The Feed May 25th

Merge 104.8  |  25 May 2026

New unheard songs from Prince could be released this summer. According to NewsNation, a new album featuring previously unreleased Prince material is expected to arrive soon. As of now, additional details about the project — including an official title, release date, tracklist, and featured collaborators — have not been publicly announced.

Billy Joel wants fans to know that he hasn’t approved a biopic about his life, which is currently in the works. Variety reports that the team behind the project is currently casting its leads. However, a representative for Billy told the publication that plans to move forward with the project without Billy’s approval are “misguided.”

Researchers in Japan have developed a spoon that can make food taste saltier without actually adding extra salt. It works by using mild electrical stimulation on the tongue to enhance the salty flavors already present in food. The goal is to help people reduce their sodium intake without making meals feel bland or unsatisfying.