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CVC Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in DistroKid, with Insight Partners retaining a minority stake and leadership staying in place. Shakira & Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" tops the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a second week, while Ariana Grande returns to No. 1 on the Global 200. Zach Bryan teased his upcoming EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs with previews of "Lodi When" and "Better Friends." The first official Black Sabbath book, The Masters of Reality – Why Black Sabbath Matter, arrives in October with rare photos and essays. Dolly: A True Original Musical opens on Broadway Jan. 19, 2027, following a successful Nashville premiere.Lauren Bennett, of Paradiso Girls, G.R.L., and LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37.Abbey Road Institute opens its Los Angeles campus Oct. 26 inside Sunset Gower Studios, led by producer Rafa Sardina.Explicit songs have fallen from 74% of Spotify's Top 50 in 2018 to just 13% in 2026, according to new data.Charli XCX will host 25 global album listening parties for Music, Fashion, Film July 9–11 ahead of its July 24 release.Fisher-Price released Little People Collector sets based on Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. Top 5 Albums:5. I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen4. Iceman – Drake3. Dandelion – Ella Langley2. You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love – Olivia Rodrigo1.Golden Hour: Part 5 – ATEEZJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord:http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Beyoncé surprise-released “Morning Dew (Donk),” a new track counting down to her birthday and the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of B'Day.Madonna returned with Confessions II, her first Warner Records album in years and the sequel to Confessions on a Dancefloor. Critics are calling it her strongest album in two decades. SEPULTURA says its farewell tour is about celebrating the band's legacy and ending on a high note while members pursue new creative opportunities.The Toy Story 5 soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Kid Albums chart and No. 67 on the Billboard 200, becoming the franchise's highest-charting soundtrack. Maren Morris will step away from touring after her dreamGIRL Tour wraps August 15 to focus on songwriting, Broadway ambitions, and time with her son.ATEEZ earned its third Billboard 200 No. 1 as GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 opened with 228,000 equivalent album units, extending the group's streak of top 10 albums.YoungBoy Never Broke Again's concert documentary AMERICAN YOUNGBOY is now streaming on Prime Video, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from his arena tour. Oasis unveiled the first trailer for reunion documentary Don't Look Back In Anger, arriving in theaters September 11 before streaming later this year. BLACKPINK's Jennie became the first K-pop solo artist to headline two major European festivals back-to-back with performances at Roskilde and Open'er.The Country Music Hall of Fame opens Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward on July 23, featuring memorabilia from Chesney's rise to country superstardom. Top 5 Singles:5. "Drop Dead" – Olivia Rodrigo4. "Stupid Song" – Olivia Rodrigo3. "Be Her" – Ella Langley2. "I Knew It, I Knew You" – Taylor Swift1."Choosin' Texas" – Ella LangleyJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.That's it for today. We'll catch you on the flip side.

Show NotesThe Mars Volta will release their first live album in over 20 years, Lucro Sucio; Unfinished Business, on Sept. 4 (digital) and Oct. 16 (CD/vinyl), featuring fan-voted performances from the band's 2025 tour. Chris Brown was ordered to pay $12.9 million after a jury found him and his company liable for injuries suffered by a housekeeper attacked by his dog in 2020.Village People cofounder and lead singer Victor Willis has died at 74 after a brief illness. Tems earns her fourth No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with "What You Need." The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation celebrated African American Music Appreciation Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month by spotlighting Louisiana artists and New Orleans' Caribbean musical roots. A 27-year-old demo of an unreleased James Bond theme written and performed by Chris Martin is heading to auction. Peter Gabriel released the "Bright-Side Mix" of his new song "I Belong to the Sky" as another preview of his upcoming i/o album.The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic ever, nearing the $1 billion mark worldwide.Top 5 Concept Albums (Rolling Stone)5. Tommy – The Who4. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... – Raekwon3. The Wall – Pink Floyd2. American Idiot – Green Day1.good kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick LamarJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

The Pretty Reckless released the video for "Dear God," the title track from their new album, as the band continues its world tour. Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment won dismissal of a lawsuit over the "Alien Superstar" sample after a judge ruled the plaintiff lacked legal standing. Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of tax evasion involving more than $440,000 in unpaid taxes. Sentencing is set for October 22. GWAR launched a fundraiser for founding member Chuck Varga as he undergoes cancer treatment, with proceeds supporting medical and living expenses. Metallica performed part of Tom Jones' "Delilah" in Cardiff despite the song being banned at the stadium since 2023. New Order announced Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will miss November's Primavera Chile show due to health reasons. Tidal will begin labeling fully AI-generated songs on July 15 while immediately demonetizing them and removing fraudulent AI content. The Latin Recording Academy named its 2026 Special Awards honorees, with Lifetime Achievement Awards going to Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury and Chichí Peralta. Olivia Rodrigo partnered with LEGO on five music-inspired building sets launching August 1. Top Albums: #1 Olivia Rodrigo#2 Drake#3 Ella Langley#4 Morgan Wallen#5 Noah Kahan.Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

The 2026 BET Awards celebrated Teyana Taylor and Clipse with three wins each. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award, while Taylor also earned Icon of the Year and Best Actress honors.Katy Perry's fiery new single "Watch It Burn" topped Billboard's latest fan poll with 27% of the vote.Olivia Rodrigo's "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" remains No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second straight week with 180,000 equivalent album units.Bryan Adams will release "The 51st State" on Canada Day, a song celebrating Canadian identity.A tornado forced The B-52s to cancel their Retro C Trop Festival performance in France after destroying stage equipment.Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure" won Album of the Year at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards, while Chang Chen-yue earned three major honors.Muse released their tenth album, "The Wow Signal," featuring an eclectic mix of rock, electronic, and alternative sounds.Lorde marked one year of "Virgin" by reflecting on the personal struggles behind the album and releasing 49 demo recordings.Ice Nine Kills unveiled "Play Dead," a new song celebrating Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary.Matt Damon debuted a tongue-in-cheek rap persona, "Nomad," to support Water.org's Get Blue clean water campaign.Top 5 Singles:5. Ella Langley – Be Her4. Olivia Rodrigo – Drop Dead3. Olivia Rodrigo – Stupid Song2. Ella Langley – Choosin' Texas1.Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew YouJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord:http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

Justin Bieber has released his full Weekend 1 Coachella 2026 performance as SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I), premiering the project on his YouTube channel and making it available on most streaming platforms.billboard.com⁠Jay-Z is set to tell his story in a new eight-part HBO documentary series, JAŸ-Z IN 8, directed by Rick Rubin, featuring in-depth conversations about his music, lyrics, life experiences, and creative process.music-news.com⁠Olivia Rodrigo is officially joining Fortnite as a non-playable character, with players able to interact with her in-game and purchase themed cosmetics including outfits, emotes, instruments, back bling, and Jam Tracks for Fortnite Festival.billboard.com⁠David Clayton-Thomas, the powerful lead voice behind Blood, Sweat & Tears classics like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” has died at 84.billboard.com⁠Morrissey has criticized an upcoming BBC documentary about The Smiths, saying he was not invited to participate and accusing the project of favoring Johnny Marr while misrepresenting the band’s history and breakup.music-news.com⁠Lionel Richie cut short the opening night of his “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour in St. Paul after becoming dizzy onstage, briefly continuing while seated before his team told fans he was too unwell to finish the show.music-news.com⁠Don Toliver has announced the “Nitrous” leg of his ongoing Octane World Tour, adding a new run of arena dates later this year as he continues touring in support of his latest album, Octane.nme.com⁠AI music company Suno has launched Spark, a new incubator program for independent artists that offers grants, mentorship, marketing help, and distribution opportunities while encouraging musicians to explore AI tools in their creative work.variety.com⁠And it’s New Music Friday! Here are some of the freshest songs to drop this week:“Radio” by Future“That Guy” by Tyler, The Creator“Look at My Life” by Gracie Abrams“My Guy” by Sam Smith“Sun Has Set” by beabadoobee

Sam Smith has announced their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, out August 21 via Capitol Records UK. The 12-track project marks their first full-length release since 2023’s Gloria and opens a new chapter for Smith, led by “My Guy” and following “To Be Free” and “Love Is a Stillness.” Official materials describe the album as a personal, romantic record shaped by vulnerability, self-reflection, artistic freedom, and Smith’s time in New York. billboard.com⁠Sesame Street is releasing a new parody album, Parody Party, on July 26, turning pop hits into kid-friendly lessons with songs inspired by artists including Bruno Mars, Chappell Roan, RAYE, Taylor Swift, and Carly Rae Jepsen. One new track, “Got to Go,” transforms Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” into a potty-training anthem performed by Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby. billboard.com⁠PJ Harvey has released “Voyager,” her first new song since 2023’s I Inside the Old Year Dying. Inspired by NASA’s Voyager missions, the track imagines the voice of Voyager 2 drifting through deep space, with orchestral arrangements by Dario Marianelli. Harvey developed the song after Brian Cox invited her to contribute music to his live Emergence stage show. billboard.com⁠Whitney Houston’s estate is pushing back on comments from Oprah Winfrey about Houston’s 2009 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey reportedly linked a backstage fall to a relapse, but estate executor Pat Houston says Whitney fell during sound check because of poor lighting and unfamiliarity with the stage, and was not high at the time. variety.com⁠HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the publisher’s share of select Wolf Cousins compositions associated with Max Martin and Shellback, adding a major batch of pop copyrights to its catalog. The deal includes songs recorded by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, and others, with “Style,” “Problem,” “Believer,” and “Can’t Feel My Face” among the titles cited. variety.com⁠NASCAR and the Rolling Stones have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership tied to the July 10 release of the band’s new album, Foreign Tongues. The collaboration includes co-branded merchandise, limited-edition vinyl, original content, and a custom NASCAR show car transformed into a Rolling Stones listening lounge that will travel around Chicago ahead of race weekend. digitalmusicnews.com⁠Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival has generated massive demand, with ticket buyers sent to a waitlist after presales opened and reports saying the event sold out in about 30 minutes. Set for August 29 at Irvine’s Great Park, the one-day festival features a female-led lineup including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, KATSEYE, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and more. laist.com⁠

Deftones announced Dia De Los Deftones 2026 for Nov. 7 at Petco Park, San Diego, featuring AFI, Converge, Jehnny Beth and more. Presale underway; general sale Friday.Bailey Zimmerman apologized after an incident at Sandia Resort & Casino that led to felony/misdemeanor charges, $16K in damages, and an unpaid $400 tab; says he’s taking it seriously.Chris Young’s plane suffered brake failure en route to Nashville for Father’s Day; he’s safe and continuing with upcoming Tulsa and Fort Bliss shows.Thomas Rhett will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame July 8 as the 113th honoree, recognized for his Nashville impact and 25 No. 1 hits.Lin-Manuel Miranda developing Broadway musical “Warriors,” based on the 1979 film, with a gender-flipped cast; directed by Jenny Koons.Brandon Flowers will release first solo album in a decade, “THRASHER,” Aug. 21; Nashville-recorded with country/Americana influence.PJ Harvey released orchestral track “Voyager,” inspired by NASA probes and Carl Sagan; tied to Brian Cox’s live show.Pharrell Williams debuted new collaborations with Quavo, Lil Baby, and Angelique Kidjo at Louis Vuitton’s Paris show with live orchestral backing.StubHub UK fined £889K ($1.2M) for drip pricing; must refund 50K+ customers £590K under new consumer law.Top one-album wonders list includes:Temple Of The Dog Derek And The Dominos Sex PistolsThe La’sToy Matinee.Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.