Daily Music Headlines

Wireless Fest organizer defends booking Ye, citing forgiveness and legal right to perform despite criticism from UK leaders; sponsors including Pepsi and Anheuser-Busch withdraw.

Florence Welch partners with Planned Parenthood to offer reproductive healthcare resources at tour stops, emphasizing access amid ongoing rights debates.

BTS’ “Swim” holds No. 1 for a second week on Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S.; Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” hits top 10, a first for Tame Impala and fifth solo top 10 for JENNIE.

Krooked Kings’ “In Another Life” explores addiction, heartbreak, and self-loathing; producer Yves Rothman pushed for lyrical vulnerability, reflecting the Utah band’s growth.

Method Man responds to backlash over missing Wu-Tang Clan’s Australia tour, saying he never committed and blaming promoters for misleading ads.

Offset hospitalized in stable condition after being shot outside a Florida casino; two suspects detained.

Disney releases “Main Street Country” EP featuring country covers of songs from Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Hercules, and more.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square proposes $64B merger with Universal Music Group, including U.S. listing; shares jump 12%.

Queen Latifah to host the 52nd American Music Awards May 25 in Las Vegas; nominations April 14, voting open until May 8.

Tekashi 6ix9ine released after 3 months for supervised release violation; claims he obtained a SpongeBob figurine signed by Nicolás Maduro while incarcerated.

Top 5 albums
5. ADL - Yeat
4. I'm the Problem - Morgan Wallen
3. Hades - Melanie Martinez
2. Bully - Ye
1. Arirang - BTS

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Better Than Ezra invites fans to co-write their next single via AI platform SoundBreak; winning entry will be recorded and officially released.

Sofia D’Angelo’s “Time” wins Billboard’s fan-voted poll with 69%+, beating releases from Anne Hathaway and Jack White.

BTS’ “ARIRANG” holds No. 1 on Billboard 200 (187K units); Melanie Martinez’s “HADES” No. 3 (84K); Yeat’s “ADL” debuts No. 5 (57K).

Monsta X announce 10 North American dates for 2026 “THE X : NEXUS” tour (Oct 3–24); tickets on sale April 14; I.M absent due to military service.

Kanye West’s “Bully” debuts No. 2 on Billboard 200 (152K units), continuing strong performance despite ongoing controversies.

Pepsi pulls Wireless Festival sponsorship over Ye headliner backlash; criticism from UK leaders ahead of July 10–12 event in London.

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan backs former West Point classmate Gen. Randy George after forced early retirement; Pentagon gives no reason.

Shiloh Jolie debuts in K-pop video for Dayoung’s “What’s a Girl to Do,” earning role through open audition.

Top 5 Singles:
5. Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
4. Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”
3. Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
2. Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
BTS – “Swim”
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Olivia Rodrigo announced her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, arriving June 12, and said she is “so proud” of the new project, which is now up for preorder.
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J. Cole has signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, marking his third stint in international basketball as he pursues one more run at the sport alongside his music career.
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A man was arrested for trespassing at Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills home after authorities found him on the property early Wednesday, though Minaj was reportedly not home.
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RAYE apologized to fans after revealing that the vinyl edition of This Music May Contain Hope was pressed before the final mix was completed and does not match the finished digital release.
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A rare 1.5-inch dreadlock from Bob Marley is heading to auction in the UK with an estimate of up to £25,000, making it an unusually scarce piece of authenticated memorabilia.
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Choreographer Darrin Henson is suing Sony Music over the use of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” dance in Deadpool & Wolverine, claiming he never gave up ownership of the choreography.
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SeatGeek has launched a ChatGPT integration that lets users browse event tickets with natural language prompts before being sent to complete their purchase.
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And since it’s Thursday, let’s check out some of the fresh tracks released this week:

“The Van” by Bleachers
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“ALL THE LOVE” by Kanye West & Andre Troutman
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“Reply To This” by Charlie Puth
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“Shine Again” by Weezer
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“Need Your Love” by OneRepublic
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Montreux Jazz Festival’s 60th anniversary runs July 3-18 in Switzerland, with artists including John Legend, Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, Deep Purple, Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, and Moby.
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Shakira has announced a limited U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, kicking off June 13 in Inglewood and running through late July.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized Ye’s planned Wireless Festival shows, saying the artist’s past antisemitic remarks are offensive and do not reflect London’s values.
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Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked in Santa Monica by a woman who allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing.
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Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, then later called the incident a wake-up call.
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Jon Bon Jovi has received the 2026 James Beard Impact Award for his philanthropic work through the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen.
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Japan’s latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 is led by King & Prince’s “Waltz for Lily,” followed by M!LK’s “Bakuretsu Aishiteru,” BTS’ “SWIM,” M!LK’s “Sukisugite Metsu!,” and Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT.”
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Bruce Springsteen opened his 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour in Minneapolis with a politically charged set that criticized the Trump administration, honored victims of ICE violence, and included a surprise cover of “Purple Rain.”
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Journey singer Arnel Pineda says he tried to step away from the band’s farewell tour because of vocal struggles and a difficult divorce, but he is still performing as the run continues into 2027.
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Warner Music Group has signed global hip-hop group H//pe Princess, the Japan-Korea project formed through Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess, ahead of the group’s debut later this year.
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Warner Music Group is also acquiring music distribution and rights management platform Revelator as it expands its artist services and technology pipeline.
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Kid Cudi launches his new weekly digital series Big Bro With Kid Cudi today, with guests including Kylie Jenner and conversations centered on creative journeys.
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Jon Bon Jovi received the James Beard Impact Award for his work through the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation and its nonprofit JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurant.
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And in absolutely-real news, researchers working with Hellmann’s have classified mayonnaise as a musical instrument, arguing it can create controlled, intentional sound under established organology standards.
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New Zealand Billboard Hot 100:

“Man I Need” - Olivia Dean
“Rein Me In” - Sam Fender & Olivia Dean
“IloveitIloveitIloveit” - Bella Kay
“So Easy (to Fall In Love)” - Olivia Dean
“Stateside” - PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson

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