{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67cf07a2de20851680b82124/69fcf0272b71c054a36a287c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Daily Music Headlines May 7th, 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67cf07a2de20851680b82124/1778184217711-31ab96f7-5796-4d5f-b0d8-986c8604dd81.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2><strong>Drake Announces Final Iceman Livestream</strong></h2><p>Drake will livestream “Iceman Episode 4” on May 14, one day before the release of his upcoming album <em>Iceman</em>. The livestream series has been a major part of the rollout, previewing new music and cinematic visuals tied to the album’s icy theme.</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/drake-iceman-episode-4-date-livestream-1236241082/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">billboard.com</a></p><h2><strong>The Chemical Brothers Get Apex Streaming Boost</strong></h2><p>The Chemical Brothers’ 2015 song “Go” has surged after being featured in the Netflix thriller <em>Apex</em>, with Billboard reporting a 429% jump in streams following the film’s release.</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chemical-brothers-go-apex-movie-streaming-boost-netflix-1236241050/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">billboard.com</a></p><h2><strong>BTS Meets Mexico’s President</strong></h2><p>BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace in Mexico City ahead of their sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros. Sheinbaum praised the group’s messages of friendship, peace, and love, calling their return to Mexico “a historic moment.”</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260507/bts-meets-mexican-president-ahead-of-mexico-city-concerts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">koreatimes.co.kr</a></p><h2><strong>Michael Biopic Passes $420 Million</strong></h2><p>The Michael Jackson biopic <em>Michael</em> has grossed more than $420 million worldwide in under two weeks, making it one of the highest-grossing music biopics ever and putting it within reach of <em>Bohemian Rhapsody</em>’s record.</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/06/michael-biopic-gross-so-far/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">digitalmusicnews.com</a></p><h2><strong>Austin City Limits Reveals 2026 Lineup</strong></h2><p>Austin City Limits Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, led by Charli XCX, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The xx, Skrillex, and Kings of Leon. The 25th anniversary festival takes place Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11 at Zilker Park.</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/05/05/austin-city-limits-music-festival-2026-lineup-tickets/89946785007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">usatoday.com</a></p><h2><strong>Shakira’s Rio Concert Boosts Local Economy</strong></h2><p>Shakira’s free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio de Janeiro drew roughly two million fans and generated an estimated $160 million for the local economy, according to city officials.</p><p> <a href=\"https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/188762/Shakira-s-Copacabana-show-pumps-160m-into-Rio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">music-news.com</a></p>","author_name":"Subrilliant LLC"}