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New Music Friday March 20: BTS, Niall Horan, Luke Combs, Lizzo, Latto, Muse, Death Cab For Cutie 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.
The wait is over — BTS has released their highly anticipated fifth album, ARIRANG. After approximately three years and nine months, the band is back with a new album and tour. Their new album reflects the culmination of their journey to date and defines the group on their own terms. The album has 14 tracks and was driven by each members’ honest introspection. The lead single, “SWIM,” centers on the resolve to keep moving forward through life’s waves and Lili Reinhart stars in the music video that was filmed on an actual ship in Lisbon. BTS will kick off their world tour on April 25. The band sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and shared how it felt natural to come back together as a group and how proud they are of where they came from and supporting each other.
The first performers for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green will take the stage live at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The awards will stream on May 17 on Prime Video.
iHeartMedia announced that Taylor Swift will be making a special appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She is this year’s most nominated artist with nine nominations. John Mellencamp will perform and be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. Kehlani will also perform and there will be special appearances by Alysa Liu, Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, somber, Weezer and more. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live on March 26 on FOX.
The Country Music Association announced Paul Overstreet, The Stanley Brothers and Tim McGraw as the 2026 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Overstreet will be inducted into the Songwriter category, The Stanley Brothers will be inducted into the Veterans Era Artist category and McGraw will be inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. Tim shared, “Everything good in my life has come from Country Music. From my best memories as a kid, to meeting my wife, to this music community, to the friendships I’ve made along the way. To represent Country Music at the highest level is the greatest honor anyone could bestow on me.”
Florida Georgia Line reunited and took the stage last night in Nashville to celebrate Jason Aldean and his career milestone of 31 number one hits. Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard performed “You Make It Easy” which they co-wrote and Jason took to the top of the charts in 2018. Jason also took the stage along with Blake Shelton, Travis Tritt and Alabama.
Death Cab for Cutie announced their 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower will be out on June 5. The album was assembled in three weeks of sessions, recorded at Animal Rites in Los Angeles, as well as the band members’ homes in Seattle, Bellingham, Los Angeles and Portland. Ben Gibbard shared in a conversation with Yasi Salek last week that this new record is reminiscent of earlier Death Cab for Cutie music. He wanted a record to show what he loved about writing and is thrilled at where the band is today and how their music has meant so much to people. Look out for “Trap Door,” which he says is his favorite song on the album. Alongside the album announcement, the band released the first single “Riptides” which is about the challenge of dealing with personal struggles as the world experiences tragedy and loss.
Plus, new music from Niall Horan, Lizzo, Luke Combs, Foo Fighters, Muse, Latto, Ella Langley, Coco Jones, Nick Carter, Alessia Cara, Dionne Warwick, Maluma and more.
ARIRANG – BTS
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“Dinner Party” – Niall Horan
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“Don’t Make Me Love U” – Lizzo
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The Way I Am – Luke Combs
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“Caught In The Echo” – Foo Fighters
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“Business & Personal (Intro)” – Latto
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“Be With You” – Muse
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“Riptides” – Death Cab for Cutie
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“Loving Life Again” – Ella Langley
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“LUVAGIRL” – Coco Jones
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“BOTERO”– Maluma feat Arcángel, NTG
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“Click Clack Symphony” – RAYE feat Hans Zimmer
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“Pinterest (Spanish)” – Anitta
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“Love Life Tragedy” – Nick Carter
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Love Or Lack Thereof – Alessia Cara
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“Lighter” (FIFA World Cup 2026) – Carín León & Jelly Roll
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“Don’t Hate Me” – Miles Caton
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“Let King Tonka Talk” – Yeat feat King Kylie
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“Wild Ride” – Durand Bernarr feat James Fauntleroy
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Steel Town – Morgan Evans
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“Move” – Tank and the Bangas feat Lucky Daye
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“Leak It” – FLO
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R3SET – Mike WiLL Made-It
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“Loving One” – People I’ve Met
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“Heaven on Earth” – Pentatonix
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“Dive Into Me” – ALOK & Khalid
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“Bird Flu” – 6LACK
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“In The Pines” – Renée Fleming & Béla Fleck feat Dolly Parton
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When Lagos Sleeps – SPINALL
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Art of Letting Go – Atlus
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“Go Home With A Stranger” – Don Diablo feat Wiz Khalifa & Chri$tian Gate$
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“Miyazaki” – Paris Paloma
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“Honest” – Ebony Riley
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“Alone” – Carly Hann
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“Ocean In The Desert”– Dionne Warwick & Cynthia Erivo
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 31, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re a musician.
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:
A piece of music.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
The letter E appears twice.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter E.
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…
ETUDE
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.
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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
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Hurdle hints and answers for May 31, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
To postpone.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
DELAY
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Hurdle Word 2 hint
A seat.
Hurdle Word 2 Answer
STOOL
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Hurdle Word 3 hint
Fragile.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
FRAIL
Hurdle Word 4 hint
To assume.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
POSIT
Final Hurdle hint
Transit line.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
METRO
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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 31
It’s the Full Moon tonight, and the second this month. This means it is a monthly Blue Moon, which occurs roughly every two or three years.
What is today’s Moon phase?
As of Sunday, May 31, the Moon phase is Full Moon. Tonight, 100% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide.
Tonight, with just your naked eye, you’ll be able to spot the Mare Vaporum, Copernicus Crater, and the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars you’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of the Grimaldi Basin, Posidonus Crater, and the Alphonsus Crater. Finally, if you really want to see more, a telescope will help you see the Apollo 14 landing spot, the Linne Crater, and the Caucasus Mountains.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.
What are Moon phases?
According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to orbit Earth, passing through a repeating pattern of eight distinct phases. Although the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, the portion illuminated by the Sun changes as it moves around the planet. This is what creates the different shapes we see in the night sky, from thin crescents to half Moons and the full Moon. Together, these phases form the lunar cycle:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
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