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Green Day will open the 2026 Super Bowl with a pregame opening ceremony performance on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history with a set of classic anthems.ENHYPEN’s mini concept album THE SIN: VANISH won Billboard’s fan poll with 68% of the vote. The release leans heavily into vampire mythology and is described as the group’s most narrative-driven project yet.Zach Bryan debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with With Heaven on Top, earning 134,000 equivalent units, driven largely by streaming and a deluxe reissue. The Kid LAROI entered the top 10 at No. 6 with Before I Forget.Dolly Parton Day was proclaimed in Tennessee on Jan. 19, 2026, honoring Parton’s 80th birthday, six-decade career, and philanthropy. She marked the occasion with a new version of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” benefiting pediatric cancer research.Mudvayne re-uploaded singles “Hurt People Hurt People” and “Sticks and Stones” after remixing them with Dave Fortman, replacing mixes they were unhappy with. Fans have responded positively.Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt launched the label Moderbolaget primarily to avoid the Nuclear Blast logo on Opeth releases. While it could sign other artists, he has no current plans to expand the roster.Poison canceled their 2026 tour after Bret Michaels reportedly demanded significantly higher pay than his bandmates. Drummer Rikki Rockett says the door remains open for a 41st anniversary tour in 2027.Billboard Hot 100 Top 55. Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas4. Olivia Dean – Man I Need3. HUNTR/X – Golden2. Alex Warren – Ordinary1.Taylor Swift – The Fate Of OpheliaStay current with music news every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comFeedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comJoin the discussion: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Harry Styles has announced his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, arriving March 6 as his first full-length release in four years following Harry’s House.billboard.comBad Bunny and Apple Music released the official trailer for his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium, teasing a high-energy performance centered on global dance and unity.billboard.comRobbie Williams has surprise-released his new album Britpop three weeks early, drawing inspiration from 1990s Britpop and marking his first full studio album of original non-holiday material in years.billboard.comHilary Duff released her new single and video “Roommates,” a synth-pop reflection on long-term relationships losing their spark and the second preview from her upcoming album Luck… or Something.billboard.comThe first-ever Eurovision Live Tour has been announced for 2026, bringing performances from Eurovision artists to venues across Europe and the UK, including a major show in London.nme.comBruno Mars broke the Live Nation and Ticketmaster records for single-day ticket sales, moving 2.1 million tickets worldwide for The Romantic Tour, his first major stadium run in nearly a decade.forbes.comNew ReleasesAir Force (Black Demarco) – A$AP Rockyapple.comWall of Sound – Charli XCXapple.com100 – Ella Maiapple.comRisk Takers – Herencia de Patronesapple.comKnife – ENHYPENapple.com

Sabrina Carpenter will appear in her first-ever Super Bowl commercial for Pringles, with a teaser showing her plucking petals from a Pringles-chip flower ahead of the full ad airing during Super Bowl LX.billboard.comBTS announced their new full-length album ARIRANG, arriving March 20, 2026, with a title referencing the traditional Korean folk song symbolizing longing, separation, and resilience.consequence.netBLACKPINK revealed their third mini-album Deadline, set for release on February 27, marking their first major group project in more than three years.billboard.comHarry Styles is fueling speculation about a musical comeback after fans discovered a cryptic website featuring a voice memo teasing a new era following his 2022 album Harry’s House.billboard.comPaul McCartney shared the trailer and release date for Man on the Run, a documentary exploring his post-Beatles reinvention and the formation of Wings, debuting on Prime Video February 27, 2026.nme.comFlea announced his debut solo album HONORA, featuring collaborators Nick Cave and Thom Yorke, along with an intimate solo tour across North America, the UK, and Europe.nme.comJ. Cole confirmed his seventh studio album The Fall-Off will be released February 6, 2026, marking his first full-length album since 2021’s The Off-Season.variety.comBruno Mars added more than 30 dates to his 2026 The Romantic Tour, expanding the global stadium run due to overwhelming demand across North America and Europe.variety.comSpotify Global Chart HighlightsTop Song Global & US - Djo - “End of the Beginning”Top Song UK & Australia - Olivia Dean - “Man I Need”Top Song Japan - Kenshi Yonezu - “Iris Out”Top Song Mexico - Peso Pluma & Tito Double P - “dopamina”

Julio Iglesias has been accused by two former employees of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and human trafficking. The complaint, supported by Women’s Link Worldwide, alleges incidents in 2021 at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. BTS announced a massive 2026–2027 world tour with 79 shows across 34 markets. The run begins in South Korea and spans North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, featuring a 360-degree stage. The tour is projected to generate over $1 billion. Dolly Parton is the subject of a new biography, Ain’t Nobody’s Fool by Martha Ackmann. Released December 30, the book traces Parton’s rise from poverty to global icon, spotlighting both her music and business legacy. John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician and Fugees collaborator, has died at 50. He was found in his Massachusetts home; the cause of death is under investigation. Forté contributed to The Score and released several solo albums, including Poly Sci. Kelly Clarkson covered “What It Sounds Like” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The song, originally performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, is a fan favorite from the Netflix animated film. Fender has rebranded PreSonus Studio One Pro as Fender Studio Pro, integrating it into a unified recording ecosystem. Fender Studio Pro 8 includes Mustang Native Guitar and Rumble Native Bass plug-ins, blending Fender tone with PreSonus performance. Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time on February 1. The show airs live on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with nine. Apple unveiled new Logic Pro updates for Mac and iPad, adding AI-powered tools like Synth Player and Chord ID. The features roll out as part of the new Creator Studio bundle, priced at $12.99/month or $129/year. A biopic about Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne is in development at Sony. Written by Lee Hall, the film centers on their love story and will feature music from Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s solo catalog, aiming for a realistic portrayal of their lives. Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Top 5:5. HAVEN feat. Kaitlin Aragon – “I Run”4. KATO feat. Jon – “Turn the Lights Off”3. Chris Grey, R3BEL & Kryd – “Let The World Burn”2. Tame Impala – “Dracula”Disco Lines & Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”Stay current with music news every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. 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. Thanks for listening.

• Sabina Beyli released the new single “Bad Habits,” examining the pull of old patterns. The track blends heaviness and vulnerability, with influences from Evanescence and Deftones, highlighting Beyli’s refined songwriting and emotive vocals. • Louis Tomlinson praised BTS for repeatedly surpassing One Direction’s chart records, while noting that One Direction’s rejection of traditional boy-band formulas set them apart. His new album, How Did I Get Here?, arrives January 23.• Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” logged a tenth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first single to reach double-digit weeks on top. The song appears on The Life of a Showgirl. • Blake Shelton scored his 31st country radio No. 1 with “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” from For Recreational Use Only. The rural-pride anthem will feature in his upcoming Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. • Chris Stapleton’s version of “Tennessee Whiskey” became the first country song to earn double-diamond RIAA certification, surpassing 20 million units sold, fueled by his 2015 CMA performance with Justin Timberlake. • NAMM 2026 runs January 20–24 in Anaheim, showcasing new music-tech launches and announcements from Roland, Korg, Akai, Native Instruments, Behringer, and more, with rumors pointing to new synths, software, and beat-making gear.• Black Label Society will release Engines Of Demolition on March 27, featuring the Ozzy Osbourne tribute “Ozzy’s Song.” The 15-track album follows 2021’s Doom Crew Inc. • Puscifer launched their first comic series, Tales From The Pusciverse, centered on the character Bellendia Black. Issue one, written by Maynard James Keenan, is available exclusively via Puscifer.com. • Oasis fans can relive Live ’25 with new Funko Pop! figures of Liam and Noel Gallagher, priced at $29.99 and packaged in an Oasis-themed box, as Bond-theme rumors around Noel Gallagher continue to swirl. • Billboard 200 Top 5 Albums:5. Tate McRae – So Close To What4. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack3. Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving2. Taylor Swift – The Life Of A Showgirl1.Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem

• “Golden” from animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes, the first animated film song to win since 2007. Demon Hunters also won Best Animated Film, the first movie to take both categories. Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for Sinners, becoming the first composer to win twice in three years. Both Golden and Sinners are now strong Oscar favorites after Globe and Critics Choice wins. • Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 13th week with 85K units. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving hit a new peak at No. 3 with 65K. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl slipped to No. 2 after 12 weeks at No. 1• Bob Weir, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. A member since 1965, Weir helped define the band’s sound and co-wrote classics including “Truckin’,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “Estimated Prophet.” Tributes poured in honoring his musicianship and generosity. • Miranda Lambert will perform the pre-race concert at the 2026 Daytona 500, the 68th running of the event. She joins past performers including Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Jon Bon Jovi, and Mariah Carey. • Gunnar and Matthew Nelson detail their family’s entertainment legacy in the memoir What Happened To Your Hair?, addressing long-standing rumors, their upbringing, and the truth surrounding their father Ricky Nelson’s fatal plane crash. • Jay Weinberg has exited Suicidal Tendencies after nearly two years to focus on personal projects and his growing family. He joined the band in March 2024 following his departure from Slipknot. • Bella Mackenzie released the new single “Tombstone Desperado” featuring Jake Banfield. Inspired by the film Tombstone, the track highlights a tougher edge and will appear during Banfield’s Australian tour. • Jack Osbourne says he, his wife, and daughters have all dreamed of Ozzy Osbourne since his 2025 death, describing Ozzy as laughing and telling them to stop crying. • Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: No. 1 “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor SwiftNo. 2 “Golden” – HUNTR/XNo. 3 “Ordinary” – Alex WarrenNo. 4 “Man I Need” – Olivia DeanNo. 5 “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley.Want to stay up to date on what’s happening in music every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.The show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening.

Britney Spears said on Instagram she will never perform live in the U.S. again for “extremely sensitive reasons,” though she may consider shows abroad. She hasn’t performed publicly since 2018. Bad Bunny faces a $16M lawsuit in Puerto Rico alleging a woman’s voice was used without consent in “EoO” and “Solo de mí.” The case could affect how recorded voices are cleared in music. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren lead the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. The show airs live on FOX March 26. Spotify confirmed ICE recruitment ads are no longer running, saying the campaign ended late last year after widespread backlash. The company says this was not a policy change. Twenty One Pilots will release a global theatrical and IMAX concert film, More Than We Ever Imagined, documenting The Clancy World Tour with footage from Mexico City. Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months early due to time served and good-behavior credits, as he prepares to restart his career. Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed after a judge ruled the duo never owned the master recordings they sought to reclaim. A fan-built site, MTV Rewind, recreates classic 24/7 MTV-style video channels with archived videos and no ads or algorithms. New music this week:Bruno Mars – “I Just Might” A$AP Rocky – “Punk Rocky” Zach Bryan – “Plastic Cigarette” Robyn – “Talk to Me” Junior H & Gael Valenzuela – Subscribe for weekday music news at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. 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 by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Bruno Mars announced his fourth solo album The Romantic, out Feb 27, his first in nearly a decade. A new single drops Jan 9. He also revealed the 2026 The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium run in years, April–October across North America, Europe, and the UK. Anderson .Paak supports as DJ Pee .Wee, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas on select dates.Olivia Rodrigo marked five years of “drivers license” with a special cover by David Byrne, plus anniversary vinyl and related releases.Yungblud says IDOLS: Part Two is arriving imminently. He calls it more cynical and grounded than Part One, again produced with Andrew Watt, opening with “I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine,” and leaning into a stripped-back band sound.Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear will miss upcoming shows after breaking his shoulder in a home accident. He’s recovering and expected to rejoin once healed.Spotify is rolling out new social features in in-app Messages: Listening Activity, showing what friends are streaming in real time, and Request to Jam, enabling synced listening and shared queues. Available now on iOS and Android where Spotify Messages is supported.David Bowie would have turned 79 today. “Heroes” saw a nearly 500% streaming surge after appearing in the Stranger Things Season 5 finale end credits, released Jan 1, 2026.Billboard Korea Hot 100 – This Week5. Plave – “봉숭아 (Balsam)” apple.co/plave54. Hades – “Mega Piece Harmony” apple.co/hades43. Lim Young Woo – “A Moment Like Eternity” apple.co/lim32. Hwasa – “Good Goodbye” apple.co/hwasa21.Plave – “BBUU” apple.co/plave1Stay up to date every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comEmail: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comProduced 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.

Ronnie Radke (Falling in Reverse) filed a restraining order against Brittany Furlan Lee over alleged harassment tied to a catfish scandal. Radke denies wrongdoing and says Furlan contacted him repeatedly online; her attorneys deny the claims and say they’ll respond in court.Noel Gallagher says he’d like to write the next James Bond theme, insisting it should be by a Brit, and adds he’d be open to playing a villain in the franchise.Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” rebounds to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. RAYE debuts at No. 13 with “Where Is My Husband!,” her highest Hot 100 peak. New top-40 entries include Myles Smith and Max McNown. Netflix’s “Star Search” reboot premieres January 20 with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the series will feature live episodes and real-time voting. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will scale back music performances to a variable number per week, reflecting broader late-night budget cutbacks following Kimmel’s Disney contract renewal. Béla Fleck canceled upcoming Kennedy Center appearances, citing political concerns after Donald Trump’s name was added to the venue. Other artists have also withdrawn in protest.Universal Music Group and Nvidia announced a partnership using Nvidia’s AI infrastructure, including the Music Flamingo model, aimed at improving music creation and discovery while protecting artists and rightsholders. Katy Perry wrapped her “Lifetimes” tour with more than $134M in ticket sales from 91 shows across five continents, supporting her “143” album and raising funds for multiple charities. The Resonator Awards will be held January 27 at Chaplin Studios, honoring women and non-binary creators in recording. Honorees include Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, and Haim, with presenters like Olivia Rodrigo and Anderson Paak. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs:5. She & Him – “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today”4. Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”3. Djo – “End of Beginning”2. Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”1.Sombr – “Back to Friends”Subscribe for weekday updates at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email 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 and the State Street Players.