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Bruno Mars’ fourth album The Romantic debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 186,000 units, his first chart-topping debut. Gorillaz’s The Mountain, BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE, and Mitski’s Nothing’s About to Happen to Me also enter the top 10, boosted by multiple vinyl and CD variants. A woman was arrested after allegedly firing at least 10 shots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home from a Tesla, striking the wall and gate. No injuries were reported; police detained the suspect with an assault rifle. Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in its antitrust case, agreeing to about $200 million in damages and major changes to Ticketmaster, including opening the platform to competitors, limiting venue exclusivity, divesting amphitheaters, and capping service fees.Country Joe McDonald, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish and voice of the Vietnam War protest anthem “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag,” has died at 84 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Norwegian progressive metal band Green Carnation will release A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, the second installment of their trilogy, expanding the project’s introspective themes of past, present, and future while maintaining their melancholic sound. Mabe Fratti’s album Sentir Que No Sabes blends experimental cello pop with industrial, jazz, goth rock, and new age influences, highlighting her melodic instincts within a lush, atmospheric sound. Alissa White-Gluz announced her new band Blue Medusa with guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, bassist Alicia Vigil, and drummer Delaney Jaster, revealing the project on International Women’s Day and emphasizing support for women in heavy music. A new documentary, I Never Wrote Music for Films — We All Love Ennio Morricone, will explore the legendary composer’s life and influence. Directed by Massimo Privitera, filming begins summer 2026. Moonspell will release the gothic-leaning album Far From God on July 3 via Napalm Records, recorded in Porto with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano. The title track arrives March 25 with a video. Dogstar, the rock trio featuring Keanu Reeves, announced their fourth album All in Now arriving May 29 alongside a 25-date U.S. summer tour beginning May 28. Top 5 Singles:5. “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars4. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift3. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren2. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean1.“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.

Niall Horan has announced a new solo single, “Dinner Party,” due out March 20, and says it was inspired by a life-changing dinner party that sparked his finished new album, expected later this year.music-news.comA six-meter, nearly 20-foot statue of Ozzy Osbourne will be unveiled at France’s Hellfest festival on June 18, with the Osbourne family expected to attend the tribute.nme.comApple Music is introducing “Transparency Tags,” a new metadata system for disclosing AI use in music-related uploads across artwork, recordings, lyrics or compositions, and videos.digitalmusicnews.comThe Outside Lands 2026 lineup includes Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, and Baby Keem, with the festival returning to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from August 7 to 9.digitalmusicnews.comUniversal Music Group has put its plans for a secondary U.S. stock listing on hold, saying market conditions are undervaluing the business.musicbusinessworldwide.comAnd it’s Friday, so let’s take a listen to some new music released this week.New Releases“American Girls” - Harry Styles, from Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.music.apple.com“ALGO TÚ” - Shakira and Beélemusic.apple.com“bad bitch alert” - Ty Dolla $ignmusic.apple.com“It’s Been Too Long” - Ringo Starrmusic.apple.com“Turn Your Heart Back On” - Gnarls Barkleymusic.apple.com

Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, after a California Highway Patrol traffic stop and was released via cite-and-release, with reports describing a suspected DUI as she’s due in court May 4.billboard.comJustin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body-camera video linked to his June 2024 DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, saying it would violate his privacy and unfairly harm his reputation.nme.comCharlie Puth has been named Chief Music Officer at AI music platform Moises, where he’ll help shape artist tools and product innovation around workflows like stem separation and mixing.digitalmusicnews.comBTS dropped a trailer for its upcoming Netflix concert special tied to the group’s ARIRANG comeback, with the live show set for Saturday, March 21 at 7 a.m. ET.billboard.comZeds Dead announced a Summer 2026 North American amphitheater tour that begins in July and runs into early October.billboard.comRingo Starr announced a 10-track album, Long Long Road, due April 24, and shared the lead single “It’s Been Too Long.”bbc.comDavid Byrne said he’s not interested in a Talking Heads reunion tour, and Digital Music News reports he turned down a reported $80 million offer.digitalmusicnews.comBeach Boys touring member Bruce Johnston is stepping away from the road after more than six decades, with reports saying he’ll focus on songwriting and may still make select special appearances.stereogum.comJapan’s Billboard Hot 100 saw Snow Man hit No. 1 with “Odorouze!”, followed by M!LK’s “Bakuretsu Aishiteru” at No. 2 and AKB48’s “Nagorizakura” at No. 3.

Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tops the Hot 100, marking a rare simultaneous chart victory for female country artists and signaling a shift in mainstream country representation. Rapper Ghetts (Justin Clarke-Samuel) was sentenced to 12 years in prison and banned from driving for 17 years after a DUI hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old student. Tech N9ne and E-40 reunite for the 27-date Strange Wid’ It Tour starting April 12 in Nebraska, with King Iso opening. Damon Whiteside will step down as Academy of Country Music CEO in June after six years, remaining CEO Emeritus through year’s end. He expanded membership, improved profitability, and moved the ACM Awards to Prime Video. The DOJ’s antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster heads to trial, alleging monopoly practices that harm artists, venues, and fans. The companies deny wrongdoing. BTS revealed the 14-song track list for Arirang, out March 20, with collaborators including Mike WiLL Made-It and El Guincho. A world tour launches April 9 in Goyang. Lit is suing Sony Music over streaming royalty calculations tied to a pre-Spotify contract, alleging reduced pension and health contributions. Robin Beck announced her 11th album Living Proof, arriving May 15, blending modern production with classic AOR style.Sebastian Bach will front Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary shows, replacing Dee Snider, who stepped down due to health issues. A Sept. 4 Alaska State Fair date is confirmed.Charlotte de Witte canceled Australian shows due to escalating Middle East conflict affecting travel safety. Sydney is postponed pending a new date. Billboard Comedy Albums Chart:No. 1 Hazbin Hotel Season 2 SoundtrackNo. 2 Hazbin Hotel Season 1 SoundtrackNo. 3 Bo Burnham – Inside (The Songs) (247 weeks)No. 4 Afroman – The Good Times (320 weeks)No. 5 Mewgenics soundtrackJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.

Bad Bunny tops Billboard’s monthly Top Tours recap for a record ninth time. His January dates on the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour grossed $62.5M from 409,000 tickets, the biggest January since the chart launched in 2019. Lady Gaga ranks No. 2; The Mayhem Ball has grossed $296.7M and sold 1.4M tickets since July. Megan Moroney’s “Cloud 9” дебuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 147,000 units, the biggest week for a woman-led country album in nearly two years. It’s the first No. 1 country album by a woman since Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” in 2024. Metallica adds six shows to its Life Burns Faster Sphere residency in Las Vegas after strong demand. Fan club presale begins March 4. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai release “Dancing” with SATCHVAI, a reimagined Paolo Conte track. The song previews the Surfing With The Hydra tour launching April 1 in Seattle. Harry Styles’ Manchester concert will stream on Netflix March 8 as “Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester,” produced by Fulwell Entertainment, following his BRIT Awards performance. Black Sabbath will launch a classical tour featuring local orchestras, original arrangements, and state-of-the-art visuals, beginning in the U.K. and expanding globally. Blues guitarist and singer John Hammond has died at 83. He released more than 30 albums, won a Grammy in 1985, and earned multiple nominations. Live production giant TAIT acquires creative studio Silent House, expanding capabilities after collaborations on major tours including Backstreet Boys, Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, and Jonas Brothers. Country singer JD Graham was seriously injured in a car crash that killed his dog. He suffered a broken back and ribs and is recovering at a Texas trauma center. Billboard 200 Top 5:“Cloud 9” – Megan Moroney“Debí Tirar Más Fotos” – Bad Bunny“Luck...or Something” – Hilary Duff“Casino” – Baby Keem“I’m The Problem” – Morgan WallenJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

BRIT Awards: Olivia Dean won four prizes, including Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, Artist of the Year, and Pop Act, and shared Song of the Year with Sam Fender for “Rein Me In.” The Manchester ceremony featured performances from Dean and Harry Styles.Poll Win: RAYE’s “Nightingale Lane” topped Billboard’s fan poll with 43% of votes. The track previews her upcoming album This Music May Contain Hope. Shooting: Nine people were injured at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati during a DJ event. All are in stable condition; police continue investigating. New Music: Toadies released “The Charmer,” from their Steve Albini–produced album due May 1. A tour with Local H and Sparta follows. Neil Sedaka, known for “Bad Blood” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” died at 86. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, he leaves a decades-long pop legacy. Oliver 'Power' Grant, co-founder and executive producer of Wu-Tang Clan, died at 52 after pancreatic cancer. Jason Becker released The Strawberry Jams, featuring unreleased 1985–1992 recordings made before ALS ended his playing career. Gaming: Former Guitar Hero developers announced “Stage Tour,” a new rhythm-action title with Gibson; music from Static-X appears in the trailer. Shakira drew 400,000 to a free show at Zócalo, a record previously held by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Grupo Firme. Top 5 – Billboard Hot 100:5. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren4. “DTMF” – Bad Bunny3. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean2. “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley1.“Opalite” – Taylor SwiftJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Nine Inch Nails are expanding their Tron: Ares universe with a companion album titled Tron: Ares: Divergence, a 44-track, roughly two-and-a-half-hour release featuring previously unreleased music from the film’s score.billboard.comCMA Fest 2026 will expand at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium with stadium shows featuring Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean, plus rising acts like Ella Langley, Zach Top, and Cody Johnson as the June 4 to 7 festival spreads across stages citywide.variety.comThe Rolling Stones say they did not authorize the use of “Gimme Shelter” in a Melania Trump documentary, disputing a producer’s claim that Mick Jagger approved it.variety.comWu-Tang Clan affiliate Oliver “Power” Grant, a key early business figure for the group, has died at 52.music-news.comDolly Parton is being honored with a Tennessee children’s hospital renamed after her, recognizing decades of philanthropy supporting pediatric care and education initiatives.billboard.comNew ReleasesThe Romantic, Bruno Mars, new album out now.music.apple.com“Nightingale Lane,” RAYE, new single.music.apple.com“Made It On Our Own,” Yeat and EsDeeKid, new collab.music.apple.com“Dear Worry,” Common People, new track.music.apple.com“Go,” BLACKPINK, new single.music.apple.com

Alysa Liu’s Olympic Exhibition Gala routines helped boost PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” remix and also drove a sharp surge for Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park,” with songwriter Jimmy Webb publicly thanking her.billboard.comMetallica announced an eight-show Las Vegas Sphere residency, Life Burns Faster, running across four October “No Repeat Weekend” pairs with different setlists each night.music-news.comDomenick Chavez, the driver in the 2023 crash that killed The Chicks co-founder Laura Lynch, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a plea deal and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.billboard.comSinger d4vd has been named as a target of a Los Angeles County grand jury investigation connected to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with no charges filed as the process continues.digitalmusicnews.comHarry Styles will host and be the musical guest on the March 14 episode of Saturday Night Live, his second time doing double duty on the show.pitchfork.comMegan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for an eight-week run from March 24 through May 17 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.billboard.comGnarls Barkley announced their final album, Atlanta, and shared a new song, their first major release together in 18 years.pitchfork.comBillboard Japan Hot 100: M!LK hit No. 1 with “Bakuretsu Aishiteru,” Naniwa Danshi is No. 2 with “HARD WORK.,” and RIIZE is No. 3 with “All of You.”billboard-japan.com

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for 2026: The Black Crowes; Jeff Buckley; Mariah Carey; Phil Collins; Melissa Etheridge; Lauryn Hill; Billy Idol; INXS; Iron Maiden; Joy Division/New Order; New Edition; Oasis; P!NK; Sade; Shakira; Luther Vandross; Wu-Tang Clan.Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, recognizing their hip-hop legacy. Hosted by Deon Cole, the ceremony will also honor Colman Domingo (President’s Award) and Viola Davis (Chairman’s Award).Dr. Najja Baptist’s new book, “In the Spirit, In the Dark: Black Music and Political Activism,” examines how blues, jazz, and hip hop powered Black political movements. Baptist, director of African and African American studies at the University of Arkansas, launches the book Saturday in Springdale.Alan Jackson will play his final live show June 27, 2026, at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, ending a 40-year touring career to focus on health and family.Google has acquired AI music startup ProducerAI, evolved from Riffusion, to expand its Google Labs tools. Powered by Google’s Lyria 3 model, the platform lets users create and refine music with detailed control.Iron Maiden’s documentary “Burning Ambition,” directed by Malcolm Venville, hits cinemas May 7. The film features interviews with the band and contributors including Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D.Luke Combs and Ella Langley debut in the top three of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. “Be By You” opens at No. 2 with 13.6M streams; “Be Her” starts at No. 3 with 12.1M. Only 49 songs have premiered in the top three since 1958.Dead Kennedys will not book future Punk In The Park dates after learning the promoter’s owner donated to Trump’s 2024 campaign, but will honor existing commitments.U.K. Singles Chart Top 5:5. “DTMF” – Bad Bunny4. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean3. “Lush Life” – Zara Larsson2. “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” – Olivia Dean1.“Rein Me In” – Sam Fender & Olivia DeanJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordProduced 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.