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Bad Bunny tops Billboard’s monthly touring report for a record-extending 10th time as his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour wraps up another dominant run on the Boxscore charts. Billboard“Unidos por Venezuela,” a benefit concert and nationally televised telethon featuring Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, and others, will take place August 16 at Miami’s Kaseya Center to support earthquake relief and long-term recovery efforts. BillboardJohn Mayer has donated more than $5 million through his Heart and Armor Foundation to support scientific research into veterans’ mental health, PTSD, sleep problems, reintegration, and barriers to treatment. BillboardTravis Scott says his next album will push his sound beyond Utopia, drawing inspiration from Oasis, Van Halen, Parliament, Don Toliver, Raphael Saadiq, and Daft Punk while aiming for a more theatrical stadium experience. Music-News.comFuji Rock Festival 2026 runs July 24–26 at Japan’s Naeba Ski Resort, with Amazon livestreaming selected sets from the xx, Khruangbin, Mitski, Turnstile, Toro y Moi, Arlo Parks, Mogwai, Kneecap, American Football, and more for free on Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app. PitchforkThe previously unreleased George Michael: The Faith Tour concert film, built from restored 35mm footage of two 1988 Paris shows, is set for a late-2026 theatrical release with early-access IMAX screenings in North America. Rolling StoneThe Beach Boys have canceled or postponed nearly 30 North American shows scheduled from July 23 through September 3, saying the Mike Love-led touring group is taking a short break to recharge before returning in late September. VarietyYouTube generated $11.06 billion in advertising revenue during Alphabet’s second quarter of 2026, up 13% year over year, while the company says subscriptions led by YouTube Music and Premium are growing even faster. Digital Music NewsAnd it’s Friday! Here are the freshest tracks of the week:“Camera” by Charli xcx Apple Music“Less than a Lover” by JENNIE Apple Music“Animal” by KATSEYE Apple Music“Stranger Things” by Shania Twain Apple Music“Haiku” by Fridayy Apple Music

Johnny Cash’s personal archives will be permanently housed at Belmont University in Nashville as part of the new Johnny Cash Learning Center, with handwritten lyrics, letters, photographs, costumes, instruments, awards, and other memorabilia supporting education, research, and public exhibitions. ⁠BillboardLove Actually in Concert is returning for the 2026 holiday season with a 30-city North American tour pairing screenings of the 2003 romantic comedy with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack in sync, beginning Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C. ⁠BillboardShakira and Burna Boy’s FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” posted its biggest single-day streaming total since its release after the duo performed it during the tournament’s halftime show. ⁠BillboardOasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has overtaken The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the best-selling studio album in U.K. history, reaching 6.2 million chart units, while Queen’s Greatest Hits and ABBA’s Gold remain the country’s two best-selling albums overall. ⁠BillboardLISA’s first feature-length documentary, Always Lalisa, will premiere in the Gala program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, offering an intimate look at the BLACKPINK star’s journey from childhood ambitions to global solo success. ⁠Music-News.comHarry Styles canceled his July 21 concert in São Paulo due to a “tour illness,” with refunds being issued and affected fans receiving priority access to purchase tickets for his next scheduled show in the city on July 24. ⁠Music-News.comLily Allen will be the subject of a new feature-length documentary coming to Prime Video in 2027, tracing her rise from the “Queen of MySpace” to a global pop figure and exploring her resilience, reinvention, and return to music. ⁠Variety

Show NotesARCH ENEMY's new singer Lauren Hart called her debut show in Beijing a dream come true, saying fans welcomed her immediately. The band is releasing new music as standalone singles, with more planned after summer.Maluma's "Tu Recuerdo" reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Tropical Airplay chart, becoming his fifth career chart-topper and continuing the success of Loco Y Volver. Universal sets the Snoop Dogg biopic Snoop for an August 6, 2027 release. Jonathan Daviss stars as the rap icon in the Craig Brewer-directed film. Ben Folds testified before Congress, criticizing the Kennedy Center's direction following Donald Trump's 2025 takeover and warning of damage to its artistic mission. Carly Pearce announced her fifth album, Honest Woman, arriving August 28, along with an intimate fall concert series.The Academy of Country Music names media veteran Andy Schuon as its new CEO, beginning September 1.KINGDOM COME returns with new single "Payback's A Bitch" in September, featuring vocalist Zeke Kaplan and the band's latest lineup. Alabama's Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival returns with four nights of poetry, concerts, and community events in Mobile.Legendary session saxophonist Plas Johnson, whose signature sound defined the Pink Panther Theme, has died at 94.Listverse names the women who changed rock and metal: Amy LeeHayley WilliamsLzzy HaleCourtney LaPlanteMaria Brink Want to be the first to hear about future livestreams, discuss the latest news, talk about music, and help shape the future of the show? Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord at http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott.Thanks again for listening. We'll catch you on the flip side.

Daily Music Headlines – Podcast Show NotesHeated Rivalry becomes the first TV soundtrack in over a decade to debut in the Billboard 200 Top 10, landing at No. 8. Official KPop Demon Hunters concert light sticks are now on sale, featuring synchronized LED effects.PSY's "Gangnam Style" is the first K-pop video to surpass 6 billion YouTube views.Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey with 14 non-holiday weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100.Sony Music sues AI music generator Udio, alleging it trained on more than 30,000 copyrighted songs without permissionFour Tet surprises fans with a new album released under an unpronounceable alias and title. John Glacier shares "Bond Girl," the first single from her upcoming album Lack of Joy is Death.Talk Talk members reunite for a one-night London celebration marking The Colour of Spring's 40th anniversary, alongside a new vinyl reissue.Composer James Viggo Poulsen releases Heartland Poem with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on July 24.Billboard Top 5 Albums:#1 The Real Me (Future)#2 YSPSFAGSIL (Olivia Rodrigo)#3 I'm the Problem (Morgan Wallen)#4 Dandelion (Ella Langley)#5 The Great Divide (Noah Kahan)Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Daily Music Headlines – Podcast Show NotesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup Final featured an 11-minute halftime show with Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy and more, while Post Malone closed the tournament by debuting new song "Chrome Heartbreaker."Morgan Wallen announced new single "Been By Now," arriving July 24, during his Baltimore concert.L7 founding bassist Jennifer Finch died at 59 following a battle with brain cancer.Veteran vocalist Jim Gilstrap, known for work with Stevie Wonder and countless session credits, died at 79.Rock & roll star Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, best known for "Palisades Park," died at 89.Future earned his 12th Billboard 200 No. 1 album with The Real Me, while The Rolling Stones scored their record-extending 39th Top 10 album.Ariana Grande teased the music video for "Petals" during her Brooklyn tour stop.Nu-metal band Skrape is returning under the new name Skrapegoat after legal issues over the original name.A previously unheard 1986 Guns N' Roses rehearsal tape featuring early Appetite for Destruction songs surfaced online.Mattel unveiled dolls based on Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, with several quickly becoming fan favorites.Billboard Top 5 Singles5. "Dracula" – Tame Impala & Jennie4. "I Can't Love You Anymore" – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen3. "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.

Lorde criticized Spotify’s beta “About the Song” AI feature after it inaccurately described her song “Current Affairs,” arguing that reducing music to an AI-generated explanation also limits listeners’ freedom to interpret it for themselves. Hollywood ReporterGracie Abrams released her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, and performed “Minibar” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of a North American tour beginning December 2nd in Denver. BillboardMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey introduced the Great Divide Act, named after Noah Kahan’s album, which would cap resale ticket prices at 110% of face value and service fees at 10%. BillboardDave Kendall, the creator and former host of MTV’s 120 Minutes, has died; the British-born music journalist helped introduce audiences to emerging alternative artists while hosting the show from 1989 to 1992. VarietyLudwig Göransson reunited with Christopher Nolan to score The Odyssey, blending ancient Greek instruments, scrap metal, gongs and vocals, including a song written with James Blake, Travis Scott and Nolan. VarietySmoke from Canadian wildfires forced concert changes for Sebastian Bach, John Mellencamp and the Black Keys, with shows canceled, postponed or moved indoors because of hazardous air quality. Ultimate Classic RockAhead of his debut heavy metal album, William Shatner announced a Riot Fest performance and jokingly demanded a DeLorean, a bowl of sauerkraut and a billboard featuring himself and a fan on his backstage rider. BillboardThis week’s new releases include Gracie Abrams’ Daughter From Hell, Steve Lacy’s self-produced Oh Yeah?, Carly Rae Jepsen’s “After All,” and new music from Bella Kay, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Rick Ross and Buju Banton. Billboard

Lily Allen is moving several upcoming North American shows from arenas to smaller theaters, including dates in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, while canceling her Montreal show entirely.hollywoodreporter.com⁠Lana Del Rey has announced Spyda, a surprise companion album to her long-awaited country project Stove, though neither record currently has a release date.billboard.com⁠Beck will release his 16th studio album, Ride Lonesome, on September 18th, reuniting with his original touring and recording band and previewing the project with the new single “In the Night.”billboard.com⁠Florida Georgia Line could reunite onstage next year, with Tyler Hubbard confirming that he and Brian Kelley are eager to perform together again, while Luke Bryan recently rewarded one particularly enthusiastic dancing fan with free concert tickets for life.irishnews.com⁠Hacked data reportedly indicates that AI music platform Suno scraped millions of copyrighted songs, lyrics, podcasts, and other recordings from services including YouTube, Deezer, and Genius, as the company argues its training practices are protected by fair use and pursues a licensing partnership with Warner Music.musicradar.com⁠Kiss will honor late guitarist Ace Frehley with a tribute performance featuring music from throughout his career during the 2026 Kiss Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas event.ultimateclassicrock.com⁠BTS will premiere the music video for “Normal,” a B-side from Arirang, exclusively on Spotify alongside three new versions of the song.koreaherald.com⁠Volvo has delivered native Apple Music support to more than two million vehicles through a wireless software update, demonstrating both the convenience and potential risks of automakers remotely modifying vehicle systems.yahoo.com⁠

Daily Music Headlines – Show NotesNapalm Death became the first grindcore band to perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert.Nickelback announced their 11th album, Everything Under the Sun, due Oct. 30, and released the lead single "Rattle the Cage." Veteran Nashville musician and musical director Jimmy Nichols has died at 64.The FIFA World Cup Final halftime show will feature Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and a tribute to Venezuela led by Gustavo Dudamel. Elena Rose will open the U.S. leg of Karol G's stadium tour. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is poised to tie Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist. Mike D announced his solo album Thank You, created with Ad-Rock's vintage SP-1200 sampler loaded with classic Beastie Boys beats. Thundercat announced his North American Distracted AF Tour. Soundgarden says its final album featuring Chris Cornell is expected in 2027.GWAR will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Beyond Hell with a remastered deluxe edition.KnuckleBonz and the Cliff Burton estate are creating a 3D immersive Cliff Burton Museum.Rolling Stone's Top 5 Most Disappointing Albums: 5. Chinese Democracy - Guns N' Roses4. Tonight - David Bowie3. Self Portrait - Bob Dylan2. Their Satanic Majesties Request - The Rolling Stones1. Some Time in New York City (John Lennon)Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover her care, and the band will continue its Last Hurrah Tour at Finch's request. StubHub is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it misled buyers by failing to disclose CEO Eric Baker's financial interest in ticket-reselling fund Andro Capital. Plaintiffs seek damages from customers who believed they were purchasing tickets from individual fans.The 2026 Humanitas Prize nominees have been announced, with KPop Demon Hunters, Song Sung Blue, and Billy Joel: And So It Goes among the honorees. Ashley Nicole Black will host the awards on September 9.Boosie Badazz is suing lobbyists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for $300,000, alleging they failed to deliver on a promised presidential pardon after receiving $600,000. The lobbyists dispute the claims, saying no contract was finalized. BMG has completed its acquisition of the remaining publishing interests in the catalogs of Hal David, John Lee Hooker, and ARC Music, adding songs by legends including Chuck Berry, Etta James, and Howlin' Wolf.Garth Brooks will again use his single-price ticket policy on the Blame It All On My Roots Tour, with every seat costing the same. The tour begins August 21-22 in Indianapolis, with tickets on sale July 17.TXT's Yeonjun's solo single "Ice Cream" topped 10 million YouTube views in three days, while the accompanying EP sold more than 660,000 copies on its first day. PinkPantheress will make her acting debut in a new film from Everything Everywhere All at Once directors the Daniels. The film, also starring Matt Damon and Sandra Oh, is scheduled for release in November 2027. Mastodon announced Marrow Deep, their first album without Brent Hinds, arriving August 28 and featuring Josh Homme. The band will support it with The Poisonous Weapons Tour beginning September 16. Pophouse Entertainment has acquired a 50% stake in Iron Maiden's publishing, master recordings, and selected name, image, and likeness rights, including mascot Eddie. The partnership will expand the band's films and immersive fan experiences. Titaníque co-creator Tye Blue has joined the creative team behind The Pyramid: An Unauthorized "Dance Moms" Musical. A Kickstarter campaign has launched ahead of the show's development. Top 5 Albums:5. Iceman – Drake4. I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen3. Dandelion – Ella Langley2. You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love – Olivia Rodrigo1.Confessions II – MadonnaJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord