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New Music Friday October 25: Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey and More

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.
Artists are coming together for a benefit show to raise money for relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Concert for Carolina will take place at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and will include performances from Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor, Scotty McCreery, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and more. The concert will livestream October 26 on Veeps.
MusiCares has announced that The Grateful Dead will be honored at the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. They will be recognized for their contributions to music, philanthropic efforts. The special night will also include posthumous tributes to Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founders.
Jimmy Fallon announced the track list for his holiday album Holiday Seasoning out November 1. Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, The Roots, Will Ferrell, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, and more will be featured. Jimmy will also have a holiday special Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular airing December 4 on NBC that will include guest appearances and performances from Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, Dolly Parton, and more.
The Recording Academy and the U.S. Department of State announced that Dolly Parton is the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award, which honors an American music industry professional, artist or group who has played an invaluable role in cross-cultural exchanges and whose music work advances peace and mutual understanding globally.
Shakira is on the cover of GQ Spain for the November issue. She described how her latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran was a healing process. She is preparing for her upcoming tour and called it “the most ambitious tour of my entire career. It will be the longest show I have done with the biggest screen and everything as big as you can imagine.” Shakira’s North America dates will kick off May 13, 2025.
ET sat down with Kelsea Ballerini earlier this week to chat about her new album PATTERNS out now. She shared that “First Rodeo” was the first love song that she wrote for the album and was inspired by boyfriend Chase Stokes who is featured in the music video. Kelsea also announced a new tour, KELSEA BALLERINI LIVE ON TOUR which kicks off January 21, 2025. Hours before the album’s release, Kelsea celebrated in New York City at Spotify presents Baggage Claim: An Exclusive Listening of PATTERNS, with a Q&A moderated by ET’s Cassie DiLaura.
Plus, new music from Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, Jin, Maren Morris and more!
“Disease” – Lady Gaga
“Swallow My Tears” – Gwen Stefani
MEGAN: ACT II – Megan Thee Stallion
Patterns – Kelsea Ballerini
The Great Impersonator – Halsey
“I’ll Be There” – Jin of BTS
“People Still Show Up” – Maren Morris
“Happiness” – U2
American Idiot 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – Green Day
“(Isn’t It) Obvious – Alessia Cara
“Aquamarine” – Addison Rae
“Vicariously” – Anthony Ramos
“Over Each Other” – Linkin Park
“Michelle” – Luther Vandross
“Heart Of A Woman” – Summer Walker
Ed & Mary Margaret’s Son – Brian Kelley
Duets – Andrea Bocelli
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Gabby Barrett
Whiplash – The 5th Mini Album – aespa
Full Bloom – 311
“Hide It” – Wiz Khalifa feat Don Toliver
“Born With A Broken Heart” – Damiano David
“With One Look” from SUNSET BLVD: THE ALBUM – Nicole Scherzinger
“This Party Sucks” – Ryan Hurd
“Stay in Your Grave” – The Black Keys feat Alice Cooper
“Escasez de Besos” – Natti Natasha
“My Favorite Holiday” – Ruben Studdard
“Say Yes” – Melanie Fiona
“One Eye Open” – Mimi Webb
“Close” – Skip Marley
Playing With Fire – JC Chasez & Jimmy Harry
“Pushing Daisies” – Ashe & Suki Waterhouse
love myself – Lindsay Ell
“Don’t Walk Away” – THE DRIVER ERA
“If You Can’t, Don’t” – Neil Perry
“Unconditional” – NCT’s JAEHYUN
Jigsaw – Spencer Barnett
“After The Harvest” – David Gray
“The JBs Tribute Pastor P” – Bootsy Collins
“Water Sign” – Jai Wolf feat Aluna
“Hocus Pocus” – Mallrat feat Kito
“Catching Up” – Kayley Green
“Obsessed” – Haven Madison
“How To Impress God” – Saba & No ID
Thunder – Patricia Zavala
“I’m So Happy” – Bruses
“Jackpot” – Belinda feat Kenia Os
“Say Something (revisited)” – A Great Big World
“crumbs” – corook
“tattoo” – EthanUno
“Santa Tell Me” – Jessica Vosk
“Pulling Weeds” – Kasey Tyndall
Melt – Beach Weather
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.