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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 News Enjo...

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.com Justin 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 C...

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 featurin...

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"...

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...

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 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 Cardi B...

Show Notes The 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 cofoun...

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...

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...

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 ⁠ 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,...

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, arti...

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 e...

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...

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...

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.com ⁠ Long-lost footage of The Beatles performing “Can’t Buy Me Love” on the BBC music show To...

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...

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.com ⁠ Storm 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&...

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...

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 Sum...

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 News Bonnaroo 2026 is being livestreamed Thursday through Sunday on Hulu and Disney+, with two channe...

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-premiere Alanis Morissette has announced Butterfly With a Machete, a limited four-night YouTube...

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...

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...

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 J...

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...