Bruno Mars announced his fourth solo album The Romantic, out Feb 27, his first in nearly a decade. A new single drops Jan 9. He also revealed the 2026 The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium run in years, April–October across North America, Europe, and the UK. Anderson .Paak supports as DJ Pee .Wee, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas on select dates.

Olivia Rodrigo marked five years of “drivers license” with a special cover by David Byrne, plus anniversary vinyl and related releases.

Yungblud says IDOLS: Part Two is arriving imminently. He calls it more cynical and grounded than Part One, again produced with Andrew Watt, opening with “I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine,” and leaning into a stripped-back band sound.

Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear will miss upcoming shows after breaking his shoulder in a home accident. He’s recovering and expected to rejoin once healed.

Spotify is rolling out new social features in in-app Messages: Listening Activity, showing what friends are streaming in real time, and Request to Jam, enabling synced listening and shared queues. Available now on iOS and Android where Spotify Messages is supported.

David Bowie would have turned 79 today. “Heroes” saw a nearly 500% streaming surge after appearing in the Stranger Things Season 5 finale end credits, released Jan 1, 2026.

Billboard Korea Hot 100 – This Week

5. Plave – “봉숭아 (Balsam)” apple.co/plave5

4. Hades – “Mega Piece Harmony” apple.co/hades4

3. Lim Young Woo – “A Moment Like Eternity” apple.co/lim3

2. Hwasa – “Good Goodbye” apple.co/hwasa2

1.Plave – “BBUU” apple.co/plave1

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