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Better Than Ezra invites fans to co-write their next single via AI platform SoundBreak; winning entry will be recorded and officially released. Sofia D’Angelo’s “Time” wins Billboard’s fan-voted poll with 69%+, beating releases from Anne Hathaway and Jack White.BTS’ “ARIRANG” holds No. 1 on Billboard 200 (187K units); Melanie Martinez’s “HADES” No. 3 (84K); Yeat’s “ADL” debuts No. 5 (57K). Monsta X announce 10 North American dates for 2026 “THE X : NEXUS” tour (Oct 3–24); tickets on sale April 14; I.M absent due to military service. Kanye West’s “Bully” debuts No. 2 on Billboard 200 (152K units), continuing strong performance despite ongoing controversies. Pepsi pulls Wireless Festival sponsorship over Ye headliner backlash; criticism from UK leaders ahead of July 10–12 event in London. Tool’s Maynard James Keenan backs former West Point classmate Gen. Randy George after forced early retirement; Pentagon gives no reason. Shiloh Jolie debuts in K-pop video for Dayoung’s “What’s a Girl to Do,” earning role through open audition. Top 5 Singles:5. Alex Warren – “Ordinary”4. Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”3. Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”2. Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”BTS – “Swim”Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Olivia Rodrigo announced her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, arriving June 12, and said she is “so proud” of the new project, which is now up for preorder.billboard.comJ. Cole has signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, marking his third stint in international basketball as he pursues one more run at the sport alongside his music career.billboard.comA man was arrested for trespassing at Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills home after authorities found him on the property early Wednesday, though Minaj was reportedly not home.billboard.comRAYE apologized to fans after revealing that the vinyl edition of This Music May Contain Hope was pressed before the final mix was completed and does not match the finished digital release.nme.comA rare 1.5-inch dreadlock from Bob Marley is heading to auction in the UK with an estimate of up to £25,000, making it an unusually scarce piece of authenticated memorabilia.nme.comChoreographer Darrin Henson is suing Sony Music over the use of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” dance in Deadpool & Wolverine, claiming he never gave up ownership of the choreography.digitalmusicnews.comSeatGeek has launched a ChatGPT integration that lets users browse event tickets with natural language prompts before being sent to complete their purchase.musicbusinessworldwide.comAnd since it’s Thursday, let’s check out some of the fresh tracks released this week:“The Van” by Bleachersapple.com“ALL THE LOVE” by Kanye West & Andre Troutmanapple.com“Reply To This” by Charlie Puthapple.com“Shine Again” by Weezerapple.com“Need Your Love” by OneRepublicapple.com

Montreux Jazz Festival’s 60th anniversary runs July 3-18 in Switzerland, with artists including John Legend, Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, Deep Purple, Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, and Moby. billboard.comShakira has announced a limited U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, kicking off June 13 in Inglewood and running through late July. billboard.comLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized Ye’s planned Wireless Festival shows, saying the artist’s past antisemitic remarks are offensive and do not reflect London’s values. variety.comLindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked in Santa Monica by a woman who allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing. billboard.comMegan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, then later called the incident a wake-up call. billboard.comJon Bon Jovi has received the 2026 James Beard Impact Award for his philanthropic work through the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen. billboard.comJapan’s latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 is led by King & Prince’s “Waltz for Lily,” followed by M!LK’s “Bakuretsu Aishiteru,” BTS’ “SWIM,” M!LK’s “Sukisugite Metsu!,” and Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT.” billboard.com

Bruce Springsteen opened his 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour in Minneapolis with a politically charged set that criticized the Trump administration, honored victims of ICE violence, and included a surprise cover of “Purple Rain.”rollingstone.comJourney singer Arnel Pineda says he tried to step away from the band’s farewell tour because of vocal struggles and a difficult divorce, but he is still performing as the run continues into 2027.ultimateclassicrock.comWarner Music Group has signed global hip-hop group H//pe Princess, the Japan-Korea project formed through Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess, ahead of the group’s debut later this year.musicweek.comWarner Music Group is also acquiring music distribution and rights management platform Revelator as it expands its artist services and technology pipeline.billboard.comKid Cudi launches his new weekly digital series Big Bro With Kid Cudi today, with guests including Kylie Jenner and conversations centered on creative journeys.hollywoodreporter.comJon Bon Jovi received the James Beard Impact Award for his work through the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation and its nonprofit JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurant.billboard.comAnd in absolutely-real news, researchers working with Hellmann’s have classified mayonnaise as a musical instrument, arguing it can create controlled, intentional sound under established organology standards.musicradar.comNew Zealand Billboard Hot 100:“Man I Need” - Olivia Dean“Rein Me In” - Sam Fender & Olivia Dean“IloveitIloveitIloveit” - Bella Kay“So Easy (to Fall In Love)” - Olivia Dean“Stateside” - PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson

SoundCloud launched Follower Exclusive Releases, letting Artist Pro musicians share tracks directly with followers before wider release.edm.comBTS’ “Swim” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, knocking Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” down to No. 2 after four weeks on top.billboard.comThe Eurovision Song Contest is expanding to Asia, with its first Asian edition set for November 14 in Bangkok and artists from 10 countries taking part.billboard.comBandsintown added a new Apple Music integration that brings concert listings directly into the app with iOS 26.4.prnewswire.comCéline Dion will return to the stage for a 10-show run in Paris this September as she continues living with stiff-person syndrome.musicradar.comTaylor Swift released a music video for “Elizabeth Taylor” built entirely around clips of the late actress, with Swift herself never appearing onscreen.billboard.comTaylor Swift and UMG Recordings are being sued by Maren Wade, who claims The Life of a Showgirl infringes on her Confessions of a Showgirl trademark.hollywoodreporter.comBillboard 200 Album Chart5. Octane - Don Toliver4. Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally - Harry Styles3. I’m The Problem - Morgan Wallen2. The Way i Am - Luke CombsArirang - BTS

Tate McRae won four Juno Awards, including album, artist, single, and pop album of the year, while Billy Talent received the Humanitarian Award for 25 years of charitable work.cbc.caOlivia Dean led the MOBO Awards with wins for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Act, while Pharrell Williams received the Mobo Global Songwriter Award.musicradar.comBTS’ ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 equivalent album units, giving the group its seventh chart-topper.digital.abcaudio.comFort Campbell will host a free Independence Day celebration featuring a Charlie Daniels hologram alongside Aaron Tippin and Eric Lee Beddingfield.whas11.comBob Dylan launched a Patreon called Letters From the Grave, offering videos and audio essays for $5 a month.ultimateclassicrock.comBlackpink’s Lisa announced her first Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at Caesars Palace for two weekends in November.variety.comLindsey Buckingham hinted that his renewed connection with Stevie Nicks could lead to a new collaboration, even if a full Fleetwood Mac tour remains unlikely.musicradar.comTop 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart5. “Golden” - Huntrix4. “Ordinary” - Alex Warren3. “I Just Might” - Bruno Mars2. “Man I Need” - Olivia Dean“Choosin Texas” - Ella Langley

Taylor Swift led the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” while Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Miley Cyrus, and John Mellencamp also took major honors.billboard.comRihanna described hearing “10 loud bangs on metal” as gunfire hit her Beverly Hills property while she and her family were inside an Airstream trailer, leaving her shaken though no one was injured.music-news.comLebo M has sued comedian Learnmore Jonasi over a viral joke mistranslating The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” chant, seeking up to $27 million in damages.variety.comLauryn Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! Festival to the UK for the first time on August 7 at Milton Keynes National Bowl, with Wyclef Jean, YG Marley, and Zion Marley on the bill so far.nme.comWeezer announced their 32-city North American arena tour, The Gathering, with support from The Shins and Silversun Pickups, alongside news of the upcoming single “Shine Again.”billboard.comPaul McCartney announced his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due May 29, and released the lead single “Days We Left Behind.”variety.comKCON LA 2026 returns August 14 with a lineup led by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, P1Harmony, and NCT 127.billboard.comNew ReleasesMiley Cyrus - “Younger You”music.apple.comPaul McCartney - “Days We Left Behind”Fetty Wap featuring Divinity & Ymanie - “White Roses”Melanie Martinez - “Uncanny Valley”music.apple.comBecky G & elkan - “Marathon”music.apple.com

Miley Cyrus has released “Younger You,” a tribute to her younger self tied to the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special. billboard.comNetflix says BTS’ Seoul concert livestream drew 18.4 million viewers worldwide, making it the platform’s biggest non-sports livestream and its most-watched title of the week. reuters.comBTS has also teamed up with Major League Baseball for Opening Week hype videos featuring songs from the group’s new album ARIRANG. billboard.comDuffy is set to tell her story, including her kidnapping and assault ordeal, in a new Disney+ documentary. nme.comLive Nation has agreed to improve accessibility at its festivals after legal action from the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission. nme.comA Florida woman has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other felony charges after allegedly firing shots at Rihanna’s home. variety.comLegendary songwriter Chip Taylor, who wrote “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” has died at 86. variety.comWillie Nelson is bringing back the Outlaw Music Festival Tour in 2026, with public on-sale set for Friday, March 27. consequence.netTop 5 on the current Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated March 25, 2026: No. 1 “BE:FIRST ALL DAY” by BE:FIRST, No. 2 “一秒” by SixTONES, No. 3 “サンダルだぜ” by SKE48, No. 4 “爆裂愛してる” by M!LK, and No. 5 “Five” by Arashi.  

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert says he is recovering after surgery to remove three new brain tumors discovered following weakness in his left hand and leg during a Nashville show.billboard.comTed Nugent will stream his Detroit concert film Stranglehold 50th Bash on April 4 to mark the 50th anniversary of his debut solo album, with a Blu-ray release to follow in May.ultimateclassicrock.comJay-Z says Blue Ivy has perfect pitch, is teaching herself piano, and has impressed him with her work ethic during Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour.musicradar.comBruce Springsteen is set to perform his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” at the No Kings rally in St. Paul on March 28.billboard.comVeteran drummer Terry Cox, whose credits included David Bowie, Elton John, and Pentangle, has died at 89.ultimateclassicrock.comRolling Stone reports that AI music scams are increasingly hitting indie and smaller artists through fake uploads made under their names without permission.rollingstone.comThe 71st Ivor Novello Awards will be held May 21 in London, with nominees including Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen, Coldplay, CMAT, and Florence + the Machine.variety.comUK Top 5 Songs Today“Rein Me In” - Sam Fender & Olivia Dean“ILoveItILoveItILoveIt” - Bella Kay“Man I Need” - Olivia Dean“American Girls” - Harry Styles“Stateside” - Pink Pantheress with Zara Larsson