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Unidos por los Nuestros will bring more than 30 artists to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Aug. 16 for a benefit concert supporting people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.⁠Billboard.comLauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Sept. 26.⁠Billboard.comStubHub spent nearly $2.6 million lobbying against a California bill that would cap ticket resales at 10% above face value for venues with 3,000 seats or fewer.⁠DigitalMusicNews.comAxl Rose revealed that TMJ and a recent procedure left part of his mouth numb and made singing difficult, though Guns N’ Roses still delivered a three-hour set at MetLife Stadium.⁠Billboard.comBTS member V revealed he is being treated for hearing loss in his right ear, while Jungkook is managing a shin injury during the group’s ongoing Arirang World Tour.⁠Variety.comErykah Badu and the Alchemist will release their long-awaited debut collaborative album on Aug. 28, accompanied by the new single “Witch Doctor” and a North American tour next month.⁠Pitchfork.comAnd it’s Friday! Let’s have a listen to some of the latest songs dropped this week!“She’s the Best” by Troye Sivan⁠AppleMusic.com“Chula” by Becky G⁠AppleMusic.com“Monster” by The Womack Sisters⁠AppleMusic.com“I Can’t Wait” by Phoebe Bridgers⁠AppleMusic.com“Hot Body” by Ayra Starr⁠AppleMusic.com

BMI will honor Sheryl Crow with its Troubadour Award at a private Sept. 14 event in Nashville recognizing her influential songwriting and musicianship.⁠Billboard.comCountry artist Colt Ford suffered a broken shoulder when his tour bus crashed while heading to the airport for a Germany show, with his crew escaping with lesser injuries.⁠Music-News.comJon Batiste cancelled August shows in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York because of unspecified personal circumstances, while his later August dates remained scheduled to proceed.⁠Music-News.comA Los Angeles judge set a Nov. 15, 2027 jury trial for Ashley Walters’ lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault and abuse while she worked as his assistant, allegations Manson denies.⁠RollingStone.comAI music platform Suno and BMG formed a global licensing partnership covering BMG’s recording and publishing catalog, with artists and songwriters able to choose whether to participate in new licensed AI music experiences.⁠DigitalMusicNews.comEurovision will no longer allow countries involved in armed conflicts to host the following year’s contest if they win, while new rules also raise the minimum contestant age from 16 to 18.⁠NME.comHayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise-released its four-song EP2 on Bandcamp as Williams prepares for a larger-venue U.S. and Puerto Rico tour beginning Sept. 3.⁠Variety.comDave Matthews Band will launch a seven-date U.S. fall tour Nov. 4, concluding with two Madison Square Garden shows and continuing its environmental initiatives with Reverb and The Nature Conservancy.⁠Variety.com

Rod Stewart cancels remaining farewell tour dates, including Las Vegas residency, after a coronary stent procedure. He expects to recover in four weeks. The Hollywood ReporterTaylor Swift will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026, becoming its youngest-ever inductee. BillboardRitchie Blackmore will reunite with Deep Purple for an encore in Wantagh, New York, his first performance with the band since 1993. Ultimate Classic RockPitbull announces his 14th studio album, “Pitcoin,” due October 8, following 2023’s “Trackhouse.” BillboardJonas Brothers will headline the halftime show for the first regular-season NFL game in Australia, Rams vs. 49ers in Melbourne on September 10. BillboardJason Sudeikis joined Mumford & Sons at Madison Square Garden to sing the “Ted Lasso” theme. BillboardClassic FM’s top five video game soundtracks: 5. Chrono Trigger; 4. Tetris; 3. Final Fantasy; 2. The Legend of Zelda; 1. Super Mario Bros. Classic FMJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Seth MacFarlane will release the 14-track Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets on September 18, featuring Muppet classics arranged in a style reminiscent of Nelson Riddle and Billy May.⁠Billboard.comSpotify will introduce an “AI Persona” badge identifying AI artists based on their public identities rather than how individual songs were created.⁠Billboard.comZZ Top canceled their Hollywood Bowl concert as drummer Frank Beard battles serious health issues, with Michael Monahan replacing him on the band’s summer tour.⁠Consequence.netBruce Dickinson says his upcoming solo album, recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and due in 2027, is “heavy as shit” and will be released without the multimedia elements of The Mandrake Project.⁠Consequence.netCarly Simon’s new song “Maybe I Never Loved You,” from her upcoming album Comes in Waves, appears to reflect on her relationship with ex-husband James Taylor.⁠WideOpenCountry.comRandy Travis has released “I Don’t Care,” a previously unheard song recorded before his 2013 stroke, ahead of his first new album in more than 18 years.⁠AOL.comDwayne “The Rock” Johnson is exploring a music career with “Your Dad,” a new song co-written with Iam Tongi for Moana: Voices Across the Ocean and inspired by his daughters.⁠RollingStone.comCharli XCX is offering a limited number of $25 “Angel Tickets” for her Music, Fashion, Film North American tour, with pairs assigned random seats.⁠NME.com

Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial, with prosecutors pointing to claims in his 2019 memoir as a confession while his defense argues the book was fictionalized for profit.⁠NYTimes.comGen Z and Gen Alpha are fueling a resurgence in analog culture, with Quebec experimental duo Angine de Poitrine emerging as a symbol of young people seeking tangible alternatives to AI and algorithm-driven digital life.⁠HollywoodReporter.comAriana Grande earned her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as “petal” debuted with 295,000 equivalent album units.⁠Billboard.comBlink-182 are working on a new album this year, according to drummer Travis Barker, following their 2023 reunion album “One More Time…”.⁠NME.comSeveral videos on Donald Trump’s official TikTok account have been muted following apparent copyright action involving Taylor Swift’s music, continuing tensions over his team’s use of artists’ songs.⁠VanityFair.comGrammy-winning musician and producer William Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna, Blur and Beth Orton, has died at age 69.⁠Variety.comCharli xcx joined The Strokes at Outside Lands for “Take It or Leave It,” with Julian Casablancas joking about Charli’s greater recent chart success.⁠SPIN.comVince Gill surprised Charlie Worsham during his Ryman Auditorium residency by inviting the musician and member of his band to join the Grand Ole Opry.⁠AmericanSongwriter.comTwice’s “Fancy” music video has surpassed 700 million YouTube views, becoming the group’s third video to reach the milestone as contract discussions with JYP Entertainment continue.⁠KoreaHerald.comKatseye member Sophia is temporarily stepping away from the group to prioritize her mental health and wellness ahead of the August 13 release of the group’s “Wild” EP.⁠Variety.com

Barry Manilow postponed his August 4 Lexington concert because of ongoing health issues related to his recovery from lung cancer surgery.⁠USA TodayT-Pain said he sold his publishing catalog and select master rights for about $100 million to secure his children’s financial future.⁠Music-News.comK-pop Demon Hunters singer Audrey Nuna has signed with Republic Records and is preparing to release her new single, “superHuman.”⁠Music-News.comElvis Costello is celebrating the 49th anniversary of My Aim Is True with a five-disc box set featuring rare and previously unreleased recordings.⁠Rolling StoneAriana Grande told fans her upcoming break from public life was planned long before recent headlines and is not a reaction to media speculation.⁠Rolling StoneOlivia Rodrigo criticized U.S. policies affecting Planned Parenthood and said her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival will support women’s organizations.⁠VarietySleep announced its first album since 2018, Hempispheres, and released a second preview track ahead of its September 3 release.⁠Metal Injection

Spotify reported strong second-quarter earnings with 777 million monthly active users, a 14% revenue increase, and continued momentum for its AI playlist, remixing, and ticketing features.⁠Billboard.comHundreds of mourners, including Bono and Eddie Vedder, attended the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard in Dublin following his death at age 56.⁠APNews.comAI music platform Suno is launching a custom vinyl pressing service that lets users turn their AI-generated songs into one-off 12-inch records.⁠MusicRadar.comProducer and Prince collaborator David Z, who helped shape the Minneapolis sound and co-created hits including “Kiss,” has died at 78.⁠MusicRadar.comCharli xcx earned a Best Original Song nomination at the 2026 World Soundtrack Awards for “House” from Wuthering Heights.⁠Billboard.comCanadian rock band Autumn Kings made it to the Upheaval Festival after a stranger loaned them his car when their tour van broke down.⁠Loudwire.comThis week’s top-selling vinyl albums are: #5 Don’t Tap the Glass by Tyler, The Creator; #4 You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love by Olivia Rodrigo; #3 Thriller by Michael Jackson; #2 Reality Awaits by The Strokes; and #1 Music, Fashion, Film by Charli xcx.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spends a 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the fourth-longest run ever as country music fills the entire top five.⁠Billboard.comBruce Springsteen says Patti Scialfa is in remission from multiple myeloma after eight years of treatment.⁠Billboard.comShakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 as Morgan Wallen and KATSEYE make notable chart debuts.⁠Billboard.comThe Gregg Allman documentary “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul” will tour more than 40 music venues for one-night-only screenings with filmmaker Q&As.⁠EverettPost.comCountry singer Ben Chapman criticized Nashville artists for releasing repetitive albums instead of taking more creative risks.⁠WideOpenCountry.comElla Langley has partnered with Shiner to release a limited-edition Dandelion Honey Kölsch inspired by her album “Dandelion.”⁠Billboard.comFenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Rubberz” has sparked speculation that it may have been created using AI.⁠TheVerge.comElvis Costello’s “My Aim Is True” will receive a 49th Anniversary Edition featuring a five-CD box set with 52 previously unreleased recordings.⁠SpinMagazine.com“V/H/S/MIXTAPE” premieres on Shudder October 9 with contributions from RZA, Flying Lotus, Tobias Forge, and GWAR.⁠NME.com