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New Music Friday October 4: Coldplay, Joe Jonas, LISA, FINNEAS 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.
Dolly Parton made an announcement today in Newport, Tennessee that she, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage and Walmart, will make significant donations to flood relief. Dolly announced a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation and in addition, Dolly’s East Tennessee businesses are combining efforts and have pledged to match her donation with a $1 million contribution of their own. Dolly shared “these are special people here; they’re my people.” She continued “I can’t stand to see anyone hurting, so I wanted to do what I could to help after these terrible floods. I hope we can all be a little bit of light in the world for our friends, our neighbors—even strangers—during this dark time they are experiencing.”
Eric Church announced he is signing over all of his publishing royalties for his new song to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief. Today he released his first new solo release in over three years, “Darkest Hour” which he says is “dedicated to the unsung heroes, the people who show up when the world’s falling apart.”
Earlier this week, Morgan Wallen and the Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $500,000 to Red Cross for Hurricane Helene Relief. The donation will help those on the ground now in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene, including his beloved East Tennessee.
In award show news, J Balvin will be receiving the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award and perform at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards airing October 20 on Telemundo. Travis Scott was announced as the recipient of this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024. The awards hosted by Fat Joe will air October 15 on BET.
American Music Awards will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a two hour special airing October 6 on CBS. The evening will celebrate half a century of unforgettable performances and iconic moments. Performers include Mariah Carey, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Stray Kids, and RAYE, and there will be special appearances by Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Reba McEntire, Smokey Robinson, and more.
ET sat down with ten-time AMA winner Mariah Carey who will perform hits from The Emancipation of Mimi to celebrate its 20th anniversary. And while it’s not time for Christmas yet, she is starting her new tour Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time on November 6. She shared that preparations are “going very well” and she is finishing up her set list and getting the stage together. She also hopes her twins join her on stage.
Last night, FINNEAS celebrated his new album For Cryn’ out Loud! with a show at The Ford in Los Angeles. During the show, he gave sweet shout outs to his girlfriend Claudia Sulewski and parents who were in the audience, and to his sister Billie Eilish who is currently on tour. FINNEAS will be taking his album on the road in 2025 and will be opening up for Billie on December 21 at the Kia Forum.
Plus, new music from Coldplay, Joe Jonas, LISA, Little Big Town, Victoria Monét, and more!
MOON MUSiC – Coldplay
“What This Could Be” – Joe Jonas
“Moonlit Floor” – LISA
For Cryn’ Out Loud! – FINNEAS
“Tough” Channel Tres remix – Quavo & Lana Del Rey
The Christmas Record – Little Big Town
JAGUAR II: Deluxe – Victoria Monét
“Can You Die From A Broken Heart” – Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne
“You Go Your Way” – Perrie
Clipped Wings – Maya Hawke
Meanwhile – Eric Clapton
“D.U.M.B” – Jaden
“Darkest Hour” – Eric Church
“Porcelain” – Joanna “JoJo” Levesque
Leon – Leon Bridges
Cancelled – Mötley Crüe
Underneath: Complete – Hanson
Am I Okay (I’ll Be Fine) – Megan Moroney
“Memory Lane” Remix EP – Zara Larsson
“Mi Tormenta” – The Black Keys feat DannyLux
“Take Me” – Scout Willis
“Change My Mind” – Riley Green
Changes All The Time – James Bay
“Que Pecao” – Manuel Turizo feat Kapo
JADED – Toosii
“weren’t for the wind” – Ella Langley
Forever Going In – Rich Homie Quan
“What You’ve Done” – Ferry Townes & Liz Gillies
THE STORYTELLER – Conner Smith
“Hecha Pa’ Mí” – Grupo Frontera
Waves On A Sunset – Tucker Wetmore
JRNY – Jordan Ward & Joony
With A Lightning Strike – Genevieve Stokes
“Always Like This” – Bradley Simpson
wings – thủy
“Monotone” – YOASOBI
“That Girl” – Kat Luna
La Primera Vez – DND
“Hope You Find What You’re Looking For” – Morgan Saint
“Taxi Driver” – Sienna Spiro
Halfway To Paradise – Oliver Cronin
BIG MOUTH – Brooke Alexx
“Crossroads” – The Imaginaries feat Joe Bonamassa
“Little Red Car” – Nia Smith
BLUEBYRDS – YOSHIKI & Hiroshi Fujiwara
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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?
This license comes with:
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OneNote
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.
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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.