Daily Music Headlines

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Tune in daily for your 5-minute music update! 🎧 Stay ahead of the trends and keep your finger on the pulse of the music world with quick, fresh headlines covering breaking news, artist announcements, chart-toppers, industry buzz, and more. Perfect for music fans on the go—never miss a beat in under five minutes. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23h ago

    Daily Music Headlines August 18, 2026

    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. Billboard Ellie 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. Billboard Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio will headline the halftime show at the Sept. 27 NFL Rio Game between the Ravens and Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium. Billboard System of a Down will headline a Jan. 15, 2027 Rio concert at Maracanã with Faith No More. Presale begins today; general sales Aug. 21. Billboard Yungblud broke his leg in a motorcycle accident at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally but plans to continue his tour. Billboard Round Hill Music sued AI companies Suno and Anthropic, alleging they used tens of thousands of copyrighted songs, including more than 500 Round Hill titles, to train AI models. Potential damages could exceed $1 billion. Billboard Ozzfest returns in 2027 at Birmingham’s Villa Park before coming to America. A U.S. venue has not yet been announced. Consequence Phoebe Bridgers released her third album, “Lost Weekend,” and a “I Can’t Wait” video following a fly through Los Angeles. She’s touring the UK and internationally. DIY Pilpil Music’s “Faces & Places” presents 20 string-quintet works spanning Baroque through Stravinsky. Indie Boulevard Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors cite alleged confessions; his defense disputes their reliability and evidence placing him in Las Vegas. Rolling Stone Columbia House will shut its DVD/Blu-ray mail-order club Sept. 15, ending the latest chapter of the company famous for its 12-albums-for-a-penny deal. Consequence Top 5 Albums: 5. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen 4. Dandelion — Ella Langley 3. You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love — Olivia Rodrigo 2. Petal — Ariana Grande This & That — Stray KidsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 1d ago

    Daily Music Headlines August 17, 2026

    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. Dolly Parton missed Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition opening after her doctor advised against travel due to ongoing health issues, including dizziness and dehydration. Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” produced three No. 1 Country Airplay singles, making it only the 13th album by a woman to reach the milestone and the first in more than a decade. Tarja Turunen calls “Frisson Noir” her heaviest album yet, blending symphonic prog metal with tango, flamenco and Japanese folk influences. Guests include Dani Filth and Sayo Komada. Rock critic and biographer Dave Marsh has died at 76. The longtime Creem editor championed Bruce Springsteen and wrote influential biographies of Springsteen, The Who and Aretha Franklin. Sheryl Crow will release “Pick You Up” October 9, featuring the protest song “Freedom Bus” with Jesse Welles. Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge says U.S. government officials questioned him for two days about an alleged UFO encounter, though he declined to reveal details. Top 5 Singles: 5. “I Knew It,I Knew You” — Taylor Swift 4. “Petal” — Ariana Grande 3. “Been By Now” — Morgan Wallen 2. “Hate That I Made You Love Me” — Ariana Grande 1. “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 4d ago

    Daily Music Headlines August 14th, 2026

    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.com Lauryn 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.com StubHub spent nearly $2.6 million lobbying against a California bill that would cap ticket resales at 10% above face value for venues with 3,000 seats or fewer. ⁠DigitalMusicNews.com Axl Rose revealed that TMJ and a recent procedure left part of his mouth numb and made singing difficult, though Guns N’ Roses still delivered a three-hour set at MetLife Stadium. ⁠Billboard.com BTS member V revealed he is being treated for hearing loss in his right ear, while Jungkook is managing a shin injury during the group’s ongoing Arirang World Tour. ⁠Variety.com Erykah Badu and the Alchemist will release their long-awaited debut collaborative album on Aug. 28, accompanied by the new single “Witch Doctor” and a North American tour next month. ⁠Pitchfork.com And it’s Friday! Let’s have a listen to some of the latest songs dropped this week! “She’s the Best” by Troye Sivan ⁠AppleMusic.com “Chula” by Becky G ⁠AppleMusic.com “Monster” by The Womack Sisters ⁠AppleMusic.com “I Can’t Wait” by Phoebe Bridgers ⁠AppleMusic.com “Hot Body” by Ayra Starr ⁠AppleMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Music Headlines August 14th, 2026
  4. 5d ago

    Daily Music Headlines August 13th, 2026

    BMI will honor Sheryl Crow with its Troubadour Award at a private Sept. 14 event in Nashville recognizing her influential songwriting and musicianship. ⁠Billboard.com Country 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.com Jon Batiste cancelled August shows in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York because of unspecified personal circumstances, while his later August dates remained scheduled to proceed. ⁠Music-News.com A Los Angeles judge set a Nov. 15, 2027 jury trial for Ashley Walters’ lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault and abuse while she worked as his assistant, allegations Manson denies. ⁠RollingStone.com AI music platform Suno and BMG formed a global licensing partnership covering BMG’s recording and publishing catalog, with artists and songwriters able to choose whether to participate in new licensed AI music experiences. ⁠DigitalMusicNews.com Eurovision will no longer allow countries involved in armed conflicts to host the following year’s contest if they win, while new rules also raise the minimum contestant age from 16 to 18. ⁠NME.com Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise-released its four-song EP2 on Bandcamp as Williams prepares for a larger-venue U.S. and Puerto Rico tour beginning Sept. 3. ⁠Variety.com Dave Matthews Band will launch a seven-date U.S. fall tour Nov. 4, concluding with two Madison Square Garden shows and continuing its environmental initiatives with Reverb and The Nature Conservancy. ⁠Variety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Music Headlines August 13th, 2026
  5. Aug 11

    Daily Music Headlines August 11th, 2026

    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.com Spotify will introduce an “AI Persona” badge identifying AI artists based on their public identities rather than how individual songs were created. ⁠Billboard.com ZZ Top canceled their Hollywood Bowl concert as drummer Frank Beard battles serious health issues, with Michael Monahan replacing him on the band’s summer tour. ⁠Consequence.net Bruce Dickinson says his upcoming solo album, recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and due in 2027, is “heavy as shit” and will be released without the multimedia elements of The Mandrake Project. ⁠Consequence.net Carly Simon’s new song “Maybe I Never Loved You,” from her upcoming album Comes in Waves, appears to reflect on her relationship with ex-husband James Taylor. ⁠WideOpenCountry.com Randy Travis has released “I Don’t Care,” a previously unheard song recorded before his 2013 stroke, ahead of his first new album in more than 18 years. ⁠AOL.com Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is exploring a music career with “Your Dad,” a new song co-written with Iam Tongi for Moana: Voices Across the Ocean and inspired by his daughters. ⁠RollingStone.com Charli XCX is offering a limited number of $25 “Angel Tickets” for her Music, Fashion, Film North American tour, with pairs assigned random seats. ⁠NME.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Music Headlines August 11th, 2026
  6. Aug 10

    Daily Music Headlines August 10th, 2026

    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.com Gen 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 algorithm-driven digital life. ⁠HollywoodReporter.com Ariana Grande earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as “petal” debuted with 295,000 equivalent album units. ⁠Billboard.com Blink-182 are working on a new album this year, according to drummer Travis Barker, following their 2023 reunion album “One More Time…”. ⁠NME.com Several videos on Donald Trump’s official TikTok account have been muted following apparent copyright action involving Taylor Swift’s music, continuing tensions over his team’s use of artists’ songs. ⁠VanityFair.com Grammy-winning musician and producer William Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna, Blur and Beth Orton, has died at age 69. ⁠Variety.com Charli xcx joined The Strokes at Outside Lands for “Take It or Leave It,” with Julian Casablancas joking about Charli’s greater recent chart success. ⁠SPIN.com Vince Gill surprised Charlie Worsham during his Ryman Auditorium residency by inviting the musician and member of his band to join the Grand Ole Opry. ⁠AmericanSongwriter.com Twice’s “Fancy” music video has surpassed 700 million YouTube views, becoming the group’s third video to reach the milestone as contract discussions with JYP Entertainment continue. ⁠KoreaHerald.com Katseye member Sophia is temporarily stepping away from the group to prioritize her mental health and wellness ahead of the August 13 release of the group’s “Wild” EP. ⁠Variety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Music Headlines August 10th, 2026
  7. Aug 7

    Daily Music Headlines August 7th, 2026

    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.com Kid 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.com Tyga says he used AI music generator Suno for some instrumentals on his $tarface album while writing and performing all of the vocals himself. ⁠Billboard.com Dolly Parton will receive the Americana Music Association’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her legendary career and contributions to American music. ⁠Billboard.com Phoebe Bridgers will debut her new solo album through phone-free planetarium listening events in more than 30 cities before its official release. ⁠Variety.com Green Day has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel featuring music videos, live performances, rare footage, and original programming ahead of its upcoming comedy film. ⁠RollingStone.com ZZ Top has canceled its Chula Vista and Hollywood Bowl concerts, citing unspecified “insurmountable obstacles,” while the rest of the tour remains on schedule. ⁠DigitalMusicNews.com New Music Friday “Still” — Karol G & Bruno Mars https://music.apple.com/us/album/still/6796864741?i=6796864748“Role Model” — Harmonyhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/harmony/6772366436?i=6772366453“Love Sensation (afterhours mix)” — Madonna & Kylie Minoguehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/love-sensation-afterhours-mix/6798373683?i=6798373693“superHuman” — Audrey Nunahttps://music.apple.com/us/album/superhuman/6794053131?i=6794053316“In & Out” — Ravyn Lenaehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/in-out/6771922622?i=6771922626 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Music Headlines August 7th, 2026

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Tune in daily for your 5-minute music update! 🎧 Stay ahead of the trends and keep your finger on the pulse of the music world with quick, fresh headlines covering breaking news, artist announcements, chart-toppers, industry buzz, and more. Perfect for music fans on the go—never miss a beat in under five minutes. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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