreaker
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Jessie J Announces New Album Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time Amid Breast Cancer Recovery

Tanisha Cardozo

Jessie J has officially announced her sixth studio album, Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time, set to release on Friday, November 28. The reveal was made via Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with the singer, 37, sharing her excitement and teasing a few tracks from the album including “No Secret,” “Believe in Magic,” “And the Award Goes To,” and “Living My Best Life.”

Fans can pre-order the album now on vinyl and CD, with limited signed editions and exclusive merchandise available. “There’s some signed stuff and there’s lots of things happening,” she said in her post, building anticipation for what is clearly a deeply personal project.

This new chapter in Jessie’s music career comes after a difficult period in her personal life. In June, she publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer prior to the release of her single “No Secret.” After months of testing, emotional highs and lows, and surgery, she shared updates with fans as she navigated her recovery.

“I’m still in the thick of recovery and my body is still finding its way,” she wrote in a candid post on Instagram in August, adding, “But I LOVE music and I LOVE my life and I want to LIVE in the moment.”

Jessie had to cancel her American Acoustic Tour dates entirely and postpone her planned U.K. and European tour from October 2025 to April 2026, as she prepares for a second surgery before the end of the year. “This falls in the middle of the tour I had booked,” she explained. “I’m so sorry, I feel frustrated and sad, but I need to be better, I need to be healed.”

Despite all this, Jessie made a heartfelt return to the stage on Sept. 6 at BBC Radio 2 In the Park. The performance was not only a symbolic comeback for her but also a personal milestone — it was the first time her 2-year-old son Sky Safir saw her perform live. Jessie shares Sky with her partner, basketball player Chanan Safir Colman.

“The last show I did, I had no idea what was gonna happen, and I’m still very much in the recovery process,” Jessie told the crowd. “But I’m definitely not ready for Babins… I mean, I am, but my doctors are like ‘calm down, girl’.”

She ended her speech by expressing deep gratitude to her fans, saying, “You have no idea how grateful I am to see so many of you singing along after all these years. It truly feels like I’m a little kid. Still doing what I love.”

Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time is more than just another album — it marks Jessie’s resilience, passion, and commitment to her music and her life, even in the face of enormous challenges.

Fans can expect both vulnerability and power in this next body of work.

Pre-orders are available now.

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Bon Jovi Announce New Collaboration Album Forever (Legendary Edition) Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne & More

Tanisha Cardozo

Bon Jovi have announced the release of Forever (Legendary Edition), a powerful new collaboration album arriving October 24. This 14-track project follows the band’s June 2024 release of Forever and comes amid frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s ongoing vocal recovery after a serious vocal cord surgery.

The new record features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, James Bay, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Robbie Williams, Ryan Tedder, and more. The lead single, Red, White and Jersey, will be released this Friday, August 29.

In a heartfelt statement, Jon Bon Jovi described the project as “more than just a collection of collaborations,” calling it “an album borne out of necessity.” He revealed that while he could still sing in the studio, touring and live performances remained physically challenging following his surgery. Without the ability to fully promote the original Forever album, Bon Jovi decided to enlist the help of his friends.

“Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need. All are great singers, artists, and also just great people,” he said.

The album includes standout collaborations such as Legendary featuring James Bay, Living Proof with Jelly Roll, Living In Paradise with Avril Lavigne, and a powerful closing bilingual version of We Made It Look Easy featuring Carin Leon. Notably, Hollow Man reunites Bon Jovi with fellow New Jersey icon Bruce Springsteen.

Reflecting on his recovery journey, Bon Jovi previously told NPR that his surgery and rehab mirrored the struggles athletes face when injured. “Even though I’m trained and I have studied the craft for these 40 years, eventually the body gives out,” he said. Despite slower-than-hoped progress, he expressed optimism: “I’m currently able to sing. For me now, the bar is, can I do two and a half hours a night, four nights a week?”

The album captures a new spirit of collaboration and community. “The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends,” he added.

Forever (Legendary Edition) is not just a musical pivot — it’s a statement of resilience, connection, and evolution.