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Taylor Swift Debuts Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version) on Handmaid’s TaleTaylor Swift premiered her Reputation re-recording in the penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Executive Producer Elisabeth Moss called the placement “perfect” and praised Swift’s influence on the cast.Stolen Jim Morrison Grave Bust RecoveredFrench police recovered the 283-pound marble bust stolen from Jim Morrison’s grave in 1988. It’s unclear whether it will be returned to Paris’s Père Lachaise cemetery.Trump Calls for Investigation into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono, OprahDonald Trump accused major stars of accepting campaign payments to endorse Kamala Harris. He specifically named Bruce Springsteen, reigniting their long-standing feud.Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music Group Over MastersSalt-N-Pepa filed suit against UMG for allegedly blocking their copyright reversion efforts. The group claims UMG retaliated by removing their music from streaming.Roxi Rebrands as FastStream InteractiveMusic video platform Roxi completed a management buyout and will launch an interactive music channel on Nextgen TV under the new name FastStream Interactive.John Stamos Surprises Fans at Outlaw Music FestivalJohn Stamos joined Willie Nelson on drums at the Hollywood Bowl during the Outlaw Music Festival, delighting fans with his unexpected appearance.Jem and the Holograms Drop 40th Anniversary AlbumJem and the Holograms is back with six re-recorded songs from the original series. The first track, the theme song, is available now; the full album arrives in July.Iron Maiden Asks Fans to Ditch Phones at ShowsIron Maiden is urging fans to enjoy concerts without phones. Their Run for Your Lives tour kicks off in Budapest next week with a focus on fully immersive experiences.Billboard Hot 100 – Week of May 20“Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (25th week)“Ordinary” – Alex Warren“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey“Nokia” – DrakeSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com or join the conversation at r/dailymusicheadlines.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt.

Sleep Token Tops Billboard 200Sleep Token scores its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Even in Arcadia. Other top entries:#2 – Sincerely, Kali Uchis#3 – SOS, SZA#4 – One Thing at a Time, Morgan Wallen#5 – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, PARTYNEXTDOOR & DrakeZak Starkey Departs The Who—AgainZak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, has officially left The Who after tensions with Roger Daltrey. Starkey claims he was fired; Townshend says it was mutual. He’s now focusing on a new band and finishing his autobiography.Austria Wins Eurovision 2025Austria’s JJ took home Eurovision glory in Basel, Switzerland with “Wasted Love,” a powerful operatic-techno fusion. This marks Austria’s third win.Bono’s Stories of Surrender Receives Standing OvationBono earned a 7-minute ovation at Cannes for his Apple TV+ documentary Stories of Surrender, premiering May 30. The film blends his one-man show with unseen performance footage.Foo Fighters Part Ways with Drummer Josh FreeseJosh Freese has exited the Foo Fighters after two years. The band has not yet named a replacement.Cyndi Lauper Announces Farewell TourCyndi Lauper launches her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, ending August 30 at the Hollywood Bowl. While it’s her final major tour, she says she’s not retiring from music.Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com or join the conversation at r/dailymusicheadlines.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt.

Eurovision 2025 Grand FinalThe 69th Eurovision Song Contest wraps up this Saturday, live from Basel, Switzerland. 26 countries will compete for the Crystal Microphone. official Eurovision YouTube livestream Live Nation & AEG Investigated The DOJ and FTC are investigating Live Nation and AEG for potentially anti-competitive refund practices during COVID-19.https://bit.ly/LiveNationRefundsI Prevail Split With Co-Vocalist Brian Burkheiser The band announced Brian Burkheiser's departure, calling it an "amicable" but "difficult decision." https://bit.ly/IPrevailSplitTudum 2025Gaga will perform at Netflix's global fan event, Tudum, this Saturday. https://bit.ly/GagaTudum2025New Music Friday Highlights Albums: • A Matter of Time – Laufey • I Am The Problem – Morgan Wallen • Iz It A Crime? – Snoop Dogg • Echo – BTS’ Jin • 13 Months of Sunshine – Aminé • Even In Arcadia – Sleep Token Songs: • Friend of Mine – Rihanna (Smurfs Movie OST) • Quiero Saber Si Es Amor – Foreigner & Joy Huerta (Spanish version of “I Want to Know What Love Is”) • In the Name of the Father – President (fans suspect Charlie Simpson is the vocalist) Stay updated every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com Join the conversation on Reddit at r/dailymusicheadlinesProduced by Hammond Chamberlain. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.That’s it for today—catch you on the flip side.

Chris Brown Arrested in UK for 2023 Nightclub AssaultChris Brown was arrested in Manchester in connection to a 2023 assault on producer Abe Diaw. The incident allegedly occurred at Tape nightclub in London. Diaw has filed a $16 million civil suit. Brown’s upcoming UK tour dates may be affected.Bruce Springsteen Announces Country AlbumSpringsteen will release Somewhere North of Nashville on June 27. The 12-track album features honky-tonk and country rock vibes, including two songs originally written for Born in the U.S.A.Rihanna Returns with New Music for The SmurfsRihanna will release “Friend of Mine” on May 16. The upbeat pop track is part of the new Smurfs film, where she voices Smurfette.Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Launch New FestivalFuture Ruins, a new music and arts festival curated by Reznor & Ross, debuts Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. The lineup includes John Carpenter, Danny Elfman, and Questlove.Lord Buffalo Cancels Tour After Drummer DetainedLord Buffalo canceled their European tour after drummer Yamal Said, a Mexican citizen and U.S. resident, was detained by border agents at DFW Airport. The band is working to secure his release.SoundCloud Updates AI Policy After BacklashSoundCloud clarified it will not use artist-uploaded content for AI training without consent. CEO Eliah Seton emphasized transparency, artist control, and responsible AI use going forward.Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Set for June 21Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar lead the music nominations at this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Hosted by Tyla, the event airs live June 21 across Nickelodeon and Paramount platforms. Fan voting is now open.Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt.

Diddy Trial NewsCassie detailed a heated moment where Combs left a party to confront Suge Knight. MoreApple Music & UMG Launch 'Sound Therapy'A new feature blending familiar music with sound waves to aid focus is now live on Apple Music. MoreSpotify Adds to AI DJPremium users in 60+ markets can now verbally request genres, moods, or artists. More.Publishers Amend LawsuitUMG and others updated their complaint. More infoICON AwardJackson will perform and be honored at the 2025 AMAs. AnnouncementHalle Bailey Granted Restraining OrderBailey claims DDG abused her physically. Read moreCandlemass Marks 40 Years Candlemass released Black Star featuring a cover of “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”. Watch videoWeezer Bassist's Wife Faces ChargesJillian Lauren pleaded not guilty following an LAPD-involved incident. DetailsFFDP Masters Sold Without Band’s KnowledgeThey may re-record music after discovering their former label sold their masters without consent. More hereSTRYPER The Christian rock band is recording 10 holiday tracks to be released later this year. MoreDenver's Gets a FestivalThe Unhinged Festival will spotlight Denver’s metal/punk scene. Lineup & infoEurovision 2025 Track listNew Spinal TapA Fine Line Between Stupid And Clever Sept. 9, followed by Spinal Tap II Sept. 12.Book & film details

Billboard History for Spanish-Language Albums Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos returns to No. 1 and Fuerza Regida’s 111xpantia debuts at No. 2—marking the first time two Spanish-language albums top the chart. 111xpantia is also the highest-charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group. bit.ly/3yqGlqzTina Arena Stops Show After Onstage Fight Tina Arena halted her Melbourne concert mid-performance after a physical fight near the stage, refusing to continue until calm was restored. This follows a previous night when she scolded fans for frequent bathroom exits. bit.ly/3WzBvW5John Mulaney: Give “Weird Al” His Due John Mulaney argues that Weird Al Yankovic deserves a spot in the Rock Hall for his musical influence and cultural reach. Despite being eligible since 2005, Yankovic has never been nominated. bit.ly/3WBY2I9Farm Aid Turns 40 in Minneapolis Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price will headline Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary on Sept. 20 in Minneapolis. Since 1985, the benefit has raised nearly $80M for family farmers. bit.ly/3K9LUxHDiddy Trial Begins Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial kicks off with prosecutors alleging years of abuse, including toward Cassie Ventura. The defense claims the case revolves around consensual relationships. bit.ly/3UFykLNCopyright Chief Fired Over AI Report Trump’s administration fired Copyright Register Shira Perlmutter shortly after her office’s report warned that AI training on unlicensed music likely exceeds fair use. The move sparked concern over artist rights. bit.ly/4bgFV6TUK Lords Demand AI Copyright Transparency The UK House of Lords voted to require AI developers to disclose copyrighted works used for training. Backed by 400+ artists, the amendment could reshape how licensing works—if it survives final passage. bit.ly/3K9KgktSoundCloud Clarifies AI Terms Update After user backlash, SoundCloud confirmed it has not used artist content for AI model training. A recent ToS change was only to clarify internal AI tools like recommendation and fraud systems. bit.ly/3yqFyK8CBGB Festival Launches in Brooklyn A one-day CBGB Festival will take place Sept. 21 at Under the K Bridge Park, honoring the legendary NYC venue. Performers include Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White, and Johnny Marr. bit.ly/3WBGUk4Slipknot Scraps Pandemic Material Slipknot’s Jim Root says the band ditched their COVID-era writing to start fresh. Despite heavy touring, they’ve teased new work including a single “Long May You Die” and the long-awaited Look Outside Your Window. bit.ly/4bnTCx4Henry Rollins Plans Punk Rock Archive Henry Rollins is working on his biggest project yet: a public space to showcase rare punk memorabilia. He hopes to launch within a year from his new home in Nashville. bit.ly/3yygXqATop 5 for the week:“Nokia” – Drake“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars“Ordinary” – Alex Warren“Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (24 weeks)Stay up to date with DailyMusicHeadlines.com and join the discussion on r/dailymusicheadlines