The 2026 Grammy nominations are out, with Kendrick Lamar leading all artists with nine nods.

People

Luminate has partnered with Tencent Music to include China’s streaming and sales data for the first time, expanding Billboard’s global charts and improving accuracy worldwide.

Music Business Worldwide

Journey announced their farewell Final Frontier Tour, kicking off February 28, 2026, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with 60 North American dates celebrating five decades of music.

Music-News

Morrissey has canceled all remaining 2025 shows, citing “extreme exhaustion,” with refunds available for Latin America and Europe dates.

Music-News

Lionsgate says Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic isn’t yet confirmed as a two-parter, with the focus still on one complete story ahead of its February release.

NME

Mariah Carey faces backlash over her new Sephora Christmas ad, where she saves the holiday from striking elves led by Billy Eichner. Critics called the “It’s Time” spot tone-deaf amid economic struggles, prompting boycott calls.

Today

And it’s Friday—here’s some new music out today:

• “La Perla” – Rosalía & Yahritza y su Esencia
• Apple Music
• “Out the Window” – Kehlani
• Apple Music
• “New Trip” – Quavo, Yeat & BYNX
• Apple Music
• “On and On” – Sam Gellaitry
• Apple Music
• “Bandaids” – Katy Perry
• Apple Music

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