J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer have ended their relationship after spending approximately eight years together.
The Argentine actress and model confirmed their separation through a statement shared on Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
“After sharing so many years and important moments together, José and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote in a message translated from Spanish. “It has been a decision made out of love, respect, and the desire to do the best for our family.”
Balvin, whose full name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, began dating Ferrer in 2018. The former Miss Argentina appeared alongside the singer in the music video for his 2016 track ‘Sigo Extrañándote’.
The couple welcomed their son, Rio, in June 2021.
“Our priority will always be to give Rio all of our love. We are going through this process calmly and deeply appreciate the understanding and respect toward this very personal moment for us,” the 32 year old continued.
Balvin’s representatives have not publicly responded to the news of their separation.
Fans had been questioning the status of their relationship over the past month, particularly after Ferrer was absent from the 41 year old musician’s recent performance at the Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She also recently shared Karol G’s breakup song ‘Alguien que te amaba’.
Ella Langley’s Choosin' Texas has secured a 22nd week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
The achievement puts the track level with Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You as the longest running No. 1 song in chart history.
The country crossover hit has now moved ahead of Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ Old Town Road and Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy), both of which remained at No. 1 for 20 weeks.
The milestone arrives only days after Langley earned a leading nine nominations for the 60th Annual CMA Awards. Her categories include Entertainer, Single, Album, Song, Female Vocalist, Musical Event and Music Video of the Year.
Choosin' Texas and Be Her have both received nominations for Single and Song of the Year.
Choosin' Texas initially reached the top spot in February. Langley performs the song and wrote it alongside Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, with the track returning to No. 1 several times since its release.
“This genuinely has shocked me to my core,” Langley told Backstage Country in June.
“I was talking to Miranda the other night. I mean, this is groundbreaking territory for all of us, all the writers on the song, everyone included. And it's just crazy to see how many different people love this song, and why they love this song.”
Following her latest accomplishment, Langley continues to strengthen her position as a leading contender for Best New Artist at the Grammys. She is also expected to compete for Record of the Year and Song of the Year with Choosin' Texas. The full list of nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards will be announced on 16 November.
Spice Girls fans hoping for a reunion tour have been left let down by the group’s latest announcement.
A mysterious clip posted to the band’s Instagram account on Wednesday had fuelled speculation that live dates were on the way.
Instead, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Mel B and Mel C revealed on Thursday afternoon that they were releasing The Singles Collection, bringing together every single from their catalogue.
"The Singles Collection. ALL the singles. ALL the B-sides. And a few surprises from the vault...," the group announced on Instagram.
"For the first time ever, they're all together in THE SINGLES COLLECTION. 14-disc colour vinyl + CD box sets. Original artwork + B-sides."
Arriving on 6 November, the set will be offered on 7" colour vinyl and CD.
Alongside the singles, fans will find previously unheard songs and demos, including the early recording Do You Think About Me. Each member has also contributed a personal message celebrating the anniversary.
The news delighted some followers keen to add the release to their collections, but others had been expecting something different.
"I'll tell you what I want! What I really really want.....A TOUR WITH ALL 5!!" one fan wrote beneath the Instagram post.
"What a waste of excitement," another replied, while a separate comment cautioned, "millennials prepare for tears.... no tour."
Wednesday’s teaser featured a newspaper resting on the steps of London’s St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the location used for the Wannabe video, with the hit playing over the footage.
The paper was The Stage, which had published the 1994 advert recruiting singers for the female group that became the Spice Girls.
The clip then moved to an inside page containing an advert addressed to the band’s most dedicated supporters.
"R U a Spice Girls fan with the ability to sing and dance? R U a superfan, a collector, a music lover?" the advert asked.
Mel C, Mel B, Emma and Geri last toured together in 2019. Victoria chose to sit out those performances, explaining that her priority was her successful fashion business.
With Wannabe and the group’s first album Spice turning 30 this year, many fans had hoped the milestone would bring another tour.
The US R&B artist appears on The Cover – hear his ‘Funky Buddha’ playlist featuring Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and more
Gabriel Jacoby takes the spotlight in this week’s edition of The Cover, sharing his story and a playlist put together exclusively for NME.
Oumar Saleh interviewed the American R&B musician for the feature, with Karis Beaumont handling the accompanying photography in London in July. His playlist, ‘Funky Buddha’, brings together songs from Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and others. Listen through Apple Music or Spotify.
Closing the selection is ‘Another Life’ by the late D’Angelo. Michelle Obama recently drew a comparison between Jacoby and the celebrated singer while appearing on Keke Palmer’s podcast. Addressing those comparisons in his Cover interview, Jacoby said: “I was never the type of artist to want to mimic anything… I want you to be able to experience something new.”
Born in South Carolina and brought up in Florida, Jacoby released his first EP, ‘Gutta Child’, in 2025. The project helped earn him a place in the NME 100 of 2026, which highlights emerging musicians to watch. Its sound blends R&B with funk, soul and backwoods blues. On ‘Bootleg’, he also draws from Tampa krank, the local dance style he grew up hearing.
Jacoby’s upcoming appearances include Austin City Limits and Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw. New material is also taking shape, and he offered NME a hint of his ambitions: “I’m gonna make something even more undeniable, to where you just can’t look away… It’s not gonna be metaphorical anymore.”
Explore Gabriel Jacoby’s full Cover profile here, or browse previous artists featured on The Cover.
NME publishes 50 Cover features each year, combining detailed interviews and original photography to introduce rising talent from across the globe. The coffee table book NME The Cover 2024-2025 collects features on artists including Underscores, YHWH Nailgun, Tiny Habits, Mustafa, Lambrini Girls, Saya Gray and Oklou, among others.
TLC’s Tionne Watkins has temporarily stepped away from performing while recovering from a recent health emergency.
Known professionally as T-Boz, the vocalist had been due to tour alongside TLC bandmate Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas as part of the It's Iconic tour featuring Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
According to USA Today, Thomas has continued appearing without Watkins after her bandmate suffered a flare up linked to sickle cell disease.
Explaining the situation to fans at a recent concert, Thomas said, "I want to ask each and every one of you to help me hold her down tonight. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding. This is T-Boz."
A representative for Watkins shared further details about her condition with the publication on Wednesday.
"Tionne recently experienced a sickle cell crisis that required hospitalisation, and she is currently recovering and regaining her strength," the statement read.
"Because the It's Iconic tour is such an interactive show, we made the decision to continue with Chilli performing and receiving incredible support from Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and, most importantly, the fans.
"The love shown for T-Boz has been overwhelming. Hearing audiences sing her parts, lift her up in prayer and surround TLC with so much love has meant more than we can express.
"Sickle cell is a serious illness," the statement concluded, "so we ask everyone to please keep the prayers coming as Tionne continues to recover. We are immensely grateful for the love and support."
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