Daily Music Headlines July 8, 2026

Daily Music Headlines July 8, 2026

Ed Sheeran [https://www.billboard.com/pro/ed-sheeran-sign-interscope-records/] 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 [https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/ben-folds-five-30th-anniversary-self-titled-debut-album-1236289535/] is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a reissue featuring a remastered version and an unreleased album titled “Shelved First Attempt.” The reissue, available on September 4th, includes earlier versions of tracks like “Underground” and “Julianne,” as well as previously unreleased songs. The band will also reunite next year for their first live performances together in over 13 years.\ [https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/ben-folds-five-30th-anniversary-self-titled-debut-album-1236289535/] Corey Taylor [https://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-why-slipknot-use-kegs/] explained Slipknot’s use of beer kegs in their music during a Mythical Kitchen appearance. He stated that the kegs were initially used to accentuate drum parts and eventually became a signature element of their sound. Taylor also acknowledged the comedic aspect of their lineup and the unconventional use of kegs and bats. Liz Meriwether [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/britney-spears-biopic-script-liz-meriwether-new-girl-1236803830/], creator of “New Girl,” will write the screenplay for Universal’s Britney Spears biopic. The film, based on Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me,” will be directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt. The memoir, released in October 2023, became a bestseller and the audiobook, narrated by Michelle Williams, was the fastest-selling in Simon & Schuster’s history. Jermaine Dupri [.https://variety.com/2026/music/news/jermaine-dupri-sues-sony-music-mariah-carey-usher-royalties-1236803800/]is suing Sony Music Entertainment for $18 million, alleging the company failed to pay royalties for releases from Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Kris Kross, and others. The lawsuit claims a pattern of underreporting royalties and retroactively updating statements, with Dupri owed over $10 million in interest payments. The suit seeks damages, interest, and attorney fees The Ramones [https://www.spinmagazine.com/2026/07/the-ramones-50th-birthday/]’ 50th anniversary celebration will be held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 30th. The event, hosted by John Travolta, will feature a live debut of a new punk supergroup, featuring members of Green Day, Rancid and blink-182, and a full set of Ramones classics. Proceeds will benefit cancer research. Intocable [.https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/intocable-ceremony-hollywood-walk-of-fame-award-1236289614/], a Latin music group, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 16th. The group, known for their influence on regional Mexican music, has achieved significant success with numerous chart-topping albums and awards. The ceremony will be emceed by Jessica Maldonado and feature special guests Edgar Barrera and Nir Serrousi Peppa Pig [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/charli-xcx-pinkpantheress-slam-peppa-pig-shading-clairo-1236289460/] seemingly shaded Clairo in a Pitchfork interview, prompting Charli XCX and PinkPantheress to defend the singer. The hilarious “drama” started Tuesday, when the cartoon character participated in the music publication’s “Over/Under” video series. The beef, or should I say, pork, stems from a 2019 interview where Clairo jokingly commented on Peppa’s height, which Peppa may have interpreted as a jab. Despite Peppa’s positive comments about PinkPantheress, the latter defended Clairo’s reputation. loudwire made of list of the best alternative songs of 1996 [https://loudwire.com/best-alternative-rock-songs-1996/] - Here are the top 5: 5. Don't Speak - No Doubt 4. Counting Blue Cars - Dishwalla 3. Champagne Supernova - Oasis 2. A long December - Counting Crows 1. 1979 - The Smashing Pumpkins Want to be the first to hear about future livestreams, discuss the latest news, talk about music, and help shape the future of the show? Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord at http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.That's it for today, we'll catch you on the flip side. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines July 7, 2026

CVC Capital Partners [https://www.billboard.com/pro/distrokid-acquired-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" [https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/shakira-burna-boy-dai-dai-global-charts-second-week-1236288306/] 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 [https://backstagecountry.com/2026/07/06/zach-bryan-teases-new-song-lodi-when-ahead-of-upcoming-ep/] teased his upcoming EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs with previews of "Lodi When" and "Better Friends." The first official Black Sabbath book, The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter [https://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-sabbath-official-book/], arrives in October with rare photos and essays. Dolly: A True Original Musical [ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/theater/olly-parton-broadway-musical-opening/]opens on Broadway Jan. 19, 2027, following a successful Nashville premiere. Lauren Bennett [ https://variety.com/2026/music/news/lauren-bennett-dead-party-rock-anthem-paradiso-girls-grl-1236802627/], of Paradiso Girls, G.R.L., and LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37. Abbey Road Institute [ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/abbey-road-institute-los-angeles-campus-1235589952/]opens its Los Angeles campus Oct. 26 inside Sunset Gower Studios, led by producer Rafa Sardina. Explicit songs [ https://www.musicradar.com/music-industry/streaming-sharing/the-percentage-of-explicit-songs-on-spotifys-top-50-chart-has-fallen-from-74-percent-in-2018-to-13-percent-today-new-data-reveals-that-explicit-lyrics-are-in-decline-but-why] have fallen from 74% of Spotify's Top 50 in 2018 to just 13% in 2026, according to new data. Charli XCX [ https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/charli-xcx-music-fashion-film-listening-parties-25-cities-1236288697/] will host 25 global album listening parties for Music, Fashion, Film July 9–11 ahead of its July 24 release. Fisher-Price released Little People Collector sets based on Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. [https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/kpop-demon-hunters-little-people-collector-set-buy-online-1236288019/] Top 5 Albums: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DadMrUiOgXU/?hl=en] 5. I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen 4. Iceman – Drake 3. Dandelion – Ella Langley 2. You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love – Olivia Rodrigo 1.Golden Hour: Part 5 – ATEEZ Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines July 6, 2026

Beyoncé [ https://deadline.com/2026/07/beyonce-morning-dew-donk-1236974147/]surprise-released “Morning Dew (Donk),” a new track counting down to her birthday and the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of B'Day. Madonna [https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/madonna-releases-15th-studio-album-confessions-ii-2026-07-03/] 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 [ https://blabbermouth.net/news/sepulturas-derrick-green-embarking-on-farewell-tour-made-sense-to-us-to-really-call-it-an-end-on-a-high-note]says its farewell tour is about celebrating the band's legacy and ending on a high note while members pursue new creative opportunities. The Toy Story 5 [https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/toy-story-5-soundtrack-taylor-swift-top-10-billboard-debut-1236287995/]soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Kid Albums chart and No. 67 on the Billboard 200, becoming the franchise's highest-charting soundtrack. Maren Morris [ https://www.billboard.com/music/country/maren-morris-taking-break-from-touring-broadway-songwriting-1236287946/] will step away from touring after her dreamGIRL Tour wraps August 15 to focus on songwriting, Broadway ambitions, and time with her son. ATEEZ [ https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ateez-golden-hour-part5-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1236287924/]earned its third Billboard 200 No. 1 as GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 opened with 228,000 equivalent album units, extending the group's streak of top 10 albums. YoungBoy Never Broke Again [https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/youngboy-never-broke-again-american-youngboy-prime-video-1236287888/]'s concert documentary AMERICAN YOUNGBOY is now streaming on Prime Video, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from his arena tour. Oasis [https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/oasis-documentary-trailer-dont-look-back-in-anger-1236287826/] unveiled the first trailer for reunion documentary Don't Look Back In Anger, arriving in theaters September 11 before streaming later this year. BLACKPINK's Jennie [ https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10798967]became the first K-pop solo artist to headline two major European festivals back-to-back with performances at Roskilde and Open'er. The Country Music Hall of Fame opens Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward on July 23, featuring memorabilia from Chesney's rise to country superstardom. Top 5 Singles: 5. "Drop Dead" – Olivia Rodrigo 4. "Stupid Song" – Olivia Rodrigo 3. "Be Her" – Ella Langley 2. "I Knew It, I Knew You" – Taylor Swift 1."Choosin' Texas" – Ella Langley Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. That's it for today. We'll catch you on the flip side. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines July 2nd, 2026

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.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189831/Miley-Cyrus-honoured-with-her-own-Barbie-doll] Canada 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.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189844/Canada-set-to-join-The-Eurovision-Song-Contest-in-2027] Cardi B and blogger Tasha K have reached a new settlement agreement requiring Tasha K to pay the rapper $60,000 as part of their ongoing legal dispute. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189851/Cardi-B-reaches-60k-settlement-with-blogger-Tasha-K] Sir Elton John is reportedly preparing a hologram residency in Las Vegas, with an immersive production expected to feature virtual performances and appearances by collaborators including Dua Lipa and Kiki Dee. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189830/Elton-John-lands-Las-Vegas-hologram-show-with-more-advanced-tech-than-ABBA-Voyage] Taylor Swift’s legal team has moved to dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit over her album The Life of a Showgirl, arguing the case does not show enough likelihood of consumer confusion. digitalmusicnews.com [https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/07/01/taylor-swift-trademark-lawsuit-showgirl-dismissal/] Six concertgoers were hospitalized after a free performance by Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, though none of the reported medical issues were considered life-threatening. consequence.net [https://consequence.net/2026/07/six-hospitalized-after-angine-de-poitrines-free-montreal-jazz-concert/] Ariana Grande has rescheduled three Eternal Sunshine Tour dates in Brooklyn and Boston due to production issues and safety concerns, saying the changes were needed to deliver the full show safely and as intended. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/ariana-grande-reschedules-eternal-sunshine-tour-dates-1236284345/] The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced a new exhibit, “Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name,” opening July 10 and celebrating artists including Lita Ford, Lzzy Hale, Alissa White-Gluz, Taylor Momsen, and Courtney LaPlante. consequence.net [https://consequence.net/2026/07/rock-hall-women-in-metal-exhibit/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines July 1, 2026

Show Notes * The Mars Volta [https://www.loudersound.com/music/albums/the-mars-volta-announce-lucro-sucio-unfinished-business-their-first-live-album-in-over-twenty-years] 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 [ https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-dog-attack-verdict-housekeeper-wins-13-million/] 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 and lead singer Victor Willis has died at 74 after a brief illness. * Tems [https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/tems-what-you-need-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-radio-chart-1236285467/]earns her fourth No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with "What You Need." * The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation [https://www.offbeat.com/news/jazz-heritage-foundation-celebrates-black-and-caribbean-musical-heritage/]celebrated African American Music Appreciation Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month by spotlighting Louisiana artists and New Orleans' Caribbean musical roots. * A 27-year-old demo of an unreleased James Bond theme written and performed by Chris Martin [https://variety.com/2026/film/global/chris-martins-jame-bond-theme-song-auction-1236799240/] is heading to auction. * Peter Gabriel [ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/peter-gabriel-new-song-i-belong-to-the-sky-1235586551/] released the "Bright-Side Mix" of his new song "I Belong to the Sky" as another preview of his upcoming i/o album. The Michael Jackson biopic [ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/michael-jackson-movie-overtakes-oppenheimer-as-biggest-biopic-ever-with-1-billion-in-sight/] Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic ever, nearing the $1 billion mark worldwide. Top 5 Concept Albums (Rolling Stone) [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-concept-albums-1234604040/kendrick-lamar-31-1234604340] 5. Tommy – The Who 4. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... – Raekwon 3. The Wall – Pink Floyd 2. American Idiot – Green Day 1.good kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.