It’s Mini Episode Wednesday, and the music pop culture group chat is officially back.

In this week’s Educate Your Earbuds mini episode, we get into Bruno Mars’ long-awaited return, including details around his new album era and lead single, plus what this comeback could mean for pop music in 2026. I also touch on the internet-shaking headlines surrounding Drake and the recent RICO accusations, unpacking what’s being reported and why fans are spiraling. There’s also a surreal pop culture moment as “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters takes home a Golden Globe, blurring the lines between animation, K-pop, and mainstream awards culture. And of course, I couldn’t resist ending with a surprise update involving Harry Styles that fans will definitely want to hear.

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Links:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2026/01/07/bruno-mars-is-releasing-a-new-album-after-almost-a-decade/

• https://pitchfork.com/news/drake-accused-of-rico-gambling-and-stream-boosting-scheme-in-new-lawsuit/

• https://pitchfork.com/news/bob-weir-dead-78-grateful-dead/

• https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/arts/music/fetty-wap-prison-release.html

• https://pitchfork.com/news/kpop-demon-hunters-golden-wins-best-original-song-at-2026-golden-globes/