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Spotify rolls out music videos for Premium users in the U.S., Canada, and select markets, adding video toggling to compete more directly with YouTube. Christina Aguilera told JHud she’s at work on a deeply personal album and documentary, reflecting on Whitney Houston’s praise and her BET tribute performance. Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour leads Billboard’s 2025 year-end Boxscore for the second year, grossing $464.9M with 3.5M tickets across four continents and record Wembley runs.Kehlani earns their first No. 1 as lead artist on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay with “Folded,” ending Chris Brown’s nine-week run. They also chart with “Safe” and “Out the Window.” Johnson Wen, previously jailed for charging Ariana Grande at the Wicked premiere, was removed from a Lady Gaga show in Brisbane before it began. Shakira returns as Gazelle in Zootopia 2, writing and performing “Zoo” with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin. The film follows Judy and Nick probing a hidden reptile population. A new analysis finds backlash to Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl was driven by a coordinated misinformation push, with 4% of accounts generating nearly 30% of messaging, amplifying false extremist ties. Gwen Stefani draws criticism for promoting prayer app Hallow, with concerns over “pay-to-pray” features and conservative ties as she and No Doubt gear up for a Vegas residency. ABBA Voyage has produced £2.06B in turnover for the UK since 2022, supporting 9,739 jobs a year and boosting London tourism with strong ancillary spending. NYT Best Songs of 2025: 5. Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” 4. B Jacks ft. Zeddy Will – “Get Jiggy” 3. EsDeeKid, Fakemink & Rico Ace – “LV Sandals” 2. Katseye – “Gnarly”Sleep Token – “Caramel”Stay current: DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Tell us your Whamaggedon status: 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 & the State Street Players.

Taylor Swift Tops Billboard 200 Again The Life of a Showgirl returns to No. 1 for an 8th non-consecutive week with 99k units. Holiday albums by Michael Bublé, Bing Crosby, and the Vince Guaraldi Trio re-enter the Top 10. Zac Brown Fans React to Sphere Imagery Photos and videos from Brown’s Las Vegas Sphere show sparked concern, with some calling the visuals “demonic.” President Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Trump became the first sitting president to host the event, airing Dec. 23 on CBS. Honorees: Stallone, KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford. WMG Sues PacSun for Copyright Infringement Warner alleges PacSun used 290+ recordings in social posts without permission; damages could exceed $43M. Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth Announce Tours North American dates with HANABIE in March/April; additional run with Wretched starting Mar. 5. Golden Globe Best Original Song Nominees Announced Songs include “Dream As One,” “Golden,” “I Lied To You,” “No Place Like Home,” “The Girl In The Bubble,” and “Train Dreams.” Only ten nominees since 1962 have topped the Hot 100 for 6+ weeks; this year’s “Golden” joins that group. TWICE Sets Records in Australia Over 50k tickets sold and a full 360-degree stage mark a major moment for Asia Pop’s expansion in the region. Neck Deep Releases 8-Bit Anniversary Game A retro skate-alien video game celebrates Life’s Not Out To Get You turning ten.Sleep Token Drops ‘Even in Arcadia’ Coloring Book A 25-page book featuring designs from across the band’s catalog, priced at $17.99. Top 5 Singles 5. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey 4. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/XThe Fate of Ophelia – Taylor SwiftStay updated at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Email: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Producer Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.

Oasis are reportedly being considered to record the next James Bond theme, with Amazon MGM said to have the band at the top of its wishlist. music-news.com Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU allowed Israel to participate, citing the war in Gaza and concerns over neutrality. nme.com Guns N’ Roses have released two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” their first new music since 2023 as they prepare for a major 2026 world tour. nme.com Pink Floyd is opening global pop-up stores in multiple cities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, offering exclusive merchandise and a deluxe album edition. nme.com Beanie Sigel is using AI to recreate his original voice for a new track, marking a major return after vocal damage from a 2014 shooting. digitalmusicnews.com Cher has won her royalties dispute with the Sonny Bono estate, with a court ruling she will continue receiving 50 percent of royalties from their joint recordings. musicbusinessworldwide.com Camp Rock 3 will debut in summer 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel, with the Jonas Brothers returning as Connect 3 and a new cast of campers competing for the spotlight. variety.com New Music FridayDeeper — Disclosure, Leon Thomas apple.com March — GloRilla apple.com Duvet — Sailorr apple.com Giving Her Away — Luke Combs apple.com Nothin’ — Guns N’ Roses apple.com

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.