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Harry Styles Explains Why Doing Mini-Residencies Instead of Traditional Tour Is ‘Really Important to Me’
When Harry Styles announced the dates for his upcoming Together, Together tour, many fans were ecstatic to see the long list of shows he had planned for upcoming album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, but others were confused as to why they all took place across just seven locations, as opposed to a more traditional city-by-city approach.
But in an interview with The Zane Lowe Show for Apple Music 1 posted Wednesday (March 4), the pop star opened up about his thinking behind touring in the style of mini-residencies. Quite simply, “I think it makes the show better,” Styles began. “I think you can build something that doesn’t have to travel every night.”
The Grammy winner went on to explain that staying put in one city for lengthier amounts of time allows for a healthier lifestyle — not just for him, but for his touring band as well. “I think there’s something in this that allows me to, like, stay in my life while I’m doing it,” he told Lowe. “And therefore I think [it] allows me to take care of myself better, which I think makes me better at doing the thing.”
“It’s not like I’m saying I’ll never travel again, but I want to see what it looks like if you do it a different way,” he continued. “And people in my band have families now and kids … It’s really important to me that they’re on the road, that I would love to have them. I don’t want to make it near impossible for them to be able to come do that with me.”
The interview comes more than a month after Styles announced that he’d be playing more than 60 dates spread out across seven cities: Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York City and Australia’s Melbourne and Sydney. His mini-residencies will include 30 nights at Madison Square Garden as well as a record 12 shows at Wembley Stadium.
But while some fans were happy to have more chances than ever to see Styles play at any one of the seven venues, others brought up concerns about the amount of people who would need to travel more distance than they’d needed to for past tours. The singer, however, explained to Lowe that nothing has “terrified” him quite as much as sticking to the same game plans over and over.
He’s also looking to make more opportunities for himself to open up his life to others, which requires some consistency in his whereabouts. “I want to have great friendships with people,” he told Lowe on the subject of saying “yes” to more things. “I want a family. I want these things … What do I have to do to create space to allow these things to happen? I can’t just expect them to just happen to me.”
Featuring Billboard Hot 100-topping lead single “Aperture,” Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally drops Friday (March 6). Watch Styles’ full interview with Lowe above.
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You Can Now Rep Luffy’s Famed Pirate Crew on Your Feet With This New Crocs Collaboration
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Crocs has had a lot of collaborators in the past, but its latest takes the cake.
This time around, the footwear brand is teaming up with legendary anime series One Piece to create a line of its signature clogs and coordinating Jibbitz, all available March 5. One Piece is a popular franchise with film, books and even live action adaptations thanks to Netflix.
Speaking of the live-action adaptation, this Crocs collaboration drops at a pretty opportune time, given the second season of the show is set to return to screens on March 10. The adaptation’s first season was a massive success, amassing a viewership of 18.5 million, according to Variety. What better way to celebrate the return of the live-action series than by shopping for One Piece-themed footwear?
There are three new Classic Clogs to pick from, all with designs that pull inspo from important motifs from the anime. The collection’s crowning piece is a Luffy clog for $69.99 that emulates the beloved character’s outfit down to his iconic yellow and red straw hat, to a skull and crossbones print on the toe box that makes reference to the flag flown on Luffy’s ship, the Thousand Sunny.
Speaking of Luffy’s ship, the collection also features a Classic Clog inspired by the pirate vessel for $79.99, with details such as a large 3-D Jolly Rodger flag Jibbitz, that classic lion figurehead on the front and a dimensional rudder at the stern of the heel cup. A Chopper-inspired clog for $69.99 rounds out the trio in shades of blue to emulate the character’s color scheme. A larger motif of the cute reindeer doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates is attached to the toes. Every style comes in sizes for both men and women. The Chopper silhouette also comes in sizes for kids ages 5+, and retails for $54.99.
Beyond the array of clogs, the collection also features One Piece Jibbitz that depict some fan-favorite characters, from the katana-wielding Zoro to the chef of the Straw Hat crew, Sanji. Some of these Jibbitz come in a set of five, while other larger ones are sold as singles, such as the Brook or Robin Jibbitz. Like all Jibbitz, these are made of a durable, high-quality soft polyvinyl chloride material that can withstand wear and tear. Jibbitz can be inserted into the ventilation holes of your Crocs to further customize your footwear with even more One Piece flair. All these pieces mentioned and more are available on Crocs’ website starting March 5.
Shop Some of Our Favorites From Crocs’ One Piece Collection Below
One Piece Thousand Sunny Classic Clog
This Classic Clog model is designed to resemble the main character Luffy’s pirate ship, known as the Thousand Sunny.
One Piece Luffy Classic Clog
This Classic Clog is meant to emulate the fearless pirate captain of the Straw Hat Pirates Luffy from the beloved anime down to his iconic straw hat.
Kids One Piece Chopper Classic Clog
This Classic Clog is meant to mirror the look of Chopper, the cute reindeer doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates. The toes of these shoes are even adorned with little Chopper motifs.
One Piece Five Pack of Jibbitz
This set of five Jibbitz allows you to customize your clogs with the Straw Hat crew.
One Piece Luffy Five Piece Jibbitz Set
This Jibbitz set is all about Luffy featuring motifs from the pirates life from his ship to his iconic straw hat.
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Andra Day to Receive Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s 2026 Chapin Awards Gala
Andra Day is set to receive the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s Chapin Awards Gala on May 6 at Cipriani 25 in New York City. WhyHunger is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and advancing the right to nutritious food.
Day is best known for her hit “Rise Up,” which brought her a Grammy nomination for best R&B performance in 2016, and for her Oscar-nominated performance as jazz legend Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday. She won a Grammy for that film’s soundtrack album in 2022.
“‘Rise Up’ began as a personal reminder to keep going when the world feels heavy, and I never imagined it would become an anthem for resilience and justice,” Day shared in a statement. “To me, justice isn’t abstract — it means no one goes hungry, every child has nourishment and every community has hope. If this song has helped even one person have more compassion or be healed, I’m grateful.”
The Chapin Awards Gala will include a cocktail reception, dinner and live music. Previous event honorees include Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Harry Belafonte, Jackson Browne, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Jon Batiste, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger and Tom Morello.
Day’s participation in the 2020 PlayOn televised benefit concert helped raise more than $7 million to support WhyHunger and the NAACP LDF. Beyond hunger, Day’s charitable work has championed social and racial justice, gender equality, girls’ and women’s rights, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and juvenile justice system reform.
In 2025, WhyHunger celebrated 50 years of impact and raised $1.4 million from its 40th annual Hungerthon fundraiser involving Bruce Springsteen, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, SAINt JHN, Yola, Young the Giant and more. In the last five years, the nonprofit has connected 6.6 million people to food and invested $9.6 million in community-led solutions globally.
The Country Music Association is again set to honor some of the songwriters behind country music’s biggest hits of the year when the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards are held Monday, April 13, in Nashville, and hosted by songwriter and CMA board member Jim Beavers.
This year, the CMA Triple Play Awards will honor 16 recipients: Andy Albert, Louis Bell, John Byron, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Riley Green, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ella Langley, Chase McGill, John Morgan, Blake Pendergrass, Taylor Phillips, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith and Morgan Wallen.
The CMA Triple Play Award recognizes songwriters who earn three No. 1 hits within a 12-month period, as measured by the Country Aircheck and Billboard‘s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.
The CMA is also honoring more than 40 songwriters who are celebrating their first No. 1 country hit since the previous year’s ceremony. Albert, Bell, Green, Kasher Hindlin, Langley, Morgan, Pendergrass and Post each celebrate their first CMA Triple Play Award this year. Meanwhile, Gorley remains the most decorated recipient and will receive his 27th CMA Triple Play Award at this year’s ceremony.
As the ceremony is centered on the songwriters who create country music’s biggest hits, the CMA is also honoring a longtime champion and advocate for songwriters. Bart Herbison, executive director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, will be presented with the CMA songwriter advocate award. The honor recognizes individuals who have significantly supported and propelled the art and careers of songwriters, making an enduring impact on the songwriting community. Herbison was instrumental in spearheading industry advancements including the Music Modernization Act, and led efforts that resulted in a historic 44% increase in mechanical royalties, and helped launch the Mechanical Licensing Collective. Making strategic investments in the Music Mill studios and Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, Herbison has continued strengthening the songwriting community.
“I am humbled at this recognition by the Country Music Association,” Herbison said in a statement. “And I want to use this opportunity to thank the hundreds and hundreds of writers, particularly anyone who served on the Nashville Songwriters Association International Board of Directors during my tenure, who have all been integral to our advocacy efforts.”
“Songwriters are the heartbeat of Country Music, and the CMA Triple Play Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the creativity and hard work it takes to land three No. 1 songs in a single year,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement. “It’s just as special to recognize Bart with the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award, as well as honor those celebrating their very first No. 1 — a milestone that is often the start of an extraordinary career. Bringing our songwriting community together to recognize these achievements is one of the most meaningful ways CMA supports the people behind the music and the continued growth of the genre.”
The 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards recipients:
Andy Albert
“Bigger Houses,” recorded by Dan + Shay
“Hometown Home,” recorded by LOCASH
“Somewhere Over Laredo,” recorded by Lainey Wilson
Louis Bell
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
“Pour Me A Drink,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton
“Guy For That,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Luke Combs
John Byron
“This Town’s Been Too Good to Us,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“What I Want,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. Tate McRae
“Just In Case,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Jessie Jo Dillon
“Lies Lies Lies,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Am I Okay?,” recorded by Megan Moroney
“Happen to Me,” recorded by Russell Dickerson
Ashley Gorley
“Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“This Town’s Been Too Good to Us,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“Park,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard
Riley Green
“You Look Like You Love Me,” recorded by Ella Langley feat. Riley Green
“Worst Way,” recorded by Riley Green
“Don’t Mind If I Do,” recorded by Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
Charlie Handsome
“Guy For That,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Luke Combs
“This Town’s Been Too Good to Us,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“What I Want,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. Tate McRae
Jacob Kasher Hindlin
“Beautiful As You,” recorded by Thomas Rhett
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“What I Want,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. Tate McRae
Ella Langley
“You Look Like You Love Me,” recorded by Ella Langley feat. Riley Green
“Weren’t for the Wind,” recorded by Ella Langley
“Choosin’ Texas,” recorded by Ella Langley
Chase McGill
“Happen to Me,” recorded by Russell Dickerson
“I Got Better,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“20 Cigarettes,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
John Morgan
“Friends Like That,” recorded by John Morgan
“Whiskey Drink,” recorded by Jason Aldean
“How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” recorded by Jason Aldean
Blake Pendergrass
“Just In Case,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Heart of Stone,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“I Got Better,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Taylor Phillips
“Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“This Town’s Been Too Good to Us,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“Fix What You Didn’t Break,” recorded by Nate Smith
Austin Post
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
“Pour Me a Drink,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton
“Guy for That,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Luke Combs
Ernest Keith Smith
“Guy for That,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Luke Combs
“Just In Case,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“I Got Better,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen
“I’m the Problem,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“What I Want,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. Tate McRae
“Just In Case,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
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