Music News for Tuesday

DUA LIPA TO RELEASE NEW COLLABO ON FRIDAY: Dua Lipa has a big hit out now with “Electricity,” her collaboration with Silk City. But this week will bring yet another collaborative single release from the singer. “Kiss and Make Up,” Dua’s collabo with the all-female K-Pop band BlackPink, will be released this Friday. It’s one of the new tracks on the re-release of her hit debut album. Dua is also working on her second album, and she tells Access Hollywood, “It’s coming along really well, I’ve been writing quite a bit.”

MARIAH CAREY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CAUTION’: Mariah Carey announced that she has a new album coming out next month. The singer revealed that her 15th studio album will be titled Caution and will be released on November 16th. Singles on the album have already included “GTFO” and “With You.” Mariah announced the news with a video posted to her Twitter account with the help of her son.

ROB THOMAS ANNOUNCES 8TH ANNUAL BENEFIT SHOW HIS SIDEWALK ANGELS CHARITY: For the eighth year in a row, Rob Thomas will play a series of solo concerts to raise money for his charity foundation, Sidewalk Angels. This year’s shows will take place at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on January 18, 19 and 20. The public on-sale date is October 19th, but fan club members can get access to tickets today. In addition to regular tickets, there are several VIP packages available that include goodies like exclusive merch, meet-and-greets, the chance to get a photo with Rob, and the chance to attend his soundcheck and a Q&A session. Rob and his wife, Marisol established The Sidewalk Angels Foundation to support and fund no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues across the U.S. It also works with homeless shelters where families can get support and not have to give up their pets.

SELENA GOMEZ HELPS BRITNEY SPEARS GET THROUGH HER WORKOUT: Britney Spears giving a shout-out to Selena Gomez. Britney took to Instagram to let fans know how Selena has been helping her stay in shape. “Long workout out today!!! @selenagomez definitely helped me get through it ,” Britney captioned the video. The clip features Britney putting her abs on display in a pink “Heartbreaker” crop tee with colorful plaid shorts as she works on her toned physique in a gym. Selena’s “Bad Liar” plays in the background. Last week, it was reported that Selena is currently being treated at a mental health facility following medical issues. Britney teased a big announcement over the weekend as she reunited with fellow Mouseketeer Ryan Gosling.