Keityn took Songwriter of the Year for the third time at the 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, while Romeo Santos earned Songwriter-Artist of the Year. Daddy Yankee extended his record as the most awarded Latin ASCAP songwriter with two more wins.

Linda Perry will receive the international songwriter prize at the Ivor Novello Awards on May 21, honoring her work with 4 Non Blondes and hits for Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, and P!nk.

The Rolling Stones previewed their new album “Foreign Tongues” at a Brooklyn event with Conan O’Brien. The July 10 release features collaborators including Paul McCartney and Robert Smith.

Ella Langley holds the top three spots on Hot Country Songs with “Choosin’ Texas,” “Be Her,” and “I Can’t Love You Anymore” (with Morgan Wallen), becoming the second woman after Beyoncé to do so. Her album “Dandelion” logs a third week at No. 1.

Tori Kelly announced her sixth album “God Must Really Love Me,” due June 12, inspired by motherhood and featuring collaborators including DIXSON and Nija Charles.

Avery Anna won New Female Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards, marking her first major industry honor.

Jello Biafra is recovering well after a hemorrhagic stroke in March, regaining most speech and cognition.

A coalition of 81 French cultural organizations is pushing for passage of the Darcos bill, which would require AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted material in training, shifting the burden of proof in IP disputes.

Cyma Forma introduced RND, a €125 one-button digital synth that generates randomized musical ideas; shipping begins in June.

Van Halen will be the subject of a limited-edition book by Alex Van Halen via Genesis Publications, covering the band’s early years through “1984.”

Top riffs played in Guitar Center stores (per MusicRadar):

1. “Master of Puppets” – Metallica
2. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
3. “Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes
4. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
5. “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” – John Mayer

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