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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 Summer Clothes” for RED, and performed “People Have the Power” with Bono and Patti Smith.Ariana Grande launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, funding LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights, mental health, and civil rights through grants and four dedicated program funds. BBC Music announced Madonna & Graham, a sit-down with Graham Norton filmed at Koko ahead of Confessions II. Premieres June 26 on BBC One; radio version July 4 on BBC Radio 2, with streaming to follow.Lionel Richie filed trademarks for iconic vocal phrases like “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” to protect his voice identity amid rising AI voice cloning; approval may be difficult under trademark standards.Michael surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing music biopic ever, earning about $911.9M globally since April 2026, with record-setting openings. Billboard 200 Top 5:5. Do That Again – Malcom Todd4. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan3. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen2. Dandelion – Ella Langley1.Iceman – Drake (4th week at No. 1)Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

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 NewsBonnaroo 2026 is being livestreamed Thursday through Sunday on Hulu and Disney+, with two channels of performances from artists including The Strokes, Skrillex, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Noah Kahan, Vince Staples, Turnstile, Clipse, Kesha, and Japanese Breakfast.Read more from VarietySpanish star Quevedo has announced his 2027 El Baifo Tour with a video game-style rollout, letting fans collectively unlock new cities and dates through an interactive online game featuring a “baifo,” or baby goat, tied to his Canary Islands roots.Read more from BillboardBIGBANG will reunite as a trio—featuring G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG—for a 31-show stadium world tour celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary, beginning in South Korea before traveling across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania.Read more from BillboardTyla is making her Disney/Pixar voice debut in the Sub-Saharan African version of Toy Story 5, voicing a new character called the Inflatable Flamingo.Read more from Music-NewsA judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Lil Wayne of threatening and assaulting a security guard at his Hidden Hills home, ruling that the plaintiff repeatedly failed to comply with court-ordered discovery requirements.Read more from Rolling StoneAnd it’s Friday, which means it’s time for some of the freshest music released this week, including “stupid song” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Come Over” by BTS, “Don’t Tell Me It’s Over” by blink-182, “des fleurs” by Tove Lo and Stromae, and “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” by LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE.

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-premiereAlanis Morissette has announced Butterfly With a Machete, a limited four-night YouTube Theater residency in November that expands her confessional multimedia “rock traumedy” concept from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189400/Alanis-Morissette-announces-limited-Los-Angeles-residency-show-Butterfly-With-A-MacheteRadiohead’s Hamlet Hail to the Thief is headed to London’s Barbican Theatre for a limited run beginning October 31, with Samuel Blenkin returning as Hamlet in the stage production built around a reimagined performance of Hail to the Thief. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/radiohead-hamlet-hail-to-the-thief-barbican-1236771204/Google has moved to dismiss a lawsuit from independent musicians over YouTube uploads and AI training, arguing that YouTube’s Terms of Service gave the company broad rights to use uploaded content. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/google-youtube-terms-of-service-train-ai-models-lawsuit-1236771486/Warner Music Group has agreed to acquire Sureel AI, a rights-tracking company whose “AI DNA” technology is designed to help identify and protect music, voices, likenesses, and other creative work used in AI-generated content or training. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/warner-music-group-acquires-sureel-ai-1236771303/Megan Thee Stallion, Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and EJAE have teamed up on “DNA,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Bocelli and EJAE set to debut the song live during the opening ceremony in Mexico City. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189424/Megan-Thee-Stallion-and-Andrea-Bocelli-team-up-on-FIFA-World-Cup-anthemThis week’s top five new albums are JUKE BOX by HOKUTO, Sequence 01: Curiosity by AND2BLE, We on Fire by &TEAM, ‘PUREFLOW’, Pt. 1 by LE SSERAFIM, and NEW WAV by TREASURE.

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 theatrical re-release and a reimagined soundtrack.Jay-Z expands his “JAŸ-Z 30” anniversary shows with new 2026 dates in Paris (Sept. 10, Stade de France) and Los Angeles (Oct. 23, SoFi Stadium), celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt. Presales start June 11, general sale June 12.Beastie Boys’ Mike D will release his debut solo album Thank You on August 28, his first full-length project outside the group since they became inactive in 2012.Jack White revealed Frozen Charlotte, a surprise vinyl project tied to his upcoming album No Name, continuing his strategy of cryptic, limited physical releases via Third Man Records.Apple Music’s iOS 27 update adds redesigned pages, improved performance, AI-powered AutoMix for smoother song transitions, and deeper Siri integration for more natural voice control and recommendations.Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny privately in Madrid during the artist’s sold-out tour stop, highlighting a rare crossover between global pop culture and religious leadership.Spotify Global Top 5:5. “Babydoll” – Dominic Fike4. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson3. “Swim” – BTS2. “Beauty and a Beat” – Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj1.“Hate That I Made You Love Me” – Ariana GrandeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening.

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 set; highlights also included Ravyn Lenae, Major Lazer, and JENNIE.Steven Tyler seeks a new deposition in a lawsuit from Julia Holcomb alleging abuse when she was a teen. His team argues new personal details may affect her emotional distress claims; court decision pending.Portland International Airport’s live music program uses volunteer performers to reduce traveler stress, creating a shared calming experience.Charli XCX announced a 12-date North American arena tour starting Sept. 11 in Philadelphia, supporting her July 24 album “Music, Fashion, Film,” with stops including Brooklyn and Los Angeles.Sturgill Simpson’s “Mutiny After Midnight” is now on streaming with a bonus track after an initial physical-only release supporting indie record stores.Rush returned to the stage post–Neil Peart with emotional tributes and performances of “Bravado” and “Tom Sawyer.” New drummer Anika Nilles received strong praise.A judge vacated a sealing order in Sony Music’s lawsuit against AI platform Udio over alleged use of 30,000+ copyrighted works; dispute centers on Udio’s training data.227 CISAC-affiliated groups urged France to pass the Darcos bill, shifting the burden to AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted works in training.“Hell,” Michigan is for sale for $625K, including local attractions like Screams Ice Cream, mini golf, Hell’s Chapel of Love, and a souvenir shop.Top 5 Albums:5. The Boys of the Dugeon Lane – Paul McCartney4. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen2. Dandelion – Ella Langley1.Iceman – DrakeJoin the Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

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.