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Daily Music Headlines January 5, 2026

Daily Music Headlines January 5, 2026

Update: 2026-01-05
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BTS will release their fifth full-length album March 20, ending a nearly four-year hiatus. The 14-track set reflects individual member introspection and will be backed by a world tour, with dates revealed January 14.


Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” logged a 12th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her second-longest chart run. Peso Pluma and Tito Double P debuted at No. 6 with “DINASTÍA,” while Olivia Dean hit a new peak at No. 4 as holiday titles exit the top 10.


Disney+ dropped a trailer for its reboot of The Muppet Show, premiering February 4. The preview features guest appearances from Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.


Andrea Vasquez released the official video for “Everything I Wish I Did,” directed by Oceanna and filmed in Nashville. The high-energy clip highlights a standout track from her project El Camino.


Morrissey has canceled 49 of his last 100 scheduled shows, citing exhaustion, label issues, and technical problems. His next performance is set for January 10 in San Antonio, a rescheduled date.


Billy Joel made a surprise appearance with tribute band Turnstiles in Florida, performing two songs in his first public outing since canceling touring due to a brain disorder diagnosis. He appeared upbeat and engaged.


Luke Combs is expected to announce his next studio album imminently after teasing “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a song written five years ago about life on the road and missing his wife.


Josh Ritter released I Believe in You, My Honeydew, an album centered on the idea of the muse. He plans a 2026 solo tour, viewing live shows as the final step in his creative process.


Peter Gabriel announced a new album, O/I, rolling out via lunar-timed single releases throughout 2026, with the full album due at year’s end. Gabriel frames the project around humanity’s technological future.


Holiday leftovers on the Hot 100:

1 “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mariah Carey;

2 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Brenda Lee;

3 “Jingle Bell Rock” Bobby Helms;

4 “Last Christmas” Wham!;

5 “Santa Tell Me” Ariana Grande.


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Daily Music Headlines January 5, 2026

Daily Music Headlines January 5, 2026