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• Daily Music Headlines December 2, 2025

  Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” logs an eighth week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, tying “Anti-Hero” as her longest leader. Holiday staples rise, including Mariah Carey and Wham!’s “Last Christmas” at No. 6. POORSTACY (Carlito Milfort Jr.) has died at 26 after an incident in Boca Raton. Cause of death not confirmed. Prince Royce’s “I Want It That Way” cover hits No.1 on Latin Airplay, his 19th chart-topper. It also rules Tropical Airplay for a fifth week. El Fantasma’s “La Lotería” reaches No.1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. A restored 1850s fiddle owned by St. Joseph founder Joseph Robidoux is now displayed at Robidoux Row Museum, launching a new exhibit on the city’s musical history. Simon Cowell apologizes for harsh “American Idol” critiques, saying he went too far. He promotes his Netflix series “Simon Cowell: The Next Act.” The 61st ACM Awards return to Las Vegas on May 17 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, streaming on Prime Video and Twitch. Hilary Duff announces a Valentine’s weekend residency at the Venetian’s Voltaire, tied to her upcoming album Luck… Or Something. Corrosion of Conformity’s double album arrives late March or early April 2026, featuring Pepper Keenan’s dual-concept design and Stanton Moore on drums. Parkway Drive cancels Park Waves Festival 2026 due to rising industry costs; refunds promised. Evanescence announces a 2026 world tour with Spiritbox, Poppy, K. Flay, and Nova Twins on select dates. A new album arrives in 2026. Hot Albums: 5. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack 4. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen 3. The Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor Swift 2. Wicked: For Good – SoundtrackDO IT (EP) – Stray KidsSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join the subreddit at r/dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines December 1, 2025

  Nate Mendel praised new Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin for his musicianship and quick fit with the band after joining in July. Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s One More Time debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, giving Aerosmith their 10th top 10 and making them the second group after The Rolling Stones with top 10 albums in every decade from the 1970s–2020s. Iggy Azalea confirmed she will not return to music, opting instead for entrepreneurial and digital projects including crypto and online creative work. Radiohead set a new attendance record at London’s O2 Arena with four sold-out November shows, surpassing Metallica and drawing over 22,000 per night during their first run in seven years. Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” passed 1B Spotify streams, joining the Billions Club. Released in 2005, it earned a Grammy and two VMAs. Sleep Token’s Even In Arcadia won Revolver’s Album of the Year, prompting debate over award criteria and whether popularity outweighs innovation. Former Dogma members allege mismanagement, inadequate pay, and unauthorized use of work. Ex-vocalist Isa Roddy says she received no compensation and is now focused on her own project. Mike Patton and the Avett Brothers debuted their collaboration AVTT/PTTN in New York, performing four songs and taking part in a Q&A for the Grammy Museum’s series. Top 5 Singles: 5. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift 4. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean 3. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren 2. “Golden” – HUNTR/X“The Fate Of Ophelia” – Taylor SwiftSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join the subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines November 26, 2025

  IATSE launched a program extending its National Benefit Fund to touring crews, giving them access to healthcare and retirement benefits funded through artist/management “cap accounts.” The goal is to close the gap between touring and venue workers.Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo” hit No. 9 on Hot Country Songs, her ninth top 10. Kelsea Ballerini’s “Emerald City” debuted at No. 36 as her EP Mount Pleasant opened at No. 9 on Top Country Albums. Talking Heads will release a 1974 demo of “Psycho Killer” for Record Store Day Black Friday.Queen of the Damned’s nü-metal soundtrack returns on vinyl Jan. 2, 2026. Vitriol’s Kyle Rasmussen released a 41-minute video addressing the mid-tour exit of three members. He disputes their claims of abuse and says he was abandoned; the ex-members stand by their account. Rasmussen announced a GoFundMe to get home. Berklee named sophomore Paris Pineyro the first recipient of the $75,000 Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Scholarship, honoring both artists’ legacies. Tool bassist Justin Chancellor confirmed the band is working on new music with no release timeline. UMG UK launched Pause, a studio producing single-frame art prints pulled from music videos; once a frame is purchased, it’s gone. First set includes Amy Winehouse, Aurora, Self-Esteem, Jeff Goldblum, and Keane; proceeds support the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Official UK Albums Chart: 5. Man's Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter 4. PTSD 2 – D-Block Europe 3. Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift 2. The Art of Loving – Olivia DeanEveryone’s a Star! – 5 Seconds of SummerDailyMusicHeadlines.com for weekday updates. Reddit: r/dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: [email protected] by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines November 25, 2025

  Taylor Swift drops an 18-hour holiday vinyl set for The Life of a Showgirl as it logs week 7 at No. 1. Three new variants offered. Summer Walker’s Finally Over It opens No. 2 with 77k units, biggest R&B debut by a woman in 2025. NF and 5SOS also land in top 10. Red Bull Records will shut down end of year after a run with AWOLNATION, Twin Atlantic, Blxst.Aaron Carter family’s wrongful-death suit heads to trial June 2026 over alleged prescription mismanagement; motions to dismiss denied, some claims trimmed.Joni Mitchell to receive 2026 Juno lifetime honor; Nelly Furtado enters Canadian Music Hall of Fame; Arkells and The Beaches set to perform. Billie Eilish + James Cameron 3D concert doc arrives Mar 20, 2026 via Paramount, covering the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. Rick Wakeman recovering well after brain surgery; US tour with son Oliver moves to Mar 2026; two December charity shows confirmed. Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies at 81; global pioneer whose career spanned ska roots, The Harder They Come, Grammy wins, Hall of Fame induction.Boy Harsher directing debut feature The Lonely Woman, a New England horror-thriller starring FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Vitriol’s lineup quits mid-tour, leaving frontman Kyle Rasmussen at a Vermont gas station; future uncertain.Top 5 Albums 5. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack 4. Fear (EP) – NF 3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen 2. Finally Over It – Summer WalkerThe Life of a Showgirl – Taylor SwiftSubscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. [email protected] show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer.Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines November 24, 2025

  Arch Enemy split with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz after 12 years; no replacement named. White-Gluz teased solo single The Room Where She Died.Tom Morello says Audioslave has unreleased material but no plans to release it. Soundgarden’s new album with Terry Date is nearly finished and includes some of Chris Cornell’s final studio work.Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) revealed he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart, explaining last year’s tour cancellations.Wicked: For Good opened with $150M domestic and $226M global, the biggest debut for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing the first Wicked film.Lenny Kravitz said a fan accidentally tore out four dreadlocks during his Brisbane show; he’ll continue audience interaction on “Let Love Rule.”Jellybean Johnson of The Time, key to the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69. He was known for shaping the funk-rock/new wave hybrid and preserving the Minneapolis Sound.Salt Lake City police found no evidence Todd Snider was assaulted on Halloween; injuries likely from a fall. He died Nov. 14 of pneumonia and sepsis, unrelated to the incident.GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall is battling stage-four kidney cancer; immunotherapy has significantly shrunk the tumor.Anthrax finished mixing their first album in 10 years with Jay Ruston. Release expected 2026, with one single due before end of 2025.Conan Gray joins the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup and appears in a Macy’s commercial with Baker Mayfield and John O’Hurley.Top 5 Singles: 5. Opalite – Taylor Swift 4. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/X1.The Fate Of Ophelia – Taylor SwiftWant weekday music updates? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join our subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. Feedback: [email protected] by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Exec. producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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