New Music Friday May 1: Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Zara Larsson & 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.

BTS kicked off their BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN NORTH AMERICA last weekend with three sold-0out shows in Tampa, FL. This marked their grand return to North America with their kickoff drawing approximately 190,000 fans. They have been performing on a 360-degree, round stage and have integrated Korean essence into their production. Thousands of voices joined in unison to sing the melody of the traditional folk song “Arirang,” which reflects the album’s core message of being rooted in Korea while connecting with audiences worldwide.

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The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions unveiled a star-studded lineup of new performers for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett and Zach Top, along with 2026 ACM Award Artists of the Year recipients, Avery Anna and Tucker Wetmore will join previously announced performers Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert. The awards hosted by Shania Twain will stream live on May 17 on Prime Video.

Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album, petal, which she executive produced and co-wrote with ILYA, will be out July 31. Ariana described the album as “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.”

Some of music’s leading women were honored at Billboard Women in Music this week at Hollywood Palladium. Hosted by Keke Palmer, honorees included EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami (Women of the year), Ella Langley (Powerhouse Award), Kehlani (Impact Award), Laufey (Innovator Award), Mariah the Scientist (Rising Star Award), Tate McRae (Hitmaker Award), Teyana Taylor (Visionary Award), Thalía (Icon Award), Zara Larsson (Breakthrough Award), BINI (Global Force Award), The Beaches (Billboard Canada’s Global Force Award), Beth Matthews (Executive of the Year).

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Cara Delevingne is kicking off her new musical era and announced her debut headline tour beginning June 1. She will hit major cities including Barcelona, London, Paris, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn. Cara has been teasing new songs “I Forgot” and “Out of my Head” on her socials. ET spoke with Cara on the Billboard Women in Music red carpet about she is nervous about her new music era and has been working towards this her entire life. She has been rehearsing as much as she can, looking after her voice and enjoying every minute of it. She also confirmed her friend Taylor Swift has heard her music and says “I’m just excited for everyone to hear it and get it out into the world.”

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Music From The Motion Picture is out now. The soundtrack includes three original works by Lady Gaga, including “RUNWAY” with Doechii. Other artists featured on the soundtrack include SIENNA SPIRO, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean, SZA, Laufey and more.

Plus, new music from Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Lizzo, Rita Wilson, Zara Larsson, Melanie C, Ziggy Marley, Alex Warren, Halsey, Mr. Fantasy, Durand Bernarr, North West and more.

“Bring Your Love” – Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter