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 Showgirl

No. 2 Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem

No. 3 KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack

No. 4 Stray Kids – DO IT (EP)

No. 5 Wicked: For Good Soundtrack.

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