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Jack Harlow released his fourth studio album, Monica, on March 13, his 28th birthday, marking his first full-length project since 2023’s Jackman.BillboardFinneas will compose the original score for season two of Netflix’s Beef, premiering April 16 with a new anthology cast led by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan.BillboardThe Pussycat Dolls announced their 53-date “PCD Forever Tour,” a trio reunion run launching June 5 in Palm Desert and ending October 13 in London.BillboardBillie Eilish is reportedly in advanced talks to make her feature film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley’s new adaptation of The Bell Jar.Music-NewsDavid Gilmour’s Black Strat sold for $14.5 million at Christie’s, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold.LouderQuincy Jones’ estate sold a portion of its music and related rights to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal covering select recordings, publishing, and name-image-likeness assets.THRInternal Slack messages revealed in Live Nation’s antitrust case showed two ticketing executives joking about overcharging fans and calling customers “so stupid” for paying inflated fees.VarietyNetflix has green-lit a sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters after the original became one of the platform’s biggest movie successes.Digital Music NewsNew Music Friday“Trade Places” - Jack HarlowApple Music“Dry Spell” - Kacey MusgravesApple Music“All I Did Was Dream of You” - beabadoobee feat. The MaríasApple Music“Home” - Charlie Puth feat. Hikaru UtadaApple Music“Porch Light” - Noah KahanApple Music

billboard.comSinger Sombr paused a London show after spotting a fan who appeared to faint, calling out venue staff and security to pay closer attention to crowd safety.billboard.comThe 52nd American Music Awards have unveiled 50 categories, including 14 genre-neutral awards, ahead of the May 25 ceremony in Las Vegas.billboard.comBELIFT LAB says Heeseung is leaving ENHYPEN to pursue a solo career while staying with the agency, with the group continuing as six members.music-news.comA Bon Jovi biopic is in development at Universal, covering the band’s early New Jersey years and rise to fame with access to its music and input from Jon Bon Jovi.billboard.comLord Sear, the longtime Shade 45 DJ and influential hip-hop radio voice, has died at 54.billboard.comKelly Clarkson says she never received the car promised after winning the first season of American Idol, and that the widely promoted $1 million prize was tied to her recording contract rather than paid directly.digitalmusicnews.comKaty Perry has lost an Australian trademark battle over clothing, with the country’s High Court backing designer Katie Perry’s apparel brand.And this week on Japan’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, billboard-japan.comAt No. 1 is Arashi with “Five,” the beloved five-member group’s first new song in five years.

Tim Quirk, former Too Much Joy frontman, has launched Tapedeck, a new superfan streaming app that uses a pay-as-you-go model with a minimum payout of one cent per stream for artists.BillboardThe Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will open June 7 at Monmouth University, with a new 32,000-square-foot facility housing archives, exhibits, concerts, and educational programs.Springsteen CenterMetallica says its 24-show Las Vegas Sphere residency is now complete, with no more dates being added despite heavy fan demand.BillboardPRS for Music is suing Valve, alleging Steam has hosted unlicensed music since 2003 and seeking a licensing deal covering past and future use.BillboardTikTok and Apple Music are partnering on “Play Full Song,” a feature that lets users stream full tracks inside TikTok, along with a new interactive “Listening Party” rollout.VarietyViolet Grohl will release her debut solo album, Be Sweet to Me, on May 29, with her only currently announced live date set for September 12 at Shaky Knees in Atlanta.SPINThe creators of AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood released a music video defending AI creativity, but the clip is drawing fresh backlash over both its quality and its message.Good Morning AmericaLA TimesAnd with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here are the current top 5 songs on the Billboard Ireland chart:IloveitIloveitIloveit - Bella KayRein Me In - Sam Fender and Olivia DeanMan I Need - Olivia DeanStateside - PinkPantheress with Zara LarssonHomewrecker - sombr

• Independent artists, songwriters, and producers filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the company used YouTube content to train its Lyria 3 AI music model without licensing the music. Plaintiffs claim Google extracted audio elements from videos and that the AI’s outputs are costing human creators sync licensing opportunities. • Tommy DeCarlo, lead vocalist of Boston since 2007, has died at 60 after battling brain cancer. Discovered on MySpace, he later recorded lead vocals on the band’s 2013 album “Life Love & Hope.” • A rare 1981 Danzig 7-inch single, “Who Killed Marilyn?”, sold for $10,000 on Discogs. The record was sold by its original owner, who said it was given to him directly by Glenn Danzig in 1983. • Alice Cooper’s new autobiography, “Devil on My Shoulder,” arrives October 8. The book examines the connection between his stage persona and real life and will be promoted with a U.K. book tour. • The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presented “Between Silence and Strauss,” blending traditional Japanese music with Western classical works in partnership with the IU Asian Culture Center. The program featured guest musicians and highlighted the cross-cultural influence of composer Toshio Hosokawa alongside music from Richard Strauss. • Squeeze’s upcoming album “Trixies” compiles songs written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford in the 1970s but never previously recorded. The release revisits the duo’s early songwriting era with melodic, polished arrangements. • U.S. radio giant Cumulus Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure roughly $600 million in debt. The plan eliminates existing equity and converts creditor claims into new ownership while maintaining operations.• HYBE and Spotify announced a partnership to launch K-pop video podcasts produced by HYBE MEDIA STUDIO. The shows will feature HYBE artists and other creators beginning March 23. • Former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and has canceled upcoming tour dates. He remains hospitalized but stable and will begin rehabilitation. Top 5 Albums (Billboard):5. The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean4. Octane – Don Toliver3. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen2. DTMF – Bad Bunny1.The Romantic – Bruno MarsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.

Bruno Mars’ fourth album The Romantic debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 186,000 units, his first chart-topping debut. Gorillaz’s The Mountain, BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE, and Mitski’s Nothing’s About to Happen to Me also enter the top 10, boosted by multiple vinyl and CD variants. A woman was arrested after allegedly firing at least 10 shots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home from a Tesla, striking the wall and gate. No injuries were reported; police detained the suspect with an assault rifle. Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in its antitrust case, agreeing to about $200 million in damages and major changes to Ticketmaster, including opening the platform to competitors, limiting venue exclusivity, divesting amphitheaters, and capping service fees.Country Joe McDonald, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish and voice of the Vietnam War protest anthem “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag,” has died at 84 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Norwegian progressive metal band Green Carnation will release A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, the second installment of their trilogy, expanding the project’s introspective themes of past, present, and future while maintaining their melancholic sound. Mabe Fratti’s album Sentir Que No Sabes blends experimental cello pop with industrial, jazz, goth rock, and new age influences, highlighting her melodic instincts within a lush, atmospheric sound. Alissa White-Gluz announced her new band Blue Medusa with guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, bassist Alicia Vigil, and drummer Delaney Jaster, revealing the project on International Women’s Day and emphasizing support for women in heavy music. A new documentary, I Never Wrote Music for Films — We All Love Ennio Morricone, will explore the legendary composer’s life and influence. Directed by Massimo Privitera, filming begins summer 2026. Moonspell will release the gothic-leaning album Far From God on July 3 via Napalm Records, recorded in Porto with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano. The title track arrives March 25 with a video. Dogstar, the rock trio featuring Keanu Reeves, announced their fourth album All in Now arriving May 29 alongside a 25-date U.S. summer tour beginning May 28. Top 5 Singles:5. “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars4. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift3. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren2. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean1.“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.

Niall Horan has announced a new solo single, “Dinner Party,” due out March 20, and says it was inspired by a life-changing dinner party that sparked his finished new album, expected later this year.music-news.comA six-meter, nearly 20-foot statue of Ozzy Osbourne will be unveiled at France’s Hellfest festival on June 18, with the Osbourne family expected to attend the tribute.nme.comApple Music is introducing “Transparency Tags,” a new metadata system for disclosing AI use in music-related uploads across artwork, recordings, lyrics or compositions, and videos.digitalmusicnews.comThe Outside Lands 2026 lineup includes Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, and Baby Keem, with the festival returning to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from August 7 to 9.digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group has put its plans for a secondary U.S. stock listing on hold, saying market conditions are undervaluing the business.musicbusinessworldwide.comAnd it’s Friday, so let’s take a listen to some new music released this week.New Releases“American Girls” - Harry Styles, from Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.music.apple.com“ALGO TÚ” - Shakira and Beélemusic.apple.com“bad bitch alert” - Ty Dolla $ignmusic.apple.com“It’s Been Too Long” - Ringo Starrmusic.apple.com“Turn Your Heart Back On” - Gnarls Barkleymusic.apple.com

Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, after a California Highway Patrol traffic stop and was released via cite-and-release, with reports describing a suspected DUI as she’s due in court May 4.billboard.comJustin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body-camera video linked to his June 2024 DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, saying it would violate his privacy and unfairly harm his reputation.nme.comCharlie Puth has been named Chief Music Officer at AI music platform Moises, where he’ll help shape artist tools and product innovation around workflows like stem separation and mixing.digitalmusicnews.comBTS dropped a trailer for its upcoming Netflix concert special tied to the group’s ARIRANG comeback, with the live show set for Saturday, March 21 at 7 a.m. ET.billboard.comZeds Dead announced a Summer 2026 North American amphitheater tour that begins in July and runs into early October.billboard.comRingo Starr announced a 10-track album, Long Long Road, due April 24, and shared the lead single “It’s Been Too Long.”bbc.comDavid Byrne said he’s not interested in a Talking Heads reunion tour, and Digital Music News reports he turned down a reported $80 million offer.digitalmusicnews.comBeach Boys touring member Bruce Johnston is stepping away from the road after more than six decades, with reports saying he’ll focus on songwriting and may still make select special appearances.stereogum.comJapan’s Billboard Hot 100 saw Snow Man hit No. 1 with “Odorouze!”, followed by M!LK’s “Bakuretsu Aishiteru” at No. 2 and AKB48’s “Nagorizakura” at No. 3.

Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tops the Hot 100, marking a rare simultaneous chart victory for female country artists and signaling a shift in mainstream country representation. Rapper Ghetts (Justin Clarke-Samuel) was sentenced to 12 years in prison and banned from driving for 17 years after a DUI hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old student. Tech N9ne and E-40 reunite for the 27-date Strange Wid’ It Tour starting April 12 in Nebraska, with King Iso opening. Damon Whiteside will step down as Academy of Country Music CEO in June after six years, remaining CEO Emeritus through year’s end. He expanded membership, improved profitability, and moved the ACM Awards to Prime Video. The DOJ’s antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster heads to trial, alleging monopoly practices that harm artists, venues, and fans. The companies deny wrongdoing. BTS revealed the 14-song track list for Arirang, out March 20, with collaborators including Mike WiLL Made-It and El Guincho. A world tour launches April 9 in Goyang. Lit is suing Sony Music over streaming royalty calculations tied to a pre-Spotify contract, alleging reduced pension and health contributions. Robin Beck announced her 11th album Living Proof, arriving May 15, blending modern production with classic AOR style.Sebastian Bach will front Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary shows, replacing Dee Snider, who stepped down due to health issues. A Sept. 4 Alaska State Fair date is confirmed.Charlotte de Witte canceled Australian shows due to escalating Middle East conflict affecting travel safety. Sydney is postponed pending a new date. Billboard Comedy Albums Chart:No. 1 Hazbin Hotel Season 2 SoundtrackNo. 2 Hazbin Hotel Season 1 SoundtrackNo. 3 Bo Burnham – Inside (The Songs) (247 weeks)No. 4 Afroman – The Good Times (320 weeks)No. 5 Mewgenics soundtrackJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.

Bad Bunny tops Billboard’s monthly Top Tours recap for a record ninth time. His January dates on the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour grossed $62.5M from 409,000 tickets, the biggest January since the chart launched in 2019. Lady Gaga ranks No. 2; The Mayhem Ball has grossed $296.7M and sold 1.4M tickets since July. Megan Moroney’s “Cloud 9” дебuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 147,000 units, the biggest week for a woman-led country album in nearly two years. It’s the first No. 1 country album by a woman since Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” in 2024. Metallica adds six shows to its Life Burns Faster Sphere residency in Las Vegas after strong demand. Fan club presale begins March 4. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai release “Dancing” with SATCHVAI, a reimagined Paolo Conte track. The song previews the Surfing With The Hydra tour launching April 1 in Seattle. Harry Styles’ Manchester concert will stream on Netflix March 8 as “Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester,” produced by Fulwell Entertainment, following his BRIT Awards performance. Black Sabbath will launch a classical tour featuring local orchestras, original arrangements, and state-of-the-art visuals, beginning in the U.K. and expanding globally. Blues guitarist and singer John Hammond has died at 83. He released more than 30 albums, won a Grammy in 1985, and earned multiple nominations. Live production giant TAIT acquires creative studio Silent House, expanding capabilities after collaborations on major tours including Backstreet Boys, Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, and Jonas Brothers. Country singer JD Graham was seriously injured in a car crash that killed his dog. He suffered a broken back and ribs and is recovering at a Texas trauma center. Billboard 200 Top 5:“Cloud 9” – Megan Moroney“Debí Tirar Más Fotos” – Bad Bunny“Luck...or Something” – Hilary Duff“Casino” – Baby Keem“I’m The Problem” – Morgan WallenJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord