The final New Music Friday before Christmas delivered several musical gifts. Leading the pack is SZA with the deluxe edition of her latest album SOS. Titled Lana, the release includes 15 new tracks, featuring a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Miley Cyrus lent her voice to “Beautiful That Way,” the closing song for The Last Showgirl soundtrack. Meanwhile, Katy Perry expanded the tracklist of her seventh album with four new songs. In perfect harmony with the holiday season, Lady Gaga unveiled a cover of the classic “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”
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As always, InMusic polled fans on X (formerly Twitter) to determine the week’s favorite release. The results are in, and it’s a tie. Miley Cyrus’ “Beautiful That Way” and Katy Perry’s 1432 each earned 36% of the votes. Lady Gaga’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” followed with 19%, while SZA’s Lana received 9%.
Miley Cyrus’ “Beautiful That Way” has already garnered critical acclaim, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. Looking ahead, Miley is preparing to make her highly anticipated comeback with a visual album titled Something Beautiful.
Katy Perry wrapped up 2024 with an early Christmas gift for fans: 1432, the deluxe edition of her latest album, featuring four new tracks. This exciting era is far from over, as the pop icon is set to embark on her Lifetimes Tour in April 2025.






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