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Jay-Z’s Marcy Pen Capital Partners has partnered with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to launch a $500 million joint fund aimed at scaling Korean beauty, food, entertainment, and other K-culture brands globally.

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Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo has returned their trophy to the EBU in protest of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, saying it contradicts the contest’s stated values amid the ongoing Gaza war.

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Spotify has begun beta testing a new AI feature called Prompted Playlist in New Zealand, allowing users to generate and refine playlists using natural-language prompts.

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Snoop Dogg has been named the first-ever honorary coach for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina.

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Lenny Kravitz is making his video game debut in 007: First Light, voicing and portraying Pirate King Bawma in the upcoming James Bond title set for release on March 27, 2026.

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Timothée Chalamet has declined to confirm or deny online rumours linking him to British rapper EsDeeKid, playfully fueling speculation during a UK radio interview.

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The Sundance Film Festival 2026 lineup includes music-related premieres Antiheroine, a Courtney Love documentary, and The Moment, a Charli XCX-led hyper-pop mockumentary satirizing pop stardom.

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Rolling Stone – Top 5 Songs of the Year

#5 Kehlani – “Folded”

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#4 Bad Bunny – “Baile Inolvidable”

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#3 KPop Demon Hunters/Huntr/x – “Golden”

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#2 MJ Lenderman and This Is Lorelei – “Dancing in the Club”

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#1 Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”

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Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, as the event aligns with the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition exploring fashion’s relationship to the human body.

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Diana Ross will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 with a live Times Square performance, part of a record-long broadcast featuring 39 artists across multiple cities.

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Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has been named the RIAA’s top certified album of 2025, following Monday’s noted chart gains and capping a year of recurring returns to No. 1.

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Micky Dolenz has announced a 2026 “60 Years of The Monkees” tour, performing hits chronologically and honoring his late bandmates through stories and archival memories.

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Gene Simmons told the Senate that U.S. performers are unfairly excluded from radio royalties, urging lawmakers to pass the American Music Fairness Act to ensure compensation for airplay.

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Iceland has withdrawn from Eurovision 2026, with public broadcaster RÚV protesting Israel’s inclusion and joining Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in exiting the contest.

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Billie Eilish has released the trailer for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), a James Cameron–directed concert film premiering in theaters on March 20, 2026.

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5. “Beautiful Things” — Benson Boone

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4. “Ordinary” — Alex Warren

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3. “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” — Billie Eilish

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2. “Die With A Smile” — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

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1. “APT.” — Rosé & Bruno Mars

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Spotify rolls out music videos for Premium users in the U.S., Canada, and select markets, adding video toggling to compete more directly with YouTube.

Christina Aguilera told JHud she’s at work on a deeply personal album and documentary, reflecting on Whitney Houston’s praise and her BET tribute performance.

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour leads Billboard’s 2025 year-end Boxscore for the second year, grossing $464.9M with 3.5M tickets across four continents and record Wembley runs.

Kehlani earns their first No. 1 as lead artist on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay with “Folded,” ending Chris Brown’s nine-week run. They also chart with “Safe” and “Out the Window.”

Johnson Wen, previously jailed for charging Ariana Grande at the Wicked premiere, was removed from a Lady Gaga show in Brisbane before it began.

Shakira returns as Gazelle in Zootopia 2, writing and performing “Zoo” with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin. The film follows Judy and Nick probing a hidden reptile population.

A new analysis finds backlash to Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl was driven by a coordinated misinformation push, with 4% of accounts generating nearly 30% of messaging, amplifying false extremist ties.

Gwen Stefani draws criticism for promoting prayer app Hallow, with concerns over “pay-to-pray” features and conservative ties as she and No Doubt gear up for a Vegas residency.

ABBA Voyage has produced £2.06B in turnover for the UK since 2022, supporting 9,739 jobs a year and boosting London tourism with strong ancillary spending.

NYT Best Songs of 2025:

5. Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah”

4. B Jacks ft. Zeddy Will – “Get Jiggy”

3. EsDeeKid, Fakemink & Rico Ace – “LV Sandals”

2. Katseye – “Gnarly”

1. Sleep Token – “Caramel”

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Stray Kids’ HOP leads the 2025 World Albums year-end chart after seven weeks at No.1, with KARMA close behind at No.2.

21 Savage sets Dec 12 for What Happened to the Streets?, a 14-track follow-up to his Billboard 200-topping American Dream.

Trisha Yearwood announces The Mirror (Deluxe) for Jan 23 plus “The Mirror Tour,” an acoustic storytelling run with Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum.

Two Metallica fans receive fines and lifetime bans from Perth’s Optus Stadium after scaling a speaker tower during a show.

Converge drummer Ben Koller survives a hit-and-run that flipped his car; ID recovered from the fleeing driver’s bumper.

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” regains No.1 on the Hot 100 for a record-tying 19th week; Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds the Billboard 200 top spot for an eighth week.

Major 2025 industry deals included Tencent’s $2.4B purchase of Ximalaya, Chord Music’s $2B fundraise, Concord’s $1.76B securitization, and a $1.4B Pershing Square UMG sale, alongside moves by Warner, Pophouse, and Live Nation.

Sumerian Pictures debuts the Dec 9 teaser for The Wolf, The Fox & The Leopard, featuring Bad Omens’ “Left For Good.”

KATSEYE named TikTok’s 2025 Global Artist of the Year after 30B views and 12M creations, expanding from platform success to Grammy nods and Hot 100 entries.

TOP Albums (Billboard 200):

5. Wicked: For Good (Soundtrack)

4. DO IT (EP) – Stray Kids

3. KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack)

2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen

1. The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift Tops Billboard 200 Again

The Life of a Showgirl returns to No. 1 for an 8th non-consecutive week with 99k units. Holiday albums by Michael Bublé, Bing Crosby, and the Vince Guaraldi Trio re-enter the Top 10.

Zac Brown Fans React to Sphere Imagery

Photos and videos from Brown’s Las Vegas Sphere show sparked concern, with some calling the visuals “demonic.”

President Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors

Trump became the first sitting president to host the event, airing Dec. 23 on CBS. Honorees: Stallone, KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford.

WMG Sues PacSun for Copyright Infringement

Warner alleges PacSun used 290+ recordings in social posts without permission; damages could exceed $43M.

Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth Announce Tours

North American dates with HANABIE in March/April; additional run with Wretched starting Mar. 5.

Golden Globe Best Original Song Nominees Announced

Songs include “Dream As One,” “Golden,” “I Lied To You,” “No Place Like Home,” “The Girl In The Bubble,” and “Train Dreams.”

Only ten nominees since 1962 have topped the Hot 100 for 6+ weeks; this year’s “Golden” joins that group.

TWICE Sets Records in Australia

Over 50k tickets sold and a full 360-degree stage mark a major moment for Asia Pop’s expansion in the region.

Neck Deep Releases 8-Bit Anniversary Game

A retro skate-alien video game celebrates Life’s Not Out To Get You turning ten.

Sleep Token Drops ‘Even in Arcadia’ Coloring Book

A 25-page book featuring designs from across the band’s catalog, priced at $17.99.

Top 5 Singles

5. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

4. Man I Need – Olivia Dean

3. Ordinary – Alex Warren

2. Golden – HUNTR/X

1. The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift

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Oasis are reportedly being considered to record the next James Bond theme, with Amazon MGM said to have the band at the top of its wishlist.

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Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU allowed Israel to participate, citing the war in Gaza and concerns over neutrality.

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Guns N’ Roses have released two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” their first new music since 2023 as they prepare for a major 2026 world tour.

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Pink Floyd is opening global pop-up stores in multiple cities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, offering exclusive merchandise and a deluxe album edition.

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Beanie Sigel is using AI to recreate his original voice for a new track, marking a major return after vocal damage from a 2014 shooting.

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Cher has won her royalties dispute with the Sonny Bono estate, with a court ruling she will continue receiving 50 percent of royalties from their joint recordings.

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Camp Rock 3 will debut in summer 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel, with the Jonas Brothers returning as Connect 3 and a new cast of campers competing for the spotlight.

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Deeper — Disclosure, Leon Thomas

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March — GloRilla

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Duvet — Sailorr

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Giving Her Away — Luke Combs

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Nothin’ — Guns N’ Roses

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Bad Bunny is Spotify’s top global artist of 2025 with 19.8 billion streams, marking his fourth time earning the title, and his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos topped the global album chart.

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Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped introduced a new “listening age” feature that sparked widespread confusion and parody as users questioned how it characterizes their listening habits.

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Bud Light will present Post Malone & Buddies as the Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert on February 6 in San Francisco, where he may debut new music.

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Mariah Carey and Chappell Roan will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026, the longest broadcast in the show’s history, spanning more than 85 songs across multiple cities.

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Netflix defended its upcoming docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, saying all footage was legally obtained and rejecting claims it is a “hit piece.”

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The BBC has acquired Hamburg Days, a six-part drama based on Klaus Voormann’s autobiography that chronicles The Beatles’ early years performing in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district.

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Megan Thee Stallion won a civil defamation case against blogger Milagro Cooper, with a jury finding Cooper liable for false claims, emotional distress, and sharing a sexually explicit deepfake.

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Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper, known for his work with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and collaborations with Otis Redding, has died at age 84.

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Billboard Korea and Billboard have launched two new charts—Korea Hot 100 and Global K-Songs—to track domestic and international Korean-music performance.

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The debut Billboard Korea Hot 100 ranks Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at number one, followed by All Day Project, Plave, Lim Young-woong, and NMIXX completing the top five.

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PETA urged Alice In Chains to adopt the temporary name “Betty In Chains” to spotlight a 56-year-old circus elephant’s mistreatment. https://www.alternativenation.net/peta-wants-alice-in-chains-to-change-their-name/

Sabrina Carpenter condemned the Trump team for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sabrina-carpenter-slams-trump-using-song-evil-ice-video-1236126489/

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” crowned Apple Music’s 2025 charts. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rose-bruno-mars-apt-apple-musics-top-song-of-2025-1236126205/

Drake was Apple Music’s most-streamed artist of 2025; his PARTYNEXTDOOR collab broke records, though lawsuit claims question fraudulent streams. https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-most-streamed-artist-2025-apple-music/

Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years together and multiple creative collaborations. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-engaged-maxx-morando-4-years-dating-1236126637/

Phish announced a nine-show Sphere residency in Las Vegas for April–May 2026; tickets open Dec. 12. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/phish-sphere-residency-nine-shows-spring-2026-1236597577/

John Popper reflects on Blues Traveler’s breakout hits and a series of near-death experiences in a new interview. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/blues-traveler-john-popper-30-years-run-around-nearly-died-1235476391/

Gorillaz bring House of Kong and full-album shows for The Mountain to Los Angeles in February. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gorillaz-house-of-kong-exhibit-the-mountain-los-angeles-1235474678/

Slipknot’s Clown launched Vernearth, a rotating 45-day-season Minecraft world with four custom modes.https://metalinjection.net/news/slipknots-clown-has-his-own-minecraft-realm-called-vernearth

Billboard Tropical Airplay Top 5:

5. PR en Navidad – Victor Manuelle

4. Sonríele – DY

3. Besito en la Frente – Rauw Alejandro

2. Que Me Quiera Ma – Marc Anthony x Wisin

1. I Want It That Way – Prince Royce

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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” logs an eighth week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, tying “Anti-Hero” as her longest leader. Holiday staples rise, including Mariah Carey and Wham!’s “Last Christmas” at No. 6.

POORSTACY (Carlito Milfort Jr.) has died at 26 after an incident in Boca Raton. Cause of death not confirmed.

Prince Royce’s “I Want It That Way” cover hits No.1 on Latin Airplay, his 19th chart-topper. It also rules Tropical Airplay for a fifth week. El Fantasma’s “La Lotería” reaches No.1 on Regional Mexican Airplay.

A restored 1850s fiddle owned by St. Joseph founder Joseph Robidoux is now displayed at Robidoux Row Museum, launching a new exhibit on the city’s musical history.

Simon Cowell apologizes for harsh “American Idol” critiques, saying he went too far. He promotes his Netflix series “Simon Cowell: The Next Act.”

The 61st ACM Awards return to Las Vegas on May 17 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, streaming on Prime Video and Twitch.

Hilary Duff announces a Valentine’s weekend residency at the Venetian’s Voltaire, tied to her upcoming album Luck… Or Something.

Corrosion of Conformity’s double album arrives late March or early April 2026, featuring Pepper Keenan’s dual-concept design and Stanton Moore on drums.

Parkway Drive cancels Park Waves Festival 2026 due to rising industry costs; refunds promised.

Evanescence announces a 2026 world tour with Spiritbox, Poppy, K. Flay, and Nova Twins on select dates. A new album arrives in 2026.

Hot Albums:

5. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

4. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

3. The Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor Swift

2. Wicked: For Good – Soundtrack

1. DO IT (EP) – Stray Kids

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Nate Mendel praised new Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin for his musicianship and quick fit with the band after joining in July.

Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s One More Time debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, giving Aerosmith their 10th top 10 and making them the second group after The Rolling Stones with top 10 albums in every decade from the 1970s–2020s.

Iggy Azalea confirmed she will not return to music, opting instead for entrepreneurial and digital projects including crypto and online creative work.

Radiohead set a new attendance record at London’s O2 Arena with four sold-out November shows, surpassing Metallica and drawing over 22,000 per night during their first run in seven years.

Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” passed 1B Spotify streams, joining the Billions Club. Released in 2005, it earned a Grammy and two VMAs.

Sleep Token’s Even In Arcadia won Revolver’s Album of the Year, prompting debate over award criteria and whether popularity outweighs innovation.

Former Dogma members allege mismanagement, inadequate pay, and unauthorized use of work. Ex-vocalist Isa Roddy says she received no compensation and is now focused on her own project.

Mike Patton and the Avett Brothers debuted their collaboration AVTT/PTTN in New York, performing four songs and taking part in a Q&A for the Grammy Museum’s series.

Top 5 Singles:

5. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift

4. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean

3. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

2. “Golden” – HUNTR/X

1. “The Fate Of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

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