• System of a Down and Faith No More announced a January/February 2027 Australia and New Zealand tour, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington. System's first Australian shows since 2012. Tickets on sale July 31.

• JENNIE's "Less Than a Lover" won Billboard's new music poll with 62% of the vote. The self-co-written single arrives with a new music video.

• Charli XCX released a digital deluxe edition of Music, Fashion, Film on iTunes featuring three previously physical-only B-sides after fan demand.

• Gracie Abrams scores her first Billboard 200 No. 1 as Daughter From Hell debuts with 124,000 units. BTS' ARIRANG returns to the Top 10 after a vinyl boost.

• Billie Joe Armstrong unveiled a signature Epiphone Les Paul Junior and Marshall amp inspired by his classic Green Day tone.

• Belles teamed with Dolly Parton for "Son of Jolene," a sequel to the country classic featuring Parton's vocals.

• Reba McEntire released the Ain't Gonna Keep It Waitin' EP, the third installment in her 2026 music capsule series.

• D4vd's Apple Music account was hacked, briefly releasing a fake song tied to an ongoing murder case before it was removed.

• Michael Stipe shared the new song "Hum Desiderata," previewing his upcoming solo album with vocals from Elizabeth Hatmaker.

• Ministry announced its final album, Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery), due October 30, with a farewell tour planned for 2027.

Billboard Top 5 Singles

1. "Choosin' Texas" – Ella Langley
2. "I Knew It, I Knew You" – Taylor Swift
3. "Be Her" – Ella Langley
4. "Hate That I Made You Love Me" – Ariana Grande
5. "Dracula." – Tame Impala & JENNIE

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