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This week’s Vibes Weekly newsletter brings a chart record that finally stands alone, a 20-year victory lap from Beyoncé, and a US Open bracket that keeps chewing through seeds. Fun music-history footnote: September 6 marks the anniversary of a 1968 session at Abbey Road where Eric Clapton stopped by to play lead guitar on George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” — the first and, to this day, only time a non-member played on a Beatles record.

Ella Langley ties the all-time non-holiday Hot 100 record, KATSEYE scores their first-ever No. 1 album, and the US Open kicks off in New York — a big finish to summer’s last week.

Ella Langley chases a Hot 100 record, Weezer and Sam Smith headline a stacked New Music Friday, and Ed Sheeran and BTS take over Toronto the same weekend — plenty to talk about as summer winds down.

August is turning up the volume! From a blockbuster weekend and a huge K-pop chart milestone to championship moments in sports, this week is all about big energy, devoted fans and culture moving at full speed.

Summer is still delivering major vibes, from festival stages and chart action to sports drama and blockbuster entertainment.

Summer is delivering blockbuster concerts, major sporting moments, and fresh entertainment headlines as August gets underway. Whether you’re updating your playlists or planning your week, we’ve rounded up the stories everyone’s talking about.

It has been an unforgettable week across sports, music, and entertainment, with historic victories, blockbuster moves, and exciting performances making headlines around the world. Whether you’re following global football, the latest music scene, or Hollywood buzz, we’ve gathered the biggest stories in one place.

Summer is hitting its stride, and so is the entertainment world. From one of the biggest World Cup weekends in history to chart-topping releases and unforgettable award show moments, this week delivered plenty of reasons to turn the volume up.

This week has been packed with headline-making moments as music, sports and entertainment continue to collide on the global stage. From blockbuster World Cup announcements to artists making waves on the charts, there’s plenty to keep your playlists—and conversations—fresh.
Music history also gives us something to celebrate. On July 11, 1969, David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” was released just days before the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The song became one of rock’s defining recordings and helped establish Bowie as one of music’s most innovative artists, proving that great songs often capture the spirit of their time.

Summer energy is fully locked in 🎵, and Vibes Weekly #26 arrives right in the middle of one of the busiest entertainment weekends of the year. From stadium tours to chart shakeups, the culture cycle is moving fast—and July 4th weekend has historically been a major launchpad for surprise drops, shaping summer streaming behaviour across global platforms.