MusicNew Music Friday August 15: Cardi B, Maroon 5, Chance The Rapper, Jordan Davis, Conan Gray and More Maroon 5 Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Secrets From 'All Night' Music Video (Exclusive) Drake Seemingly Addresses Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef In New Song 'Gimme a Hug' Martinez Twins: Inside Their Road to the 2021 MTV MIAW Awards (Exclusive) By Linda KimPublished: 8:02 AM PDT, August 15, 2025Check out some of ET's favorite new music of the week!Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer -- and ET has you covered for everything in between.LL Cool J has been announced as the host of 2025 MTV VMAs airing September 7 on CBS, MTV & Paramount+. He will be taking the VMAs reins solo for the first time, after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
Due to overwhelming demand, Backstreet Boys have added seven new performances to their sold out Into the Millennium residency at Sphere, including a New Year's Eve show. They are the first pop act to perform at Sphere and continue to bring their Millennium album to life.
The Academy of Country Music announced additional performers for the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors. Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, Victoria Shaw join previously announced performers Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Carly Pearce and Tucker Wetmore. Performers will take the stage to celebrate this year's honorees Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, "Twisters," Ben Vaughn and Lainey Wilson. Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson will host the event on August 20 in Nashville.
Pharrell Williams has launched VIRGINA, his creative alias, community platform and brand. VIRGINIA is a destination where music, fashion, design and community converge and is both a pseudonym and a playground for experimentation, storytelling and direct connection. Pharrell shared, "Virginia is where I'm from, but it's also who I am creatively. It's my space to dream, and a way to connect with people who are dreaming too."Maroon 5 released their eighth studio album, Love Is Like which includes the title track "Love Is Like" featuring Lil Wayne. They will start a national U.S. arena tour kicking off October 6.
Plus, new music from Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, Old Dominion, Jordan Davis, Conan Gray and more!"Imaginary Players" - Cardi BStream it now: Apple / SpotifyLove Is Like - Maroon 5Stream it now: Apple / SpotifyStar Line - Chance The RapperStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Late Great Heartbreak" - Old DominionStream it now: Apple / SpotifyLearn The Hard Way - Jordan DavisStream it now: Apple / SpotifyWishbone - Conan GrayStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Times Square Jesus" - The Favors (FINNEAS & Ashe)Stream it now: Apple / Spotify"In Plain Sight" - KhalidStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Jesus, Momma, Country Radio" - Chris YoungStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Crush" - Zara LarssonStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Nice Shoes" - Steve LacyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyMUTT (Live From NPR's Tiny Desk) EP - Leon ThomasStream it now: Apple / Spotify"In Our Sight" - Skip MarleyStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Fragile" - HuddyStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Man I Need" - Olivia DeanStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Lucky Dimes" - The Temper TrapStream it now: Apple / Spotify"You Don't Look At Me The Same" - Mimi WebbStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Famous Back Home" - Russell DickersonStream it now: Apple / Spotify"GHOST." - Armani White feat Samara CynStream it now: Apple / SpotifyEarthly Delights - David ArchuletaStream it now: Apple / Spotify"BIRTHDAY BEHAVIOR" - BIA & Young MikoStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Apodo" - Ryan Castro & Grupo FronteroStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Way It Was" - Two Friends feat Quinn XCIIStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Slow It Down" - We The BandStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Apocalipsis" - Isabela MercedStream it now: Apple / SpotifyFlux - Alison GoldfrappStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Somebody To You" - Joy CrookesStream it now: Apple / Spotify"ciego de amor" - Julio CaesarStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Every Year" - Eliza McLambStream it now: Apple / SpotifyPlot Twist - AtHeartStream it now: Apple / Spotify"My Full Name" - Madison CunninghamStream it now: Apple / Spotify"MS. PAC MAN" - Sudan ArchivesStream it now: Apple / Spotify"Devil Ain't Done" - AtlusStream it now: Apple / SpotifyTags:New Music FridayUpdates on Celebrity News, TV, Fashion and More!By clicking "Sign Up", you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.
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