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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

Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats revealed he battled a debilitating autoimmune disease that impacted his ability to play guitar. After treatment at the Mayo Clinic and overcoming a kratom addiction, he’s preparing for a summer tour. Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with shows at Paris La Défense Arena, resuming postponed dates following her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. n0trixx’s debut LP “A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia” blends metalcore, EDM, and industrial, with each track exploring different mental health struggles drawn from personal experience. Ben Lovett has opened Pacific Electric Music Club in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to support artists through community-driven live programming. The UK Government has scrapped its proposed AI copyright opt-out plan after industry backlash, opting instead for a new consultation to balance innovation and rights protection. Parkway Drive has cut ties with former employee Jed Gordon after his guilty plea in an underage sex offense case, issuing an apology and expressing support for the victim. Flea released his debut solo album “Honora,” a jazz project featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave, highlighting his trumpet work.Ashnikko brought her “Smoochies” tour to Shrine Auditorium, delivering a nearly two-hour set spanning her catalog, including fan-favorite collaborations. Top 5 Albums:5. DTMF – Bad Bunny4. Unique – P1Harmony (Debut)3. Mutiny After Midnight – Johnny BlueSky and the Dark Clouds (Debut)2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen1.Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally – Harry StylesJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordThanks for your support on our one-year anniversary.

Harry Styles stays at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., while Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds debut at No. 3 with Sturgill Simpson’s best opening week yet and P1Harmony lands at No. 4 with its highest-charting album.BillboardBTS’ Arirang opened with 110 million Spotify streams, setting a new record for a K-pop album debut and ranking among the biggest first-day launches in Spotify history.VarietyBTS’ Arirang also won Billboard’s fan poll for favorite new release of the week with 94% of the vote.BillboardCountry singer and former The Bachelorette contestant James McCoy Taylor was re-arrested in Texas in connection with a 2024 assault and unlawful restraint case.AL.comFoo Fighters have released “Caught In The Echo,” the first single from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy.Alternative NationA new handwriting review questions whether the final lines of Kurt Cobain’s suicide note were written by someone else, though Seattle Police have not changed their conclusion that he died by suicide.Alternative NationFormer Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi has sued the band for $4 million, alleging he was not properly credited for work connected to Generation Swine.Alternative NationThe Sistine Chapel hosted the world premiere of James MacMillan’s Angels Unawares, a new sacred oratorio performed by The Sixteen.AleteiaTop 5 Singles“Choosin Texas” - Ella Langley“Man I Need” - Olivia Dean“I Just Might” - Bruno Mars“American Girls.” - Harry Styles“Ordinary” - Alex Warren

BTS released Arirang, their first full-length album in six years, while RM will still appear in the group’s live Netflix comeback show despite an ankle injury suffered during rehearsal that will limit his movement onstage.ForbesMuse announced their 10th studio album, The Wow! Signal, due June 26, as the band leans into a sci-fi concept inspired by the real 1977 “Wow! signal.”Music-NewsThe 2026 ACM Radio Awards honored top country stations and on-air personalities across multiple market sizes during Country Radio Seminar ahead of the 61st ACM Awards.BillboardTaylor Swift will appear at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26 in Los Angeles, where she leads all nominees with nine nods.BillboardMost of Tina Turner’s music catalog rights, along with her name, image, and likeness rights, have been acquired by Pophouse in a deal involving BMG.Music-NewsNetflix is reportedly exploring a large-scale live arena tour based on KPop Demon Hunters as it looks to expand the franchise beyond streaming.Music-NewsMichael Smith has pleaded guilty in a landmark AI-assisted streaming fraud case after prosecutors said he used bots and AI-generated songs to pull in more than $8 million in royalties.MBWNew ReleasesSWIM - BTSLoving Life Again - Ella LangleyClick Clack Symphony - RAYEDinner Party - Niall HoranBe With You - Muse