Daily Music Headlines July 2nd, 2026

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.

Daily Music Headlines June 30, 2026

The Pretty Reckless [https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-pretty-reckless-releases-music-video-for-dear-god-title-track]released the video for "Dear God," the title track from their new album, as the band continues its world tour. Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment [https://www.billboard.com/pro/beyonce-parkwood-wins-alien-superstar-sample-lawsuit/] won dismissal of a lawsuit over the "Alien Superstar" sample after a judge ruled the plaintiff lacked legal standing. Twista [https://www.billboard.com/pro/twista-pleads-guilty-tax-evasion-5-years-prison/] pleaded guilty to five counts of tax evasion involving more than $440,000 in unpaid taxes. Sentencing is set for October 22. GWAR [https://loudwire.com/gwar-fundraiser-sexecutioner-chuck-varga/]launched a fundraiser for founding member Chuck Varga as he undergoes cancer treatment, with proceeds supporting medical and living expenses. Metallica [https://loudwire.com/metallica-banned-song-delilah-cardiff-2026/]performed part of Tom Jones' "Delilah" in Cardiff despite the song being banned at the stadium since 2023. New Order [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/new-order-members-step-away-touring-health-reasons-1236798930/]announced Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will miss November's Primavera Chile show due to health reasons. Tidal [https://www.theverge.com/tech/959211/tidal-ai-music-policy-demonetizingdetect-label] will begin labeling fully AI-generated songs on July 15 while immediately demonetizing them and removing fraudulent AI content. The Latin Recording Academy [https://www.billboard.com/lists/latin-recording-academy-2026-special-awards-honorees/] named its 2026 Special Awards honorees, with Lifetime Achievement Awards going to Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury and Chichí Peralta. Olivia Rodrigo [https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/olivia-rodrigo-lego-collection-inspired-songs-albums-sets-1236284581/] partnered with LEGO on five music-inspired building sets launching August 1. Top Albums: [ https://www.instagram.com/p/DaLUv6WuB2c/?hl=en] #1 Olivia Rodrigo #2 Drake #3 Ella Langley #4 Morgan Wallen #5 Noah Kahan. 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 June 29, 2026

The 2026 BET Awards [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/bet-awards-winners-list-kehlani-leon-thomas-teyana-taylor-1236798015/]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 [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-watch-it-burn-best-new-music-poll-results-1236282944/]'s fiery new single "Watch It Burn" topped Billboard's latest fan poll with 27% of the vote. Olivia Rodrigo [https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/olivia-rodrigo-you-seem-pretty-sad-number-one-second-week-1236282794/]'s "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" remains No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second straight week with 180,000 equivalent album units. Bryan Adams [https://www.effinghamradio.com/2026/06/28/bryan-adams-is-celebrating-canada-day-with-new-music/] will release "The 51st State" on Canada Day, a song celebrating Canadian identity. A tornado forced The B-52s [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-b-52s-show-canceled-tornado-c-trop-fest-france-1235585711/] to cancel their Retro C Trop Festival performance in France after destroying stage equipment. Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure" won Album of the Year at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/jolin-tsai-chang-chen-yue-golden-melody-awards-2026-1236796254/], while Chang Chen-yue earned three major honors. Muse [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/muse-wow-signal-review-1235583097/] released their tenth album, "The Wow Signal," featuring an eclectic mix of rock, electronic, and alternative sounds. Lorde [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-virgin-anniversary-49-xrays-demos-1235585423/] marked one year of "Virgin" by reflecting on the personal struggles behind the album and releasing 49 demo recordings. Ice Nine Kills [https://www.kerrang.com/ice-nine-kills-celebrate-dead-by-daylights-tenth-anniversary-with-new-single-play-dead] unveiled "Play Dead," a new song celebrating Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary. Matt Damon [https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/matt-damon-get-blue-rap-song-water-org-campaign-products-1236270436/]debuted a tongue-in-cheek rap persona, "Nomad," to support Water.org's Get Blue clean water campaign. Top 5 Singles: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5bn_VRW_l/?hl=en] 5. Ella Langley – Be Her 4. Olivia Rodrigo – Drop Dead 3. Olivia Rodrigo – Stupid Song 2. Ella Langley – Choosin' Texas 1.Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You 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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines June 26th, 2026

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.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-bieber-swag-coachella-live-album-stream-it-now-1236281692/]⁠ Jay-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 experiences, and creative process. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189730/Jay-Z-to-star-in-8-part-documentary-about-his-life-so-far]⁠ Olivia Rodrigo is officially joining Fortnite as a non-playable character, with players able to interact with her in-game and purchase themed cosmetics including outfits, emotes, instruments, back bling, and Jam Tracks for Fortnite Festival. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-fortnite-npc-outfits-emotes-jam-tracks-1236281105/]⁠ David Clayton-Thomas, the powerful lead voice behind Blood, Sweat & Tears classics like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” has died at 84. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/blood-sweat-and-tears-david-clayton-thomas-death-singer-dead-1236280977/]⁠ Morrissey has criticized an upcoming BBC documentary about The Smiths, saying he was not invited to participate and accusing the project of favoring Johnny Marr while misrepresenting the band’s history and breakup. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189715/Morrissey-criticises-upcoming-BBC-Smiths-documentary-and-bandmate-Johnny-Marr]⁠ Lionel Richie cut short the opening night of his “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour in St. Paul after becoming dizzy onstage, briefly continuing while seated before his team told fans he was too unwell to finish the show. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189719/Lionel-Richie-cuts-Minnesota-concert-short-after-falling-ill]⁠ Don Toliver has announced the “Nitrous” leg of his ongoing Octane World Tour, adding a new run of arena dates later this year as he continues touring in support of his latest album, Octane. nme.com [https://www.nme.com/news/music/don-toliver-announces-nitrous-tour-of-uk-europe-and-north-america-buy-tickets-3953192]⁠ AI music company Suno has launched Spark, a new incubator program for independent artists that offers grants, mentorship, marketing help, and distribution opportunities while encouraging musicians to explore AI tools in their creative work. variety.com [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/suno-spark-incubator-program-for-independent-artists-1236790684/]⁠ And it’s New Music Friday! Here are some of the freshest songs to drop this week: “Radio” by Future “That Guy” by Tyler, The Creator “Look at My Life” by Gracie Abrams “My Guy” by Sam Smith “Sun Has Set” by beabadoobee ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.