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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

Daily Music Headlines June 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 5:33 Clive Davis, legendary executive who signed Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and Whitney Houston, died at 94. Founder of Arista Records, Rock Hall inductee, five-time Grammy winner. Olivia Rodrigo’s third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love debuted at No. 1 with 485K units. All 13 tracks hit the Hot 100 top 30; 11 debuted. She now has 43 entries, four songs in the top 10, an

Daily Music Headlines June 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 4:53 Rod Stewart paused a Utah show after nearly fainting, used an oxygen tank, then finished seated; he blamed altitude and still plans to retire from large tours after his 2027 farewell run. Ariana Grande tops the global chart with “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” while Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485K units, her biggest week; to

Daily Music Headlines June 19th, 2026 Jun 19, 2026 5:26 Netflix is bringing KPop Demon Hunters to Major League Baseball stadiums across the U.S. with special “KPop Demon Hunters Nights” scheduled for August and September, featuring themed giveaways, merchandise, jerseys, bobbleheads, in-game entertainment, and postgame drone shows at select ballparks. netflix.com⁠Long-lost footage of The Beatles performing “Can’t Buy Me Love” on the BBC music show Top

Daily Music Headlines June 18th, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 4:24 A Los Angeles judge has granted Sabrina Carpenter a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, a man accused of repeatedly stalking her and attempting to access her Hollywood Hills home. Court documents state that Applegate allegedly visited the property several times, trespassed through a neighboring property, and was arrested after reaching her front door, while also claiming the two

Daily Music Headlines June 17th, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 4:08 The Recording Academy has announced major changes for the 2027 Grammy Awards, including an expansion to 100 categories with new honors such as Best Asian Pop Music Performance, plus updated eligibility rules for Best New Artist. billboard.com⁠Storm Reid, known for Euphoria and A Wrinkle in Time, has released her debut single “Clean Sweep” as she looks to establish herself as a serious pop and R&am

Daily Music Headlines June 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 5:23 Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency intestinal surgery; woke from medically induced coma. Summer shows canceled/postponed; Jubilee tour still set for October. Shakira launched U.S. leg of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in Los Angeles, debuting “Dai Dai” and staging a tiger-themed “Zoo.” Tour continues across U.S. before Madrid residency. Lin-Manuel Miranda released new song “Along the Way” for

Daily Music Headlines June 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 4:52 Olivia Rodrigo’s third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love broke 2026 first-day streaming records for a female artist on Spotify and set new highs on Spotify and Amazon Music, driven by “Drop Dead” and over 2M pre-saves.At the Tribeca Festival, Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award from Bono, apologized for declining use of “Girls in Their Summe

Daily Music Headlines June 12th, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 4:15 The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with the first of three opening ceremonies planned across host nations Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official anthem “Dai Dai” before Mexico’s opening match against South Africa.Read more from CBS NewsBonnaroo 2026 is being livestreamed Thursday through Sunday on Hulu and Disney+, with two channels

Daily Music Headlines June 11th, 2026 Jun 11, 2026 4:21 Taylor Swift performed her new original Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, then brought Randy Newman onstage for a duet of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189410/Taylor-Swift-and-Randy-Newman-perform-special-duet-at-Toy-Story-5-premiereAlanis Morissette has announced Butterfly With a Machete, a limited four-night YouTube T

Daily Music Headlines June 10, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 4:58 Olivia Rodrigo will guest-host SiriusXM’s Hits 1 on Thursday at 9pm ET, taking fan questions, sharing career insights, previewing unreleased music, and offering dating advice.The Transformers: The Movie (1986) marks its 40th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con with a live rock concert featuring songs from the original soundtrack, including performances by Stan Bush. The celebration also includes a

Daily Music Headlines June 9, 2026 Jun 9, 2026 4:35 Madonna premiered her 10-minute film “Confessions II - The Film” at Tribeca; now on YouTube. Directed by TORSO with Stuart Price, it previews her July 3 album “Confessions II” and features Sabrina Carpenter, Kate Moss, Debi Mazar, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lourdes Leon.2026 Governors Ball in Queens faced weather delays but delivered strong sets. KATSEYE drew huge crowds; Lorde debuted a reworked s

Daily Music Headlines June 8, 2026 Jun 8, 2026 4:47 2026 Tony Awards: Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, and The Lost Boys: A New Musical led with four wins each. Schmigadoon! took Best Musical, with Cinco Paul earning three awards. Ragtime also claimed Best Musical plus leading actor/actress and sound design. The Lost Boys dominated design categories.Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You,” from Toy Story 5, topped Billboard’s new music poll (35%). The Jack An

Daily Music Headlines June 5th, 2026 Jun 5, 2026 5:56 The 79th Tony Awards, hosted by P!NK, will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, with presenters and performers including Rachel Zegler, Leslie Odom Jr., Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells and more, plus a Book of Mormon reunion, a celebration of Chicago’s Broadway revival, and performances from several Best Musical and Best Revival nominees. https://www.billboard.com/lists/tony-awards-202

Daily Music Headlines June 4th, 2026 Jun 4, 2026 4:48 FIFA unveiled the track list for the 2026 World Cup’s Official Album, featuring artists including Jelly Roll, Carín León, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Shakira, and Burna Boy. billboard.comLauv is stepping away from Khalid’s It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour to focus on his mental health, saying he is “deeply struggling right now” and needs time to hea

Daily Music Headlines June 3, 2026 Jun 3, 2026 4:56 Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning R&B singer known for ballads and Disney duets, died at 75 following a stroke. Family says he passed peacefully, leaving a lasting legacy.Read moreSkrillex announced fifth album Soma (13 tracks), featuring Young Miko, Chris Lake, and Randomer. Follows his 2025 LP and coincides with a busy festival schedule.Read moreDonations to Children’s Miracle Network fund a musi

Daily Music Headlines June 2, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 5:10 Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie.Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.BTS’ “Swim” ties “D

Daily Music Headlines June 1, 2026 Jun 1, 2026 4:52 Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” topped Billboard’s Best New Music poll with over 50% of the vote. It’s the first single from her upcoming album “Petal,” due July 31. Other contenders included Latto and aespa.Drake’s “ICEMAN” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with 225,000 units. LE SSERAFIM’s “PUREFLOW” debuts at No. 10, marking their fifth top 10.Ronald LaPread, fou

Daily Music Headlines May 29th, 2026 May 29, 2026 3:48 Taylor Swift’s lawyer argued that The Life of a Showgirl is an expressive work protected by the First Amendment in response to trademark claims from Las Vegas performer Maren Wade over her show Confessions of a Showgirl.BillboardMartina McBride and Bret Michaels have both withdrawn from Washington, D.C.’s Freedom 250 concert series, citing concerns that the event had been misrepresented and had be

Daily Music Headlines May 28nd, 2026 May 28, 2026 3:45 Sting will star in a reimagined production of The Last Ship at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London from September 22 to October 3.variety.comA federal appeals court has revived Bernie Worrell’s estate’s copyright lawsuit against George Clinton and Thang, Inc. over ownership claims tied to P-Funk recordings from 1976 to 1979.musicbusinessworldwide.comSpotify has launched more than 650 narrated long-

Daily Music Headlines May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 4:45 BTS will release a behind-the-scenes video of their visit to Mexico’s National Palace on May 27, including their meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and greeting 50,000 fans. The visit drew some criticism for being politicized, though Sheinbaum hopes to bring them back.BTS partnered with Oreo on a limited-edition hotteok-inspired flavor, featuring 13 unique cookie designs and packaging celebr

Daily Music Headlines May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 5:13 BTS dominated the 2026 American Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer (“Swim”), and Best Male K-Pop Artist, bringing their total to 14 AMAs. Taylor Swift went winless despite eight nominations. Bruno Mars, Cardi B, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, HUNTR/X, and Sombr each won three awards. Hosted by Queen Latifah in Las Vegas.Jack Osbourne defended the “Digital Ozzy” AI avatar pro

Daily Music Headlines May 22nd, 2026 May 22, 2026 5:42 Ozzy Osbourne will return as an AI-powered digital avatar later this summer, with Sharon and Jack Osbourne presenting it as a new way for fans to interact with the late rock legend. billboard.comSpotify and Universal Music Group announced new licensing agreements that will let Premium users create AI-generated covers and remixes using songs from participating artists and songwriters. variety.comRi

Daily Music Headlines May 21st, 2026 May 21, 2026 5:12 Harry Styles’ team says it is reviewing and making adjustments after some VIP floor ticket holders complained that elevated catwalks obstructed their views on his “Together, Together” tour. BillboardPost Malone has announced Australia and New Zealand dates for his “Big Ass World Tour,” including stadium shows, Strummingbird Festival appearances, and Don Toliver as special guest. BillboardBTS will

Daily Music Headlines May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 4:12 CORTIS earns its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as “GREENGREEN” debuts with 81,500 copies, marking their second top 10 following 2025’s “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” Other chart debuts include Social Distortion, Josh Groban, Black Veil Brides, and Neil Diamond.Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez was arrested for allegedly plotting to hire a hitman to kill ex-boyfriend Jack Avery (Why Don’t

Daily Music Headlines May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 4:38 Felicity Lott, acclaimed British soprano known for Mozart and Strauss roles—especially the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier—died at 79 from lung cancer. She was also a noted recitalist, frequently collaborating with pianist Graham Johnson.Congressional Democrats held a “shadow hearing” criticizing the DOJ’s Live Nation settlement as too lenient for allowing Ticketmaster ownership to remain. Lawmak

Daily Music Headlines May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 4:57 Ella Langley dominated the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, winning five honors including Song and Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas.” Cody Johnson took Entertainer and Male Artist of the Year, with Brooks & Dunn winning Duo and Avery Anna named New Female Artist. Hosted by Shania Twain. ACM Awards winners listBulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s “Bangaranga,” it

Daily Music Headlines May 15th, 2026 May 15, 2026 5:28 Drake released a surprise 43-song package split across Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, marking his first solo project since 2023 after months of “Episode” livestreams and ice-themed marketing. billboard.comDua Lipa announced Dua Lipa: Live From Mexico, a concert film premiering on YouTube May 21 and a live album arriving May 22, both recorded during her three sold-out Mexico City shows on the

Daily Music Headlines May 14th, 2026 May 14, 2026 5:08 The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show, with BTS, Madonna, and Shakira announced as co-headliners for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium. billboard.comNetflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is being developed into a live concert tour, expanding the animated hit beyond streaming as Netflix looks to build the film into a broader music-driven franchise. billboard.comShania Tw

Daily Music Headlines May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 5:53 HYBE and Geffen Records introduced new global girl group Saint Satine (Emily, Lexie, Samara, Sakura), formed via Dream Academy and World Scout. Debut single “PARTY b4 the PARTY” drew mixed reactions, including commentary on Sakura’s age (28).Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes suffered a mild concussion after being struck by a thrown phone during a St. Louis show; band finished the set and Sykes expe

Daily Music Headlines May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 5:26 aespa released “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring G-Dragon, the first single from upcoming album LEMONADE. The synth-heavy track explores reality vs. digital identity; video shows the group reclaiming themselves amid chaos.Daz Dillinger is suing Tupac Shakur’s estate over alleged unpaid royalties tied to All Eyez on Me. He claims a 2024 payment of $91K is insufficient and is seeking a full a

Daily Music Headlines May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 5:22 Red Hot Chili Peppers sold their recorded catalog (13 albums) to Warner Music Group for $300M+ as part of a $650M deal with Bain Capital, underscoring continued high value of legacy catalogs.WNBA star Caitlin Clark joined Morgan Wallen’s Indianapolis concert walkout on May 10, continuing his celebrity intro tradition on the Still the Problem Tour.Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” holds No. 1 for a s

Daily Music Headlines May 8th, 2026 May 8, 2026 5:25 The 2026 American Music Awards added KATSEYE and SOMBR to this year’s performer lineup, joining Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots when the show airs live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.variety.comMiley Cyrus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 22, marking another major milestone in her career and tying neat

Daily Music Headlines May 7th, 2026 May 7, 2026 4:38 Drake Announces Final Iceman LivestreamDrake will livestream “Iceman Episode 4” on May 14, one day before the release of his upcoming album Iceman. The livestream series has been a major part of the rollout, previewing new music and cinematic visuals tied to the album’s icy theme. billboard.comThe Chemical Brothers Get Apex Streaming BoostThe Chemical Brothers’ 2015 song “Go” has surged after bein

Daily Music Headlines May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 5:03 Keityn took Songwriter of the Year for the third time at the 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, while Romeo Santos earned Songwriter-Artist of the Year. Daddy Yankee extended his record as the most awarded Latin ASCAP songwriter with two more wins.Linda Perry will receive the international songwriter prize at the Ivor Novello Awards on May 21, honoring her work with 4 Non Blondes and hits for Christin

Daily Music Headlines May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 4:34 Britney Spears pleads guilty to misdemeanor DUI, avoids jail; gets 12 months probation and DUI class after March arrest in Ventura County.Richie Sambora’s stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer resurfaces in a Paris vintage shop after 40+ years; will be played at Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.ABKCO settles lawsuit with Behr Paint over unlicensed use of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It, Black” in an Instagram ad; ter

Daily Music Headlines May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026 4:47 Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 389K units, the biggest week for a rock album since 2014, plus 2026’s top streaming week and a modern-era vinyl record. Kehlani’s Kehlani opens at No. 4, while Thriller returns to No. 7 following the new biopic.ARIA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vi

Daily Music Headlines May 1st, 2026 May 1, 2026 5:27 Olivia Rodrigo has announced her 65-date Unraveled Tour in support of her upcoming third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, with dates beginning Sept. 25 in Hartford and running through North America, Europe, and the U.K. billboard.comFlavor Flav announced SHE Weekend, a four-day Las Vegas event from July 16-19 celebrating women’s sports and honoring U.S. female Olympians and Paraly

Daily Music Headlines April 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 4:54 The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum inducted 12 new members during its ninth annual ceremony at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, honoring artists and industry figures including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Michael McDonald, Leland Sklar, and the late Nicky Hopkins. Parton received the Industry Icon Award, producer John Boylan received the Producer Award, and the night featured tribute pe

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