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• “Golden” from animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes, the first animated film song to win since 2007. Demon Hunters also won Best Animated Film, the first movie to take both categories. Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for Sinners, becoming the first composer to win twice in three years. Both Golden and Sinners are now strong Oscar favorites after Globe and Critics Choice wins. • Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 13th week with 85K units. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving hit a new peak at No. 3 with 65K. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl slipped to No. 2 after 12 weeks at No. 1• Bob Weir, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. A member since 1965, Weir helped define the band’s sound and co-wrote classics including “Truckin’,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “Estimated Prophet.” Tributes poured in honoring his musicianship and generosity. • Miranda Lambert will perform the pre-race concert at the 2026 Daytona 500, the 68th running of the event. She joins past performers including Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Jon Bon Jovi, and Mariah Carey. • Gunnar and Matthew Nelson detail their family’s entertainment legacy in the memoir What Happened To Your Hair?, addressing long-standing rumors, their upbringing, and the truth surrounding their father Ricky Nelson’s fatal plane crash. • Jay Weinberg has exited Suicidal Tendencies after nearly two years to focus on personal projects and his growing family. He joined the band in March 2024 following his departure from Slipknot. • Bella Mackenzie released the new single “Tombstone Desperado” featuring Jake Banfield. Inspired by the film Tombstone, the track highlights a tougher edge and will appear during Banfield’s Australian tour. • Jack Osbourne says he, his wife, and daughters have all dreamed of Ozzy Osbourne since his 2025 death, describing Ozzy as laughing and telling them to stop crying. • Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: No. 1 “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor SwiftNo. 2 “Golden” – HUNTR/XNo. 3 “Ordinary” – Alex WarrenNo. 4 “Man I Need” – Olivia DeanNo. 5 “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley.Want to stay up to date on what’s happening in music every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.The show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening.

Britney Spears said on Instagram she will never perform live in the U.S. again for “extremely sensitive reasons,” though she may consider shows abroad. She hasn’t performed publicly since 2018. Bad Bunny faces a $16M lawsuit in Puerto Rico alleging a woman’s voice was used without consent in “EoO” and “Solo de mí.” The case could affect how recorded voices are cleared in music. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren lead the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. The show airs live on FOX March 26. Spotify confirmed ICE recruitment ads are no longer running, saying the campaign ended late last year after widespread backlash. The company says this was not a policy change. Twenty One Pilots will release a global theatrical and IMAX concert film, More Than We Ever Imagined, documenting The Clancy World Tour with footage from Mexico City. Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months early due to time served and good-behavior credits, as he prepares to restart his career. Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed after a judge ruled the duo never owned the master recordings they sought to reclaim. A fan-built site, MTV Rewind, recreates classic 24/7 MTV-style video channels with archived videos and no ads or algorithms. New music this week:Bruno Mars – “I Just Might” A$AP Rocky – “Punk Rocky” Zach Bryan – “Plastic Cigarette” Robyn – “Talk to Me” Junior H & Gael Valenzuela – Subscribe for weekday music news at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. 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 by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Bruno Mars announced his fourth solo album The Romantic, out Feb 27, his first in nearly a decade. A new single drops Jan 9. He also revealed the 2026 The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium run in years, April–October across North America, Europe, and the UK. Anderson .Paak supports as DJ Pee .Wee, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas on select dates.Olivia Rodrigo marked five years of “drivers license” with a special cover by David Byrne, plus anniversary vinyl and related releases.Yungblud says IDOLS: Part Two is arriving imminently. He calls it more cynical and grounded than Part One, again produced with Andrew Watt, opening with “I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine,” and leaning into a stripped-back band sound.Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear will miss upcoming shows after breaking his shoulder in a home accident. He’s recovering and expected to rejoin once healed.Spotify is rolling out new social features in in-app Messages: Listening Activity, showing what friends are streaming in real time, and Request to Jam, enabling synced listening and shared queues. Available now on iOS and Android where Spotify Messages is supported.David Bowie would have turned 79 today. “Heroes” saw a nearly 500% streaming surge after appearing in the Stranger Things Season 5 finale end credits, released Jan 1, 2026.Billboard Korea Hot 100 – This Week5. Plave – “봉숭아 (Balsam)” apple.co/plave54. Hades – “Mega Piece Harmony” apple.co/hades43. Lim Young Woo – “A Moment Like Eternity” apple.co/lim32. Hwasa – “Good Goodbye” apple.co/hwasa21.Plave – “BBUU” apple.co/plave1Stay up to date every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comEmail: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comProduced 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. Thanks for listening.

Ronnie Radke (Falling in Reverse) filed a restraining order against Brittany Furlan Lee over alleged harassment tied to a catfish scandal. Radke denies wrongdoing and says Furlan contacted him repeatedly online; her attorneys deny the claims and say they’ll respond in court.Noel Gallagher says he’d like to write the next James Bond theme, insisting it should be by a Brit, and adds he’d be open to playing a villain in the franchise.Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” rebounds to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. RAYE debuts at No. 13 with “Where Is My Husband!,” her highest Hot 100 peak. New top-40 entries include Myles Smith and Max McNown. Netflix’s “Star Search” reboot premieres January 20 with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the series will feature live episodes and real-time voting. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will scale back music performances to a variable number per week, reflecting broader late-night budget cutbacks following Kimmel’s Disney contract renewal. Béla Fleck canceled upcoming Kennedy Center appearances, citing political concerns after Donald Trump’s name was added to the venue. Other artists have also withdrawn in protest.Universal Music Group and Nvidia announced a partnership using Nvidia’s AI infrastructure, including the Music Flamingo model, aimed at improving music creation and discovery while protecting artists and rightsholders. Katy Perry wrapped her “Lifetimes” tour with more than $134M in ticket sales from 91 shows across five continents, supporting her “143” album and raising funds for multiple charities. The Resonator Awards will be held January 27 at Chaplin Studios, honoring women and non-binary creators in recording. Honorees include Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, and Haim, with presenters like Olivia Rodrigo and Anderson Paak. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs:5. She & Him – “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today”4. Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”3. Djo – “End of Beginning”2. Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”1.Sombr – “Back to Friends”Subscribe for weekday updates at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

• John Paul Jones is auctioning unused studio gear from his personal collection via UK company Soundgas. The sale ends Jan. 18 and includes a Thunderbass amp used with Them Crooked Vultures. (AltNation)• Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week, becoming her longest-running No. 1, surpassing “Anti-Hero.” Ella Langley scores her first top 10 as “Choosin’ Texas” rises to No. 5. (Billboard)• Ticketing startup Fanimal is suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging antitrust violations and exclusive venue contracts that blocked competition and led to Fanimal’s sale to TickPick. (Billboard)• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve after Congress defunded its operations, aiming to protect PBS, NPR, and local stations from further political attacks. (Billboard)• Aubrey O’Day spoke with Variety about the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, detailing her experiences with Diddy, her firing from Danity Kane, and the emotional impact of revisiting the past during the group’s reunion. (Variety)• Universal Music Group acquired a 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing the company at $267M. UMG gains global soundtrack distribution and will launch a dedicated Excel music label. (Variety)• Depeche Mode: M, a concert film and documentary directed by Fernando Friar, begins streaming on Netflix Jan. 9, following the band’s Memento Mori world tour. (Rolling Stone)• EXTREME has started work on their seventh studio album, following 2023’s Six. The band promises a fiery, classic rock-inspired return. (Blabbermouth)• BABYMETAL re-recorded “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!” for their 15th anniversary, adding vocals from MOMOMETAL. A limited CD will be sold ahead of Tokyo shows. (Kerrang)• Haken announced the departures of guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green, thanking both for their major contributions to the band’s history. (Louder Sound)Top Albums of the Week (Billboard 200)5. Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend4. Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving3. KPOP Demon Hunters Soundtrack2. Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem1.Taylor Swift – The Life Of A ShowgirlStay up to date every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comFeedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comProduced 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.

BTS will release their fifth full-length album March 20, ending a nearly four-year hiatus. The 14-track set reflects individual member introspection and will be backed by a world tour, with dates revealed January 14. Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” logged a 12th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her second-longest chart run. Peso Pluma and Tito Double P debuted at No. 6 with “DINASTÍA,” while Olivia Dean hit a new peak at No. 4 as holiday titles exit the top 10.Disney+ dropped a trailer for its reboot of The Muppet Show, premiering February 4. The preview features guest appearances from Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen. Andrea Vasquez released the official video for “Everything I Wish I Did,” directed by Oceanna and filmed in Nashville. The high-energy clip highlights a standout track from her project El Camino.Morrissey has canceled 49 of his last 100 scheduled shows, citing exhaustion, label issues, and technical problems. His next performance is set for January 10 in San Antonio, a rescheduled date.Billy Joel made a surprise appearance with tribute band Turnstiles in Florida, performing two songs in his first public outing since canceling touring due to a brain disorder diagnosis. He appeared upbeat and engaged. Luke Combs is expected to announce his next studio album imminently after teasing “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a song written five years ago about life on the road and missing his wife. Josh Ritter released I Believe in You, My Honeydew, an album centered on the idea of the muse. He plans a 2026 solo tour, viewing live shows as the final step in his creative process. Peter Gabriel announced a new album, O/I, rolling out via lunar-timed single releases throughout 2026, with the full album due at year’s end. Gabriel frames the project around humanity’s technological future. Holiday leftovers on the Hot 100: 1 “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mariah Carey; 2 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Brenda Lee; 3 “Jingle Bell Rock” Bobby Helms; 4 “Last Christmas” Wham!; 5 “Santa Tell Me” Ariana Grande.Stay current with music news every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. 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. Thanks for listening.

Tour violinist Brian King Joseph has sued Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation, claims Smith’s attorney denies as false and reckless.rollingstone.comNick Jonas has released “Gut Punch,” the first single from his upcoming solo album Sunday Best, due out February 6.music-news.comYungblud and the Smashing Pumpkins have released a heavier new version of “Zombie,” featuring Billy Corgan’s guitar work, with a music video expected soon.ultimateclassicrock.comJack White criticized Rep. Tim Burchett for sharing a misleading AI-generated video falsely attributed to him, condemning both the misuse of AI and what he called a decline in political leadership.billboard.comMTV has shut down its remaining music-only channels, ending nearly 40 years of music video broadcasting, with “Video Killed the Radio Star” airing last.routenote.comAlex Van Halen confirmed he is working with Steve Lukather on a new project built around unreleased recordings by himself and his late brother Eddie Van Halen.parade.comU2 is preparing their first album of new music in nine years, reuniting with producer Brian Eno for a release timed to the band’s 50th anniversary.syracuse.comNew SinglesDoechii and SZA – Get Up, GirlKATSEYE – Internet GirlThe Kid Laroi – Back When You Were MineJoji – Love You Less

Taylor Swift donated $1 million each to Feeding America and the American Heart Association this holiday season, supporting food banks nationwide and heart-health research in honor of her father’s recovery from heart surgery.Billboard.comBillboard.comAfrobeats star Asake said he was devastated by the death of 20-year-old fan Karen Lojore, who was killed in a crowd crush outside his Dec. 20 show at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, and called for accountability over safety failures.Billboard.comBad Bunny and J Balvin ended their long-rumored feud by reuniting onstage at the final Mexico City stop of Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour on Dec. 21, marking their first joint performance since 2021.NME.comFrance’s culture ministry has added electronic music to the country’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, formally recognizing the genre’s cultural impact and importance to French artistic identity.Billboard.comSean Ono Lennon said he is taking on a greater role in preserving the legacy of The Beatles and his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as his mother steps back from public life and younger audiences reshape listening habits.NME.comQueen guitarist Brian May debuted a previously unreleased Queen track, “Not For Sale (Polar Bear),” recorded during the 1974 Queen II sessions and set for inclusion in the album’s 2026 re-release.Billboard.comEnrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcomed their fourth child on Dec. 17, 2025, sharing the news days later in a joint Instagram post captioned “My Sunshine.”Music-News.comBillboard has released its list of the Top K-Pop Songs of 2025, ranking NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine” at number one.Billboard.com

• British blues rocker Chris Rea, known for “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” and “Driving Home for Christmas,” died at 74. He released over 20 albums, earned a 1979 Grammy nod, and also competed in the 1993 British Touring Car Championship.• Snoop Dogg will debut as an NBA analyst January 5, calling the second half of Clippers vs. Warriors alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon. He’s been prepping with film study and team shootarounds.• Snoop Dogg will also headline the NFL Christmas Day halftime show with HUNTR/X and Lainey Wilson. The Netflix special includes a holiday remix of “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”• Spotify disabled accounts tied to scraping metadata and artwork for 86 million songs. The leak was linked to a so-called preservation group; Spotify says new safeguards are in place.• Barry Manilow will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous lung spot. Doctors say it hasn’t spread. January shows are postponed, with a return planned for February.• Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent announced a $200 limited CD single, “Ride The Serpent,” launching his long-delayed album Judgment Day. He cited piracy concerns for the pricing.• Lady Gaga will stream Harlequin Live: One Night Only on Christmas Eve, filmed at LA’s Belasco Theatre in September 2024.• Yngwie Malmsteen slammed former vocalists for using his name and material, stressing they were paid contributors, not creative partners.• Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits a record 21st week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking her 100th career week atop the chart.• Metallica’s James Hetfield shared a gravel-voiced dramatic reading of “A Visit From St. Nicholas” on SiriusXM and Instagram.Top Albums (Billboard 200)5. Ultimate Christmas – Bing Crosby4. Christmas – Michael Bublé3. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack2. I’m The Problem – Morgan WallenThe Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor SwiftStay current every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Two days until Christmas—are you still in Whamhalla? 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.