Daily Music Headlines

Dave Grohl announced that the Foo Fighters have finished their new album and will return to Australia before his birthday, sharing a new single, “Asking For a Friend,” and performing in Tasmania for the first time since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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Universal Music Group’s 1824 has launched Universal Music Live, a new Twitch livestreaming channel designed to amplify music events and help artists build a presence on the platform, debuting February 1 from the UMG GRAMMY Afterparty red carpet.
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YouTube Music now syncs the Now Playing queue across Android, iOS, and web, letting users seamlessly continue listening across devices.
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Loudwire has ranked the 25 best prog rock albums of the 2000s, with the top three including two Spock’s Beard albums, V and Snow, and Gazpacho’s Night.
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Chad Hugo is suing Pharrell Williams over unpaid royalties from the 2017 N.E.R.D. album No One Ever Really Dies, alleging withheld financial documents and up to $1 million owed, following an earlier trademark dispute in 2024.
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Spotify has launched Directed By, a new documentary-style series about the making of music videos, debuting with an episode featuring Maisie Peters and director James Ogram.
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Slipknot has dismissed its lawsuit against the anonymous owner of Slipknot.com, a bootleg merchandise site, with the case dropped without prejudice, allowing it to be refiled in the future.
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And since it’s Monday, here’s a look at today’s Billboard Hot 100 top five:

Ordinary – Alex Warren
Man I Need – Olivia Dean
Golden – Huntrix
The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
I Just Might – Bruno Mars

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One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson talked about his new album How Did I Get Here? on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, including his creative process, a mix-up where Taylor Swift fans misread his Easter eggs, and his upcoming global arena tour starting March 23 in Hamburg.
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Raye will release her second album, This Music May Contain Hope, on March 27, a four-season concept record following her UK No. 1 single “Where Is My Husband!” surpassing 600 million streams.
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Pharrell Williams debuted unreleased music during a Louis Vuitton men’s runway show at Paris Fashion Week, using new tracks and collaborations as atmosphere pieces with no announced release plans.
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Bruno Mars’ virtual concert inside the Roblox game Steal A Brainrot drew 12.8 million concurrent players, setting a platform record, and generated 53 million social media views.
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Victoria Beckham’s 2001 solo track “Not Such An Innocent Girl” hit number one on the UK digital charts after a viral fan campaign tied to online jokes and a family-related social media moment.
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Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died at 71 following a private battle with cancer, with the band honoring his contributions to albums including Fly to the Rainbow and Crazy World.
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New Releases
Boycott Heaven – The Format – Nate Ruess reunites with his pre-fun bandmates for a new album.
World Gone Wrong – Lucinda Williams – A return to her blues-rooted sound for a turbulent moment.
ElectroSoul – DJ Harrison – A genre-blending release featuring Yazmin Lacey, Yaya Bey, and Fly Anakin.
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Bret Michaels responded to claims by Rikki Rockett that his pay demands derailed Poison’s planned 40th anniversary tour by congratulating Rockett on his Metal Hall of Fame induction and declining to address the accusation directly.
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The 2026 Academy Award nominees for Best Original Score include Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia, Alexandre Desplat for Frankenstein, Max Richter for Hamnet, Jonny Greenwood for One Battle After Another, and Ludwig Göransson for Sinners.
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The Best Original Song nominees include tracks from Diane Warren: Relentless, KPop Demon Hunters, Sinners, Viva Verdi!, and Train Dreams, with winners to be announced March 15 at the 98th Academy Awards.
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A new Rolling Stone report details how urgent-care executive Mike Smith allegedly used bot accounts to generate fake streams of his own music, earning more than $10 million in royalties in what prosecutors say is the first U.S. criminal case tied to streaming fraud.
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A study published in Nature Communications suggests genetics may play a major role in musical passion, finding that about 54 percent of variability in how much people enjoy music can be linked to DNA.
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Nearly 800 artists including Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Raitt, LeAnn Rimes, R.E.M., and OneRepublic signed an open letter titled “Stealing Isn’t Innovation,” criticizing AI companies for training on copyrighted work without permission.
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Def Leppard released a new song called “Rejoice” ahead of their upcoming Las Vegas residency, describing it as a hard rock anthem built around a tribal drum loop.
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And finally, actor Ashton Kutcher says he’s writing a country music album despite admitting he’s not a great singer, explaining that he’s doing it simply because it’s something he’s always wanted to do.
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And taking a look at Billboard’s Official UK Singles Chart today:

So Easy to Fall In Love – Olivia Dean
Where Is My Husband – RAYE
The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
Raindance – Dave & Tems
End of Beginning – Djo

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Harry Styles will release his first new music in nearly four years with the single “Aperture” on Jan. 23. It’s the lead track from his fourth album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., due March 6, 2026.

A$AP Rocky has announced the 2026 Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, supporting his first album in eight years. The 42-date run starts May 27 in Chicago and spans North America, the UK, and Europe. Tickets go on sale Jan. 27.

Sabrina Carpenter and all eight Best New Artist nominees — Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías — will perform at the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36, making her the youngest woman ever to receive the honor. While a record for female inductees, she joins a small group of songwriters inducted at 42 or younger.

Rob Hirst, drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Midnight Oil, has died at 70 after a nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a key creative force behind songs like “Beds Are Burning” and “Blue Sky Mine.”

Kim Petras has publicly criticized Republic Records, claiming months of no support, no release date for her finished album Detour, and unpaid collaborators. She says she’s asked to be dropped so she can release the album independently.

Bruno Mars’s “I Just Might” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, his tenth career chart-topper and his first to enter directly at the top. The milestone adds momentum to his upcoming album The Romantic.

With Mars, 87 songs have debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The first was Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone,” followed by hits like Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” Baauer’s “Harlem Shake,” Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan,” and BTS’s “Dynamite.” Drake holds the record with nine No. 1 debuts, starting with “God’s Plan” in 2018.

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Shania Twain is close to finishing her seventh studio album, the follow-up to 2023’s Queen of Me. Work began in early 2024, paused for touring after her Vegas residency and U.S. dates, then resumed in the studio.

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins the 2026 BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice. His debut album In Limerence, also shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize, helped him beat nominees Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro, marking him as a major emerging artist for 2026.

Sphere Entertainment plans a second U.S. venue at National Harbor near Washington, D.C. The proposed 6,000-seat “mini-Sphere” will feature the same immersive tech as Las Vegas, including a 16K x 16K LED screen, spatial audio, haptics, and 4D effects.

Morrissey has canceled his St. Petersburg, Florida show at the Mahaffey Theater, his fifth canceled date of 2026. The concert had already been rescheduled from 2025 before being scrapped again.

Peso Pluma announces his 2026 Dinastía Tour, launching in March with dates across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, including Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, Bogotá, Madrid, and Amsterdam.

Tori Amos reveals her 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, arriving spring 2026. Described as a metaphorical exploration of democracy and resilience, it will be supported by her largest UK and European tour in a decade.

Sinatra The Musical will premiere in London’s West End this summer. Previews begin June 3, with an official opening June 24 at the Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Frank Sinatra classics.

Flight of the Conchords reunite for their first live show in eight years at the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement perform May 9 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles; tickets go on sale January 23.

Top Billboard Albums This Week:
5. KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack
4. Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
3. Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
2. Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem
1.Zach Bryan – With Heaven on Top

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