Music News Roundup: Taylor Swift at Electric Lady Studios, LEGO's KPop Demon Hunters Set, Katy Perry's World Cup Performance, and More
Taylor Swift was spotted at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, where she has recorded several albums over the years. The studio has been a favorite spot for Swift, who has worked on projects like Lover, folklore, and Midnights there. She recently premiered a new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.
LEGO has introduced a new building set called KPop Demon Hunters, featuring characters like Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird. The set includes 825 pieces to build the characters and accessories like love notes and a flower pot. The announcement comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of KPop Demon Hunters and Netflix's efforts to expand its licensing deals for the film.
Katy Perry performed "Wonder" with 10-year-old singer Tius Luka at the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The song is from Perry's album 143, and Luka's vocals were recorded when he was just five years old. The performance was part of a lineup that included Future, Lisa of BLACKPINK, DJ Sanjoy, and Paraguayan singer Marilina Bogado.
The U.S. government has approved the $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The deal, which could make the studio one of Hollywood's biggest, is still facing potential antitrust lawsuits from state attorneys general. Despite challenges, Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, surpassing records set by "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Billy Strings released a cover of "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough," a song featured in the Jackass films. Strings, who recently broke his leg while skateboarding, is set to resume touring in July.