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Taylor Swift donated $1 million each to Feeding America and the American Heart Association this holiday season, supporting food banks nationwide and heart-health research in honor of her father’s recovery from heart surgery.Billboard.comBillboard.comAfrobeats star Asake said he was devastated by the death of 20-year-old fan Karen Lojore, who was killed in a crowd crush outside his Dec. 20 show at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, and called for accountability over safety failures.Billboard.comBad Bunny and J Balvin ended their long-rumored feud by reuniting onstage at the final Mexico City stop of Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour on Dec. 21, marking their first joint performance since 2021.NME.comFrance’s culture ministry has added electronic music to the country’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, formally recognizing the genre’s cultural impact and importance to French artistic identity.Billboard.comSean Ono Lennon said he is taking on a greater role in preserving the legacy of The Beatles and his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as his mother steps back from public life and younger audiences reshape listening habits.NME.comQueen guitarist Brian May debuted a previously unreleased Queen track, “Not For Sale (Polar Bear),” recorded during the 1974 Queen II sessions and set for inclusion in the album’s 2026 re-release.Billboard.comEnrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcomed their fourth child on Dec. 17, 2025, sharing the news days later in a joint Instagram post captioned “My Sunshine.”Music-News.comBillboard has released its list of the Top K-Pop Songs of 2025, ranking NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine” at number one.Billboard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• British blues rocker Chris Rea, known for “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” and “Driving Home for Christmas,” died at 74. He released over 20 albums, earned a 1979 Grammy nod, and also competed in the 1993 British Touring Car Championship.• Snoop Dogg will debut as an NBA analyst January 5, calling the second half of Clippers vs. Warriors alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon. He’s been prepping with film study and team shootarounds.• Snoop Dogg will also headline the NFL Christmas Day halftime show with HUNTR/X and Lainey Wilson. The Netflix special includes a holiday remix of “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”• Spotify disabled accounts tied to scraping metadata and artwork for 86 million songs. The leak was linked to a so-called preservation group; Spotify says new safeguards are in place.• Barry Manilow will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous lung spot. Doctors say it hasn’t spread. January shows are postponed, with a return planned for February.• Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent announced a $200 limited CD single, “Ride The Serpent,” launching his long-delayed album Judgment Day. He cited piracy concerns for the pricing.• Lady Gaga will stream Harlequin Live: One Night Only on Christmas Eve, filmed at LA’s Belasco Theatre in September 2024.• Yngwie Malmsteen slammed former vocalists for using his name and material, stressing they were paid contributors, not creative partners.• Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits a record 21st week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking her 100th career week atop the chart.• Metallica’s James Hetfield shared a gravel-voiced dramatic reading of “A Visit From St. Nicholas” on SiriusXM and Instagram.Top Albums (Billboard 200)5. Ultimate Christmas – Bing Crosby4. Christmas – Michael Bublé3. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack2. I’m The Problem – Morgan WallenThe Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor SwiftStay current every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Two days until Christmas—are you still in Whamhalla? Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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.

• No Doubt reunion: After nine years apart, No Doubt reunited at Coachella 2024 and FireAid and are now prepping an 18-show Las Vegas Sphere residency. Bassist Tony Kanal calls it daunting but thrilling.• Billboard 200: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl logs a 10th week at No. 1, making her the first woman with four albums hitting that mark. 21 Savage debuts at No. 3 with WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? Six holiday albums fill the top 10, led by Michael Bublé. • Spotify leak: A pirate activist group scraped Spotify metadata and audio files, releasing the metadata and planning P2P distribution. Spotify is investigating a potential massive open music archive leak. • Kata Hay arrest: The Voice alum Kata Hay was arrested in Oklahoma on a vehicular homicide warrant tied to a Dec. 10 incident in Tennessee, plus leaving the scene and an open container charge.• Chicago record shop threat: Bridgeport Records received a death threat over selling diverse house and dance music. Owners say they remain committed and the threat doesn’t reflect the community. • Flaming Lips update: Drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirksey addressed Steven Drozd’s exit, praising Wayne Coyne’s leadership and announcing new music the band says is among their best in years. • Kitt Wakeley: Grammy-nominated Seven Seasons turns shared experiences of grief into a classical work built from interviews with 41 people navigating loss. • RIP Mick Abrahams: Original Jethro Tull guitarist and Blodwyn Pig founder Mick Abrahams has died at 82. He played on Tull’s 1968 debut before departing over musical differences. • Healing with vinyl: An NPR feature spotlights ATX-VINyL, a palliative care program bringing bedside vinyl listening to patients to improve comfort and quality of life. Hot 100 Singles:5. Ariana Grande – “Santa Tell Me”4. Bobby Helms – “Jingle Bell Rock”3. Wham! – “Last Christmas”2. Brenda Lee – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”Mariah Carey – “All I Want for Christmas Is You”Subscribe for weekday updates at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Surviving Whamaggedon? Email feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift has moved the final two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era to December 23, 2025, framing the early release as a holiday gift that wraps the Eras Tour series just before Christmas.VarietyDiplo and Calvin Harris will co-headline a Super Bowl LX weekend concert at San Francisco’s Pier 80 on February 6, 2026, launching a slate of Bay Area pre-game events with tickets going on sale December 26.BillboardJelly Roll has received a full pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for past robbery and drug offenses, with state officials citing his personal transformation and advocacy for recovery and second chances.VarietyWiz Khalifa has been sentenced in absentia to nine months in prison by a Romanian court for cannabis possession stemming from a 2024 onstage incident, though it remains unclear how or if the sentence will be enforced.Rolling StoneThe NBA announced that Ludacris, Shaboozey, and K-pop group CORTIS will headline the NBA Crossover concert series during All-Star Weekend 2026 in Los Angeles from February 12–14.Rolling StoneA lawsuit involving former business partners of Priscilla Presley includes an unproven claim that Riley Keough is the biological mother of John Travolta’s teenage son, an allegation Presley’s legal team has denounced as shameful and unrelated to the case.BillboardFormer President Barack Obama has released his annual list of favorite songs of 2025, featuring artists including Drake, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, and BLACKPINK.BillboardNew ReleasesMuévelo – Kali UchisApple MusicHard Body – Polo GApple MusicWar – ILLENIUM feat. Lø SpiritApple MusicLonely Girl – Skye NewmanApple MusicDuet – Zico & Lilas (YOASOBI)Apple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube will stop submitting its U.S. streaming data to Billboard charts in early January after a dispute over formulas that prioritize paid streams over ad-supported viewing, arguing the methodology no longer reflects how fans consume music.variety.comOlivia Dean said a message from a struggling single mother who could not afford resale tickets inspired her to publicly criticize Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AEG, leading Ticketmaster to cap resale prices at face value for her shows.billboard.comOpenAI confirmed ChatGPT will integrate third-party apps directly into the service, with Apple Music announced as an upcoming partner allowing users to create playlists and interact with the platform inside the chatbot.digitalmusicnews.comProduction music owners and publishers have filed a $123 million lawsuit against ASCAP, alleging it underpaid and misreported radio royalties for background music used on news, sports, and talk radio programming.digitalmusicnews.comJane’s Addiction has officially announced its breakup following a 2024 onstage altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro that led to tour cancellations and internal lawsuits.variety.comGeorge Clinton revealed plans for a 2026 Parliament-Funkadelic tour featuring a newly built “Mothership” stage prop, replacing the original now housed in the Smithsonian.billboard.comHYBE has launched a joint venture called NFO LLC and entered a global management partnership with Grammy-winning South African pop star Tyla to oversee her worldwide career.koreaherald.comBE:FIRST’s “Lighting Up the Town” has reached number one on Japan’s Billboard Hot 100, followed by Kenshi Yonezu, ≠ME, HANA, and Naniwa Danshi.music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Rolling Stones canceled their planned 2026 UK/EU stadium tour after Keith Richards couldn’t commit. A new album was nearly finished. Touring schedules have steadily shrunk since the early 2000s.• Christina Aguilera premieres Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris Dec. 22 on CBS/Paramount+. Filmed in Paris with guests Sheila E. and Yseult, marking 25 years of My Kind of Christmas. A new live holiday album is also out.• Rob Reiner’s final film, Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale, is on hold following his death. Bleecker Street had acquired U.S. distribution.• A judge dismissed Ashley Walters’ lawsuit against Marilyn Manson due to statute of limitations. An appeal is planned. Manson’s lawyer welcomed the ruling.• Marilyn Manson announced a spring U.S. tour supporting One Assassination Under God – Chapter One, starting April 23 in Highland, CA, with Sick New World and Sonic Temple dates.• Snoop Dogg headlines the NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show Dec. 25 (Lions vs. Vikings). Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party streams live on Netflix. • Donna Summer was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Queen of Disco sold 150M+ records with four No. 1 singles.• Gama Bomb’s documentary, Survival Of The Fastest, is now streaming worldwide via the Irish Film Institute.• Cold Slither, the G.I. Joe–themed metal band, released the holiday song “Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town,” inspired by a 1985 episode, with a stop-motion video.Billboard 2025 Global 200 – Top 5 Songs 5. Benson Boone – Beautiful Things 4. Alex Warren – Ordinary 3. Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather 2. Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a SmileRosé & Bruno Mars – APT.Subscribe: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Email: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com Year-in-review livestream: Dec. 19, 5pm ET / 2pm PT at youtube.com/@dailymusicheadlinesProduced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6 at San Siro Stadium in Milan, marking a high-profile kickoff to the Milan–Cortina Games.Wham!’s “Last Christmas” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 for the first time with 95.3M streams, becoming only the second holiday song to top the chart since its 2020 launch.Bret Michaels’ memoir, Unbroken – Then, Now and Forever, will be adapted into a biopic slated for 2026, chronicling his life, career, and perseverance.Native Instruments revives cult-favorite Absynth with version 6 after 16 years, adding MPE support, AI-assisted preset browsing, surround sound, and new presets from Brian Eno and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.Texas prog-metal pioneers WATCHTOWER are producing a feature-length documentary, Energetic Resistance, exploring the band’s legacy, influence, and reunion, with new music also under consideration.Big Big Train singer Alberto Bravin released a solo cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” recorded entirely by Bravin as a fan thank-you.Morgan Wallen becomes the highest RIAA-certified country artist ever with 265.5M units, five diamond singles, and a quadruple-platinum album, ahead of his 2026 tour supporting his foundation.New research finds music therapy significantly reduces stress and anxiety in hospitalized children, improving emotional well-being and supporting broader pediatric care integration.Dalstrong launches an ultra-limited KISS knife collection, including Gene Simmons’ Hellfire Demon Axe, celebrating 50 years of the band with just 650 units produced.Top Albums of the Week (Billboard 200):No. 1 Taylor Swift – The Life Of A ShowgirlNo. 2 Morgan Wallen – I’m The ProblemNo. 3 KPop Demon Hunters SoundtrackNo. 4 Stray Kids – DO IT (EP)No. 5 Wicked: For Good Soundtrack.Want to stay up to date on what’s happening in music every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. And tell us how you’re doing in Whamaggedon. Email us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com. And join the whole DMH crew for a livestream year in review tomorrow December 17, at 6pm eastern, 3pm Pacific.The show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl logs a ninth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Holiday albums dominate half the Top 10, led by Michael Bublé’s Christmas at No. 4.• Garbage’s Shirley Manson addressed the antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach during a Sydney Opera House show, offering condolences and calling for unity after 15 were killed and 29 injured.• Lizzo’s former backup dancers are appealing a ruling that allows their sexual harassment lawsuit to proceed to trial. Arguments are expected in 2026.• Reports suggest The Rolling Stones’ expected 2026 European tour has been canceled, raising questions about future plans.• Fergie reunited with will.i.am, Taboo, and Apl.de.Ap to celebrate milestone birthdays, marking the Black Eyed Peas’ first public reunion since 2018. • Lady Gaga paused her Mayhem Ball show in Sydney after dancer Michael Dameski slipped off the stage. He confirmed he was uninjured and dancing again shortly after. • The Weeknd and Lyric Capital Group formed a joint venture covering his music catalog through 2025, allowing the artist to retain creative control and ownership.• An updated audiobook edition of Slayer 66 2/3 by D.X. Ferris is now exclusive to Bandcamp, featuring new chapters on SLAYER’s 2025 reunion and expanded research.• ENHYPEN announce their seventh mini-album, THE SIN : VANISH, arriving January 16 as part of their expanding “dark fantasy” storyline.• Holiday music dominates the Hot 100. The only non-Christmas song in the Top 5 is “Golden” by HUNTR/X at No. 5. With All I Want For Christmas at number 1.Want music news every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Tell us how you’re doing in Whamageddon at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay-Z’s Marcy Pen Capital Partners has partnered with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to launch a $500 million joint fund aimed at scaling Korean beauty, food, entertainment, and other K-culture brands globally.koreaherald.comEurovision 2024 winner Nemo has returned their trophy to the EBU in protest of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, saying it contradicts the contest’s stated values amid the ongoing Gaza war.nme.comSpotify has begun beta testing a new AI feature called Prompted Playlist in New Zealand, allowing users to generate and refine playlists using natural-language prompts.musicbusinessworldwide.comSnoop Dogg has been named the first-ever honorary coach for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina.music-news.comLenny Kravitz is making his video game debut in 007: First Light, voicing and portraying Pirate King Bawma in the upcoming James Bond title set for release on March 27, 2026.music-news.comTimothée Chalamet has declined to confirm or deny online rumours linking him to British rapper EsDeeKid, playfully fueling speculation during a UK radio interview.nme.comThe Sundance Film Festival 2026 lineup includes music-related premieres Antiheroine, a Courtney Love documentary, and The Moment, a Charli XCX-led hyper-pop mockumentary satirizing pop stardom.stereogum.comRolling Stone – Top 5 Songs of the Year#5 Kehlani – “Folded”music.apple.com#4 Bad Bunny – “Baile Inolvidable”music.apple.com#3 KPop Demon Hunters/Huntr/x – “Golden”music.apple.com#2 MJ Lenderman and This Is Lorelei – “Dancing in the Club”music.apple.com#1 Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, as the event aligns with the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition exploring fashion’s relationship to the human body. bill­board.com Diana Ross will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 with a live Times Square performance, part of a record-long broadcast featuring 39 artists across multiple cities. bill­board.com Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has been named the RIAA’s top certified album of 2025, following Monday’s noted chart gains and capping a year of recurring returns to No. 1. bill­board.com Micky Dolenz has announced a 2026 “60 Years of The Monkees” tour, performing hits chronologically and honoring his late bandmates through stories and archival memories. bill­board.com Gene Simmons told the Senate that U.S. performers are unfairly excluded from radio royalties, urging lawmakers to pass the American Music Fairness Act to ensure compensation for airplay. bill­board.com Iceland has withdrawn from Eurovision 2026, with public broadcaster RÚV protesting Israel’s inclusion and joining Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in exiting the contest. digital­music­news.com Billie Eilish has released the trailer for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), a James Cameron–directed concert film premiering in theaters on March 20, 2026. nme.com Billboard’s 2025 Year-End Global 200 — Top 5 Songs5. “Beautiful Things” — Benson Boone music.apple.com 4. “Ordinary” — Alex Warren music.apple.com 3. “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” — Billie Eilish music.apple.com 2. “Die With A Smile” — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars music.apple.com 1. “APT.” — Rosé & Bruno Mars music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify rolls out music videos for Premium users in the U.S., Canada, and select markets, adding video toggling to compete more directly with YouTube. Christina Aguilera told JHud she’s at work on a deeply personal album and documentary, reflecting on Whitney Houston’s praise and her BET tribute performance. Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour leads Billboard’s 2025 year-end Boxscore for the second year, grossing $464.9M with 3.5M tickets across four continents and record Wembley runs.Kehlani earns their first No. 1 as lead artist on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay with “Folded,” ending Chris Brown’s nine-week run. They also chart with “Safe” and “Out the Window.” Johnson Wen, previously jailed for charging Ariana Grande at the Wicked premiere, was removed from a Lady Gaga show in Brisbane before it began. Shakira returns as Gazelle in Zootopia 2, writing and performing “Zoo” with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin. The film follows Judy and Nick probing a hidden reptile population. A new analysis finds backlash to Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl was driven by a coordinated misinformation push, with 4% of accounts generating nearly 30% of messaging, amplifying false extremist ties. Gwen Stefani draws criticism for promoting prayer app Hallow, with concerns over “pay-to-pray” features and conservative ties as she and No Doubt gear up for a Vegas residency. ABBA Voyage has produced £2.06B in turnover for the UK since 2022, supporting 9,739 jobs a year and boosting London tourism with strong ancillary spending. NYT Best Songs of 2025: 5. Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” 4. B Jacks ft. Zeddy Will – “Get Jiggy” 3. EsDeeKid, Fakemink & Rico Ace – “LV Sandals” 2. Katseye – “Gnarly”Sleep Token – “Caramel”Stay current: DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Tell us your Whamaggedon status: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and 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.

Stray Kids’ HOP leads the 2025 World Albums year-end chart after seven weeks at No.1, with KARMA close behind at No.2. 21 Savage sets Dec 12 for What Happened to the Streets?, a 14-track follow-up to his Billboard 200-topping American Dream. Trisha Yearwood announces The Mirror (Deluxe) for Jan 23 plus “The Mirror Tour,” an acoustic storytelling run with Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum. Two Metallica fans receive fines and lifetime bans from Perth’s Optus Stadium after scaling a speaker tower during a show. Converge drummer Ben Koller survives a hit-and-run that flipped his car; ID recovered from the fleeing driver’s bumper. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” regains No.1 on the Hot 100 for a record-tying 19th week; Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds the Billboard 200 top spot for an eighth week. Major 2025 industry deals included Tencent’s $2.4B purchase of Ximalaya, Chord Music’s $2B fundraise, Concord’s $1.76B securitization, and a $1.4B Pershing Square UMG sale, alongside moves by Warner, Pophouse, and Live Nation. Sumerian Pictures debuts the Dec 9 teaser for The Wolf, The Fox & The Leopard, featuring Bad Omens’ “Left For Good.” KATSEYE named TikTok’s 2025 Global Artist of the Year after 30B views and 12M creations, expanding from platform success to Grammy nods and Hot 100 entries. TOP Albums (Billboard 200): 5. Wicked: For Good (Soundtrack) 4. DO IT (EP) – Stray Kids 3. KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack) 2. I’m the Problem – Morgan WallenThe Life of a Showgirl – Taylor SwiftStay current: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Tell us your Whamaggedon status: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comProduced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift Tops Billboard 200 Again The Life of a Showgirl returns to No. 1 for an 8th non-consecutive week with 99k units. Holiday albums by Michael Bublé, Bing Crosby, and the Vince Guaraldi Trio re-enter the Top 10. Zac Brown Fans React to Sphere Imagery Photos and videos from Brown’s Las Vegas Sphere show sparked concern, with some calling the visuals “demonic.” President Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Trump became the first sitting president to host the event, airing Dec. 23 on CBS. Honorees: Stallone, KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford. WMG Sues PacSun for Copyright Infringement Warner alleges PacSun used 290+ recordings in social posts without permission; damages could exceed $43M. Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth Announce Tours North American dates with HANABIE in March/April; additional run with Wretched starting Mar. 5. Golden Globe Best Original Song Nominees Announced Songs include “Dream As One,” “Golden,” “I Lied To You,” “No Place Like Home,” “The Girl In The Bubble,” and “Train Dreams.” Only ten nominees since 1962 have topped the Hot 100 for 6+ weeks; this year’s “Golden” joins that group. TWICE Sets Records in Australia Over 50k tickets sold and a full 360-degree stage mark a major moment for Asia Pop’s expansion in the region. Neck Deep Releases 8-Bit Anniversary Game A retro skate-alien video game celebrates Life’s Not Out To Get You turning ten.Sleep Token Drops ‘Even in Arcadia’ Coloring Book A 25-page book featuring designs from across the band’s catalog, priced at $17.99. Top 5 Singles 5. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey 4. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/XThe Fate of Ophelia – Taylor SwiftStay updated at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Email: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Producer Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oasis are reportedly being considered to record the next James Bond theme, with Amazon MGM said to have the band at the top of its wishlist. music-news.com Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU allowed Israel to participate, citing the war in Gaza and concerns over neutrality. nme.com Guns N’ Roses have released two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” their first new music since 2023 as they prepare for a major 2026 world tour. nme.com Pink Floyd is opening global pop-up stores in multiple cities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, offering exclusive merchandise and a deluxe album edition. nme.com Beanie Sigel is using AI to recreate his original voice for a new track, marking a major return after vocal damage from a 2014 shooting. digitalmusicnews.com Cher has won her royalties dispute with the Sonny Bono estate, with a court ruling she will continue receiving 50 percent of royalties from their joint recordings. musicbusinessworldwide.com Camp Rock 3 will debut in summer 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel, with the Jonas Brothers returning as Connect 3 and a new cast of campers competing for the spotlight. variety.com New Music FridayDeeper — Disclosure, Leon Thomas apple.com March — GloRilla apple.com Duvet — Sailorr apple.com Giving Her Away — Luke Combs apple.com Nothin’ — Guns N’ Roses apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bad Bunny is Spotify’s top global artist of 2025 with 19.8 billion streams, marking his fourth time earning the title, and his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos topped the global album chart.music-news.comSpotify’s 2025 Wrapped introduced a new “listening age” feature that sparked widespread confusion and parody as users questioned how it characterizes their listening habits.nme.comBud Light will present Post Malone & Buddies as the Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert on February 6 in San Francisco, where he may debut new music.billboard.comMariah Carey and Chappell Roan will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026, the longest broadcast in the show’s history, spanning more than 85 songs across multiple cities.music-news.comNetflix defended its upcoming docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, saying all footage was legally obtained and rejecting claims it is a “hit piece.”music-news.comThe BBC has acquired Hamburg Days, a six-part drama based on Klaus Voormann’s autobiography that chronicles The Beatles’ early years performing in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district.variety.comMegan Thee Stallion won a civil defamation case against blogger Milagro Cooper, with a jury finding Cooper liable for false claims, emotional distress, and sharing a sexually explicit deepfake.musicbusinessworldwide.comLegendary guitarist Steve Cropper, known for his work with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and collaborations with Otis Redding, has died at age 84.variety.comBillboard Korea and Billboard have launched two new charts—Korea Hot 100 and Global K-Songs—to track domestic and international Korean-music performance.billboard.comThe debut Billboard Korea Hot 100 ranks Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at number one, followed by All Day Project, Plave, Lim Young-woong, and NMIXX completing the top five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PETA urged Alice In Chains to adopt the temporary name “Betty In Chains” to spotlight a 56-year-old circus elephant’s mistreatment. https://www.alternativenation.net/peta-wants-alice-in-chains-to-change-their-name/Sabrina Carpenter condemned the Trump team for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-slams-trump-using-song-evil-ice-video-1236126489/ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” crowned Apple Music’s 2025 charts. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rose-bruno-mars-apt-apple-musics-top-song-of-2025-1236126205/Drake was Apple Music’s most-streamed artist of 2025; his PARTYNEXTDOOR collab broke records, though lawsuit claims question fraudulent streams. https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-most-streamed-artist-2025-apple-music/Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years together and multiple creative collaborations. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-engaged-maxx-morando-4-years-dating-1236126637/Phish announced a nine-show Sphere residency in Las Vegas for April–May 2026; tickets open Dec. 12. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/phish-sphere-residency-nine-shows-spring-2026-1236597577/John Popper reflects on Blues Traveler’s breakout hits and a series of near-death experiences in a new interview. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/blues-traveler-john-popper-30-years-run-around-nearly-died-1235476391/Gorillaz bring House of Kong and full-album shows for The Mountain to Los Angeles in February. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gorillaz-house-of-kong-exhibit-the-mountain-los-angeles-1235474678/Slipknot’s Clown launched Vernearth, a rotating 45-day-season Minecraft world with four custom modes.https://metalinjection.net/news/slipknots-clown-has-his-own-minecraft-realm-called-vernearthBillboard Tropical Airplay Top 5: 5. PR en Navidad – Victor Manuelle 4. Sonríele – DY 3. Besito en la Frente – Rauw Alejandro 2. Que Me Quiera Ma – Marc Anthony x WisinI Want It That Way – Prince RoyceSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join our subreddit at r/dailymusicheadlines. Send feedback to feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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.

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: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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.

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: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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.

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: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced 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.

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. feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comThe 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.