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343. Daily Music Headlines August 10th, 2026
05:31||Ep. 343Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane âKeffe Dâ Davis is on trial, with prosecutors pointing to claims in his 2019 memoir as a confession while his defense argues the book was fictionalized for profit.â NYTimes.comGen Z and Gen Alpha are fueling a resurgence in analog culture, with Quebec experimental duo Angine de Poitrine emerging as a symbol of young people seeking tangible alternatives to AI and algorithm-driven digital life.â HollywoodReporter.comAriana Grande earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as âpetalâ debuted with 295,000 equivalent album units.â Billboard.comBlink-182 are working on a new album this year, according to drummer Travis Barker, following their 2023 reunion album âOne More TimeâŚâ.â NME.comSeveral videos on Donald Trumpâs official TikTok account have been muted following apparent copyright action involving Taylor Swiftâs music, continuing tensions over his teamâs use of artistsâ songs.â VanityFair.comGrammy-winning musician and producer William Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna, Blur and Beth Orton, has died at age 69.â Variety.comCharli xcx joined The Strokes at Outside Lands for âTake It or Leave It,â with Julian Casablancas joking about Charliâs greater recent chart success.â SPIN.comVince Gill surprised Charlie Worsham during his Ryman Auditorium residency by inviting the musician and member of his band to join the Grand Ole Opry.â AmericanSongwriter.comTwiceâs âFancyâ music video has surpassed 700 million YouTube views, becoming the groupâs third video to reach the milestone as contract discussions with JYP Entertainment continue.â KoreaHerald.comKatseye member Sophia is temporarily stepping away from the group to prioritize her mental health and wellness ahead of the August 13 release of the groupâs âWildâ EP.â Variety.com
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342. Daily Music Headlines August 7th, 2026
04:45||Ep. 342Camâron says members of Cardi Bâs team promised him an interview in exchange for contributing to an unreleased remake, and now wants either the interview or payment after his feature was dropped.â Billboard.comKid Cudi is launching a contest to build a new âhip-hop and trippyâ group, with the winners earning a recording deal on his Mad Solar label.â Billboard.comTyga says he used AI music generator Suno for some instrumentals on his $tarface album while writing and performing all of the vocals himself.â Billboard.comDolly Parton will receive the Americana Music Associationâs 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her legendary career and contributions to American music.â Billboard.comPhoebe Bridgers will debut her new solo album through phone-free planetarium listening events in more than 30 cities before its official release.â Variety.comGreen Day has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel featuring music videos, live performances, rare footage, and original programming ahead of its upcoming comedy film.â RollingStone.comZZ Top has canceled its Chula Vista and Hollywood Bowl concerts, citing unspecified âinsurmountable obstacles,â while the rest of the tour remains on schedule.â DigitalMusicNews.comNew Music FridayâStillâ â Karol G & Bruno Mars https://music.apple.com/us/album/still/6796864741?i=6796864748âRole Modelâ â Harmonyhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/harmony/6772366436?i=6772366453âLove Sensation (afterhours mix)â â Madonna & Kylie Minoguehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/love-sensation-afterhours-mix/6798373683?i=6798373693âsuperHumanâ â Audrey Nunahttps://music.apple.com/us/album/superhuman/6794053131?i=6794053316âIn & Outâ â Ravyn Lenaehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/in-out/6771922622?i=6771922626
341. Daily Music Headlines August 6th, 2026
04:27||Ep. 341Barry Manilow postponed his August 4 Lexington concert because of ongoing health issues related to his recovery from lung cancer surgery.â USA TodayT-Pain said he sold his publishing catalog and select master rights for about $100 million to secure his childrenâs financial future.â Music-News.comK-pop Demon Hunters singer Audrey Nuna has signed with Republic Records and is preparing to release her new single, âsuperHuman.ââ Music-News.comElvis Costello is celebrating the 49th anniversary of My Aim Is True with a five-disc box set featuring rare and previously unreleased recordings.â Rolling StoneAriana Grande told fans her upcoming break from public life was planned long before recent headlines and is not a reaction to media speculation.â Rolling StoneOlivia Rodrigo criticized U.S. policies affecting Planned Parenthood and said her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival will support womenâs organizations.â VarietySleep announced its first album since 2018, Hempispheres, and released a second preview track ahead of its September 3 release.â Metal Injection
340. Daily Music Headlines August 5th, 2026
03:42||Ep. 340Spotify reported strong second-quarter earnings with 777 million monthly active users, a 14% revenue increase, and continued momentum for its AI playlist, remixing, and ticketing features.â Billboard.comHundreds of mourners, including Bono and Eddie Vedder, attended the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard in Dublin following his death at age 56.â APNews.comAI music platform Suno is launching a custom vinyl pressing service that lets users turn their AI-generated songs into one-off 12-inch records.â MusicRadar.comProducer and Prince collaborator David Z, who helped shape the Minneapolis sound and co-created hits including âKiss,â has died at 78.â MusicRadar.comCharli xcx earned a Best Original Song nomination at the 2026 World Soundtrack Awards for âHouseâ from Wuthering Heights.â Billboard.comCanadian rock band Autumn Kings made it to the Upheaval Festival after a stranger loaned them his car when their tour van broke down.â Loudwire.comThis weekâs top-selling vinyl albums are: #5 Donât Tap the Glass by Tyler, The Creator; #4 You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love by Olivia Rodrigo; #3 Thriller by Michael Jackson; #2 Reality Awaits by The Strokes; and #1 Music, Fashion, Film by Charli xcx.
339. Daily Music Headlines August 4th, 2026
04:45||Ep. 339Ella Langleyâs âChoosinâ Texasâ spends a 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the fourth-longest run ever as country music fills the entire top five.â Billboard.comBruce Springsteen says Patti Scialfa is in remission from multiple myeloma after eight years of treatment.â Billboard.comShakira and Burna Boyâs âDai Daiâ remains No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 as Morgan Wallen and KATSEYE make notable chart debuts.â Billboard.comThe Gregg Allman documentary âGregg Allman: The Music of My Soulâ will tour more than 40 music venues for one-night-only screenings with filmmaker Q&As.â EverettPost.comCountry singer Ben Chapman criticized Nashville artists for releasing repetitive albums instead of taking more creative risks.â WideOpenCountry.comElla Langley has partnered with Shiner to release a limited-edition Dandelion Honey KĂślsch inspired by her album âDandelion.ââ Billboard.comFenix Flexinâs Billboard Hot 100 hit âRubberzâ has sparked speculation that it may have been created using AI.â TheVerge.comElvis Costelloâs âMy Aim Is Trueâ will receive a 49th Anniversary Edition featuring a five-CD box set with 52 previously unreleased recordings.â SpinMagazine.comâV/H/S/MIXTAPEâ premieres on Shudder October 9 with contributions from RZA, Flying Lotus, Tobias Forge, and GWAR.â NME.com
338. Daily Music Headlines August 3, 2026
03:27||Ep. 338⢠Ariana Grande's Petal topped Billboard's new music poll with 41% of the vote after its release during the Eternal Sunshine Tour. ⢠Ariana Grande will step away from public life after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends Sept. 1, including exiting the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, citing ongoing concerns about her well-being. ⢠Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 14th week, while Charli xcx debuted at No. 3 with Music, Fashion, Film, her biggest chart debut yet. ⢠John 5 and Wednesday 13 will tour together in summer/fall 2027. The collaboration marks the first time John 5's band THE CREATURES will feature a vocalist, with Wacken Open Air set as the first announced show.⢠Wacken Open Air 2027 revealed more of its lineup, including Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween, Electric Callboy, DragonForce, and more. The festival runs July 28â31 in Germany.⢠Billie Eilish's concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live), co-directed with James Cameron, premieres Aug. 6 on Paramount+, featuring live performances, backstage footage, and a Cameron interview. ⢠Reports claim Travis Kelce is exploring a country music career following a performance at his wedding to Taylor Swift, though no official plans have been announced. Top 5 Singles:5. "Hate That I Made You Love Me" â Ariana Grande4. "I Can't Love You Any More" â Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen3. "Boston" â Stella Lefty2. "I Knew It, I Knew You" â Taylor Swift1."Choosin' Texas" â Ella LangleyJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord
337. Daily Music Headlines July 31st, 2026
04:03||Ep. 337Live Nation reported record second-quarter revenue of $7.7 billion, with concert revenue up 8% and fan attendance up 10%, as the company projects another year of double-digit growth.https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-q2-earnings-concert-record-revenue/SiriusXM added 22,000 net new subscribers in the second quarter, helping drive revenue to $2.16 billion and prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook.https://www.billboard.com/pro/siriusxm-q2-2026-holdings-adds-22000-net-new-subscribers/Universal Music Group reported first-half revenue of $7.2 billion, up 5.3%, fueled by its Downtown acquisition and continued growth in recorded music and publishing.https://www.billboard.com/pro/universal-music-q2-earnings-revenue-up-first-half-2026/Sphere Entertainmentâs second-quarter revenue rose 11% to $313.6 million thanks to strong demand for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, though the company still posted an operating loss.https://www.billboard.com/pro/sphere-entertainment-earnings-q2-revenue-rises-wizard-of-oz/A German court ruled that AI music company Suno illegally trained its model on copyrighted songs without permission, ordering the company to pay damages in a decision Suno plans to appeal.https://www.billboard.com/pro/suno-liable-gema-german-copyright-lawsuit/This weekâs new releases include Ariana Grandeâs eighth studio album Petal, Cardi Bâs new single âAH HA,â Shaboozeyâs The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, and new music from Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, Becky G, Remi Wolf, Davido, Billy Strings, and Stephen Wilson Jr. featuring Miranda Lambert.