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New Music Friday May 15: Drake, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Shakira, Miranda Lambert, Gracie Abrams, Maluma
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.
Shania Twain has announced her seventh album, Little Miss Twain, marking her most personal work and returning to her roots. The album’s lead single “Dirty Rosie” is out now. Shania will be hosting the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, streaming live on Prime Video and Amazon Music. Presenters will include Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, and TJ Osborne.
Ahead of the awards, ACM Lifting Lives and Musicians On Call hosted a Bedside Performance Program at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas featuring Walker Montgomery. During the visit, Walker performed for patients, families, caregivers, and hospital staff as part of Musicians On Call’s Bedside Performance Program, which delivers the healing power of live music. During the visit, ACM Lifting Lives presented a $20,000 grant to support Musicians On Call and its ongoing programs.
ACM Awards week also kicked off with the Whiskey Jam Welcome Party at Ole Red Las Vegas, featuring performances by Atlus, Avery Anna, Braxton Keith, Caroline Jones, The Band Perry, and Jenna Paulette. Today ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends will take place at Topgolf featuring performances by Avery Anna, Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green. On Saturday, Keith Urban will headline ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach with performances by Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.
Karol G has been named the American Music Awards International Artist Award of Excellence recipient. She is up for 3 awards: Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Song, and Best Latin Album and will be performing. This honor was last awarded to Whitney Houston in 2009 and recognizes an artist whose music and cultural influence has resonated globally, inspiring and impacting audiences around the world.
Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards. He will be recognized for his career and body of work, contributions to music and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. Billy will also perform on the AMAs for the first time and deliver a medley of some of his biggest hits.
Janet Jackson made a special appearance at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 at The Beverly Hilton. She celebrated the induction of her landmark album, Rhythm Nation 1814 into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Hosted by Anthony Mason, the star-studded event featured performances from Take 6, Taylor Hanson, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Lucinda Williams, Isabel Marie, Norah Jones, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Blackbyrd McKnight, Teddy Swims, and Josh Groban.
The Country Music Association has announced more acts to take over Fan Fair X inside Music City Center for CMA Fest Presented By SoFi. This year’s Fan Fair X will take place June 4 through June 7 and will bring more excitement to the CMA Close Up Stage with its exclusive Artist of the Day programming. Russell Dickerson will be featured on June 4, Carly Pearce on June 5, Shaboozey on June 6 and Ashley McBryde on June 7. Added this year is the CMA Experience, which is a fan-first immersive destination that brings the story of CMA to life inside Fan Fair X. Tickets for Fan Fair X are now on sale at CMAfest.com/fanfairx.
Global Citizen and FIFA announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show taking place on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature a Halftime Show, bringing together global artists for a singular moment, broadcast live around the world.
Hilary Duff performed at SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series last night at The El Rey Theatre. Ahead of her highly anticipated world tour kicking off next month, Hilary did an intimate one-night-only show and performed songs from her new album, luck…or something including “Weather For Tennis,” “Roommates,” “You,” alongside fan favorites like “What Dreams Are Made Of,” “Come Clean,” “So Yesterday,” and “Wake Up.” Hilary also performed “Breathe In. Breathe Out” live for the first time, a track from her fifth studio album.
Plus, new music from Lady Gaga, Drake, Shakira, Burna Boy, Miranda Lambert, Gracie Abrams, Maluma, Kevin Jonas, Martin Garrix, Ed Sheeran, Becky G, aespa, mgk, Wiz Khalifa, Maren Morris, Mýa, Hayley Kiyoko and more.
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem – Lady Gaga
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ICE MAN – Drake
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MAID OF HONOUR – Drake
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HABIBTI – Drake
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“Dirty Rosie” – Shania Twain
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“Dai Dai” – Shakira & Burna Boy
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“Steal Away” – Keith Urban
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“Crisco” – Miranda Lambert
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“Hit the Wall” – Gracie Abrams
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Loco x Volver – Maluma
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“EPA” – Becky G
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“Repeat It” – Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran
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“Little Things” – Kevin Jonas
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“Traitor (Roles Reversed)” – Megan Moroney
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“girl next door” – mgk & Wiz Khalifa
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“Young” – Dan + Shay
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“WDA (Whole Different Animal)” – aespa feat G-DRAGON
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“Parachute” – Maren Morris
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Retrospect – Mýa
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“Hey There Sunshine” – Little Big Town
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Sandbox – The All-American Rejects
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“Rewind” – Clay Aiken
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“red bikini” from Girls Like Girls ‘Inspired By’ Soundtrack – Hayley Kiyoko feat snow wife
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The Last Balloon – Tank and the Bangas
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“Heart Shaped Necklace” – Cassidy Daniels
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“RICH MAN” – Niko Moon
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“They’re There” – ALeeN ROSE feat Willie Nelson
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“SWEAT” – NEZZA
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The Answer – Leanna Firestone
Stream it now: Apple / Spotify
“Housekeeping” – Ally Salort
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The best HBO Max deals and bundles in May 2026
The best HBO Max deals and bundles in May 2026:
Looking for some exciting new films or shows to watch this spring? HBO Max is the place to find them. With a new season of Euphoria dropping weekly on the platform and a brand new season of House of the Dragon coming in June, there’s plenty to watch right now.
If these have caught your eye, the good news is that HBO Max has a few different bundles available at the moment that are worth checking out, including a popular bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. With streaming prices on the rise, a bundle like this can be a great way to save some cash while retaining access to your favorite services.
Alongside bundles, we’ve also broken down HBO Max’s standard plans in case you’re interested in its service on its own.
Best Disney+ bundle deal
$19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free
Why we like it
The HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu bundle is a top-tier choice for those looking to have access to some of the biggest streaming services around. Starting at $19.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max’s streaming services for a much lower price than what you’d pay for them on their own. If you’ve already got Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, this bundle is worth every cent. If you’re interested, there are two plan options to choose from:
Best Hulu bundle deal
Add HBO Max to your Hulu base plan from $10.99 per month
Why we like it
If you’re not interested in the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max mega bundle, you can just get Hulu and HBO Max together if you already have a Hulu base plan, which starts at $11.99 per month. HBO Max Basic with Ads can be added onto your plan for $10.99 per month, or you can splash out on the HBO Max Standard plan for $18.49 per month.
Best student deal
Students save 50% on HBO Max Basic With Ads
Why we like it
It’s always nice when streaming services have a deal for students, and HBO Max’s offer is definitely worth taking advantage of. Students who can verify their status with UNiDAYS are eligible to get the HBO Max Basic With Ads plan for just $5.49 per month. That’s a 50% discount off its $10.99 monthly price. After verifying your status, you’ll receive a unique code that can be used to redeem the discounted plan on HBO Max.
HBO Max’s monthly plans
HBO Max offers a few different subscription plans. If you don’t mind having to sit through ads, HBO Max’s Basic With Ads plan starts at $10.99 per month or the annual plan runs for $109.99 per year. If you can’t stand ads and don’t mind throwing down a bit more cash, the Standard plan will cost you $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year. If you really want to go big on an HBO Max plan, you can spring for the fancy Premium plan, which costs $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year.
Below we’ve broken down what comes with each of these plans, per HBO Max’s website, so you can know a bit more before you buy.
Basic With Ads — $10.99 per month, $109.99 per year
Mashable Deals
Standard (Ad-free) — $18.49 per month, $184.99 per year
Premium (Ad-free) — $22.99 per month, $229.99 per year
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Stream on four devices at once
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4K Ultra HD video quality (as available)
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Dolby Atmos immersive audio (as available)
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100 downloads to watch on the go
If you’re wondering where to start once you’ve set yourself up with a HBO Max subscription, we’ve got an excellent selection of recommendations to point you in the right direction. Looking for a great TV show to kickstart your next binge-watching session? Have a look through our roundup of the 20 best TV shows streaming on HBO Max. Or if you prefer movies, we narrowed down the 25 best movies on HBO Max to make your next movie night a spectacular one.
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Ive tested dozens of earbuds. I like these 3 AirPods alternatives.
Folks who prefer earbuds with a stem, people who want great ANC for under $100, anyone looking for excellent battery life, and anyone who wants an all-around pair of earbuds that make as much sense at the gym as they do in the office should opt for the EarFun Air Pro 4.
Most similar to: AirPods 4 with ANC
The EarFun Air Pro 4s are a no-brainer pick as an affordable AirPods alternative — they are Mashable’s favorite ANC earbuds under $100 after all. Performance-wise, they’ll sit more in line with the AirPods 4, but fit-wise, they’ll be more similar to the AirPods Pro 3, thanks to the silicone ear tips that situate more firmly in the ear canal. Honestly, that’s a plus — the AirPods 4 can be much more hit-or-miss at fitting different ear shapes. Beyond the design, these earbuds have impressively adept ANC powered by six internal microphones. Plus, it’s adjustable. I can’t say I noticed massive differences between the various levels, but still, I appreciated that the flexibility was there. Much like the Sony XM6 buds, EarFun shows up Apple when it comes to the customization of the sound profile, thanks to the custom equalizer and presets. Especially for the price point, the sound is surprisingly robust, clear, and dynamic. Maybe not quite on Apple’s level, but not too far off, either. Finally, you’ll get between seven and a half to eight hours of battery life per charge, plus 27 and a half additional hours with the case, making them a great option for anyone who finds themselves using their earbuds round the clock and running down the battery more often than they’d prefer.
Affordability: These earbuds are already $79.99, but almost always go on sale for $62.99, and occasionally even lower to $53.99.
What you might miss: Despite the similarly stemmed design to AirPods, EarFun opts for touch controls on these earbuds, which are mildly consistent at best and straight-up inconsistent at work. During my testing of the buds, I ended up toggling the touch controls off because I found them a little too frustrating to use. The case is also on the bigger side, making the earbuds not quite as portable as AirPods.
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