Music lovers have been treated to some exciting new releases and collaborations this week. K-pop group BTS has dropped a new single, "Yet to Come," which has already topped the charts worldwide. Additionally, pop icons Lady Gaga and Elton John have announced a forthcoming collaboration, which promises to be a hit.

For music lovers, January 28, 2025, was a quietly fruitful day. Shygirl dropped “True Religion,” featuring Isabella Lovestory and PinkPantheress, on Because Records. Allen Stone released his Mystery EP via ATO. Experimental pop fans could turn to Ebba Åsman’s “When You Know” (Dorado Records), while brass enthusiasts had Hot 8 Brass Band’s “Fight Song” (Tru Thoughts).

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The Last Hand-Drawn Frame (HBO Max) – a documentary about the final Disney animators refusing to use ML tools. What to skip: Love Algorithm Season 4 (Netflix) – critics say it feels "written by a robot," which, in this case, it literally was.

Over on ABC, a full night of “quirky crime” dramas played out: Will Trent at 8 p.m., followed by High Potential — which had just been renewed for a second season — at 9 p.m., and The Rookie at 10 p.m. Among these, High Potential was the clear standout; it had “scored a second season” just before this night, much to the delight of its growing fanbase.

Industry and ratings data compiled from Nielsen, Further+Better, Hidden Remote, Movie Insider, NACC Chart, The Bear Necessities radio broadcast, IHeartMedia 2025 pop culture recap, and academic analysis of January 2025 media trends.