Ariana Grande enters new era with ‘hate that I made you love me’
Ariana Grande has officially entered a new musical era with the release of ‘hate that i made you love me,’ the lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album petal.
The single was released on Friday, May 29, and was produced by her long-time collaborator Ilya alongside Max Martin, with the music video to be released on Monday, June 1.
Music analysis: The breakdown of Ariana Grande’s upcoming album ‘petal’
Ariana Grande has announced her eighth album, petal, is set to be released this summer, and the hints have been everywhere since March.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives a rundown of everything that has been teased since the beginning.
Music review: Noah Kahan's new album “The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs”
Noah Kahan has returned to solidify his place as a household name, writes Music News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
Olivia Rodrigo news: All you need to know about The Unravelled Tour and her SNL performance
It has been an exciting week for Olivia Rodrigo fans with the announcement of a tour and her appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she performed a song from her upcoming third album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, that no one has heard until now.
She announced that she will be touring again from September 2026, and we might “drop dead” from anticipation.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa is here to tell us what we need to know.
Album review: Zara Larsson releases all-female remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
On May 1, Zara Larsson released a reimagined version of her 2025 album, Midnight Sun called Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, through her label, Sommer House and Epic Records.
Midnight Sun: Girls Trip is a revisited version of the 2025 album with each song including at least one female featuring artist.
The album is split into two discs with Disc 1 being the remixed versions of the original songs on the album and Disc 2 consisting of the untouched songs on the Midnight Sun album.
Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill reviews the new album.
Music news: Ariana Grande announces new album ‘petal’
American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande has announced her eighth studio album ‘petal’, writes Music News Blitz writer Shauna Hyland.
Niall Horan shares his favourite new single ‘Little More Time’ before his album release ‘Dinner Party’ on June 5
Niall Horan's fourth solo album, ‘Dinner Party’ is arriving in June. He shared his “favourite song” from the record - ‘Little More Time’ last week.
Music news: Olivia Rodrigo releases first single “Drop Dead” ahead of third album debut
Singer Olivia Rodrigo announced through Instagram that her new single ‘Drop Dead’ is out now – she posted a picture of her blowing a bubble of gum, with the song name embroidered on her shirt.
This follows her announcement on April 2 of a new album release, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love”, scheduled for June 12.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford reports.
‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE’ - Raye’s new 17-track masterpiece reaches No.1 on the album Official Charts
Raye has released her second album, including smash hits like “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” and “Click Clack Symphony.”
The album comes three years after My 21st Century Blues and is about Raye becoming more open and fearless, exploring themes of self-doubt and heartbreak.
Seventeen tracks on one album have to be commemorated, blending pop, R&B, and the iconic orchestral backing creates a one-of-a-kind record that anyone can enjoy.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford shares her thoughts on the star’s album.
Music news: ‘Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally' – How does Harry Styles nail it every time?
Harry Styles has dominated the start of 2026, finally releasing Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, after four years in the making.
He made a comeback to social media in January by announcing the new album, followed by announcing a brand new hit single, 'Aperture', a couple of days later, and 48 hours after that, a massive world tour was announced.
This felt like the best comeback fans have been waiting for, writes Music News Blitz’s Bella Ford.

