Previously unseen police-file photographs from Liam Payne’s final hours in Argentina are now public, reopening attention on the former One Direction singer’s death. Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony, and the newly released images add to the body of material tied to the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Charli xcx makes a surprise appearance during The Strokes’ headlining set at Outside Lands in San Francisco, joining the band for “Take It or Leave It.” The crossover moment pairs one of pop’s most visible current stars with an influential rock act and quickly becomes a standout festival talking point through widely shared footage from the performance.

Mattel unveils a Whitney Houston Barbie Signature doll modeled on the singer’s look in the 1987 “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” video. The collectible recreates key elements of Houston’s outfit and styling, extending the toy maker’s strategy of turning major music figures and instantly recognizable pop-culture imagery into premium fan memorabilia.

Nigerian music veteran Daddy Showkey says the prolonged feud between P-Square members Peter and Paul Okoye has badly hurt the duo’s standing as a major African music brand. His comments frame the dispute not just as a family conflict but as a setback for the legacy and commercial power of one of the continent’s most prominent acts.