• Beyoncé Makes History
• The Cowboy Carter Tour grossed $407.6M, becoming the top-grossing country tour ever. She's now the first U.S. artist and woman with two tours over $400M. pollstar.com/400m
• Hayley Williams Drops Hidden Album
• Hayley shared 17 unreleased solo songs via a password-protected site for buyers of her new Good Dye Young hair color. Tracks include “Mirtazapine,” “Kill Me,” and “Discovery Channel.” pitchfork.com/hayley17
• My Chemical Romance Unearths Lost Track
• MCR premiered “War Beneath the Rain” from the scrapped Paper Kingdom album at Dodger Stadium, dedicated to late producer Doug McKean. billboard.com/mcrrain
• Madonna Biopic Still Alive
• Julia Garner confirms the Madonna biopic (Who's That Girl) is in active development, with Madonna involved in revisions. variety.com/madonnafilm
• TikTok + iHeart Launch Singing Contest
• “Next Up: LIVE Music” kicked off July 28. U.S.-based artists (18+, 50K+ TikTok followers, original song) can audition through Aug 11. Finale: Sept 26 in Burbank. digitalmusicnews.com/nextup
• Erykah Badu’s Anniversary Tour
• Celebrating Mama’s Gun at 25, Badu’s fall tour hits 16 cities Oct 3–Dec 10. Tix on sale Aug 1 at 10 a.m. billboard.com/badu25

Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5

5. “Just in Case” – Morgan Wallen

4. “What I Want” – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae

3. “Daises” – Justin Bieber

2. “Golden” – Huntrix (KPop Demon Hunters)

1. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren (8th week)

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Billy Joel Drops Massive Digital Anthology

Billy Joel: And So It Goes features 155 tracks, 8 unreleased songs, rare live cuts, and demos. It complements the new HBO doc and will expand with archival YouTube content over the year.

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Drake Cancels Manchester Show, Blames Ferries

Fans fumed after Drake canceled his July 28 show citing “logistics” despite already being in town. Rescheduled for Aug 5, but critics aren’t buying the excuse.

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Destiny’s Child Reunites with Beyoncé in Vegas

At Cowboy Carter’s grand finale, Beyoncé welcomed Kelly and Michelle for a Destiny’s Child medley—first joint performance since Coachella 2018.

bit.ly/destinys-vegas

Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

The satirical legend behind “Poisoning Pigeons” and “The Vatican Rag” passed away in Cambridge, MA. He placed his full catalog in the public domain in 2020.

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RAP Act Reintroduced to Protect Artists in Court

The RAP Act seeks to limit how lyrics can be used as evidence in federal trials. Supported by UMG, RIAA, and the Recording Academy.

bit.ly/rap-act-2025

Ozzy Osbourne Charts Posthumous Hit

The Essential Ozzy Osbourne shoots to No. 7 on the Billboard 200 following his death, showing lasting fan love.

bit.ly/ozzy-charts

Top 5 Albums This Week

5. You’ll Be Alright, Kid - Alex Warren (first Top 10)

4. JACKBOYS 2 – Travis Scott & JACKBOYS

3. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack surprise hit

2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen

1. DON’T TAP THE GLASS – Tyler, The Creator

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Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning jazz musician best known for his 1977 hit “Feels So Good,” has died at 84. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 22 at his Rochester, New York home. Over six decades, Mangione released more than 30 albums, earned two Grammys, and became a beloved figure with his flugelhorn melodies and pop-jazz fusion style.

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Following Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22, fans launched a petition to rename Birmingham International Airport as “Ozzy Osbourne International Airport” in tribute to his legacy. The petition has nearly 10,000 signatures.

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The first trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues premiered at San Diego Comic-Con, reuniting Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and director Rob Reiner as Marty DiBergi. The sequel follows the band’s attempt at one last reunion concert in New Orleans and hits theaters September 12—41 years after the cult classic debuted.

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South Korean authorities raided K-pop giant HYBE’s headquarters as part of a criminal probe into alleged unfair share trading by founder Bang Si-hyuk. Regulators allege he misled early shareholders before HYBE’s 2020 IPO. HYBE says it is cooperating and maintains the IPO met legal standards.

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Kelly Clarkson sold a stake in her music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, including hits like “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger,” and “Behind These Hazel Eyes.” Clarkson said the deal ensures her music will reach future generations.

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New Music Friday:

– “Sugar Sweet” – Mariah Carey feat. Shenseea & Kehlani

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– “End of Summer” – Tame Impala

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– “Dynamite” – Tyla feat. Wizkid

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– “Which One” – Drake & Central Cee

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– “Beautiful Strangers” – Tomorrow x Together

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• Cardi B Sued Over Mic Toss
• An Ohio woman is suing Cardi B for assault and negligence, claiming the rapper hit her with a mic during a 2023 Vegas show. Cardi’s team denies wrongdoing, calling it a cash grab. Police dropped the case. 🔗 ew.com/11778067
• Taylor Swift Gets 13 Wax Figures
• Madame Tussauds unveiled 13 Taylor Swift figures based on her Eras Tour, the largest multi-figure rollout in its 250-year history. 🔗 bit.ly/SwiftTussauds
• Lucy Dacus to Officiate Fan Weddings
• Singer Lucy Dacus will marry fans for free on her Forever Is a Feeling tour. Just bring a marriage license to the venue. Some cities may require extra steps. 🔗 bit.ly/DacusWeddings
• Miley Cyrus Drops Intimate Concert Film
• Spotify released Billions Club Live, a 30-minute Miley Cyrus concert film from Paris featuring hits like “Flowers” and “Wrecking Ball.” 🔗 bit.ly/MileySpotify
• GloRilla Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
• GloRilla was arrested in Georgia for drug possession but released on bond the same day. Her tour remains on schedule. 🔗 bit.ly/GloRillaArrest
• BTS’s Jin Announces Global Cinema Viewing
• Jin’s Amsterdam Run Seokjin_ep.tour concert will screen in theaters worldwide on Aug 9. Tickets at jinliveviewing.com. 🔗 bit.ly/JinCinema
• Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
• Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died. He topped the Kid Albums chart in 1995 with Hulk Rules and leaves behind a legacy of “Hulkamania.” 🔗 bit.ly/HoganObit

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ans gathered in Birmingham to honor Ozzy Osbourne after his passing at 76, laying flowers and singing Black Sabbath hits near Black Sabbath Bridge. bit.ly/ozzy-tribute

Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and Dave Matthews paid tribute to Ozzy during their live shows, performing “Crazy Train” and “Changes.” bit.ly/ozzy-tributes

GHOST dedicated their Madison Square Garden concert to Ozzy, with Tobias Forge leading a star-studded cover of “Bark At The Moon.” bit.ly/ghost-ozzy

Dave Navarro revealed he’s been sober since spring 2023 amid a legal battle with Perry Farrell over alleged backstage assault and canceled projects. bit.ly/navarro-sober

Lil Wayne launched the Tha Carter VI Remix Challenge with Hook and SoundCloud, letting fans remix select tracks for prizes. bit.ly/wayne-remix

Scooter Braun claimed the Taylor Swift masters feud benefited all sides, refuted song rumors, and expressed regret over the fallout. bit.ly/braun-swift

ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” surpassed 1B Spotify streams, their second track to hit the milestone, fueled by Gen Z listeners. bit.ly/abba-1b

Billy Joel told Bill Maher he thinks The Beatles’ White Album is full of unfinished songs, blaming Lennon’s disengagement. bit.ly/joel-beatles

Slash teams with Universal Studios Hollywood for 2025’s Halloween Horror Nights, scoring “Scarecrow” and launching a themed bar. bit.ly/slash-hhn

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Slipknot 25th Anniversary Box Set

The countdown ended with the surprise release of a blood-filled vinyl box set of their 1999 debut. Sold out instantly. 1,899 more drop July 22.

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New Pearl Jam Book

Pearl Jam Live! drops Oct 14. The book mirrors a concert format to cover 35 years of music, activism, and legacy.

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AI Band Disqualified

Velvet Sundown was banned from Future Sound Awards for violating AI ethics in music creation.

bit.ly/VelvetSundownBan

Stingray + Hotels = Streaming

HCN partners with Stingray to stream 20 royalty-paid music channels via in-room hotel tablets.

bit.ly/StingrayHCN

HYBE Latin America Expands

HYBE launches Idol-style shows Santos Bravos and Pase a la Fama, plus major deals with Morat and Daddy Yankee.

bit.ly/HYBELatin

Cash Out Sentenced

Rapper Cash Out receives life plus 70 years for RICO and sexual assault charges; relatives also sentenced.

bit.ly/CashOutSentence

Grateful Dead in IMAX

Dead & Co’s Aug 3 finale to stream live in IMAX. The Grateful Dead Movie hits theaters Aug 14 for the Meet-Up.

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Liam Gallagher Trolls Coldplay

Gallagher jokes Oasis concerts are safe for cheaters—no “Coldplay camera” here.

bit.ly/LiamCheaters

Top 5 Singles This Week

5. Just In Case - Morgan Wallen

4. Golden - HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI

3. What I Want - Wallen ft. Tate McRae

2. Daisies - Justin Bieber

1. Ordinary - Alex Warren

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Tomorrowland’s main stage caught fire during a pyrotechnic test days before opening. Organizers flew in Metallica’s M72 tour rig overnight, saving the fest in time for headliners like Guetta & Garrix. bit.ly/3WkK2e4

Billie Eilish revealed a secret 3D project with James Cameron during her Manchester show. Details are limited, but Cameron was spotted in the crowd. bit.ly/4cxNDOZ

Katy Perry had a near-miss when her flying butterfly prop malfunctioned in San Francisco, but she recovered and finished the show. bit.ly/3R3E1Fa

Nine Inch Nails dropped “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” their first release in 5 years, from the Tron: Ares soundtrack. Album out Sept 19. bit.ly/3R0ypT1

New supergroup King Ultramega (Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon) released a cover of “Rusty Cage” to support MusiCares. bit.ly/3QZy4kg

Toto, Men at Work, and Christopher Cross launched their summer tour in Florida, wrapping Aug 30 in Washington. bit.ly/3LwE7YP

Tyler, The Creator surprise-dropped “Don’t Tap the Glass” and debuted tracks at a $5 L.A. show, with an NYC art exhibit. bit.ly/3Wjh5yE

Top Albums This Week:

5. Short n' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter

4. SOS – SZA

3. One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen

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Congressional Republicans have voted to strip over $1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), potentially forcing rural and Native-serving stations to consolidate, cut back, or shut down entirely. Up to 15% of public media outlets could be affected.

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Massive Attack has launched an artist alliance in support of Palestine and Gaza. Backed by Fontaines D.C., Brian Eno, Kneecap, and Garbage, the group aims to defend artists from censorship or legal action for speaking out.

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A new documentary concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, will hit theaters in 2026. It captures Black Sabbath’s final show in Birmingham and behind-the-scenes moments from the $190 million charity event.

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TikTok has launched Songwriter Features in beta, offering a dedicated account label and Music Tab to help songwriters showcase their work and get proper credit.

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A 22-year-old man has been charged in the murder of Robin Kaye, longtime American Idol music supervisor, and her husband Thomas Deluca. Police say the couple was shot during a home burglary.

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The Academy Museum in LA will host a K-Culture Night on July 31, featuring K-pop stars and Squid Game actor Yim Si-wan. Sponsored by CJ ENM, the event highlights the global rise of Korean entertainment.

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Darius Rucker will resume his tour on July 19 after cutting a recent Atlantic City show short due to vocal issues. Rucker promised fans they’ll get refunds—and a rescheduled show.

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Steve Miller has canceled his upcoming tour, citing extreme weather conditions nationwide. In a Facebook post, he urged fans to trust their instincts: “The risks… are unacceptable.”

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And it’s Friday, so here are some notable new releases:

– Forward by The Swell Season marks the duo’s first album in 16 years, capturing themes of healing and growth post-breakup.

– Trisha Yearwood releases The Mirror, her most personal project to date—co-written and co-produced across all 15 tracks.

– Desire: The Carl Craig Story, the soundtrack to the new documentary on Detroit techno legend Carl Craig, is out now.

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Jane’s Addiction members Navarro, Avery & Perkins sue Perry Farrell for $10M, blaming his behavior for a canceled tour and album. blbrmth.net/s/NvPerry

Farrell countersues, alleging assault, battery & breach of contract, claiming bandmates bullied him and canceled the tour unilaterally. ptchfk.com/s/FarrellSuit

Tom Morello drops anti-ICE track “PRETEND YOU REMEMBER ME,” previews new solo tour and record, and honors Chris Cornell. altnat.net/s/MorelloICE

Tomorrowland’s mainstage destroyed by fire days before kickoff. Events in Brussels & Antwerp to proceed. Cause still under review. bb.com/s/TMLFire

Robert Plant announces Saving Grace, an album of covers with his new band, out Sept 26. Includes work by Memphis Minnie & more. bb.com/s/PlantAlbum

Marisol & Vicky Terrazas reunite for Los Horóscopos de Durango's 50th-anniversary tour across the US & Mexico. bb.com/s/Horoscopos50

DOJ’s Live Nation/Ticketmaster case gains strength as Oak View Group admits to hidden kickbacks from a ticketing firm. goo.gl/s/OVGDOJ

Police drop HYBE’s criminal complaints against ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, ending one chapter of their long legal battle. bb.com/s/MinCase

Stranger Things S5 trailer features Deep Purple’s “Child In Time.” Final season in 3 parts: Nov 26, Dec 25, Dec 31. loudrsnd.com/s/ST5Rock

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Longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found fatally shot in their Encino home on July 14. Police arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, who allegedly entered through an unlocked door and shot the couple when they returned. rs.ht/aidol

Eminem-produced documentary STANS explores his bond with superfans through rare footage and interviews, including Eminem himself. It hits theaters Aug 7–10 in over 1,600 cinemas worldwide. mn.ht/stans

Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) will release Twilight Override, a 30-track triple album, on Sept 26 via dBpm. Four songs are already out. A U.S. tour follows in October, Europe in 2026. bb.ht/tweedy

SiriusXM launches “SiriusXM Play,” a sub-$7/mo ad-supported tier offering 130+ channels with half the ads of FM. Rollout continues into 100M vehicles by year’s end. thr.ht/sxm

Ariana Grande will voice the lead in the animated musical Oh, the Places You’ll Go! from Warner Bros., due March 17, 2028. Jon M. Chu directs; music by Pasek & Paul. nme.ht/seuss

Billy Joel is recovering after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. The HBO doc And So It Goes debuts in two parts, July 18 and 25. bb.ht/joel

The Fyre Festival brand has been sold on eBay for $245,300 after 175 bids. Billy McFarland hopes to use the proceeds toward his $26M restitution. lw.ht/fyre

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