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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 Jack Antonoff collab leans into her pop-country roots. The film hits theaters June 19.Drake’s ICEMAN logs a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (171K units). Paul McCartney debuts at No. 5 with his 22nd top 10, while aespa lands at No. 9 for their third.A judge ruled a civil sexual assault lawsuit against Marilyn Manson can proceed under California’s revived statute window. The case now moves forward.Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett is launching a new band, Dead Wyte, with his brother Derrick; early teasers are online, lineup TBD.AMC is rebranding Interview With the Vampire Season 3 as The Vampire Lestat, focusing on Lestat as a rock star, backed by a major music-driven campaign and 20 original songs.Olivia Rodrigo revealed a duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith, “What’s Wrong With Me,” from her upcoming album. The pair previously performed together at Glastonbury.Ariana Grande launched her Eternal Sunshine tour in Oakland with a 23-song set, her first tour since 2019. Dates run across the U.S. and end in London.Deep Purple released “Diablo” featuring Keith Urban, from upcoming album Splat! (July 3), produced by Bob Ezrin and described as one of their heaviest in years.Top 5 Singles:5. The Cure – Olivia Rodrigo4. ShaBang – Drake3. Be Her – Ella Langley2. Choosin Texas – Ella Langley1.Janice STFU – DrakeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

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-2026-presenters-performers/Prince’s estate has announced Timeless, a new posthumous album arriving August 28 featuring 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings spanning 1977 through 2016, including the previously released vault track “With This Tear” and the newly unveiled single “Stone.” https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/prince-album-timeless-unreleased-songs-release-date-1236264095/K-pop group LE SSERAFIM’s new album Pureflow Pt. 1 debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart with 34,000 copies sold in the U.S., while also entering the Billboard 200 at No. 10 with 41,000 equivalent album units. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/le-sserafim-pureflow-number-1-top-album-sales-chart-1236263839/Mel B says the long-rumored Netflix docuseries about the Spice Girls appears to be no longer moving forward, following earlier comments that a documentary would require complete honesty from all five members and amid confirmation that no reunion tour or major group project is currently planned for 2026. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189288/Mel-B-claims-Netflix-Spice-Girls-docuseries-has-been-scrappedApple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have officially recognized Global Beatles Day, a fan-created annual celebration held on June 25 that honors the band’s 1967 worldwide performance of “All You Need Is Love,” with a newly colorized version of the performance set to debut on YouTube. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189302/Apple-Corps-Ltd-officially-recognizes-fan-led-global-Beatles-Day-movementAlan Jackson will receive a major television sendoff with Alan Jackson: The Last Show, an NBC primetime special built around the final concert of his touring career, taking place June 27 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville and later streaming on Peacock. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/alan-jackson-nbc-tv-special-last-show-farewell-concert-1236766404/Ticketmaster temporarily halted ticket sales for Céline Dion’s Paris residency after detecting suspicious activity, with bots and scalpers reportedly overwhelming the system and preventing many genuine fans from purchasing tickets. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/06/04/ticketmaster-paris-celine-dion-meltdown/Taylor Swift’s net worth has reached an estimated $2 billion, according to Forbes, making her the richest female musician in history and one of the few artists to achieve billionaire status primarily through music rather than outside business ventures. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/taylor-swift-net-worth-2-billion-forbes-1236767030/And it’s Friday, so let’s check out some of the freshest drops this week: “I Knew It, I Knew You” by Taylor Swift from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, “Mi Yo de Antes” by Ozuna, “Cowgirl” by Shaboozey, “Black Prada Dress” by Ellie Goulding, and “Home” by Sara Bareilles.

FIFA unveiled the track list for the 2026 World Cup’s Official Album, featuring artists including Jelly Roll, Carín León, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Shakira, and Burna Boy. billboard.comLauv is stepping away from Khalid’s It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour to focus on his mental health, saying he is “deeply struggling right now” and needs time to heal. billboard.comBarry Manilow says he fears his singing voice may never fully recover after surgery to remove a stage 1 cancerous tumor from his left lung. music-news.comRock supergroup Drink The Sea, featuring musicians associated with R.E.M., Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, and Mark Lanegan Band, announced its third album, Drink The Sea III, along with a UK, European, and U.S. tour. nme.comSara Bareilles announced Good Grief, her first studio album in seven years, along with a North American theater tour and a companion documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival. variety.comAlice Cooper warned that artificial intelligence could soon create convincing fake “rock stars,” but argued that AI-generated music still lacks the emotion, heart, and lived experience behind real songwriting. music-news.comAI music platform Suno raised more than $400 million in new funding, giving the company a $5.4 billion valuation as it continues facing copyright lawsuits from major record labels. variety.com

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning R&B singer known for ballads and Disney duets, died at 75 following a stroke. Family says he passed peacefully, leaving a lasting legacy.Read moreSkrillex announced fifth album Soma (13 tracks), featuring Young Miko, Chris Lake, and Randomer. Follows his 2025 LP and coincides with a busy festival schedule.Read moreDonations to Children’s Miracle Network fund a music therapy program at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, helping young patients manage pain and stress during treatment.Read moreThe National Symphony Orchestra faces potential collapse amid financial instability tied to the Kennedy Center. Lack of a season plan and funding uncertainty raise urgent concerns.Read moreBET formed its first advisory board including Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, and LL Cool J to guide the network amid restructuring, including BET+ content merging with Paramount+.Read moreA U.S. appeals court overturned 2 Live Crew’s copyright win, ruling a member’s bankruptcy invalidated the termination notice. Case returns to lower court.Read moreKISS will release KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History on Oct. 27, with behind-the-scenes insights from Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Ken Sharp.Read moreEllie Goulding announced sixth album I Know Too Much (Sept. 4). New single “Black Prada Dress” arrives June 5 amid renewed interest driven by TikTok.Read moreThe Motown Sound opened the 2026 Tuesday Evening Music Club in Grand Rapids, delivering a live, local-talent tribute to Motown history.Read moreBillboard’s top movie songs:“Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (Endless Love)“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” – Bryan Adams (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)“How Deep Is Your Love” – Bee Gees (Saturday Night Fever)“Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor (Rocky III)“Flashdance… What a Feeling” – Irene Cara (Flashdance)Read moreJoin the Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordWant 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 Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie.Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.BTS’ “Swim” ties “Dynamite” with eight weeks at No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S.; Drake’s “Janice STFU” leads the Global 200 for a second week; Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” hits top five on both charts.Kim Thayil reflects on Chris Cornell’s final days in memoir A Screaming Life, recalling unusual behavior and regret ahead of its June 9 release.Sabrina Carpenter secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker after repeated trespassing and surveillance; hearing set for June 17.Sonny Mayo (SNOT/Sevendust) underwent emergency triple bypass surgery after a heart attack; a fundraiser supports his recovery.Mastodon released “Your Ghost Again,” a tribute to late guitarist Brent Hinds and first single from their upcoming ninth album.Violet Grohl announced her first London headline show at Camden Assembly on Sept. 1; tickets on sale June 5.StubHub launched FestProtect, offering compensation tiers for festival disruptions like cancellations and lineup changes.The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Sept. 18–19, Las Vegas) lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer; tickets June 12, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.Top 5 Singles:5. “The Cure” – Olivia Rodrigo4. “Shabang” – Drake3. “Be Her” – Ella Langley2. “Choosing Texas” – Ella Langley“Janice STFU” – DrakeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” topped Billboard’s Best New Music poll with over 50% of the vote. It’s the first single from her upcoming album “Petal,” due July 31. Other contenders included Latto and aespa.Drake’s “ICEMAN” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with 225,000 units. LE SSERAFIM’s “PUREFLOW” debuts at No. 10, marking their fifth top 10.Ronald LaPread, founding bassist of The Commodores, died at 75 after a sudden medical event in New Zealand. He played with the group from 1970–1986, contributing to hits like “Brick House.”Bad Bunny launched his 10-date Madrid residency with a sold-out show at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The run could draw over 550,000 fans and featured guest Myke Towers.Morgan Wallen cut short a Denver performance of “Sand in My Boots” due to a piano glitch, then pushed the piano over. Fans praised his a cappella recovery.M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for $2.8 million, claiming wrongful removal from his Rebel Ragers Tour despite contractual guarantees. The dispute follows controversy over her onstage remarks.Kanye West (Ye) and Travis Scott canceled July shows in Reggio Emilia, Italy, citing security concerns amid backlash over West’s antisemitic remarks.Donald Trump called to cancel the Freedom 250 concert series and replace it with a political rally. Artists including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride withdrew over the event’s political ties.Yonkers will rename a street “Earl DMX Simmons Way” honoring DMX near his childhood home, alongside a new podcast, “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX.”“Heavy Metal Parking Lot” marked its 40th anniversary with its first full public screening, plus plans for a documentary, book, and tribute events.Top 5 Albums:5. Ella Langley – “Danelion”4. Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”3. Drake – “Maid of Honor”2. Drake – “Habiti”1.Drake – “Iceman”