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Jon Batiste and Randy Newman teamed up for a bluesy cover of Ray Charles’ “Lonely Avenue,” marking Newman’s return to recording after a long break. Recorded live in Newman’s living room, the track appears on Batiste’s upcoming album Big Money, which also features Andra Day and No ID.

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Jelly Roll and Shaboozey will headline the inaugural Strummingbird festival in Australia this October. The event spans three cities—Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, and Perth—offering a boost to the country’s struggling live music scene.

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For the first time in 60 years, legal cannabis will be sold at a Grateful Dead concert in California. The three-day celebration, organized by embarc and called Grass Lands, includes on-site cannabis consumption, local growers, and artists as the Dead mark their 60th anniversary.

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Fred Durst’s ex-wife, Kseniya Beryazina, is auctioning her custom Vera Wang wedding dress on eBay for $6,916.99. The couple divorced in 2018 after six years of marriage.

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NetEase Cloud Music has filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment for market abuse in music licensing, spotlighting concerns over Tencent’s influence in China’s digital music landscape and access to K-pop content.

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MTV celebrates 44 years since its launch on August 1, 1981, when it debuted with “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. Next month, MTV will temporarily return to a 24/7 music video format for one week leading up to the Video Music Awards.

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New Music Friday:

– These Days – Emily Hines delivers folk-rock from Nashville.

– The Future is Here and Everything Needs to be Destroyed – The Armed returns with bold, eclectic hardcore.

– Palimpsesa – Mal Devisa releases a four-disc collection spanning a decade of songs.

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Lollapalooza 2025 kicks off today in Chicago’s Grant Park and runs through August 3, featuring headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Korn, Luke Combs, RÜFÜS DU SOL, A$AP Rocky, and TWICE. Hulu will stream select performances on two channels daily starting at 4 p.m. CST.

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The Foo Fighters have recruited longtime Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin to replace Josh Freese, who was let go in May. In a direct swap, Freese has rejoined Nine Inch Nails. It’s unclear if Rubin will be a permanent Foo Fighters member or just for touring. Their fall tour starts October 2 in Jakarta.

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Miley Cyrus is teasing “something really special” for the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana, which debuted in March 2006. While ruling out a reunion tour, Cyrus hinted at a tribute project—possibly a Disney+ special or curated event.

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JP Saxe warns his upcoming Make Yourself at Home North American tour could be canceled unless 20,000 tickets sell within 48 hours. In a TikTok post, he cited slow sales, high costs, and financial strain as an indie artist—issues also faced by the Black Keys, Fugees, and Ava Max.

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South Korea’s probe into HYBE has intensified. After regulators referred founder Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors over alleged stock manipulation tied to HYBE’s 2020 IPO, the National Tax Service has launched an unannounced investigation for possible tax evasion. HYBE says it will cooperate fully.

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And finally, Lofi Girl has graduated. The iconic YouTube streamer behind “lofi hip hop radio” officially “moved on” after seven years in a TikTok clip, trading her headphones for a graduation cap. The livestream continues, but fans celebrated the symbolic milestone.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession drew thousands to Birmingham’s Broad Street as his hearse passed by the Black Sabbath Bridge. Sharon Osbourne and family joined fans and bandmates for an emotional public farewell before a private service. billbrd.com/ozzy-procession

Hayley Williams’ surprise drop of 17 solo tracks via a password-protected site for “Ego” hair dye buyers was pulled days later, sparking speculation on future release plans. nme.com/hayley-williams-ego

Spotify’s Q2 report shows 8M new premium subs (276M total) and nearly 700M monthly users. Despite growth, a $94M loss was reported, tied to increased employee costs. digitalmusicnews.com/spotify-q2

SEVENTEEN kicks off their U.S. ‘NEW’ World Tour Oct 11–30 in Tacoma, L.A., Austin, Sunrise, and D.C., with 9 active members performing amid military service absences. Tix on sale Aug 6. nme.com/seventeen-usa-tour

T-Pain, MGK, and Zedd will headline the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage during the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix (Nov 20–22), blending racing and live music on the Strip. billbrd.com/vegas-sphere-gp

The Jonas Brothers will livestream five “Living the Dream Tour” concerts for free on Samsung TV Plus, starting Aug 10 in East Rutherford and more cities, with behind-the-scenes content included. variety.com/jonas-samsung

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• 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.

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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.

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Ozzy Osbourne Charts Posthumous Hit

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

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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.

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Stingray + Hotels = Streaming

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

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HYBE Latin America Expands

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

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Cash Out Sentenced

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

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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.

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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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