Music News Roundup: Bruno Mars' 'The Romantic Tour' Kickoff, Coachella Updates, Lady Gaga and Doechii's 'Runway' Collaboration
Bruno Mars recently kicked off his "The Romantic Tour" in Las Vegas, where he addressed rumors about owing $50 million to MGM. Mars joked that he is now debt-free and even mentioned paying off the casino a long time ago. The tour supports his latest album, The Romantic, and fans can check out the full setlist and get tickets for upcoming shows.
Anyma's Friday night set at Coachella was canceled due to strong wind conditions, affecting the stage build. It remains uncertain if the set will be rescheduled for later in the weekend or during weekend two of the festival. HUNTR/X surprised Coachella attendees with a performance of their Oscar-winning K-Pop Demon Hunter song alongside KATSEYE. The trio has had a series of high-profile performances and is hinting at a possible tour in the future.
Turnstile opened their Coachella set with a video message from Brendan Yates' father, expressing pride in the band's journey. The inclusion of the message carried emotional weight following a recent incident involving former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert. Gorillaz performed "The Happy Dictator" on Jimmy Kimmel Live in support of their album The Mountain, with upcoming North American tour dates starting in September.
Lady Gaga and Doechii collaborated on a new song titled "Runway" for the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. The track, co-written and co-produced by Bruno Mars and Andrew Watt, marks the first recorded collaboration between Gaga and Doechii. The film is set to hit theaters on May 1st, while Gaga wraps up her "Mayhem Ball" tour.