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Daily Music Headlines October 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 3:57 Tom Morello Finally Holds Randy Rhoads’ Forbidden Guitar: Morello finally held Rhoads’ iconic guitar, which his family kept out of sight for decades. Rhoads’ mother requested it never be played again. Morello described the experience as deeply emotional.Lana Del Rey Returns to the Stage: Lana made her first live appearance in nearly a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk

Daily Music Headlines October 13, 2026 Oct 13, 2026 4:06 Fontaines D.C. team up with Rosalía on “Where Is Gone?,” their first-ever guest collaboration, ahead of the album Dopamine Chamber. A limited-edition 7-inch is also planned. ConsequenceGrimes announces Psyopera, a concept album about an AI apocalypse, and releases its first single, “Accelerando.” No album release date has been announced. ConsequenceZach Bryan reveals the tracklist for his new EP,

Daily Music Headlines October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 4:56 Taylor Swift Sweeps Billboard Hot 100 — Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Babylon” and “Pink Clouding” dominate the Hot 100, with three songs debuting in the top five. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” falls to No. 2.The Raconteurs Reunite — Jack White reunited the Raconteurs during his Nashville show for their first performance together since December 2019.Aerosmith Announces Hollywood

Eileen and Amos Review Bruno Mars' "The Romantic" Tour Oct 12, 2026 46:55 Eileen and Amos both had the privilege to see Bruno Mars' "The Romantic Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They share their experience and rate it against Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Music Headlines October 9th, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 4:02 Taylor Swift will perform at the October 17 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.variety.comGrand Theft Auto VI will feature a heavy metal radio station hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King, alongside additional stations spanning pop, Latin, African and country music.loudersound.comClive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala returns February 6, 2

Daily Music Headlines October 8th, 2026 Oct 8, 2026 4:00 Aerosmith will reunite for two special Hollywood Bowl concerts on October 29 and November 1, featuring Run-DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Slash and other guests.variety.comDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will stream live on Disney+ alongside ABC for the first time, with Druski joining the 2027 broadcast as Chicago co-host.billboard.comDrake reportedly declined to submit his three 2026 albums for 2027

Daily Music Headlines October 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 4:32 Stray Kids join BTS in skipping 2027 Grammy submissions over the new separate Asian Pop category. Drake has also reportedly declined to submit. Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades suffered the biggest week-two Billboard 200 drop ever for a No. 1 debut, plunging 156 spots after a variant-heavy opening week. Staind expands its Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour into 2027 with Seether, Hoobastank and Hind

Daily Music Headlines October 6, 2026 Oct 6, 2026 4:44 Brian May says Queen is done touring for good, choosing family and astrophysics over the road. Read moreDua Lipa surprised Shakira's Madrid residency with a duet of "Antología." Read moreA U.S. appeals court ruled that AI training on copyrighted material isn't automatically fair use, in a case involving Ross Intelligence and Thomson Reuters. Read moreThe CMA announced a two-hour

Daily Music Headlines October 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 4:17 Metallica launches its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency with setlists built around Master of Puppets and The Black Album, plus immersive visuals.Slash announces Flying Blind, his fifth solo album, due Feb. 26, 2027, with a world tour planned.Turnstile makes its Saturday Night Live debut, performing “Birds” and “I Care / Dull.”Prosecutors seek nearly four years for Mike Smith, who pleaded guilt

Daily Music Headlines October 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 4:52 The Recording Academy confirmed Best Asian Pop Music Performance will debut at the 2027 Grammys despite controversy. BTS declined to submit Arirang, saying music shouldn't be divided by region or language. Rolling StoneDolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other ca

Daily Music Headlines October 1st, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 4:33 BTS topped Billboard’s August touring chart with $171.7 million from 12 shows and 801,000 tickets sold, while The Weeknd placed second with $146.7 million and set a monthly attendance record with 995,000 tickets.billboard.comBTS’s RM introduced his personal art collection in “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” an exhibition he co-curated at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art running Oct. 3 thro

Daily Music Headlines Wednesday September 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 4:01 Roger Waters announces “LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show,” a 58-date North American tour for 2027, with Clifton David Broadbridge chosen from 3,000 submissions. Tickets go on sale Oct. 2. 977 RocksAC/DC’s rescheduled MetLife Stadium show is Oct. 2, with Foo Fighters replacing The Pretty Reckless as opener. 977 RocksFormer Incubus bassist Ben Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, with complicati

Daily Music Headlines September 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 5:32 Slipknot announces massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour," beginning at Wembley Stadium July 3 and hitting North America and South America. Bring Me the Horizon supports the North American dates, with Lamb of God, Motionless in White and Lorna Shore on select shows.Rod Stewart says his 2027 tour will be his final tour at age 81, beginning in March and ending with two Red Rocks shows over L

Daily Music Headliknes September 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 4:41 MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and became the most awarded artist in VMA history. Madonna won Artist of the Year; BTS won Song of the Year; LISA won Best Pop; Sienna Spiro won Best New Artist. Snoop Dogg hosted.Taylor Swift surprise-released “Patient Zero,” an expanded-edition track from The Life of a Showgirl.New Found Glory will honor Chad Gilbert with two

Daily Music Headlines September 25th, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 5:26 Ed Sheeran canceled his September 25 and 26 concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts because of severe weather warnings, with refunds available to ticket holders.music-news.comOlivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.variety.comU2 will release Carnaval de Luz, their first album of n

Daily Music Headlines September 24th, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 4:37 Taylor Swift previewed her “Patient Zero” music video, co-starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, ahead of its September 27 VMA premiere and the song’s September 25 release.billboard.comRaye, Sombr and Teddy Swims will perform a George Michael tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, ahead of a new Faith Tour live album and concert film.music-news.comTame Impala and Genesis Owusu

Daily Music Headlines September 23rd, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 5:05 Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sets a Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” BillboardCalifornia designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 RocksApple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea P

Daily Music Headlines September 22nd, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 4:39 Tributes continue for New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday at 45, with musicians across the rock scene remembering his kindness, generosity and influence.loudwire.comSlipknot launched a mysterious website teasing September 28, while posters appearing around the world have fueled speculation about a tour or new music.loudwire.comTaylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Dire

Daily Music Headlines September 21st, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 5:08 Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, died September 20 at 45. The band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, said he died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.Ed Sheeran apologized for mistakes and addressed Gaza at his first concert since Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour, amid support-act withdrawals and protests outside Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.Jhené Aiko earn

Daily Music Headlines September 18th, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 5:23 Macklemore pledged $1 million in net tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups. Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a separate $2 million donation, without explicitly confirming he agreed.Duncan Sheik, known for “Barely Breathing” and Spring Awakening, died at 56. His mother said the cause was organ failure.Jennifer Lopez’s The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas premieres November 26 on CBS. Pa

Daily Music Headlines September 17th, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 4:43 Taylor Swift brings all 58 official music videos to Spotify Premium in supported markets, spanning “Tim McGraw” to “Opalite.”Coach and Spotify’s Tabby Tour launched September 16, bringing performances and artist conversations to campuses across the U.S., U.K., Japan and South Korea. The lineup includes Tinashe, Rachel Chinouriri, Nxdia, Fousheé, Alessi Rose and Estevie.Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Ba

Daily Music Headlines September 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026 5:24 New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert has revealed that she is undergoing cancer treatment, clearing up confusion caused by comments from her husband and bandmate Stephen MorrisA Los Angeles County judge overseeing Julia Misley's sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler recused herself Tuesday, just two weeks before trial, after disclosing a conflict of interest tied to consultations with anoth

Daily Music Headlines September 15, 2026 Sep 15, 2026 4:52 Wynton Marsalis premiered his Fifth Symphony, “Liberty,” at Wolf Trap. Written for America’s 250th anniversary, it combines jazz ensemble and traditional orchestra.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/music/wynton-marsalis-liberty-symphony.htmlRobert Kraft barred Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows over alleged antisemitic rhetoric and a “Free Palestine” statement. Macklemore sa

Daily Music Headlines September 14, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 4:52 Nashville airport to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after a unanimous board vote, with support from Tennessee’s governor and Nashville’s mayor.Overwatch plans to expand its music collaborations beyond East Asian artists, exploring partnerships with artists from the U.S., U.K. and other regions.Céline Dion makes her first concert appearance in six years at Paris’ La Défense Arena, marking her

Daily Music Headlines September 11th, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 4:36 Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards nominations with nine nods, including entertainer and album of the year. Miranda Lambert follows with seven, while Kacey Musgraves and Ben West earned five each. Lainey Wilson hosts the Nov. 18 ceremony.Rick Springfield says he was told a mortar he fired while touring Vietnam as a teenager killed a Viet Cong fighter. He told Joe Rogan the account has weighed

Daily Music Headlines September 10th, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 5:25 Harry Styles says his Together, Together Tour will continue into 2027, with additional dates and cities still to be announced.rollingstone.comBLACKPINK’s Rosé will release “New Trick” on September 17, accompanied by a Dave Meyers-directed music video filmed entirely on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro.billboard.comAlanis Morissette has recorded her first holiday album, mixing traditional favorites with origi

Daily Music Headlines September 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 4:49 Here’s a tightened version designed to stay well under 3,000 characters, including links:Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum open in Nashville Sept. 29. The 245-room hotel includes two venues and a café; the museum features artifacts and interactive exhibits celebrating Parton’s life and career. SpinSwayvoTwain, Bentley Green and G Perico join Universal’s Snoop D

Daily Music Headlines September 8, 2026 Sep 8, 2026 5:01 CD sales surged 45.7% in the first half of 2026 to 17.5 million units, driven by K-pop editions and younger collectors. Streaming revenue also grew to $4.9 billion. Country music is embracing more open sexuality, with Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Riley Green among artists leading the trend.Rosanne Cash postponed three Wyoming and Montana shows due to an “unforeseen medical emergency.” She

Daily Music Headlines September 4th, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 4:18 Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after backlash over the impression that she endorsed its generative-AI platform. Sources close to Blige say she participated only in a product demonstration and never agreed to become a Suno spokesperson.variety.comThe Soul Train Awards return Nov. 27 after a three-year hiatus, airing on BET and, for the first time, CBS. The ceremony will be taped in Chica

Daily Music Headlines September 3rd, 2026 Sep 3, 2026 4:06 Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her soulful contralto and genre-blending style, has died at age 70.billboard.comStevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo will both appear on the Practical Magic 2 soundtrack, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Rodrigo’s “The Cure.”billboard.comAriana Grande’s 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour grossed $107.9 million and sold 6

Daily Music Headlines Spetember 2, 2026 Sep 2, 2026 5:07 Tupac Shakur’s family expressed relief following Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ conviction for Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old case. The family says Shakur’s legacy extends beyond the trial. The Warning will headline the NFL halftime show in Mexico City on Nov. 22, performing at Estadio Banorte before Vikings-49ers.Eladio Carrión’s “Polaroid” reaches No. 1 on Billboard

Daily Music Headlines September 1, 2026 Sep 1, 2026 5:28 Lionel Richie was hospitalized after his Aug. 29 St. Louis concert but is reportedly okay. He recently ended a Minnesota show early after becoming dizzy. He plans to resume touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in September and October. Rolling StoneA Rolling Stone review finds Prince’s new posthumous album “Timeless,” a collection of outtakes spanning decades, flat and disjointed, with little of th

Daily Music Headlines August 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 5:03 ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN : BLISS” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 98,000 equivalent album units, their first chart-topper. Dolly Parton’s “Ultimate Dolly Parton” reenters at No. 5 following her death. BillboardThe Warning’s “Kerosene” hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, making the Mexican all-women band the first Mexican act and first all-women act to top the chart in its

Daily Music Headlines August 28th, 2026 Aug 29, 2026 4:35 KATSEYE withdrew from Olivia Rodrigo’s Aug. 29 Daisy Chain Fields benefit festival after Megan Skiendiel sprained her ankle. Devon Again joins the Dandelion Stage at 1:05 p.m., while Santigold takes KATSEYE’s former 2:15 p.m. slot.Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay and Deel are hiring a worldwide remote ice cream taster for a three-month contract paying $10,000 per month. No culinary experience is required;

Daily Music Headlines August 27th, 2026 Aug 27, 2026 4:14 British actor and singer Tim Curry has died at 80. The Rocky Horror Picture Show star also appeared in Clue, It, Annie and Home Alone 2, earned three Tony nominations and a Primetime Emmy nomination, and became a prolific voice actor.Beyoncé is donating $1 million to groups providing food and housing supplies after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region.Post Malone has released

Daily Music Headlines August 26, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 4:17 Dolly Parton, the iconic singer and songwriter, died at 80 in Nashville. Her career spanned more than five decades, crossing country and pop and producing countless hits. Donations are encouraged to her Imagination Library. Eminem shared a heartfelt letter from Dolly Parton praising his talent and describing an “unexplained connection” to him. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film of Geese frontman Cameron

Daily Music Headlines August 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 4:01 Sony Music is suing Kroger over nearly 400 TikTok and Instagram ads allegedly using songs by Beyoncé, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and Outkast without permission. Sony says Kroger exploited the songs’ popularity to boost its social media reachJessica Simpson’s fall Walmart fashion line arrives as she returns to music after a 15-year hiatus, alongside a new Netflix documentary about her career and p

Daily Music Headlines August 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 4:47 KATSEYE’s “WILD” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, their biggest week yet and making them the fourth all-woman group to top the chart this decade. Phoebe Bridgers’ “Lost Weekend” debuted at No. 2 with 118,000 units, her first solo top-10 album. ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN: BLISS” won Billboard’s new music poll with nearly 73% of the vote. It’s their first release si

Daily Music Headlines August 21st, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 4:07 Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, while Taylor Swift follows with nine and could become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with one win.⁠nme.comMelissa Manchester, Victoria Williams, and Smashing Pumpkins touring guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards.⁠billboard.comMetepec authorities canceled Luis R. Conriquez’s May 15 fair appear

Daily Music Headlines August 20th, 2026 Aug 20, 2026 4:31 Demon Hunter sued Netflix and AEG Presents, alleging that the KPop Demon Hunters concert tour infringes its trademarks and confuses consumers.⁠reuters.comA Los Angeles judge allowed Ariana Grande to immediately subpoena records to identify alleged hackers she says stole and sold unreleased material, including dozens of songs.⁠rollingstone.comA federal judge dismissed The Twigs’ trademark-infringem

Daily Music Headlines August 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 4:30 ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died at 77 after stepping away from touring earlier this summer due to health issues. Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill formed ZZ Top’s classic lineup for 50 years. Calle 24 canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. Eterno Tour after his work visa was unexpectedly revoked, affecting seven shows. Jay Worthy and Sean House’s LNDN DRGS released the 16-bit video game P of t

Daily Music Headlines August 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026 5:14 Jonas Brothers announced a 45-city North American “Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again,” starting Sept. 25 with Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas and All Time Low. Tickets Aug. 21. BillboardEllie Goulding sued former TaP Management managers Ben Mawson and Ed Millet, alleging they failed to disclose Live Nation’s controlling stake in the company, creating a conflict that hurt her business opportunities. Bi

Daily Music Headlines August 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 4:29 Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” topped Billboard’s new music poll with 87%+ of the vote, featuring Zayn and Rema.Stray Kids scored their ninth Billboard 200 No. 1 with “THIS & THAT,” earning 369,000 U.S. equivalent album units, their biggest week ever. Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t return for “Moana 3” due to scheduling conflicts. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear will write the sequel, now in development. Do

Daily Music Headlines August 14th, 2026 Aug 15, 2026 4:15 Unidos por los Nuestros will bring more than 30 artists to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Aug. 16 for a benefit concert supporting people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.⁠Billboard.comLauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Sept. 26.⁠Billboard.comStubHu

Daily Music Headlines August 13th, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 4:34 BMI will honor Sheryl Crow with its Troubadour Award at a private Sept. 14 event in Nashville recognizing her influential songwriting and musicianship.⁠Billboard.comCountry artist Colt Ford suffered a broken shoulder when his tour bus crashed while heading to the airport for a Germany show, with his crew escaping with lesser injuries.⁠Music-News.comJon Batiste cancelled August shows in Connecticut

Daily Music Headlines August 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 3:28 Rod Stewart cancels remaining farewell tour dates, including Las Vegas residency, after a coronary stent procedure. He expects to recover in four weeks. The Hollywood ReporterTaylor Swift will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026, becoming its youngest-ever inductee. BillboardRitchie Blackmore will reunite with Deep Purple for an encore in Wantagh, New York, his first pe

Daily Music Headlines August 11th, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 3:52 Seth MacFarlane will release the 14-track Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets on September 18, featuring Muppet classics arranged in a style reminiscent of Nelson Riddle and Billy May.⁠Billboard.comSpotify will introduce an “AI Persona” badge identifying AI artists based on their public identities rather than how individual songs were created.⁠Billboard.comZZ Top canceled their Hollywood Bowl concer

Daily Music Headlines August 10th, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 5:31 Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial, with prosecutors pointing to claims in his 2019 memoir as a confession while his defense argues the book was fictionalized for profit.⁠NYTimes.comGen Z and Gen Alpha are fueling a resurgence in analog culture, with Quebec experimental duo Angine de Poitrine emerging as a symbol of young people seeking tangible alternatives to AI and al

Daily Music Headlines August 7th, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 4:45 Cam’ron says members of Cardi B’s team promised him an interview in exchange for contributing to an unreleased remake, and now wants either the interview or payment after his feature was dropped.⁠Billboard.comKid Cudi is launching a contest to build a new “hip-hop and trippy” group, with the winners earning a recording deal on his Mad Solar label.⁠Billboard.comTyga says he used AI music generator

Daily Music Headlines August 6th, 2026 Aug 6, 2026 4:27 Barry Manilow postponed his August 4 Lexington concert because of ongoing health issues related to his recovery from lung cancer surgery.⁠USA TodayT-Pain said he sold his publishing catalog and select master rights for about $100 million to secure his children’s financial future.⁠Music-News.comK-pop Demon Hunters singer Audrey Nuna has signed with Republic Records and is preparing to release her n

Daily Music Headlines August 5th, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 3:42 Spotify reported strong second-quarter earnings with 777 million monthly active users, a 14% revenue increase, and continued momentum for its AI playlist, remixing, and ticketing features.⁠Billboard.comHundreds of mourners, including Bono and Eddie Vedder, attended the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard in Dublin following his death at age 56.⁠APNews.comAI music platform Suno is laun

Daily Music Headlines August 4th, 2026 Aug 4, 2026 4:45 Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spends a 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the fourth-longest run ever as country music fills the entire top five.⁠Billboard.comBruce Springsteen says Patti Scialfa is in remission from multiple myeloma after eight years of treatment.⁠Billboard.comShakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 as Morgan Wallen and KA

Daily Music Headlines August 3, 2026 Aug 3, 2026 3:27 • Ariana Grande's Petal topped Billboard's new music poll with 41% of the vote after its release during the Eternal Sunshine Tour. • Ariana Grande will step away from public life after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends Sept. 1, including exiting the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, citing ongoing concerns about her well-being. • Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem returned to No. 1 on

Daily Music Headlines July 31st, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 4:03 Live Nation reported record second-quarter revenue of $7.7 billion, with concert revenue up 8% and fan attendance up 10%, as the company projects another year of double-digit growth.https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-q2-earnings-concert-record-revenue/SiriusXM added 22,000 net new subscribers in the second quarter, helping drive revenue to $2.16 billion and prompting the company to raise it

Daily Music Headlines July 30th, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 4:37 Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard died at 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Hansard, known for his work with the Frames and the Swell Season, starred in Once and won an Academy Award for co-writing “Falling Slowly.”Variety – Glen Hansard obituaryA new box set collects Ma Rainey’s complete recordings from 1923 to 1928, including rare test pressings, alternate takes, and newly re

Daily Music Headlines July 29, 2026 Jul 29, 2026 4:26 BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, saying they want their work appreciated globally beyond language and regional boundaries. The group recently wrapped its World Tour Arirang and performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.Ed Sheeran co-wrote KATSEYE's new single "Animal" after being inspired by their hit "Gnarly." The track previews KATSEYE's

Daily Music Headlines July 28, 2026 Jul 28, 2026 4:44 Ariana Grande is suing unnamed hackers to identify those responsible for leaking unreleased music, photos, and videos over the past 15 years, alleging hundreds of stolen files. Slayyyter will release new single "BRAND NEW CHANEL$" on July 31 after debuting it live on opening night of her WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD Tour, fueling new album speculation. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan released a live video

Daily Music Headlines July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 4:44 System of a Down and Faith No More announced a January/February 2027 Australia and New Zealand tour, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington. System's first Australian shows since 2012. Tickets on sale July 31. JENNIE's "Less Than a Lover" won Billboard's new music poll with 62% of the vote. The self-co-written single arrives with a new music video. Charli XCX released a digital delux

Daily Music Headlines July 24th, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 6:28 Bad Bunny tops Billboard’s monthly touring report for a record-extending 10th time as his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour wraps up another dominant run on the Boxscore charts. Billboard“Unidos por Venezuela,” a benefit concert and nationally televised telethon featuring Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, and others, will tak

Daily Music Headlines July 23rd, 2026 Jul 23, 2026 4:18 Johnny Cash’s personal archives will be permanently housed at Belmont University in Nashville as part of the new Johnny Cash Learning Center, with handwritten lyrics, letters, photographs, costumes, instruments, awards, and other memorabilia supporting education, research, and public exhibitions. ⁠BillboardLove Actually in Concert is returning for the 2026 holiday season with a 30-city North Ameri

Daily Music headlines July 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 4:39 Show NotesARCH ENEMY's new singer Lauren Hart called her debut show in Beijing a dream come true, saying fans welcomed her immediately. The band is releasing new music as standalone singles, with more planned after summer.Maluma's "Tu Recuerdo" reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Tropical Airplay chart, becoming his fifth career chart-topper and continuing the success of Loco Y Volver. Universal sets the

Daily Music Headlines July 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026 4:30 Daily Music Headlines – Podcast Show NotesHeated Rivalry becomes the first TV soundtrack in over a decade to debut in the Billboard 200 Top 10, landing at No. 8. Official KPop Demon Hunters concert light sticks are now on sale, featuring synchronized LED effects.PSY's "Gangnam Style" is the first K-pop video to surpass 6 billion YouTube views.Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" ties Whitney Houston an

Daily Music Headlines July 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 5:07 Daily Music Headlines – Podcast Show NotesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup Final featured an 11-minute halftime show with Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy and more, while Post Malone closed the tournament by debuting new song "Chrome Heartbreaker."Morgan Wallen announced new single "Been By Now," arriving July 24, during his Baltimore concert.L7 founding bassist Jennifer Finch died at 59 fol

Daily Music Headlines July 17th, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 4:22 Lorde criticized Spotify’s beta “About the Song” AI feature after it inaccurately described her song “Current Affairs,” arguing that reducing music to an AI-generated explanation also limits listeners’ freedom to interpret it for themselves. Hollywood ReporterGracie Abrams released her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, and performed “Minibar” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead o

Daily Music Headlines July 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 3:04 Lily Allen is moving several upcoming North American shows from arenas to smaller theaters, including dates in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, while canceling her Montreal show entirely.hollywoodreporter.com⁠Lana Del Rey has announced Spyda, a surprise companion album to her long-awaited country project Stove, though neither record currently has a release date.bil

Daily Music Headlines July 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026 5:26 Daily Music Headlines – Show NotesNapalm Death became the first grindcore band to perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert.Nickelback announced their 11th album, Everything Under the Sun, due Oct. 30, and released the lead single "Rattle the Cage." Veteran Nashville musician and musical director Jimmy Nichols has died at 64.The FIFA World Cup Final halftime show will feature Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, S

Daily Music Headlines July 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 5:00 L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover her care, and the band will continue its Last Hurrah Tour at Finch's request. StubHub is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it misled buyers by failing to disclose CEO Eric Baker's financial interest in ticket-reselling fund Andro Capital. Plaintiffs seek damages fro

Daily Music Headlines July 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 3:53 Madonna celebrated her 10th No. 1 album, Confessions II, with a free NYC club show featuring Stuart Price, Honey Dijon and more, while Thriller joined her in the Billboard 200 top 10 for a rare chart reunion.The Rolling Stones' Foreign Tongues won Billboard's new music poll with 42% of the vote. The album features 14 tracks produced by Andrew Watt. Jay-Z wrapped his two-night Yankee Stadium celebr

Daily Music Headlines July 10th, 2026 Jul 11, 2026 4:36 A cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” by Queensland DJ Josh Fawaz has topped Australia’s radio airplay chart, outperforming tracks from Madonna’s new album, Confessions II, but the song has faced accusations that AI audio tools were used to create it. Fawaz says he used AI only “as a tool,” while critics argue the technology is trained on artists’ work without consent or compensation. ABC NewsEnjoy

Daily Music Headlines July 9nd, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 3:44 Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75. Her career spanned more than four decades and included hits such as “It’s a Heartache” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” nytimes.comJustin Bieber and Burna Boy will join Shakira, Madonna, and BTS for the inaugural World Cup final halftime show on July 19. The 11-minute performance is being produced by Global Ci

Daily Music Headlines July 8, 2026 Jul 8, 2026 4:28 Ed Sheeran will sign a record deal with Interscope Records after leaving Warner Music Group. Sheeran, who signed with WMG in 2011, cited a desire for a professional shift as the reason for his departure. WMG will retain Sheeran’s catalog and long-term licenses for his two most recent albums.Ben Folds Five is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a reissue featuring

Daily Music Headlines July 7, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 4:54 CVC Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in DistroKid, with Insight Partners retaining a minority stake and leadership staying in place. Shakira & Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" tops the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a second week, while Ariana Grande returns to No. 1 on the Global 200. Zach Bryan teased his upcoming EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs with previews of "Lodi When"

Daily Music Headlines July 6, 2026 Jul 6, 2026 5:13 Beyoncé surprise-released “Morning Dew (Donk),” a new track counting down to her birthday and the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of B'Day.Madonna returned with Confessions II, her first Warner Records album in years and the sequel to Confessions on a Dancefloor. Critics are calling it her strongest album in two decades. SEPULTURA says its farewell tour is about celebrating the band's legacy and

Daily Music Headlines July 2nd, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 5:06 Miley Cyrus has been honored with her own Barbie Signature collector doll from Mattel, inspired by the custom Alaïa look she wore in the “Golden Burning Sun” music video from her Something Beautiful era.music-news.comCanada will officially make its Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, becoming the first new country to join the competition since Australia entered in 2015.music-news.comCardi B and

Daily Music Headlines July 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2026 4:37 Show NotesThe Mars Volta will release their first live album in over 20 years, Lucro Sucio; Unfinished Business, on Sept. 4 (digital) and Oct. 16 (CD/vinyl), featuring fan-voted performances from the band's 2025 tour. Chris Brown was ordered to pay $12.9 million after a jury found him and his company liable for injuries suffered by a housekeeper attacked by his dog in 2020.Village People cofounder

Daily Music Headlines June 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 4:32 The Pretty Reckless released the video for "Dear God," the title track from their new album, as the band continues its world tour. Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment won dismissal of a lawsuit over the "Alien Superstar" sample after a judge ruled the plaintiff lacked legal standing. Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of tax evasion involving more than $440,000 in unpaid taxes. Sentencing is set fo

Daily Music Headlines June 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 5:07 The 2026 BET Awards celebrated Teyana Taylor and Clipse with three wins each. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award, while Taylor also earned Icon of the Year and Best Actress honors.Katy Perry's fiery new single "Watch It Burn" topped Billboard's latest fan poll with 27% of the vote.Olivia Rodrigo's "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" remains No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a s

Daily Music Headlines June 26th, 2026 Jun 26, 2026 5:03 Justin Bieber has released his full Weekend 1 Coachella 2026 performance as SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I), premiering the project on his YouTube channel and making it available on most streaming platforms.billboard.com⁠Jay-Z is set to tell his story in a new eight-part HBO documentary series, JAŸ-Z IN 8, directed by Rick Rubin, featuring in-depth conversations about his music, lyrics, life

Daily Music Headlines June 25th, 2026 Jun 25, 2026 5:31 Sam Smith has announced their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, out August 21 via Capitol Records UK. The 12-track project marks their first full-length release since 2023’s Gloria and opens a new chapter for Smith, led by “My Guy” and following “To Be Free” and “Love Is a Stillness.” Official materials describe the album as a personal, romantic record shaped by vulnerability, self-reflection, artis

Daily Music Headlines June 24, 2026 Jun 24, 2026 4:13 Deftones announced Dia De Los Deftones 2026 for Nov. 7 at Petco Park, San Diego, featuring AFI, Converge, Jehnny Beth and more. Presale underway; general sale Friday.Bailey Zimmerman apologized after an incident at Sandia Resort & Casino that led to felony/misdemeanor charges, $16K in damages, and an unpaid $400 tab; says he’s taking it seriously.Chris Young’s plane suffered brake failure en r

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