Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie.

Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.

BTS’ “Swim” ties “Dynamite” with eight weeks at No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S.; Drake’s “Janice STFU” leads the Global 200 for a second week; Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” hits top five on both charts.

Kim Thayil reflects on Chris Cornell’s final days in memoir A Screaming Life, recalling unusual behavior and regret ahead of its June 9 release.

Sabrina Carpenter secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker after repeated trespassing and surveillance; hearing set for June 17.

Sonny Mayo (SNOT/Sevendust) underwent emergency triple bypass surgery after a heart attack; a fundraiser supports his recovery.

Mastodon released “Your Ghost Again,” a tribute to late guitarist Brent Hinds and first single from their upcoming ninth album.

Violet Grohl announced her first London headline show at Camden Assembly on Sept. 1; tickets on sale June 5.

StubHub launched FestProtect, offering compensation tiers for festival disruptions like cancellations and lineup changes.

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Sept. 18–19, Las Vegas) lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer; tickets June 12, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Top 5 Singles:

5. “The Cure” – Olivia Rodrigo

4. “Shabang” – Drake

3. “Be Her” – Ella Langley

2. “Choosing Texas” – Ella Langley

1. “Janice STFU” – Drake

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Ariana Grande’s “Hate That I Made You Love Me” topped Billboard’s Best New Music poll with over 50% of the vote. It’s the first single from her upcoming album “Petal,” due July 31. Other contenders included Latto and aespa.

Drake’s “ICEMAN” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with 225,000 units. LE SSERAFIM’s “PUREFLOW” debuts at No. 10, marking their fifth top 10.

Ronald LaPread, founding bassist of The Commodores, died at 75 after a sudden medical event in New Zealand. He played with the group from 1970–1986, contributing to hits like “Brick House.”

Bad Bunny launched his 10-date Madrid residency with a sold-out show at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The run could draw over 550,000 fans and featured guest Myke Towers.

Morgan Wallen cut short a Denver performance of “Sand in My Boots” due to a piano glitch, then pushed the piano over. Fans praised his a cappella recovery.

M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for $2.8 million, claiming wrongful removal from his Rebel Ragers Tour despite contractual guarantees. The dispute follows controversy over her onstage remarks.

Kanye West (Ye) and Travis Scott canceled July shows in Reggio Emilia, Italy, citing security concerns amid backlash over West’s antisemitic remarks.

Donald Trump called to cancel the Freedom 250 concert series and replace it with a political rally. Artists including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride withdrew over the event’s political ties.

Yonkers will rename a street “Earl DMX Simmons Way” honoring DMX near his childhood home, alongside a new podcast, “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX.”

“Heavy Metal Parking Lot” marked its 40th anniversary with its first full public screening, plus plans for a documentary, book, and tribute events.

Top 5 Albums:

5. Ella Langley – “Danelion”

4. Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

3. Drake – “Maid of Honor”

2. Drake – “Habiti”

1.Drake – “Iceman”

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Taylor Swift’s lawyer argued that The Life of a Showgirl is an expressive work protected by the First Amendment in response to trademark claims from Las Vegas performer Maren Wade over her show Confessions of a Showgirl.

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Martina McBride and Bret Michaels have both withdrawn from Washington, D.C.’s Freedom 250 concert series, citing concerns that the event had been misrepresented and had become politically divisive.

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Riot Fest 2026 will return to Chicago’s Douglass Park from September 18-20 with headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette.

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Noah Kahan announced the 2027 Out of the Blue Festival lineup, featuring Kahan, Hayley Williams, Mt. Joy, The Head and the Heart, and more at Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancun.

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Boards of Canada and Warp Records denounced the Trump administration’s unauthorized use of the song “Deep Time” in a political video posted to White House social media accounts.

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Cara Delevingne is officially launching her music career with two new Warner Records songs, “I Forgot” and “Out of My Head,” ahead of a debut album expected in late summer.

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CMAT responded to misogynistic body-shaming comments after her BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance, saying she wishes she could enjoy her career success without constant abuse.

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New Releases

Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Kurt Vile - Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - As Time Explodes

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Sting will star in a reimagined production of The Last Ship at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London from September 22 to October 3.

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A federal appeals court has revived Bernie Worrell’s estate’s copyright lawsuit against George Clinton and Thang, Inc. over ownership claims tied to P-Funk recordings from 1976 to 1979.

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Spotify has launched more than 650 narrated long-form magazine articles from publications including Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, and Vogue.

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Olivia Rodrigo pushed back on criticism of her babydoll dresses, saying the discourse shifts responsibility onto women for how men sexualize their bodies.

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Drake celebrated several new chart records, including passing Michael Jackson for the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits by a male solo artist.

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Paul McCartney says he would like to work on a studio version of Prince’s unearthed cover of “The Long and Winding Road,” though Prince once strongly rejected posthumous-style collaborations.

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Official UK Singles Chart

“Dracula” - Tame Impala & JENNIE

“Billie Jean” - Michael Jackson

“National Treasures” - Drake

“Janice STFU” - Drake

“Rein Me In” - Sam Fender & Olivia Dean

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• BTS will release a behind-the-scenes video of their visit to Mexico’s National Palace on May 27, including their meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and greeting 50,000 fans. The visit drew some criticism for being politicized, though Sheinbaum hopes to bring them back.

• BTS partnered with Oreo on a limited-edition hotteok-inspired flavor, featuring 13 unique cookie designs and packaging celebrating Korean street markets. Presale begins June 1, with retail availability June 8.

• Carlos Vives’ “Te Dedico” hits No. 1 on Latin Airplay, his 17th chart-topper and first solo No. 1 in nearly eight years. The track also leads Tropical Airplay and climbs to No. 24 on Hot Latin Songs.

• Olivia Rodrigo’s Spotify Billions Club Live performance in Barcelona will debut as a concert film May 27, featuring hits including her latest Hot 100 No. 1, “drop dead.”

• Bad Bunny will voice “Pizza with Sunglasses” in Toy Story 5, expanding his Hollywood work after roles in Happy Gilmore 2 and Caught Stealing.

• Randy Travis will wrap his More Life Tour this fall with final dates across multiple U.S. states. Presales start May 27; general sales May 29.

• Kehlani announced a 33-date North American tour running August–October, starting in Minneapolis and ending in San Francisco. Presale begins May 27; general onsale May 29.

• Universal Music Group and Sony Music are seeking to add 61,000+ recordings to their lawsuit against AI company Suno, alleging unauthorized use of millions of copyrighted tracks in training data.

• The Spider-Noir soundtrack, starring Nicolas Cage, releases digitally May 27 and on vinyl August 28. Composed by Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons, it blends noir and superhero styles.

• Rolling Stone’s best TV theme songs list (2022): No. 1 The Jeffersons; No. 2 (tie) The Brady Bunch and Gilligan’s Island; No. 3 Sanford and Son; No. 4 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; No. 5 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
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BTS dominated the 2026 American Music Awards, winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer (“Swim”), and Best Male K-Pop Artist, bringing their total to 14 AMAs. Taylor Swift went winless despite eight nominations. Bruno Mars, Cardi B, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, HUNTR/X, and Sombr each won three awards. Hosted by Queen Latifah in Las Vegas.

Jack Osbourne defended the “Digital Ozzy” AI avatar project, developed with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram. The interactive Ozzy Osbourne experience will roll out via Proto Luma units in the U.K. and U.S. later this summer.

Bruce Springsteen has received increased death threats during his politically outspoken Land of Hope and Dreams Tour, prompting FBI concern and heightened security measures.

The Pretty Reckless released “Dear God,” the title track from their upcoming fifth album (June 26). The 14-track record is described as their most emotionally raw, with a world tour planned.

“KPop Demon Hunters” will receive a physical release (DVD, Blu-ray, 4K) via the Criterion Collection, including bonus content, following its Netflix debut.

Linda Storm is launching The StormHold in Santa Fe, a multi-sensory cultural space for art, music, and storytelling, blending ancient traditions with modern creativity.

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins died at 95. A pioneering tenor saxophonist, he influenced generations, wrote standards like “St. Thomas,” and earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Record Club launched as a music-focused social platform, letting users track listening, rate albums, build lists, and connect with other fans.

Drake became the first artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 simultaneously with albums Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, his first solo releases since 2023.

Top 5 Albums unchanged:

1. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan
2. Dandelion – Ella Langley
3. GreenGreen – Cortis
4. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
5. Thriller – Michael Jackson

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Ozzy Osbourne will return as an AI-powered digital avatar later this summer, with Sharon and Jack Osbourne presenting it as a new way for fans to interact with the late rock legend.

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Spotify and Universal Music Group announced new licensing agreements that will let Premium users create AI-generated covers and remixes using songs from participating artists and songwriters.

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Ricky Martin was forced to pause a free concert in Podgorica, Montenegro, after someone reportedly sprayed tear gas toward the stage, though his representatives later confirmed he was safe and unharmed.

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Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Jill Scott, and DJ Jazzy Jeff will headline Philadelphia’s free “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” on July 4 as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary festivities.

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The Smashing Pumpkins have reunited with producer Butch Vig for their first new song together since Siamese Dream, with Billy Corgan saying the track is “98 percent done.”

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Kate Bush won her first-ever film award after her anti-war animated short Little Shrew (Snowflake) earned the animation prize at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in Wales.

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Netflix released the trailer for Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a new three-part docuseries about Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial and acquittal, premiering June 3.

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Mick Jagger was spotted on the Italian island of Stromboli after filming Alice Rohrwacher’s new movie Three Incestuous Sisters, in which he plays a lighthouse keeper.

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Harry Styles’ team says it is reviewing and making adjustments after some VIP floor ticket holders complained that elevated catwalks obstructed their views on his “Together, Together” tour.

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Post Malone has announced Australia and New Zealand dates for his “Big Ass World Tour,” including stadium shows, Strummingbird Festival appearances, and Don Toliver as special guest.

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BTS will make a special appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards, marking their first award show appearance together in four years.

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Jung Kook’s new “Jung Kook for Calvin Klein” capsule collection quickly sold out online after debuting, though select pieces are still available at some stores and pop-ups.

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Bad Bunny has launched a new 150-piece Zara collaboration called “Benito Antonio,” blending streetwear, tailoring, summer pieces, and Puerto Rican-inspired design.

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Apple Music says AI-generated music still accounts for significantly less than 1% of listening on the platform, even as AI-created uploads continue to rise.

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Michael Jackson has become the first artist to spend 100 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, helped by Thriller’s return to the top spot.

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Ariana Grande is marking the 10th anniversary of Dangerous Woman with a deluxe digital reissue, new vinyl variants, and the long-awaited fan favorite “Knew Better Part Two.”

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CORTIS earns its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as “GREENGREEN” debuts with 81,500 copies, marking their second top 10 following 2025’s “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” Other chart debuts include Social Distortion, Josh Groban, Black Veil Brides, and Neil Diamond.

Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez was arrested for allegedly plotting to hire a hitman to kill ex-boyfriend Jack Avery (Why Don’t We) amid a custody dispute. Gonzalez, her father, and her then-boyfriend face attempted murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges.

The Jonas Brothers launch “Hey Jonas!” podcast via iHeartMedia, premiering May 20. The show features personal stories, fan call-ins, bonus episodes, and exclusive interviews.

Cardi B leads 2026 BET Awards nominations with six; Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow with five each. The ceremony airs June 28 and introduces new categories including Fashion Vanguard and Pulse Awards.

Billy Joel’s camp criticized the upcoming biopic “Billy & Me” as unauthorized and misguided, while the filmmakers defend its accuracy and intent.

Misha Mansoor partnered with Jackson on the Pro Plus Series Juggernaut ET8, an 8-string guitar with EverTune bridge, signature pickups, 27” scale, and limited Nardo Gray finish.

Kraftwerk reissues 1975’s “Radio-Activity” for its 50th anniversary. Once divisive, the experimental album is now viewed as influential and forward-thinking.

Xandria announces new album “Eclipse,” due August 7, described as their most cinematic release. First single “The Shannon’s Home” arrives with a video.

Listverse highlights unusual No. 1 hits

1.“Disco Duck” (Rick Dees)

2. “Star Wars/Cantina Band” (Meco)

3. “Dominique” (The Singing Nun)

4. “Bat Dance” (Prince)

5. “Stars on 45.”

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Felicity Lott, acclaimed British soprano known for Mozart and Strauss roles—especially the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier—died at 79 from lung cancer. She was also a noted recitalist, frequently collaborating with pianist Graham Johnson.

Congressional Democrats held a “shadow hearing” criticizing the DOJ’s Live Nation settlement as too lenient for allowing Ticketmaster ownership to remain. Lawmakers and witnesses, including California AG Rob Bonta, pushed for a breakup citing monopoly concerns; Live Nation plans to appeal.

Casting was announced for CrazySexyCool — The TLC Musical, with Holli’ Gabrielle Conway, Jade Milan, and Stoney B. Woods portraying T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli. The show runs June 12–Aug. 9 in Washington, D.C., ahead of TLC’s It’s Iconic Tour with Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

Slipknot members’ long-shelved album Look Outside Your Window gets a worldwide release June 12 on vinyl and CD. The 10-track project includes guest vocals from Cristina Scabbia and was previously a Record Store Day exclusive.

Static-X canceled all 2026 tour dates due to serious medical issues requiring immediate attention, with plans to return in 2027.

Broadway’s Just In Time, a jukebox musical about Bobby Darin starring Jonathan Groff, has recouped its $12.5M investment after just over a year. A North American tour launches June 2027.

Spotify will drop its temporary disco-ball app icon—introduced for its 20th anniversary—after user backlash over readability and branding concerns, returning to its standard logo.

A Spanish court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, ordering a ~$65M refund after ruling authorities failed to prove residency requirements. She called the decision vindication after years of scrutiny.

A Colorado elementary school staged a 75-minute musical based on Phish’s Gamehendge lore, featuring characters like King Wilson and the Famous Mockingbird.

Billboard Top 5 Albums:

1. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan
2. Dandelion – Ella Langley
3. GreenGreen – Cortis
4. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
5. Thriller – Michael Jackson

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