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Bad Bunny is Spotify’s top global artist of 2025 with 19.8 billion streams, marking his fourth time earning the title, and his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos topped the global album chart.music-news.comSpotify’s 2025 Wrapped introduced a new “listening age” feature that sparked widespread confusion and parody as users questioned how it characterizes their listening habits.nme.comBud Light will present Post Malone & Buddies as the Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert on February 6 in San Francisco, where he may debut new music.billboard.comMariah Carey and Chappell Roan will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026, the longest broadcast in the show’s history, spanning more than 85 songs across multiple cities.music-news.comNetflix defended its upcoming docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, saying all footage was legally obtained and rejecting claims it is a “hit piece.”music-news.comThe BBC has acquired Hamburg Days, a six-part drama based on Klaus Voormann’s autobiography that chronicles The Beatles’ early years performing in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district.variety.comMegan Thee Stallion won a civil defamation case against blogger Milagro Cooper, with a jury finding Cooper liable for false claims, emotional distress, and sharing a sexually explicit deepfake.musicbusinessworldwide.comLegendary guitarist Steve Cropper, known for his work with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and collaborations with Otis Redding, has died at age 84.variety.comBillboard Korea and Billboard have launched two new charts—Korea Hot 100 and Global K-Songs—to track domestic and international Korean-music performance.billboard.comThe debut Billboard Korea Hot 100 ranks Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at number one, followed by All Day Project, Plave, Lim Young-woong, and NMIXX completing the top five.

PETA urged Alice In Chains to adopt the temporary name “Betty In Chains” to spotlight a 56-year-old circus elephant’s mistreatment. https://www.alternativenation.net/peta-wants-alice-in-chains-to-change-their-name/Sabrina Carpenter condemned the Trump team for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-slams-trump-using-song-evil-ice-video-1236126489/ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” crowned Apple Music’s 2025 charts. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rose-bruno-mars-apt-apple-musics-top-song-of-2025-1236126205/Drake was Apple Music’s most-streamed artist of 2025; his PARTYNEXTDOOR collab broke records, though lawsuit claims question fraudulent streams. https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-most-streamed-artist-2025-apple-music/Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years together and multiple creative collaborations. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-engaged-maxx-morando-4-years-dating-1236126637/Phish announced a nine-show Sphere residency in Las Vegas for April–May 2026; tickets open Dec. 12. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/phish-sphere-residency-nine-shows-spring-2026-1236597577/John Popper reflects on Blues Traveler’s breakout hits and a series of near-death experiences in a new interview. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/blues-traveler-john-popper-30-years-run-around-nearly-died-1235476391/Gorillaz bring House of Kong and full-album shows for The Mountain to Los Angeles in February. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gorillaz-house-of-kong-exhibit-the-mountain-los-angeles-1235474678/Slipknot’s Clown launched Vernearth, a rotating 45-day-season Minecraft world with four custom modes.https://metalinjection.net/news/slipknots-clown-has-his-own-minecraft-realm-called-vernearthBillboard Tropical Airplay Top 5: 5. PR en Navidad – Victor Manuelle 4. Sonríele – DY 3. Besito en la Frente – Rauw Alejandro 2. Que Me Quiera Ma – Marc Anthony x WisinI Want It That Way – Prince RoyceSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join our subreddit at r/dailymusicheadlines. Send feedback to feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” logs an eighth week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, tying “Anti-Hero” as her longest leader. Holiday staples rise, including Mariah Carey and Wham!’s “Last Christmas” at No. 6. POORSTACY (Carlito Milfort Jr.) has died at 26 after an incident in Boca Raton. Cause of death not confirmed. Prince Royce’s “I Want It That Way” cover hits No.1 on Latin Airplay, his 19th chart-topper. It also rules Tropical Airplay for a fifth week. El Fantasma’s “La Lotería” reaches No.1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. A restored 1850s fiddle owned by St. Joseph founder Joseph Robidoux is now displayed at Robidoux Row Museum, launching a new exhibit on the city’s musical history. Simon Cowell apologizes for harsh “American Idol” critiques, saying he went too far. He promotes his Netflix series “Simon Cowell: The Next Act.” The 61st ACM Awards return to Las Vegas on May 17 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, streaming on Prime Video and Twitch. Hilary Duff announces a Valentine’s weekend residency at the Venetian’s Voltaire, tied to her upcoming album Luck… Or Something. Corrosion of Conformity’s double album arrives late March or early April 2026, featuring Pepper Keenan’s dual-concept design and Stanton Moore on drums. Parkway Drive cancels Park Waves Festival 2026 due to rising industry costs; refunds promised. Evanescence announces a 2026 world tour with Spiritbox, Poppy, K. Flay, and Nova Twins on select dates. A new album arrives in 2026. Hot Albums: 5. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack 4. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen 3. The Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor Swift 2. Wicked: For Good – SoundtrackDO IT (EP) – Stray KidsSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join the subreddit at r/dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Nate Mendel praised new Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin for his musicianship and quick fit with the band after joining in July. Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s One More Time debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, giving Aerosmith their 10th top 10 and making them the second group after The Rolling Stones with top 10 albums in every decade from the 1970s–2020s. Iggy Azalea confirmed she will not return to music, opting instead for entrepreneurial and digital projects including crypto and online creative work. Radiohead set a new attendance record at London’s O2 Arena with four sold-out November shows, surpassing Metallica and drawing over 22,000 per night during their first run in seven years. Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” passed 1B Spotify streams, joining the Billions Club. Released in 2005, it earned a Grammy and two VMAs. Sleep Token’s Even In Arcadia won Revolver’s Album of the Year, prompting debate over award criteria and whether popularity outweighs innovation. Former Dogma members allege mismanagement, inadequate pay, and unauthorized use of work. Ex-vocalist Isa Roddy says she received no compensation and is now focused on her own project. Mike Patton and the Avett Brothers debuted their collaboration AVTT/PTTN in New York, performing four songs and taking part in a Q&A for the Grammy Museum’s series. Top 5 Singles: 5. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift 4. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean 3. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren 2. “Golden” – HUNTR/X“The Fate Of Ophelia” – Taylor SwiftSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join the subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

IATSE launched a program extending its National Benefit Fund to touring crews, giving them access to healthcare and retirement benefits funded through artist/management “cap accounts.” The goal is to close the gap between touring and venue workers.Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo” hit No. 9 on Hot Country Songs, her ninth top 10. Kelsea Ballerini’s “Emerald City” debuted at No. 36 as her EP Mount Pleasant opened at No. 9 on Top Country Albums. Talking Heads will release a 1974 demo of “Psycho Killer” for Record Store Day Black Friday.Queen of the Damned’s nü-metal soundtrack returns on vinyl Jan. 2, 2026. Vitriol’s Kyle Rasmussen released a 41-minute video addressing the mid-tour exit of three members. He disputes their claims of abuse and says he was abandoned; the ex-members stand by their account. Rasmussen announced a GoFundMe to get home. Berklee named sophomore Paris Pineyro the first recipient of the $75,000 Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Scholarship, honoring both artists’ legacies. Tool bassist Justin Chancellor confirmed the band is working on new music with no release timeline. UMG UK launched Pause, a studio producing single-frame art prints pulled from music videos; once a frame is purchased, it’s gone. First set includes Amy Winehouse, Aurora, Self-Esteem, Jeff Goldblum, and Keane; proceeds support the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Official UK Albums Chart: 5. Man's Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter 4. PTSD 2 – D-Block Europe 3. Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift 2. The Art of Loving – Olivia DeanEveryone’s a Star! – 5 Seconds of SummerDailyMusicHeadlines.com for weekday updates. Reddit: r/dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Taylor Swift drops an 18-hour holiday vinyl set for The Life of a Showgirl as it logs week 7 at No. 1. Three new variants offered. Summer Walker’s Finally Over It opens No. 2 with 77k units, biggest R&B debut by a woman in 2025. NF and 5SOS also land in top 10. Red Bull Records will shut down end of year after a run with AWOLNATION, Twin Atlantic, Blxst.Aaron Carter family’s wrongful-death suit heads to trial June 2026 over alleged prescription mismanagement; motions to dismiss denied, some claims trimmed.Joni Mitchell to receive 2026 Juno lifetime honor; Nelly Furtado enters Canadian Music Hall of Fame; Arkells and The Beaches set to perform. Billie Eilish + James Cameron 3D concert doc arrives Mar 20, 2026 via Paramount, covering the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. Rick Wakeman recovering well after brain surgery; US tour with son Oliver moves to Mar 2026; two December charity shows confirmed. Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies at 81; global pioneer whose career spanned ska roots, The Harder They Come, Grammy wins, Hall of Fame induction.Boy Harsher directing debut feature The Lonely Woman, a New England horror-thriller starring FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Vitriol’s lineup quits mid-tour, leaving frontman Kyle Rasmussen at a Vermont gas station; future uncertain.Top 5 Albums 5. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack 4. Fear (EP) – NF 3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen 2. Finally Over It – Summer WalkerThe Life of a Showgirl – Taylor SwiftSubscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer.Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Arch Enemy split with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz after 12 years; no replacement named. White-Gluz teased solo single The Room Where She Died.Tom Morello says Audioslave has unreleased material but no plans to release it. Soundgarden’s new album with Terry Date is nearly finished and includes some of Chris Cornell’s final studio work.Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) revealed he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart, explaining last year’s tour cancellations.Wicked: For Good opened with $150M domestic and $226M global, the biggest debut for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing the first Wicked film.Lenny Kravitz said a fan accidentally tore out four dreadlocks during his Brisbane show; he’ll continue audience interaction on “Let Love Rule.”Jellybean Johnson of The Time, key to the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69. He was known for shaping the funk-rock/new wave hybrid and preserving the Minneapolis Sound.Salt Lake City police found no evidence Todd Snider was assaulted on Halloween; injuries likely from a fall. He died Nov. 14 of pneumonia and sepsis, unrelated to the incident.GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall is battling stage-four kidney cancer; immunotherapy has significantly shrunk the tumor.Anthrax finished mixing their first album in 10 years with Jay Ruston. Release expected 2026, with one single due before end of 2025.Conan Gray joins the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup and appears in a Macy’s commercial with Baker Mayfield and John O’Hurley.Top 5 Singles: 5. Opalite – Taylor Swift 4. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/X1.The Fate Of Ophelia – Taylor SwiftWant weekday music updates? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join our subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Exec. producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

The Weeknd’s After Hours ’Til Dawn Tour has surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist.Music-NewsThe UK government plans to ban ticket resales above face value and cap platform fees, with violators facing fines of up to 10% of global turnover.Music Business WorldwideGary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at 63.Music-NewsFugees rapper Pras Michel has been sentenced to 14 years for illegally channeling foreign funds into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.AP NewsMegan Thee Stallion testified in her defamation trial that she has struggled with suicidal thoughts and severe anxiety related to past trauma and public harassment.Music-NewsA24 released the teaser for The Moment, a stylized Charli XCX film blending real performance footage with surreal fictional elements ahead of its January 30, 2026 release.VarietyThe Chainsmokers have extended their Wynn Las Vegas residency through 2029.BillboardUniversal, Warner, and Sony have all signed licensing deals with AI music startup Klay Vision, marking their first joint partnership on a single AI platform.VarietyNew Music Friday“Nobody’s Girl” – Tate McRaeApple Music“Cold” – BigXthaPlug & Post MaloneApple Music“Enemigos” – Ozuna, Beéle & Ovy On The DrumsApple Music“Big Ideas” – Matt CorbyApple Music“Do It” – Stray KidsApple Music

Lainey Wilson won Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for Whirlwind, and Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards, becoming only the third woman in CMA history to win Entertainer of the Year twice.Billboard“You Look Like You Love Me” by Ella Langley and Riley Green won both Single of the Year and Song of the Year, with Cody Johnson taking Male Vocalist of the Year, The Red Clay Strays earning Vocal Group of the Year, and Zach Top named New Artist of the Year.BillboardSinger d4vd has been named a suspect in the death investigation of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him, with the cause of death still undetermined.BillboardTyler, The Creator has been named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025 after logging more than 4.5 billion minutes of listening and releasing two major projects, CHROMAKOPIA and DON’T TAP THE GLASS.Music-NewsYungblud has announced two intimate shows for April 2026 in London and Kingston, offering stripped-back performances with tickets on sale tomorrow.NMEA Church of England infant school in Poole has banned students from singing songs from K-Pop Demon Hunters due to concerns over demon-related themes conflicting with the school’s Christian ethos.NMEPinkfong, the studio behind Baby Shark, surged as much as 62 percent in its Kosdaq debut before closing 9 percent above its IPO price after raising roughly ₩76 billion to expand its global content efforts.Music Business WorldwideWarner Music Group has partnered with Stability AI to develop professional-grade “responsible” AI tools for music creation that use ethically trained models and incorporate artist feedback.Music Business WorldwideSpotify is rolling out expanded Song Credits, a new SongDNA feature highlighting musical connections, and an About the Song section offering behind-the-scenes context.VarietyKenshi Yonezu’s “Iris Out” remains at number one on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 for an eighth consecutive week.