The release was announced with just 500 physical copies available, and the small batch quickly sold out. Serena Joy was recorded during sessions for Rodrigo’s third studio album but ultimately did not make the album’s final tracklist.

The song takes its title from Serena Joy Waterford, a character from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale and its television adaptation. Rodrigo has previously drawn on literary and cultural references in her songwriting, making the title another notable detail for listeners.

The release also arrives shortly before Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival, set for August 29 in Irvine, California. The event is taking place near the record store that carried the exclusive CD.

After the physical edition sold out, Serena Joy was also made available on streaming services, giving a wider audience access to the previously unreleased track.

Speaking about the celebration, Scott said the lasting impression was that it felt like a genuine wedding centered on two people in love. Around 1,000 guests attended, but he described the emotional atmosphere as similar to a much smaller ceremony. He said many guests became teary as Swift and Kelce came together.

Scott attended with his wife, Naomi Scott, while longtime friend Paul Rudd and his wife, Julie Rudd, were also among the guests.

The actor also joked about his teenage daughter Frankie, who is a devoted Swift fan. Scott said attending the wedding earned him some points with her, although not bringing her cost him a few as well. Frankie stayed awake until her parents returned home so she could hear the details from the celebration.

Duff explained that after the series ended, music gave her a chance to show a different side of herself. Rather than remain closely tied to one role, she wanted to create something that felt more personal and allowed her to grow in public on her own terms.

Her early albums helped establish that second chapter, with songs that became closely associated with 2000s pop culture. At the same time, separating herself from Lizzie was not always simple. Duff has said that growing older while the character remained frozen in time created an unusual relationship with her own past.

Years later, she has become more comfortable embracing that history. Her return to music now connects those earlier pop years with where she is today, bringing nostalgia and new material together.

During the museum event, Swift explained that the songs share themes of memory, reflection, and looking back on important moments. The performance also recalled the acoustic surprise-song segments that became a regular part of her Eras Tour shows.

Swift played the mashup on the same piano she traveled with during the tour, giving the intimate performance another connection to that chapter of her career. She also discussed her songwriting process, including how personal experiences can shape songs without turning every lyric into a direct account of private events.

The conversation touched on her country music roots and the way her writing has evolved across different stages of her career. For fans, the performance offered a stripped-down look at songs from different eras brought together through a shared emotional theme.

A statement shared by Manilow’s team said the August 21 and August 22 performances at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino would not go ahead. The announcement cited technical and vocal problems that prevented the production from presenting the show as planned. Ticket holders were told that refunds would be issued automatically.

The cancellations followed Manilow’s August 20 performance, which ended earlier than scheduled after technical issues affected the show.

The 83-year-old singer has continued performing in 2026 following treatment for lung cancer. Earlier this year, he postponed several appearances while recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his left lung.

Additional Las Vegas residency dates remain scheduled, including performances beginning August 27. Manilow’s long-running Westgate residency features songs from across his career, including Mandy, Copacabana and Can’t Smile Without You.

The tour promoter later confirmed the cancellation, saying the decision followed medical advice. Warren acknowledged that some fans had traveled to Auckland specifically for the show and expressed disappointment that the concert could not go ahead as planned.

The performance was scheduled for Spark Arena as part of Warren’s Finding Family on the Road World Tour. Fans holding tickets for the canceled Auckland date are expected to receive refunds through the original point of purchase.

Warren’s tour is scheduled to continue with dates in Australia. No replacement date for the Auckland performance has been announced.

The cancellation came during a busy touring period for Warren, whose recent music success has expanded his international audience and brought him to larger venues around the world.

During the set, PinkPantheress joined Larsson for the collaborative version of Stateside, giving fans a live take on a song that has become one of their most visible recent team-ups. Their appearance continued a run of shared performances and musical crossovers between the two pop artists.

Earlier in 2026, PinkPantheress invited Larsson onstage at Coachella, where they performed a reworked version of Midnight Sun. That moment helped build on the connection between their recent releases and live shows.

Both artists remain active with new projects. Larsson is continuing her Midnight Sun era with touring and performances, while PinkPantheress has also been releasing new music and expanding into acting. Their London performance added another high-profile moment to a collaboration that has continued to develop throughout the year.

The store announced that only 500 physical copies were available beginning August 21, three days before the song’s planned wider release. The entire run sold out the same day. Serena Joy takes inspiration from The Handmaid’s Tale and was originally recorded during sessions for Rodrigo’s third studio album, You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, but was ultimately left off the final tracklist.

The release arrives just ahead of Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival, scheduled for August 29 at Great Park in Irvine, California. The all-women event features performers including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage, Bikini Kill and KATSEYE, along with several special guests.

The limited CD release also continues Rodrigo’s connection with independent record stores while giving local fans an early chance to hear material that had not previously been commercially available.

The release details describe the EP as coming from a personal place and reflecting JENNIE’s most sincere self-expression. A music video for the title track, Fallen Angel, is also scheduled to arrive on August 28 alongside the full project.

The EP continues JENNIE’s solo work following her first full-length studio album, Ruby, which was released in 2025. That 15-track project included collaborations with artists including Dua Lipa, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, and FKJ.

JENNIE has continued balancing individual releases with her work as a member of BLACKPINK. Fallen Angel gives listeners a shorter three-song project focused on her latest solo material, with the complete EP becoming available on digital platforms at the end of August.

The Aug. 21 chart update also highlights how far the collaboration has moved beyond the previous benchmark. Frankie Laine’s I Believe held the record for decades after spending 18 weeks at No. 1 in 1953. Rein Me In surpassed that total in July and has continued to hold the top position.

The song is showing fresh momentum in the United States as well, although its performance there remains more modest. It climbed from No. 70 to a new peak of No. 50 on the Hot 100 dated Aug. 22, improving on its previous high of No. 64.

The contrast makes Rein Me In an unusual modern hit, with record-breaking popularity in Britain alongside a gradual rise with American listeners.