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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died at 77 after stepping away from touring earlier this summer due to health issues. Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill formed ZZ Top’s classic lineup for 50 years. Calle 24 canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. Eterno Tour after his work visa was unexpectedly revoked, affecting seven shows. Jay Worthy and Sean House’s LNDN DRGS released the 16-bit video game P of the Week, coinciding with their upcoming Generation P album featuring Snoop Dogg, George Clinton and others. Lady Gaga won a trademark lawsuit over her Mayhem album title, with a judge ruling the case lacked merit and that the First Amendment protected its use. A Harvard study found U.S. traffic fatalities increased 15% on days major albums were released on streaming services, potentially due to distracted driving. Charley Crockett says Twin Temple fabricated the reason for their removal from his tour, insisting production demands—not “Satanic imagery”—led to the decision. Milwaukee rapper Funny $Money, born Quentene Williams, died at 33 in a shooting. The National Symphony Orchestra will perform 60 concerts across six Washington-area halls and tour nationally during the Kennedy Center’s two-year renovation.Maynard James Keenan and his wife are opening Queen B Sushi in Cottonwood, Arizona, September 4, near their Queen B Vinyl Café. Top 5 rock films coming summer/fall 2026: 5. Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear4. Nimrods – A Green Day Comedy3. Ghost, 2 Big to Rig2. Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple1. Linkin Park: Unshatter. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Jonas Brothers announced a 45-city North American “Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again,” starting Sept. 25 with Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas and All Time Low. Tickets Aug. 21. BillboardEllie Goulding sued former TaP Management managers Ben Mawson and Ed Millet, alleging they failed to disclose Live Nation’s controlling stake in the company, creating a conflict that hurt her business opportunities. BillboardRicky Martin and Pedro Sampaio will headline the halftime show at the Sept. 27 NFL Rio Game between the Ravens and Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium. BillboardSystem of a Down will headline a Jan. 15, 2027 Rio concert at Maracanã with Faith No More. Presale begins today; general sales Aug. 21. BillboardYungblud broke his leg in a motorcycle accident at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally but plans to continue his tour. BillboardRound Hill Music sued AI companies Suno and Anthropic, alleging they used tens of thousands of copyrighted songs, including more than 500 Round Hill titles, to train AI models. Potential damages could exceed $1 billion. BillboardOzzfest returns in 2027 at Birmingham’s Villa Park before coming to America. A U.S. venue has not yet been announced. ConsequencePhoebe Bridgers released her third album, “Lost Weekend,” and a “I Can’t Wait” video following a fly through Los Angeles. She’s touring the UK and internationally. DIYPilpil Music’s “Faces & Places” presents 20 string-quintet works spanning Baroque through Stravinsky. Indie BoulevardDuane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors cite alleged confessions; his defense disputes their reliability and evidence placing him in Las Vegas. Rolling StoneColumbia House will shut its DVD/Blu-ray mail-order club Sept. 15, ending the latest chapter of the company famous for its 12-albums-for-a-penny deal. ConsequenceTop 5 Albums:5. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen4. Dandelion — Ella Langley3. You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love — Olivia Rodrigo2. Petal — Ariana GrandeThis & That — Stray KidsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” topped Billboard’s new music poll with 87%+ of the vote, featuring Zayn and Rema.Stray Kids scored their ninth Billboard 200 No. 1 with “THIS & THAT,” earning 369,000 U.S. equivalent album units, their biggest week ever. Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t return for “Moana 3” due to scheduling conflicts. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear will write the sequel, now in development. Dolly Parton missed Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition opening after her doctor advised against travel due to ongoing health issues, including dizziness and dehydration. Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” produced three No. 1 Country Airplay singles, making it only the 13th album by a woman to reach the milestone and the first in more than a decade. Tarja Turunen calls “Frisson Noir” her heaviest album yet, blending symphonic prog metal with tango, flamenco and Japanese folk influences. Guests include Dani Filth and Sayo Komada. Rock critic and biographer Dave Marsh has died at 76. The longtime Creem editor championed Bruce Springsteen and wrote influential biographies of Springsteen, The Who and Aretha Franklin.Sheryl Crow will release “Pick You Up” October 9, featuring the protest song “Freedom Bus” with Jesse Welles. Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge says U.S. government officials questioned him for two days about an alleged UFO encounter, though he declined to reveal details. Top 5 Singles: 5. “I Knew It,I Knew You” — Taylor Swift4. “Petal” — Ariana Grande3. “Been By Now” — Morgan Wallen2. “Hate That I Made You Love Me” — Ariana Grande1. “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

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

Cam’ron says members of Cardi B’s team promised him an interview in exchange for contributing to an unreleased remake, and now wants either the interview or payment after his feature was dropped.⁠Billboard.comKid Cudi is launching a contest to build a new “hip-hop and trippy” group, with the winners earning a recording deal on his Mad Solar label.⁠Billboard.comTyga says he used AI music generator Suno for some instrumentals on his $tarface album while writing and performing all of the vocals himself.⁠Billboard.comDolly Parton will receive the Americana Music Association’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her legendary career and contributions to American music.⁠Billboard.comPhoebe Bridgers will debut her new solo album through phone-free planetarium listening events in more than 30 cities before its official release.⁠Variety.comGreen Day has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel featuring music videos, live performances, rare footage, and original programming ahead of its upcoming comedy film.⁠RollingStone.comZZ Top has canceled its Chula Vista and Hollywood Bowl concerts, citing unspecified “insurmountable obstacles,” while the rest of the tour remains on schedule.⁠DigitalMusicNews.comNew Music Friday“Still” — Karol G & Bruno Mars https://music.apple.com/us/album/still/6796864741?i=6796864748“Role Model” — Harmonyhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/harmony/6772366436?i=6772366453“Love Sensation (afterhours mix)” — Madonna & Kylie Minoguehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/love-sensation-afterhours-mix/6798373683?i=6798373693“superHuman” — Audrey Nunahttps://music.apple.com/us/album/superhuman/6794053131?i=6794053316“In & Out” — Ravyn Lenaehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/in-out/6771922622?i=6771922626