From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role Model and a long-awaited pop comeback from Ariana Grande, and the soundtrack of summer 2026 is shaping up fast. Below, Us Weekly rounds up the 16 releases that are heating up the season. Niall Horan Dinner Party (June 5) is a concept album about the…

Retired U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid’s divorce has been finalized after the former Playboy model filed the legal papers last March, court records show. Lochte, who got engaged last month to girlfriend Molly Gillihan after one year of dating, said in a statement to People that the pair can start planning their wedding now that his divorce is behind him. “Finally, now my new and improved chapter of full happiness can start,” the 41-year-old Lochte said. “Wedding planning starts today.” He proposed to Gillihan in Gainesville, Fla., at the same restaurant where they had their first date.…

Astronomers have spotted an ancient galaxy shining through the cosmic fog of the early universe, revealing a detailed view that was thought to be impossible.Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, along with data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers detected “ionizing” ultraviolet photons — energetic light capable of stripping electrons from hydrogen atoms — coming from the galaxy, called MXDFz4.4. It’s the earliest such detection on record, arriving only around 250 million years after the end of a major cosmic transition called the Epoch of Reionization, the researchers explained in…

A 34-year-old California man with bipolar disorder is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging dangerous ChatGPT updates fueled his delusions that he was Jesus Christ and drove him to attempt suicide. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Francisco state court, Michael Lines alleged a ChatGPT update put users with mental health issues at risk – keeping them engaged in order to pull ahead in the AI race instead of flagging troubling chats for human review. In March 2025, on the day Lines attempted suicide, OpenAI did not alert authorities or push him to get help – instead…

They’re party poopers at America’s birthday! Every US state was supposed to set up a booth celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary at President Trump’s massive fair at the National Mall in Washington, DC — but killjoy lefty states protesting the event had laughably pathetic no-show exhibits. The Great American State Fair kicked into high gear this week with a towering, 110- foot ferris wheel overlooking the Washington Monument and pavilions set up to tout what’s special about each of the 50 states. New York, for example, boasted a photobooth in front of its iconic “I heart NY” sign while Colorado…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congressional Democrats are staying mum about their potential next moves after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to transgender athletes, underscoring a politically fraught issue that continues to divide the party ahead of the November midterm elections.The court ruled Tuesday that states may bar biological males from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia, and effectively preserving similar laws in the 25 other states that restrict participation based on biological sex.The ruling — which prompted cheers among Republicans — did not interfere with the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and local lawmakers are seeking to impeach a judge who acquitted a woman on a historic COVID-linked insanity plea.Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Miguel de la O acquitted Precious Bland, who was charged with manslaughter and two counts of attempted murder in the first degree after she allegedly drowned her 15-month-old daughter and stabbed her husband and another child.Bland’s attorneys argued that she suffered a psychotic break caused by COVID-19 and, therefore, was unable to understand the consequences of her actions. According to her defense, Bland was experiencing hallucinations…

Temperatures are heating up across the Red, White and Blue as the country gears up for July 4th. You may have seen the heatwave warnings popping up on your phone urging all of us to stay inside and brace for extreme temperatures. In New York alone, the city will experience “feels-like” temperatures hitting the low 100s. The National Weather Service said both central and eastern states will experience “dangerous, record-breaking heat” through the Fourth of July weekend. However, the eastern part of the US will see heat indices of up to 115 degrees.  For New Yorkers, extreme heat watches are…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re tired of boring flip-flops and flat sandals, Kate Hudson has a suggestion for you. She recently wore a sleek woven shoe style that’s a breath of fresh Hamptons air, infusing rich mom vibes into any outfit. The pick may appear expensive, but don’t be fooled: we found a similar summer-ready pair for only $40! While filming Hello and Paris in Manhattan, Hudson wore a romantic floral dress with beige-toned woven sandals that had everyone doing a double-take. But…

Athletics top prospect Ryan Lasko was hospitalized after a scary collision in the outfield with his teammate Devin Taylor. Lasko, who played center field for Double-A Midland Tuesday, collided with Taylor after both players attempted to dive for a ball hit in the gap. Lasko was down for about 10 minutes before he was carted off the field and transported to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Athletics top prospect Ryan Lasko was hospitalized after a scary collision in the outfield with his teammate. MiLB Athletics top prospect Ryan Lasko was hospitalized after a scary collision in the outfield with his…