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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with the first of three opening ceremonies planned across host nations Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official anthem “Dai Dai” before Mexico’s opening match against South Africa.Read more from CBS NewsBonnaroo 2026 is being livestreamed Thursday through Sunday on Hulu and Disney+, with two channels of performances from artists including The Strokes, Skrillex, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Noah Kahan, Vince Staples, Turnstile, Clipse, Kesha, and Japanese Breakfast.Read more from VarietySpanish star Quevedo has announced his 2027 El Baifo Tour with a video game-style rollout, letting fans collectively unlock new cities and dates through an interactive online game featuring a “baifo,” or baby goat, tied to his Canary Islands roots.Read more from BillboardBIGBANG will reunite as a trio—featuring G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and DAESUNG—for a 31-show stadium world tour celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary, beginning in South Korea before traveling across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania.Read more from BillboardTyla is making her Disney/Pixar voice debut in the Sub-Saharan African version of Toy Story 5, voicing a new character called the Inflatable Flamingo.Read more from Music-NewsA judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Lil Wayne of threatening and assaulting a security guard at his Hidden Hills home, ruling that the plaintiff repeatedly failed to comply with court-ordered discovery requirements.Read more from Rolling StoneAnd it’s Friday, which means it’s time for some of the freshest music released this week, including “stupid song” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Come Over” by BTS, “Don’t Tell Me It’s Over” by blink-182, “des fleurs” by Tove Lo and Stromae, and “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” by LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE.

Taylor Swift performed her new original Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, then brought Randy Newman onstage for a duet of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189410/Taylor-Swift-and-Randy-Newman-perform-special-duet-at-Toy-Story-5-premiereAlanis Morissette has announced Butterfly With a Machete, a limited four-night YouTube Theater residency in November that expands her confessional multimedia “rock traumedy” concept from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189400/Alanis-Morissette-announces-limited-Los-Angeles-residency-show-Butterfly-With-A-MacheteRadiohead’s Hamlet Hail to the Thief is headed to London’s Barbican Theatre for a limited run beginning October 31, with Samuel Blenkin returning as Hamlet in the stage production built around a reimagined performance of Hail to the Thief. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/radiohead-hamlet-hail-to-the-thief-barbican-1236771204/Google has moved to dismiss a lawsuit from independent musicians over YouTube uploads and AI training, arguing that YouTube’s Terms of Service gave the company broad rights to use uploaded content. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/google-youtube-terms-of-service-train-ai-models-lawsuit-1236771486/Warner Music Group has agreed to acquire Sureel AI, a rights-tracking company whose “AI DNA” technology is designed to help identify and protect music, voices, likenesses, and other creative work used in AI-generated content or training. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/warner-music-group-acquires-sureel-ai-1236771303/Megan Thee Stallion, Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, and EJAE have teamed up on “DNA,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Bocelli and EJAE set to debut the song live during the opening ceremony in Mexico City. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189424/Megan-Thee-Stallion-and-Andrea-Bocelli-team-up-on-FIFA-World-Cup-anthemThis week’s top five new albums are JUKE BOX by HOKUTO, Sequence 01: Curiosity by AND2BLE, We on Fire by &TEAM, ‘PUREFLOW’, Pt. 1 by LE SSERAFIM, and NEW WAV by TREASURE.

Olivia Rodrigo will guest-host SiriusXM’s Hits 1 on Thursday at 9pm ET, taking fan questions, sharing career insights, previewing unreleased music, and offering dating advice.The Transformers: The Movie (1986) marks its 40th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con with a live rock concert featuring songs from the original soundtrack, including performances by Stan Bush. The celebration also includes a theatrical re-release and a reimagined soundtrack.Jay-Z expands his “JAŸ-Z 30” anniversary shows with new 2026 dates in Paris (Sept. 10, Stade de France) and Los Angeles (Oct. 23, SoFi Stadium), celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt. Presales start June 11, general sale June 12.Beastie Boys’ Mike D will release his debut solo album Thank You on August 28, his first full-length project outside the group since they became inactive in 2012.Jack White revealed Frozen Charlotte, a surprise vinyl project tied to his upcoming album No Name, continuing his strategy of cryptic, limited physical releases via Third Man Records.Apple Music’s iOS 27 update adds redesigned pages, improved performance, AI-powered AutoMix for smoother song transitions, and deeper Siri integration for more natural voice control and recommendations.Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny privately in Madrid during the artist’s sold-out tour stop, highlighting a rare crossover between global pop culture and religious leadership.Spotify Global Top 5:5. “Babydoll” – Dominic Fike4. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson3. “Swim” – BTS2. “Beauty and a Beat” – Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj1.“Hate That I Made You Love Me” – Ariana GrandeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening.

Madonna premiered her 10-minute film “Confessions II - The Film” at Tribeca; now on YouTube. Directed by TORSO with Stuart Price, it previews her July 3 album “Confessions II” and features Sabrina Carpenter, Kate Moss, Debi Mazar, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lourdes Leon.2026 Governors Ball in Queens faced weather delays but delivered strong sets. KATSEYE drew huge crowds; Lorde debuted a reworked set; highlights also included Ravyn Lenae, Major Lazer, and JENNIE.Steven Tyler seeks a new deposition in a lawsuit from Julia Holcomb alleging abuse when she was a teen. His team argues new personal details may affect her emotional distress claims; court decision pending.Portland International Airport’s live music program uses volunteer performers to reduce traveler stress, creating a shared calming experience.Charli XCX announced a 12-date North American arena tour starting Sept. 11 in Philadelphia, supporting her July 24 album “Music, Fashion, Film,” with stops including Brooklyn and Los Angeles.Sturgill Simpson’s “Mutiny After Midnight” is now on streaming with a bonus track after an initial physical-only release supporting indie record stores.Rush returned to the stage post–Neil Peart with emotional tributes and performances of “Bravado” and “Tom Sawyer.” New drummer Anika Nilles received strong praise.A judge vacated a sealing order in Sony Music’s lawsuit against AI platform Udio over alleged use of 30,000+ copyrighted works; dispute centers on Udio’s training data.227 CISAC-affiliated groups urged France to pass the Darcos bill, shifting the burden to AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted works in training.“Hell,” Michigan is for sale for $625K, including local attractions like Screams Ice Cream, mini golf, Hell’s Chapel of Love, and a souvenir shop.Top 5 Albums:5. The Boys of the Dugeon Lane – Paul McCartney4. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen2. Dandelion – Ella Langley1.Iceman – DrakeJoin the Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

2026 Tony Awards: Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, and The Lost Boys: A New Musical led with four wins each. Schmigadoon! took Best Musical, with Cinco Paul earning three awards. Ragtime also claimed Best Musical plus leading actor/actress and sound design. The Lost Boys dominated design categories.Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You,” from Toy Story 5, topped Billboard’s new music poll (35%). The Jack Antonoff collab leans into her pop-country roots. The film hits theaters June 19.Drake’s ICEMAN logs a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (171K units). Paul McCartney debuts at No. 5 with his 22nd top 10, while aespa lands at No. 9 for their third.A judge ruled a civil sexual assault lawsuit against Marilyn Manson can proceed under California’s revived statute window. The case now moves forward.Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett is launching a new band, Dead Wyte, with his brother Derrick; early teasers are online, lineup TBD.AMC is rebranding Interview With the Vampire Season 3 as The Vampire Lestat, focusing on Lestat as a rock star, backed by a major music-driven campaign and 20 original songs.Olivia Rodrigo revealed a duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith, “What’s Wrong With Me,” from her upcoming album. The pair previously performed together at Glastonbury.Ariana Grande launched her Eternal Sunshine tour in Oakland with a 23-song set, her first tour since 2019. Dates run across the U.S. and end in London.Deep Purple released “Diablo” featuring Keith Urban, from upcoming album Splat! (July 3), produced by Bob Ezrin and described as one of their heaviest in years.Top 5 Singles:5. The Cure – Olivia Rodrigo4. ShaBang – Drake3. Be Her – Ella Langley2. Choosin Texas – Ella Langley1.Janice STFU – DrakeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

The 79th Tony Awards, hosted by P!NK, will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, with presenters and performers including Rachel Zegler, Leslie Odom Jr., Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells and more, plus a Book of Mormon reunion, a celebration of Chicago’s Broadway revival, and performances from several Best Musical and Best Revival nominees. https://www.billboard.com/lists/tony-awards-2026-presenters-performers/Prince’s estate has announced Timeless, a new posthumous album arriving August 28 featuring 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings spanning 1977 through 2016, including the previously released vault track “With This Tear” and the newly unveiled single “Stone.” https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/prince-album-timeless-unreleased-songs-release-date-1236264095/K-pop group LE SSERAFIM’s new album Pureflow Pt. 1 debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart with 34,000 copies sold in the U.S., while also entering the Billboard 200 at No. 10 with 41,000 equivalent album units. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/le-sserafim-pureflow-number-1-top-album-sales-chart-1236263839/Mel B says the long-rumored Netflix docuseries about the Spice Girls appears to be no longer moving forward, following earlier comments that a documentary would require complete honesty from all five members and amid confirmation that no reunion tour or major group project is currently planned for 2026. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189288/Mel-B-claims-Netflix-Spice-Girls-docuseries-has-been-scrappedApple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have officially recognized Global Beatles Day, a fan-created annual celebration held on June 25 that honors the band’s 1967 worldwide performance of “All You Need Is Love,” with a newly colorized version of the performance set to debut on YouTube. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189302/Apple-Corps-Ltd-officially-recognizes-fan-led-global-Beatles-Day-movementAlan Jackson will receive a major television sendoff with Alan Jackson: The Last Show, an NBC primetime special built around the final concert of his touring career, taking place June 27 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville and later streaming on Peacock. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/alan-jackson-nbc-tv-special-last-show-farewell-concert-1236766404/Ticketmaster temporarily halted ticket sales for Céline Dion’s Paris residency after detecting suspicious activity, with bots and scalpers reportedly overwhelming the system and preventing many genuine fans from purchasing tickets. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/06/04/ticketmaster-paris-celine-dion-meltdown/Taylor Swift’s net worth has reached an estimated $2 billion, according to Forbes, making her the richest female musician in history and one of the few artists to achieve billionaire status primarily through music rather than outside business ventures. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/taylor-swift-net-worth-2-billion-forbes-1236767030/And it’s Friday, so let’s check out some of the freshest drops this week: “I Knew It, I Knew You” by Taylor Swift from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, “Mi Yo de Antes” by Ozuna, “Cowgirl” by Shaboozey, “Black Prada Dress” by Ellie Goulding, and “Home” by Sara Bareilles.

FIFA unveiled the track list for the 2026 World Cup’s Official Album, featuring artists including Jelly Roll, Carín León, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Daddy Yankee, Shenseea, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Shakira, and Burna Boy. billboard.comLauv is stepping away from Khalid’s It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour to focus on his mental health, saying he is “deeply struggling right now” and needs time to heal. billboard.comBarry Manilow says he fears his singing voice may never fully recover after surgery to remove a stage 1 cancerous tumor from his left lung. music-news.comRock supergroup Drink The Sea, featuring musicians associated with R.E.M., Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, and Mark Lanegan Band, announced its third album, Drink The Sea III, along with a UK, European, and U.S. tour. nme.comSara Bareilles announced Good Grief, her first studio album in seven years, along with a North American theater tour and a companion documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival. variety.comAlice Cooper warned that artificial intelligence could soon create convincing fake “rock stars,” but argued that AI-generated music still lacks the emotion, heart, and lived experience behind real songwriting. music-news.comAI music platform Suno raised more than $400 million in new funding, giving the company a $5.4 billion valuation as it continues facing copyright lawsuits from major record labels. variety.com

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-winning R&B singer known for ballads and Disney duets, died at 75 following a stroke. Family says he passed peacefully, leaving a lasting legacy.Read moreSkrillex announced fifth album Soma (13 tracks), featuring Young Miko, Chris Lake, and Randomer. Follows his 2025 LP and coincides with a busy festival schedule.Read moreDonations to Children’s Miracle Network fund a music therapy program at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, helping young patients manage pain and stress during treatment.Read moreThe National Symphony Orchestra faces potential collapse amid financial instability tied to the Kennedy Center. Lack of a season plan and funding uncertainty raise urgent concerns.Read moreBET formed its first advisory board including Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, and LL Cool J to guide the network amid restructuring, including BET+ content merging with Paramount+.Read moreA U.S. appeals court overturned 2 Live Crew’s copyright win, ruling a member’s bankruptcy invalidated the termination notice. Case returns to lower court.Read moreKISS will release KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History on Oct. 27, with behind-the-scenes insights from Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Ken Sharp.Read moreEllie Goulding announced sixth album I Know Too Much (Sept. 4). New single “Black Prada Dress” arrives June 5 amid renewed interest driven by TikTok.Read moreThe Motown Sound opened the 2026 Tuesday Evening Music Club in Grand Rapids, delivering a live, local-talent tribute to Motown history.Read moreBillboard’s top movie songs:“Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (Endless Love)“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” – Bryan Adams (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)“How Deep Is Your Love” – Bee Gees (Saturday Night Fever)“Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor (Rocky III)“Flashdance… What a Feeling” – Irene Cara (Flashdance)Read moreJoin the Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordWant 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 Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie.Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.BTS’ “Swim” ties “Dynamite” with eight weeks at No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S.; Drake’s “Janice STFU” leads the Global 200 for a second week; Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” hits top five on both charts.Kim Thayil reflects on Chris Cornell’s final days in memoir A Screaming Life, recalling unusual behavior and regret ahead of its June 9 release.Sabrina Carpenter secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker after repeated trespassing and surveillance; hearing set for June 17.Sonny Mayo (SNOT/Sevendust) underwent emergency triple bypass surgery after a heart attack; a fundraiser supports his recovery.Mastodon released “Your Ghost Again,” a tribute to late guitarist Brent Hinds and first single from their upcoming ninth album.Violet Grohl announced her first London headline show at Camden Assembly on Sept. 1; tickets on sale June 5.StubHub launched FestProtect, offering compensation tiers for festival disruptions like cancellations and lineup changes.The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Sept. 18–19, Las Vegas) lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer; tickets June 12, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.Top 5 Singles:5. “The Cure” – Olivia Rodrigo4. “Shabang” – Drake3. “Be Her” – Ella Langley2. “Choosing Texas” – Ella Langley“Janice STFU” – DrakeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord